Older folks are already the biggest market for EBs, and that will continue for a while. Aging Baby Boomers are finding that gravity is getting more irksome every year. Historically fitness and outdoors oriented, they are going to turn to EBs as a way to extend their present habits and preferences. Commuters, frustrated with traffic congestion, and rising costs of car ownership, find EBs a very practical transportation choice. Keep in mind also that EBs require no driver's license, insurance or registration, which makes them very appealing to people who can not get a license to drive, because of age or driving record.
Electric bicycles can go farther and faster than conventional bicycles.
Folks coming off the welfare rolls in today's booming economy, but who cannot afford a car, will find electric bikes give them independence and freedom of movement. Fitness riders will be glad to hear that electric bikes promise to be a potent fitness tool. When used as a power assisted bike , the rider's input is significant, and can continue over a longer period of time than on a regular bike. Longer workouts as a result of an easier to pedal, more comfortable bike mean better results. One of the most significant markets to date has been police and other law enforcement agencies.