E-bikes usually weigh more than normal bicycles. This is mainly due to the electric components, motor and battery. These enable you to transport heavier loads with your e-bike and to cover longer distances without much effort. But how much does the weight of an e-bike actually differ from that of a normal bicycle?

Find out how much an e-bike weighs, which Gazelle model is the lightest and what tips you should consider when handling a heavier e-bike here.

Contents:

• How much does an e-bike weigh?

• What is the lightest e-bike?

• Tips for using a heavy e-bike

• Free e-bike test ride

If you decide to buy a heavy e-bike model, here are a few tips for everyday use.

• Make sure you have the right posture when carrying your e-bike:
  if you ever have to carry your e-bike up some stairs, you should pay attention to your posture. First bend your knees and then tilt your back straight forward until you can hold your e-bike close to your upper body. Tense your back and abdominal muscles before lifting your e-bike. Many e-bikes allow you to remove the battery and carry it separately.

• Use the push aid for climbing stairs:
  If your e-bike has a push-assist function, you can use it as a support. Start the push-assist function, hold the handlebars firmly and lift the front wheel slightly.

• Use barrier-free access:
  Do you want to transport your e-bike by train? In railway stations there are often barrier-free accesses such as lifts or ramps. Use these with your e-bike as well.

• E-bike parking:
  E-bikes are not only heavier than non-motorised bicycles, they are also expensive and therefore sought after by thieves. So before buying an e-bike, check where you can safely park your bike at home. In the case of a bicycle cellar without a bicycle rail on the stairs, this can be a difficult manoeuvre. However, you may have the opportunity to fit a bike rail.

• Test drive the bike:
  If you have your eye on the model you want, be sure to arrange a test ride at one of our e-bike test centres or at a specialist dealer near you. If you have never ridden an e-bike before, the expert will explain to you how the electronics and acceleration work, how to get off the e-bike safely and how the brakes behave.

• Practice, practice, practice:
  Practice riding, braking and parking with your e-bike until you feel ready for real road traffic!