Bio Bike

E-Bike

An organic bike is a term used to distinguish it from an e-bike. It refers to a traditional bicycle without an electric motor — i.e., a bicycle that is propelled purely by muscle power. The term "organic" is intended to indicate natural, unadulterated locomotion, similar to "organic food," where "organic" stands for naturalness.

Features of a Bio Bike

No motor, no battery
Driven by muscle power
Often lighter than an e-bike
Lower maintenance (no battery, no electronics)
Cheaper to purchase
Environmentally friendly, as no electricity consumption

Why the term “Bio Bike”?

The term has become established primarily due to the increasing popularity of e-bikes. To linguistically distinguish traditional bicycles from their motorized counterparts, some bicycle enthusiasts, dealers, and communities use the term "bio bike." It is not (yet) very common in everyday language – one more often hears simply "normal bike" or "classic bike."

A bio bike is simply a conventional bicycle without a motor. The term emphasizes the naturalness of cycling – in contrast to the technical assistance approach of e-bikes.

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