Bike, electric scooter, scooter, skate ... There are many means of transport in town! Among the options available, you also have the electric balance bike. Very well thought out, this vehicle has many advantages and is very easy to use. It is also compact and adapts to multiple situations. If you want to get started, we offer to support you in your process. To help you, we offer a selection concocted by us. It contains 5 essential references of electric balance bikes available on the market. Brands, options, but also prices, there is something for all profiles, so that you will inevitably find the model made for you. All you have to do is choose from our suggestions, and get started withuse of your electric balance bike. You will see, once you try it, you will be hard pressed to do without it and want to use it every day. We let you browse our selection.
our selection
Foldable electric balance bike, Windgoo
Electric balance bike, 14 '' 140S, Urbanglide
Electric balance bike, TR500, MP Man
Electric balance bike, D4S, Fiido
Electric balance bike, P1F, Inmotion
What is an electric balance bike?
Originally, the balance bike was a simple bicycle without a pedal. Nowadays, this form is mainly used by children. They can thus move around almost like adults, even if they are still a little young to ride a bicycle. The traditional balance bike has evolved over the years, and pedals have been added to it in particular at the front, then a motorization thereafter, to become the electric balance bike we know. It is a very pleasant means of transport because it does not require any effort. This vehicle is also quite compact and therefore convenient to store at home, it is also easy to transport in public transport. Its speed is mostly between 20 and 25 km / h, which makes it easy to cover good distances.However, comfort is not necessarily optimal and the sitting position is not always the most pleasant for users. As on a bicycle or a scooter, a crutch is present when you have to park your electric balance bike and that it is very stable.
How to choose the right electric balance bike?
To get the most out of your electric balance bike, you must of course choose it. First of all, the brand, there are many different on the market because it is an increasingly popular object, the balance bike is less tiring than the bicycle, and offers much more freedom than public transport. . Urbanglide, Windgoo, MP Man, Inmotion or even Fiido, you have a wide choice on the market to find the sign that best meets your needs. Also consider what you are going to use it for. Depending on the latter, you will not choose the same range or the same speed. Your electric balance bike must be able to accompany you on your travels and always remain practical. Obviously, you need to factor in the price, so that your purchase fits your budget.Entry-level models can cost around 200 euros, but it is not uncommon to find more than 800 euros, it is up to you to define in advance an envelope not to be exceeded.
How to charge an electric balance bike?
Like an electric bicycle, an electric balance bike needs to be recharged in order to function properly and allow you to move where you want to go. If this operation is quite simple, it nevertheless requires to respect some important safety rules. The balance bike must be placed in a dry place, sheltered from the sun, but also from the rain. The charging port and the vehicle must also be perfectly dry. The balance bike must be supported on its kickstand, on a flat and not uneven surface, it must be in the parking position. Another essential point is that the balance bike must be switched off during charging to avoid any risk of accident. Once all these safety conditions are met, you can prepare the charge. To do this,you must remove the charging port cover, the latter guarantees the waterproofness of the area, then connect the charger cable. You can then plug the other end of the cable into a standard 220 volt outlet. After charging is complete, disconnect at the outlet first, then the cable from the charging port. Finally put the cover back in place, and you're done.
Is the electric balance bike allowed on public roads?
Being able to mix with several categories of machines, it is not always easy to know where can circulate an electric balance bike. Reaching 20 or 25 kilometers per hour, it approaches the electric scooter. This vehicle is therefore authorized to travel on cycle paths if there are any. The balance bike can also go on pedestrian areas, as long as you do not exceed 6 kilometers per hour so as not to disturb pedestrians. It cannot drive on sidewalks, but can still park there, if it does not obstruct the passage. Please note, since July 1, 2020, an electric balance bike must be equipped with an audible warning device, lights, a braking system and reflective devices. Finally, liability insurance is also necessary in the event of an incident,to cover damage caused to others. The driver must in all cases be over 12 years old, be alone in the vehicle, and not exceed a speed of 25 kilometers per hour.
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