E-BIKES/ History with some facts.

Historical Facts About E-Bikes

The history of electric bikes, aka E-bikes history goes back to the dates of December 31, 1895 when Ogden Bolton Jr. invented a battery-powered electric bicycle that had a "6 pole brush and commutator direct current (DC) hub motor mounted in the rear wheel.” long name for Ebike aka electric bicycle

Lady Hosea Libbey immediately thereafter booked a slot on the e-bike invention pathway in 1897 by making an e-bike that was propelled by a double electric motor that was positioned inside the crank set axle hub. 

Inventions and innovations to make further improvements to the e-bike concept spiraled ever forward thereafter with

Matthew Steffens inventing a rear-wheel drive electric bicycle that used a driving belt along the outside edge of the wheel.

Also in the year 1898, John Schnept invented a friction roller on the rear wheel style-drive, these are some of the numerous inventions and innovations in the ebike industry during the 20th Century.

Some of the inventions and inovations faded away and others have contributed as valuable ideas to create what is now the incredible piece of technology called an Ebike like ours at Gbike.

Consciousness About Climate Change and E-bike Growth in the 20th Century

The 20th Century witnessed significant increase in people’s mindfulness about the negative effects of climate change in our world.

At G-Bike we plead with you that there are very many simple things that we can all do now to build our resilience to the effects of climate change and to help in slowing its pace. Using e-bikes now provided by us at Gbike, instead of fossil-fuel-related transport systems will also directly benefit your health, the environment, and your wallets.

Key E-bike Growth Statistics in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Yamaha pressed the e-bike growth button in 1989 when they built the first prototype electric bicycle.

They later invented the pedal-assist system in 1993. These developments were followed by a phenomenal growth in the production of e-bikes worldwide by 35% between 1993 and 2004.

It is now projected that the e-bike market will achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.4% between 2020 and 2025. It is estimated that over 130 million e-bikes that use all types of battery technologies were expected to be sold between 2020 and 2023 worldwide, with 2023 sales projected to hit the 40 million units mark worldwide and generate about $20 billion in revenue. This means that the total number of e-bikes that will be in circulation worldwide will be 300 million, which represents a 50 percent growth over a four-year period, starting from the 200 million units recorded in 2020. Innovative e-bike designs that deliver uptmost comfort have been designed and you can get yours here and get out there now. Its a big wave and let us ride it in style along with you.

Get Your E-bike And Get Out There Now!

North America, Europe, and Asia will be the leading growth frontiers in e-bikes espousal worldwide. Do not be left out. G-Bike has many advanced custom quality e-bikes and also scooters that have been created with both quality and power for your unique terrain. Get to our online store and get your Ebike, join the many climate conscious people around the world in living health and safe lifestyle.

You can, visit our website or send us an Email and we will be dedicated and delighted to serve you. We’ve got you covered and will personally make sure to provide quality service and products to you.

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