Electric road bikes: Our selection for road racing.

Why choose an electric road bike?

Electric road bikes, also known as electric racing bikes, have recently arrived in the range of EAB manufacturers. These models help you to cross the highest alpine passes without difficulty, but also to move on various roads, both in the city and in the countryside. They are ideal for riding long distances on flat roads or with hills, while looking for speed.

The electric road bike can be used for occasional or more intensive cycling. Above all, it's a bike for those who want to use their two wheels for sporting purposes, for the pleasure of riding. Road bike manufacturers vary their range of bikes according to the type of cycling practiced by the cyclist, and his or her more or less sporting and competitive approach.

The electric road bike, an ideal racing ally

If you are used to watching the Tour de France or other cycling competitions, then you know what a road bike looks like! The electric version of a road bike is very similar to the classic road bike. However, it allows everyone to travel long distances and enjoy the pleasure of riding, even if you have little endurance.

An electric motor for a road bike provides two types of assistance. The first is active up to 25 km/h: it helps the cyclist to pedal with less effort. Assistance cuts out automatically once the 25 km/h mark has been reached. There are also 45 km/h electric road bikes: these are called speed bikes but are subject to very specific regulations. The ideal type of route for an electric road bike is mostly asphalt, as its slender tires bikes are not designed to venture onto stony paths.

Please note that electric road bikes are not allowed in competition. However, they may be allowed during tours and cyclosportives.

What are the specifics of a good electric road bike?

A good electric road bike must meet several technical characteristics. First of all, it is a bike with a light frame, whose total weight is generally about fifteen kilos. Thus, an electric road bike motor must be as light as possible. This ebike must also have good aerodynamics, in order to have little wind resistance and to allow the cyclist to quickly reach a top speed and to maintain it.

Historic road bikes don't usually have suspension. In recent years, however, manufacturers have been trying to fit them to certain models. The role of suspension is to provide greater comfort and better control on difficult terrain. That's why many road bikes don't have suspension: it's not necessarily necessary for these two-wheelers, which tend to ride on asphalt.

The road bike is also a rigid bike that also has a narrow seat, thin wheels and thin tires that generate low friction with the ground. Designed to ride fast and tackle the steepest climbs, it has several gears and is very recognizable thanks to its typical curved handlebars. This allows the rider to adopt several riding positions, including the horizontal position, which offers maximum aerodynamics.

What are the different types of electric road bikes?

Road bike manufacturers offer different models, depending on the type of practice of the cyclist and his profile. There are 6 main categories of electric road bikes: cyclosport bikes, cyclo-cross bikes, multipurpose bikes, aerodynamic bikes, gravel bikes and touring bikes. Since electric road bikes are not allowed to compete, there are no specific models for this purpose.

Electric sport bike

The electric sport bike visually resembles a racing bike, except that it has a less plunging frame. It is the ideal road bike for long distances with speed, while being comfortable. It's the perfect kind of bike for high mountain rides, hill climbs and long descents.

Electric cyclo-cross bike

The electric cyclo-cross bike is a road bike that is very similar to a gravel bike. However, it will be more at ease than the latter on muddy grounds. Cyclo-cross is a sport that is particularly popular in the winter in Belgium, the Netherlands and France. It requires a responsive bike with a smaller frame than a gravel bike.

Multipurpose electric road bike

A versatile electric road bike is primarily based on comfort, which allows you to ride fast and long, while being stable. The main objective: the pleasure of riding! This type of bike is rigid and appeals to hikers.

Aerodynamic electric road bike

The aerodynamic electric road bike has a wide, slim frame to give the rider high speed. These are lightweight frame models that usually have all the wiring integrated and are aerodynamically designed to reach top speed quickly.

Electric gravel bike

Electric gravel bikes are designed for use between the road and MTB, and are ideal for adventure. The electrification of these bikes means they can be rid of physical constraints, and they are proving extremely popular. An electric gravel bike has a long wheelbase, providing a relaxed, more comfortable riding position, ideal for long trips.

Electric road bike for touring

Cycle touring is the most common form of cycling among road bike enthusiasts. A good touring road bike should be comfortable. Its objective is not to allow you to break records, but rather to enjoy the effort and the landscapes. The electric assistance makes this practice accessible to all and offers you a smooth ride among the most beautiful places!

Women's electric road bike

Although bicycles are generally designed for both men and women, there are some electric bikes for womendesigned specifically for women's morphology. Such is the case with the Lapierre e-Sensium 2.2 Femme. This electric road bike features geometry adapted to women cyclists, with flat handlebars, and comes in three different sizes. Its aluminum frame offers excellent riding comfort, and it features several gears (9 in all). This bike is equipped with an EbikeMotion X35 electric assist placed in the rear wheel hub. Its motor provides smooth assistance for a smooth ride. Its 250 Wh battery is fully integrated into the lightweight frame, with excess weight limited to 3.5 kg. Overall, the Lapierre e-Sensium 2.2 women's electric road bike weighs 14.5 kg.

High-end electric road bike

If you're looking for the best electric road bike, you're bound to find what you're looking for among the high-end electric road bikes. Sold at over 6,000€ and with prices sometimes approaching 12,000€, these EABs are aimed at cycling enthusiasts, who practice assiduously.

These include the electric road bike Wilier Triestina Cento10 hybrid: a bike with perfect aerodynamics, fully integrated equipment and exceptional lightness. Its lightweight carbon frame weighs just 1,340 g! It looks just like a traditional racing bike. Yet in the hub of its rear wheel hides a Mahle Ebike Motion motor with 40 Nm of torque. It also features a 250 Wh battery that can be topped up with an additional 210 Wh. It offers a choice of a large number of gears. Behind the handlebars, there's no stopping you!

Where to find a cheap electric road bike?

Because of its advanced technical features, the price of an electric road bike generally ranges from €2,500 to over €8,000. However, there are some good deals to be had when it comes to buying an inexpensive electric road bike. Upway reconditions the best used electric road bikes for you. Thanks to the meticulous work of our specialized mechanics, you'll enjoy an e-bike in near new condition, for 20% to 60% less! Another plus: Upway offers you a one-year warranty on the battery, motor and electronics.

You can also benefit from low-cost electric road bikes by applying for government grants. Our bikes are eligible. This means you'll benefit from considerable help to facilitate your mobility.

Finally, another solution: opt for an electric kit for road bike. It will allow you to transform your classic road bike into a real electric bike. The electric motor kits for road bikes often have small batteries, designed not to weigh down the bike too much, one of the main characteristics of which is lightness.

How to choose a used electric road bike?

At Upway, we offer a wide range of products, including used electric road bikes from Sunn or Giant. Each bike is refurbished by a professional mechanic: an expert checks 20 points and replaces anything that needs replacing. Your used electric road bike is delivered to your home and comes with a 1-year warranty. You get a 14-day trial period, and if you're not satisfied, you can return your bike.

To choose the right electric road bike for you, it is important to look at the motor and the battery (especially its capacity, expressed in watt-hours).

This type of bike offers a range of 50 to 100 kilometers or more. This is the case, for example, with Cannondale electric road bikes. If your routes are uneven and your fitness level is not top-notch, you're well advised to opt for a powerful used electric road bike.

When choosing your road bike, keep in mind that your ideal position should be reclined, or even lying down, to take the strain off your shoulders and back, especially when riding long distances.

Of course, it is also important to choose an electric road bike that fits your height and to adjust the height of your saddle properly. To determine the ideal height, measure your inseam length and multiply it by 0.885 Example: 50 cm (inseam length) x 0.885 = 44.25 cm (saddle height) . For optimal comfort, the saddle should be as close to your hips as possible. This means that when you sit on it, the tips of your feet should always be able to touch the ground.

When to use your electric road bike?

Electrically-assisted road bikes allow you to ride in places that were perhaps previously inaccessible to you because of your physical condition. Designed for all types of road cycling (touring, cyclosportive, performance), they are bikes designed for speed and long distances.

Therefore, to ensure the safety of your used electric road bike outings, in addition to wearing a helmet helmetgloves and goggles, it's also crucial to have equipment in excellent working order, such as high-performance brakes and electric headlights. For your safety, on all our reconditioned models, Upway replaces wearing parts that are not in equivalent condition to new.

How to maintain your electric road bike?

Like all bicycles, your electric bike requires regular maintenance. This starts with regular cleaning of your two-wheeler, especially after a dirty outing, lubrication of the transmission and regular inflation of your tires tires. It's also important to keep an eye on the wear and tear of the various transmission components (chain, sprockets, chainring, etc.), brake pads and cables.

As for the battery, remember to remove it when not in use for several days or when stored in a cold or hot place.