How to choose an e-bike and find the NOKO that suits best.
Those who approach the electric bicycle for the first time, today can find such a vast offer that they don’t know how to choose an e-bike! The best thing is to contact a professional that can help us find the most suitable product, to finally start a healthier lifestyle.
Many times at NOKO we receive requests for support from people interested in purchasing, or simply to learn more about the company and its products. The most common question is, "Which model would you recommend?" The answer is never obvious or random, and depends on a number of factors which are explained and evaluated together between the client and the customer service.??
In this article we want to explain, one by one, what are the factors that most commonly affect the choice of a model over the other. In case you are still? undecided and don’t know how to choose an e-bike NOKO, we recommend you to read this article and discover all the details of the city and gravel ebike models.
The starting point is to know what you will use your e-bike for before buying it. This main information is essential for the assistant who will guide you in choosing! So you’ll be asked some basic questions, such as: Will you use your bike to go to work or university? For your daily or leisure trips? In the city or along paths surrounded by greenery?
According to the intended use, the needs and characteristics you will be looking for an ebike will change. For example, to ride to work or university you will need a comfortable city bike, complete with all useful accessories. If instead you want to venture on dirt paths, a sporty and responsive bike will suit you more.
Based on the type of transmission you can choose between an e-bike with chain or belt drive. The chain drive is the most common; there is more variety of product and depending on the type of bike there are different transmission groupset. Belt drive is a newer system, more innovative and less "complex" in maintenance than chain drive. It’s usually installed on city bikes or touring ones for its ease of use and cleanliness.
Finally, we come to the price. Although last mentioned, it is often a starting point. Having a budget in mind for your purchase will allow you to narrow down the search field. It is also true that, this way you may risk excluding higher quality products, for which will be worth re-evaluating the budget. But don’t worry: an expert in the field will listen to your needs and direct you to the right product, with a good value for money!
At this point, you know the main information to evaluate to choose an e-bike before buying. Let’s see in detail the NOKO e-bikes to understand which one suits you best.
The NOKO city e-bikes are designed for everyday travel, whether it is to go to work or university, to run errands or to move around, why not, even for those who want to take a ride out of town on a wonderful day, away from traffic and smog! If you see yourself in any of these examples, you are reading in the right section!
This line includes two models, different for the shape of the frame but with the same components. NOKOFORZA, the version with the classic diamond frame, is the ideal choice for those looking for a more dynamic riding style. NOKOTEMPO, thanks to the step-thru frame, offers maximum comfort, and allows you to get on and off the bike with extreme ease.
Based on your riding position, you can choose the flat handlebar and you will feel the sporty DNA of the city e-bike. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed riding position, you can opt for the classic city riser handlebar.? Keep in mind, it is so light that it doesn’t even seem like an electric bicycle. It weighs only 14.2 kg, almost like a muscular bicycle!
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Both are equipped with a belt drive with tensioner: VEER’s Split Belt Pro. There are many reasons why this type of transmission is very popular. It does not require the use of grease, no maintenance required, and many other advantages we talked about in our previous article!
The two e-bikes are powered by the FSA HM 1.0 system, with hub motor and integrated battery. With a single charge you can easily cover your daily journeys, or up to 60-100 Km, ranging between five levels of assistance!
To conclude, you can’t miss those essential accessories to ride in comfort! First of all, the luggage rack where you can place your bags, or mount a basket to carry what you want. And of course, the fenders will protect you from those splashes of water and mud. In addition, if you usually use a satellite navigator, with the mobile phone holder you can easily check the route and drive safely.
And if even the eye wants its part, NOKO adds style, quality and comfort to your travels. The linear and elegant design makes it a commuting bike that won’t go unnoticed!
With its gravel e-bikes , NOKO has conquered a slice of those sporty and adventurous cyclists. The gravel line debuted with the NOKOVULCANO model, and recently added the new-entry NOKOVULCANO EXTREME. If what you want is to connect with nature, challenge yourself and experience the moment, you may find what you’re looking for right here.
NOKOVULCANO is equipped with the SRAM Apex 11-speeds single crown groupset, ideal for road and off-road rides, without sacrificing lightness and silence.
Top-of-the-range racing components offer all the comfort, control, and power which you’ll need both in the city and on dirt tracks. We are talking about the Vision Metron 40 carbon wheels, tubeless ready and ultralight, combined with Vittoria Terreno Dry tires, they maintain full control in any situation on the road, on dirt and slippery paths.
The NOKOVULCANO EXTREME is the newest model in the gravel range. Its innovative aspect is the integration of a series of components in ultralight carbon to increase the performance of an already aggressive gravel bike, going even further beyond the limit.
The heart of the new NOKOVULCANO EXTREME is the FSA K-Force WE 12-speed electronic groupset with double crown that, combined with the ultralight carbon wheels Vision Metron 40, allows the rider to enjoy a more aerodynamic and sporty ride. Total weight? Only 13.4 Kg.
Both gravel models are powered by the FSA HM 1.0 system, a rear hub motor and integrated battery.?
In addition, for all NOKO e-bikes you can add the Range Extender to double your adventures and travel up to 200 Km!
In this article we just discover with you the main features you might need to take into consideration while choosing an e-bike. If you are curious about a NOKO model in particular, contact us at any time and we will make sure to answer all your questions! You can also take a look at the technical specs of the various models at www.nokobike.com in the section dedicated to e-bikes.