{"id":6477,"date":"2023-04-28T03:50:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T10:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smalo-ebikes.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T03:48:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T10:48:24","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smalo-ebikes.com\/ja\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FAQ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout Smalo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Product<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How do e-bikes work?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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All electric bikes can be pedaled, just like regular bikes. But depending on the type of e-bike, you may not need to pedal at all. Some electric bikes have a feature called pedal-assist, where the electric motor gives you a boost as you pedal forward, making your ride easier. The pedal crank bearing senses how hard you’re pedaling. Then, it gives your ride an electric boost until you hit 20 mph. This type of e-bike is called pedelec, and all of Smalo’s e-bikes are pedelec.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How to shop for an e-bike that's right for me?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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This is a massive topic, one that warrants a blog post in itself. Here we’ll focus on two factors to give you a head start: style and price.<\/p>

First, style. If you adore riding trails and adventuring off-road, you can’t go wrong with an electric mountain bike. If you want to do some serious downhill mountain biking, a downhill electric mountain bike is the way to go.<\/p>

If your goal is to cycle as a hobby and you ride mostly on paved streets, an electric road bike will tick all your boxes. These are designed for ultra-efficient pedaling and are usually lighter than other styles. Often, you can ride them easily without pedal assist, which is ideal for cyclists that only want a helping hand uphill.\u00a0<\/p>

Consider an electric city bike if you plan on e-biking your daily commute or casually riding around your neighborhood. These are all about maximum comfort and style. Typically, they feature wide, plush seats (yes, please) and higher handlebars that sweep back toward the rider. The pedals generally sit further forward, allowing the rider to rest both feet flat on the ground at stops.<\/p>

If you plan to put your e-bike in a car trunk or carry it onto the bus or train, a folding e-bike is likely in your future.<\/p>

And second, price point. The electrical and bicycle components are what make or break your e-bike’s quality. On the lower end of the scale, we have budget e-bikes ($500 to $1,000). These are great for those wanting to experiment with the concept of e-bikes.<\/p>

One level up, we have the mid-range category ($1,000 to $2,500), perfect for the committed rider that wants quality without the used-car price tag.<\/p>

Then, we have premium ($2,500 to $5,000). You’ll start to see big-name, mid-drive motors in this category like Bosch, Shimano, Brose, Yamaha, and Panasonic.\u00a0<\/p>

Finally, we’re in the big league. The ultra-premium realm ($5,000 to $10,000) is home to e-bikes designed for serious enthusiasts. There’s no messing around here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can i still ride my e-bike when it's out of battery?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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You certainly can! One of the best things about e-bikes is that it still functions like a mechanical bike even if it is out of battery. It’s a win-win.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can I ride a Smalo e-bike in the rain or on a cold winter day?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Absolutely, and we salute your commitment, resolve, and motivation. Smalo e-bikes are water-resistant, so riding in light rain and snow is no problem at all. Just make sure the motor isn’t submerged in water. A lower temperature may affect battery performance and range, so keep that in mind. As always, ride safe!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s the maximum assist speed?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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As a class-1 e-bike manufacturer, Smalo currently carries e-bikes that can boost up to 20 mph when pedal assist is on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s your range?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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It varies between models, so check each product’s detail page. In addition, several factors will affect the range you can squeeze out of your bike, including:<\/p>