Compared with manual bicycles, ebikes can travel faster and further, allowing riders of all ages and abilities to sail over hills or into strong headwinds. As a longtime cyclist and recent ebike user myself, the latter unlocks a whole new sense of freedom. But much like electric cars, range anxiety is still an issue with ebikes, and I’ve learned the hard way that you need to ensure your bike has adequate power for longer journeys, or know where public charging facilities are.