E-Bike Info
Motors
Class 1
Purely pedal-assist, up to 20 mph
Class 2
Pedal-assist with throttle-assist up to 20 mph
Class 3
Purely pedal-assist up to 28 mph
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
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
Batteries
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, 800Wh, 900Wh
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.
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