E-bikes are here to stay, which is the first thing you need to know. Sales of electric bikes increased dramatically over 12 months as of September 2021 compared to two years earlier. The industry was worth around $27 billion as of the previous year, and growth is continuous. Some see the popularity of e-bikes as a threat, fearing that once everyone switches to electric bikes, regular bikes will go extinct like the penny farthing. But don’t worry. E-bikes aren’t here to replace our reliance on human power. They might even improve it significantly when travel and commuting habits alter due to the coronavirus pandemic and changes in how people go to work. Here is all you need to know about the electric bike revolution as we enter the busiest riding season. Class 1 An electric bike with a motor that only assists the user when pedaling and disengages or stops working once the cycle achieves a speed of 20 mph. Class 2 An electric bike has a motor that accelerates the vehicle to a top speed of 20 miles per hour whether the user is pedaling or disengages or stops working when the brakes are engaged, or the throttle is withdrawn. Class 3 An electric bike has a motor that only assists the user when pedaling and disengages or stops working after the bike achieves a speed of 28 mph.