CAA-Quebec , your e-bike ally!
Buying an electric bike that meets your needs is one thing, but you also need to know how to use it properly and insure it too. CAA-Quebec’s got you covered in a comprehensive feature written in partnership with Protégez-Vous.
According to a CAA-Quebec1 survey, close to 90% of members were unaware that most home insurance policies have a bicycle coverage limit of $3,000, regardless of whether you have a standard or electric bike. And 76% did not know that by law, electrically assisted bicycle (e-bike) motors are restricted to a maximum speed of 32 km/h.
These findings illustrate the importance of educating people about the e-bike rules and best practices— especially given how popular this mode of transportation has become: 3 in 10 CAA-Quebec members who own an e-bike got theirs in the past year. The main reason for purchasing a power-assisted bicycle is to extend leisure rides, but it can also be a good active way to get to work and reduce your carbon footprint without getting too sweaty.
All the info you need in a few clicks
What’s the difference between an e-bike and a moped? Are helmets required on e-bikes? Should you opt for an e-bike with a hub-drive or a mid-drive motor? CAA-Quebec’s Electric mobility portal has answers to all your e-bike questions, from road safety to insurance and shopping for your new wheels. These topics are also featured in the summer issue of CAA-Quebec Magazine, which will soon be hot off the presses for our members.
As a bonus, the portal also gives you free access to the results of Protégez-Vous’s first-ever e-bike tests. The tests, conducted in partnership with CAA-Quebec, look at 10 e-bike models available at specialty shops across Canada. The evaluation criteria included factors such as battery range, road handling, ease of use of controls, and more.
For podcast fans, an episode of CAA-Quebec’s new Sans détour podcast (in French only) will also give you all the info you need in under eight minutes. Perfect for your workout routine!
Bike Assist and personalized tips included
Whether on a conventional or an electric bike, CAA-Quebec members can benefit from the same Roadside Assistance they get behind the wheel of their vehicle. In the event of a breakdown or flat tire on a roadway accessible to our Roadside Assistance vehicles, our patroller can step in to help with minor repairs or transport your bike free of charge, depending on the type of membership.
Members can also contact Automotive Advisory Services for answers to all their e-bike questions.
About CAA-Quebec
CAA-Quebec is a not-for-profit organization that assists each of its members by providing mobility, travel, insurance, and residential benefits, products, and services. CAA was named Canada’s most trusted brand in the annual Brand Trust Index for 2020 by the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria.
About Protégez-Vous
Protégez-Vous is a not-for-profit member organization of International Consumer Research and Testing dedicated to informing and educating consumers to help them make informed and responsible choices. Its experts conduct product tests in specialized labs, as well as rigorous surveys and investigations. Protégez-Vous reaches an audience of 480,000 through its magazine, special projects, protegezvous.ca website, Apple and Android apps, newsletters, and social media.
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[1] Web survey conducted by CAA-Quebec on 3,063 members from February 19 to 28, 2021