Ebike 101

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Cadence Sensor vs Torque Sensor: What’s the Difference?

Some ebike differences are nearly impossible to notice without comparing spec sheets. Cadence and torque sensors are not one of them. A cadence sensor ebike helps when it detects that the pedals are turning. A torque sensor ebike changes how much help it gives you based on how hard you are pedaling. One follows the

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Ebike vs Regular Bike: Which Is Right for You?

Choosing between an ebike vs regular bike sounds simple until you actually start thinking about how you currently ride and how you want to ride. Do you want the cheapest, lightest bike possible and to just get from point A to point B? A regular bike makes a lot of sense. Do you want help

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Hub Motor vs Mid-Drive: Which Ebike Motor Is Better?

The motor is one of the biggest things that changes how an ebike feels, but most product pages do a terrible job explaining it. They will tell you the bike has a “powerful hub motor” or a “premium mid-drive system,” and then somehow expect that to answer all your questions. Helpful in the same way

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What Is an Ebike? A Complete Beginner Guide

An ebike is a bicycle with an electric motor and battery that help you ride. That is the short version. The slightly more useful version is that an ebike still works like a regular bike, but it gives you extra assistance when you pedal. Some ebikes also have a throttle, which can move the bike

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How Far Can an Ebike Go on One Charge?

Most ebikes can go somewhere around 20 to 60 miles on one charge. Some compact city bikes land below that, some long range ebikes can go well beyond it, and a few specialty models advertise numbers that sound more like a road trip than a bike ride. The tricky part is that ebike range is

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Ebike Classes Explained: Class 1 vs Class 2 vs Class 3

Ebike classes are one of those things that sound more complicated than they need to be. You start shopping for an electric bike, and suddenly every model is labeled Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, or “ships as Class 2 but can be unlocked.” At that point, buying a bike starts to feel less like

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