| Many blogs and sites on the net talk about | | | | wheel, so that power can be used to push the bike, |
| gasoline-electric hybrid model vehicles. However, | | | | or stored to power the bike at a later time (by using |
| there is a cheaper hybrid version that you can use: a | | | | the system in reverse). While there are many ways |
| human electric hybrid bicycle. | | | | to do this, one of the easiest is via a simple roller |
| A well constructed hybrid electric bike functions in a | | | | which can be brought to push on the tire when |
| very similar way to a simple electric hybrid car. The | | | | needed. |
| assembly is arranged to permit the electric motor to | | | | As the components of an electric bike (with the |
| assist with acceleration, hill climbs, and with general | | | | exception of the batteries) can often be obtained |
| movement. Just as gasoline is the primary power | | | | from salvage or scrap, the price of an electric bike |
| source in the simplest of hybrids, in the simplest | | | | can vary widely. However, I recommend caution with |
| forms of electric bicycle, the primary form of power | | | | parts related to braking. Personally, I would always |
| is still supplied by the rider, and in both cases, | | | | buy those parts new as I always want to be sure |
| batteries provide an assist which permits the vehicle | | | | my bike can stop! |
| to go longer and faster with less effort. | | | | As with any hybrid vehicle, the weight of the hybrid |
| Peddling on the part of the rider can be used both to | | | | assembly should always be considered at all times in |
| move the bicycle and to recharge the batteries. | | | | your conversion process. The last thing you want to |
| Regenerative braking is also an option, providing | | | | do is create a bike that's impossible to peddle without |
| another source of power for the bike batteries and | | | | the batteries on. |
| making for much easier riding in hilly riding areas. In | | | | Kits and advice on creating hybrid bicycles are |
| hybrid bikes, one of the most complicated parts of | | | | available across the Web as well as many businesses |
| the system is connecting the electric motor to the | | | | that sell completed hybrid conversions. |