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The latest technology in electric bicycles?

Think of a pencil, a pair of scissors, a mop, the printing press, simple things that have really contributed to making the world better, more functional, more inclusive, more just.

“The beauty of simple machines lies precisely in that: in their simplicity. Simplicity is what gives you the power of usability and durability, the convenience of not thinking about maintenance, and the confidence that comes from not having to deal with unnecessary technologies.”

The other day a relative proudly presented me with a brand new electronic corkscrew, he argued that he could extract the cork from the wine bottle in seconds, the problem was that the battery was low and had to be charged, while looking for the charger in the sea of cables, I easily uncorked the bottle with the usual corkscrew.

Back with the wine already in the glass, my interlocutor argued that electric bicycles should also be charged, to which I replied that only in case you need it: if you don’t need extra energy it is better not to buy an electric bicycle. In addition, an electric bicycle should always be able to operate without a battery.

How to know which electric bike is the one you really need

We, at Capri Bikes If you live in Seville, you are in good shape and you do not mind breaking a sweat from time to time, it is probably not necessary to buy an electric bike, but if you live in a city with many hills or need a little help for your physical condition or because you do not want to get sweaty to work, then it makes sense. buy an electric bicycle.

However, it is very common to see in our cities electric bicycles with oversized batteries and aggressive designs prepared for other types of uses. Sport bikes, designed to conquer the steepest mountain but not to enjoy a pleasant ride. Not because I am a user of a electric mountain bike You will be relegated to exclusive use in the countryside, but if your real use is to move around the city (for example to go to work every day) perhaps you should consider whether this type of bike is what really suits your needs.

Do you really want the most powerful electric bike in the world?

Obviously all this has a lot to do with a matter of taste. My 9 year old son also likes bikes with big wheels and aggressive looks, no one can set himself up as the custodian of good taste and everyone has the right, it would be nice, to maintain their own criteria. It is difficult to understand why trends move human desire… and if not, someone explain to me why off-road cars invaded the cities, later transforming into small SUVs that dominated the market.

Technology and innovation produce a persuasive and very powerful effect on a large part of the population, a phenomenon that is difficult to explain although it has been widely studied. There is a constant desire to seek out the latest in technology, which attracts the attention of a large audience, so if you want to have a large audience, putting a bike on sale with the latest technology, powerful and aggressive appearance seems the most logical step.

But we are not interested in attracting attention, and fortunately, neither are many other people on this planet, there is a large, perhaps quieter, public that thinks practically first and then attends to the rest of the calls and impulses.

But we are not interested in attracting attention, and fortunately, neither are many other people on this planet, there is a large, perhaps quieter, public that thinks practically first and then attends to the rest of the calls and impulses.

The best electric bicycles for the city

Convenience is the big driver of urban mobility. According to a study conducted in Denmark, arriving earlier by bike than by car (or any other means of transport) is the number one reason for choosing cycling as a means of transport. Fifty-six percent of respondents prioritized time over health reasons or economic savings, relegating sustainability reasons to last place.

Convenience is what you need to look for, and not only when it comes to cities, likewise, the best cities, the Bicycle manufacturers who aspire to push the change to a more sustainable society have to prioritize pragmatism and convenience in our bicycle models over other factors that may be very important as well, but not as decisive.

A convenient bicycle is a bicycle that is reliable, comfortable, easy to handle, safe, accessible and lightweight. A convenient bicycle is a simple bicycle, first of all, functional, efficient and nothing more. That’s the first thing, everything else is incidental. That’s why we made the decision not to create an App for our electric bikes, not to incorporate disc brakes or not to add front suspension. We strive to make it a really light bike – is there anything worse than not being able to ride your bike because you can’t get it on and off the bike at home? The batteries are easily removable and the lights turn on by themselves, when you are in the dark, just like that, without complicated technologies or unnecessary elements, just what you need.

Classic electric bicycles

If our bicycles are not only practical but also attractive (although logically this is a matter of taste). However, our primary goal is to make bicycles that do their job, that are used intensively and do not cause any problems, that will last you a lifetime and that one day even your grandchildren will be able to restore.

“We already live in a world too infested with frugal products and it’s time to get our hands on something real like steel.”

Andres Maldonado founder of Capri Bikes