You may then consider purchasing a push bike, as bicycling around is a very effective means to improve your health. You can cycle to the local shops or to work, so it’s rather practical. It’s also cheap – there’s no fuel involved and the maintenance are almost nothing. It’s also very “green”. Oh, and it gets you fit too!

But many individuals are reluctant to get a bike because it’s TOO much exercise. As odd as it sounds, it could be because they might live in a hilly area, be elderly or have a particular ailment that make bicycling too much effort for their capabilities. And for a few people, it’s not realistic bicycling to work simply because they sweat too much because of the exertions of biking.

This is where electric bikes come in. E-bikes give you a rest on the tough hills simply by twisting your hand on the handlebar and allowing the electric motor take the strain – you don’t need to do any peddling then. Then when you feel up to it, just start pedalling. You get moderate exercise and clean air without over-doing it. E-bikes are also cost-effective to run needing only a daily re-charge if you do around 20 to 30 kilometres per day, although most people need just a couple of recharges a week since they’re not doing this kind of mileage. You can find a local supplier of folding electric bikes by browsing on the internet.

Nowadays the actual cost of getting an e-bike have come right down in price, so you can save yourself a considerable amount of dosh on gym memberships, fuel, bus fares etc. by buying and on a regular basis using an e-bike.