E-Bike Info

Motor

Mid-Drive

• Between the pedals/cranks, provides power to the front sprocket and chain - more efficient

• Torque based - as you put pressure on the pedals, the motor can engage

• Smooth engagement of the motor as it applies power to the chain

• Great for all kinds of riding

• Smaller, lighter, runs less voltage (usually 36V)

• Has a balanced, low center of gravity

• Most motors are 250W motors, 20mph

  • Some are 350W motors, 28mph

VS

Hub-Drive

• In the back wheel/hub, provides power purely to the rear wheel - less efficient

• Cadence based - as you make a full rotation of the pedals, the motor engages

• Most have throttle options so you don't have to pedal if you don't want to

• Great for road riding or light, non-bumpy trails

• Bigger, heavier, runs more voltage (usually 48V)

• Has folding options

• Motors start at 350W, 500W, 750W, 1000W

Battery

The battery is similar to a gas tank on a car; the bigger the battery, the farther you can ride on a single charge. Batteries come in many different styles and sizes:

• Downtube mount

• Seat post mount

• Rack mount

• Integrated mount

• 250Wh, 375Wh, 400Wh, 500Wh, 625Wh, 650Wh, 750Wh

Batteries take on average 4 - 4½ hours to charge. They should be charged to full at room temperature and not run totally dead (keep between 50° - 90°F). For long-term storage (more than a month), charge to 60-80% and pull off charger.