Electric Bikes
Electric bikes
At Primeau Vélo, we have a wide variety of electric bikes for sale from the industry's leading brands such as Trek, Cube, Giant, Cannondale and Pivot. There exists multiple different types of electric bikes, such as :
Find your next e-bike with the help of our experts, who will guide you every step of the way into finding the perfect electric bike for you. Once you have chosen, get great mechanical service in any of our bike shops across Québec.
E-Bikes are a great choice for a variety of riders. For example, commuters who are looking for a cheaper and greener alternative to using their car in the city, MTB riders who want to tackle steep climbs and long days on the bike or road riders trying to keep up with their friends in difficult group rides.
What is an electric bike?
An electric bike looks and feels like a traditional bike, but has the added assistance of an electric motor, typicially found in the bottom bracket, to increase power to the pedals. This is what we call an electric assist bike. They are typically powered by a rechargeable battery on or inside the frame, which can provide up to 180km of battery life in some cases.
How to choose an electric bike?
To find the right electric bike, think about where and how you are going to ride your bike. For riding on bike paths and in the city, the electric hybrid bike is perfect. For technical trail riding, an electric mountain bike or E-MTB will be the right choice. Prefer covering long distances on the on the road? Not a problem, check out electric road bikes. We recommend choosing your electric bike according to battery life, budget, average travl distance, your riding level and the design that better suits your riding style
How fast can you go with an e-bike?
Federal Law requires e-bikes to be programmed at a maximum speed of 32km/h, which is perfect for bike paths and urban riding.
Once you have your electric bike, the perfect way to transport it to your favorite locations is with an e-bike specific car rack such as the Thule Easyfold or the Yakima OnRamp. Check out our full selection of car racks.
Still not sure which electric bike is the best for you? Check out our different blog posts to get you started or come by one of our stores for in person help with one of our experts. With Primeau Vélo, you can buy your e-bike online and pick it up in store, or come by one of our bike shops and check out our selection of products in person. Primeau Vélo is Canada's #1 bike shop.
