Electric bikes are ubiquitous today, offering convenient motor assistance for easier rides. But how does this impact calorie burn compared to a standard bike? For a 70kg rider, here's expert-backed data from standard metabolic rate calculations.
Without electric assistance, expect to burn about 279 calories per hour at 15 km/h, rising to 405 calories per hour at 18 km/h.
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Calorie expenditure on an e-bike depends on speed and pedal assistance level. Below is a reliable overview for a 70kg rider:
Low Pedal Assistance
15 km/h: 190 kcal
18 km/h: 221 kcal
21 km/h: 252 kcal
Normal Pedal Assistance
15 km/h: 154 kcal
18 km/h: 180 kcal
21 km/h: 206 kcal
High Pedal Assistance
15 km/h: 122 kcal
18 km/h: 138 kcal
21 km/h: 154 kcal
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