Electric Road Bikes

Why Choose an Electric Road Bike?

If you've ever to tried to use a regular road bike for your daily needs, you'll know all too well of its limitations. It can do the job up to a point, until you need to make a longer journey, take on extra weight, tackle a steep hill or maintain speed on a main road. Once you ride an electric road bike, you'll notice how these age-old limitations seem to disappear to make way for a smooth, effortless ride.

But it's not just about making your ride easier. Having an electric road bike creates a genuine alternative to driving, helping you save money on fuel, reducing your carbon footprint and providing a solid form of cardio exercise.

Electric Road Bikes in Australia - What You Should Know

Legal Considerations and Safety

Most states and territories in Australia have maximum limits for pedal-assist on e-bikes, usually around 25km/h. You can still technically go faster than this, but you won't be assisted by the motor past that point.

There are also maximum limits when it comes to power output of the motor, and other technical requirements. You can read more about those in our post here.

All Progear electric road bikes are built to Australian road regulations.

Other than that, regular cycling laws apply to e-bike riders, such as wearing a helmet, following speed limits, giving way to pedestrians and indicating turns.

Battery Life and Maintenance

Charging times and battery life will vary depending on the model and the battery. Always read and follow the instructions included with your purchase.

Usually, it will take around 3 to 6 hours to reach a full charge. Once fully charged, you'll be looking at a range between 30km to 70km, but this will be influenced by the terrain, total load weight and style of riding.

Smart riding habits like maintaining the tyre pressure and charging regularly can help extend your battery's life.