Comfort, the first quality of an electric bike – Velobecane – Electric bike

The first sentence a customer makes when entering a store is, "I'm looking for a super comfortable bike." So, how do we choose our bike.

For a bike to be comfortable, it needs to be right for you and properly tuned, but you have to go a step further.

Comfort related to frame and position

Position is important for comfort:

A very upright position with a very high rudder. They are certainly very convenient, especially for short distances, and for distances over 10 km we prefer the so-called intermediate positions.

Intermediate positions are also very convenient, preferably adjustable stems to be able to set the stem in the city to get a more upright position.

Avoid bicycles that are too big, they will have the handlebars too far, a short bike (between the saddle and the handlebars) is often very comfortable, especially over short distances.

The frame is the main element of the bike.

The lightest frame is not always the best, and often vice versa.

The frame is the most important element of comfort because of the position it occupies. Frame geometry and frame stiffness play an important role in comfort and handling. As with a car, wheelbase plays a role in handling. The longer they are, the more comfortable they are, they turn well and are stable when braking, but the long wheelbase reduces dynamics and handling.

Rigidity is also very important in handling, the bike frame does not have anti-roll bars, anti-roll bars, like a car. It is made in a single block and should not deform during use, the quality of aluminum, the size of the pipes and the shape should provide maximum rigidity, of course, for stability on the road, but also for better transmission of power.

Hanger - a key element of comfort

The secret is that when you are cycling, the hand position should be natural and relaxed, adjusting the levers in alignment is an important adjustment. But we must go even further.

You have multiple suspensions, forget about 60s M or U shaped suspensions, they should be avoided, they are not very comfortable and offer poor bike maneuverability (bike safety is important and maneuverability is limited). fundamental element). Basically, we are looking for hand-level suspensions without breaking the wrist either from the outside or from the inside. On sport bikes, you can use a straighter handlebar for more power and precision.

Comfort combined with equipment

The guarantor of the suspension of the tenuer

The suspension is critical and not replaceable, it acts as a filter for road irregularities and always provides maximum ground contact without rebound effects. This greatly improves handling, especially on paved areas or on bumpy roads. This allows the bike to make maximum contact with the ground. Full suspension is definitely a must, of course in sports, but also in urban environments.

Wheels and tires

The larger the wheels, the less obstacles and bumps on the road surface. So the larger wheels are more comfortable and are usually 28 inches.

Tires are also an important factor. The taller they are, and unless they are overly inflated, they will soften the impact, but don't dream, a completely stiff bike will be uncomfortable even with balloon tires. The ground contact surface is significantly improved with larger tires, which improves handling.

Suspended seatpost

Suspended seatposts are very popular, especially on bicycles with a very upright position, they improve their comfort, although their travel is often minimal, in addition, the damping kinematics are not optimal, they complement a comfortable saddle, but cannot match the real suspension as a full suspension ...

Saddle

Effective on roads in good condition, on rough roads they will be much less effective. They can be gel, spring, or elastomeric, which makes the seat more comfortable.

They come in 3 sport, intermediate and urban forms, tailored to your riding position. Then there are more or less wide saddles that match your saddle support. At veloactif we have a dedicated chair to determine which size you need.

In conclusion, depending on your rides, distance traveled, your budget and your requirements, you will find a bike that will give you the comfort you want.