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To Retrofit or Not to Retrofit?
"You could buy a car for that" is an all-too-common phrase heard by bike shop staff. While in some cases it's true, this is not comparing apples with apples. Check out what Cycling Electric had to say about retrofitting and ARCC's kit here.
Bike Braking Systems: Rim vs. Disc Brakes
As one of the most important parts of a bike, there are a few options when it comes to braking systems available. Offering both disc brakes and rim brakes, ARCC Bikes is proficient in fitting both systems. Here we outline the advantages and disadvantages of the two.
eBike Sensor Technology: the difference between Cadence and Torque sensors
eBikes use sophisticated sensors to measure when their motors should engage and assist the rider. The two main types of sensor are those which measure cadence and torque - these offer different styles of assist and come with different price ranges. When choosing an eBike, it is important to know the difference between them.
Electric Bikes' Motors and Wattage
Electric bikes are available in a range of motor power outputs, from 250W up to and beyond 750W, but in the UK, eBikes are limited to 250W. This is not to say that British-legal eBikes are less fun or useful, as there are better indicators of what an eBike's motor is like to use and ride with.
The History and Future of Electric Bikes
The electric bike may seem like a fairly recent invention, being only popular in the past decade or so, but the idea behind the electric bike is relatively old. Now a technological quantum leap from the first electric bikes, ARCC Bikes has taken the 19th century invention firmly into the 21st century.
