Choosing To Be More Active

If you live on a big college campus or near a college campus, then you know how much time it can take to get all the way across campus. Instead of making the walk each day, you can easily get around large campuses with a electric bike. An electric bike allows you to get across campus without much strain so you don't show up to each class all sweaty and exhausted.

When you shop for an electric bike to use on campus, you can look for specific features and accessories ideal for the college life. Check out some of the features to look for and how each one provides benefits to college students.

1. Built-In Lights 

If you early morning or night classes, then you can add a little visibility to your rides with bikes that include built-in lights. Some parts of campus you ride on may not have well-lit areas. You can avoid any obstacles or crashes with the built-in lights.

The headlights run on the same power as the bike's battery so you do not need worry about separate charging port or disposable batteries. Some bikes will also include rear lights that act as nice visuals for anyone else on campus. The extra safety feature can help prevent accidents and incidents.

2. Rear Rack

If you wear a heavy backpack while you ride a bike, the extra weight can throw off your balance and create issues while you ride. Sometimes, you may need to carry more than just what your backpack can hold as well. Shop for electric bikes with rear racks built into them.

The racks offer a secure way to hold your items and make it a lot easier to stay balanced while you ride a bike. Typically, you would use straps or elastic cords to hold your items onto the rack for the duration of your ride.

3. Built-In Phone Charger

Some of the more advanced electric bike systems will feature a mount on the handlebars with wireless charging options for phones. As you spend a day on campus, you do not need to worry about draining battery life. The bike's battery can charge your phone with each trip and ensure your phone can last throughout a whole school day.

If you want to venture off-campus, the phone's mount can also display a GPS app and showcase which ways to travel. The navigation system can help you get around the local area, especially when you use bike instructions.

Shop for electric bikes that feature one or more of these features and change the way you get around campus.