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On my Volt Metro the power assistance automatically reduces or varies depending on amount of effort required. The onboard computer makes the calculations. The power levels provide more or less assistance as required but rest assured whichever level is selected the assistance is not constant.There is a graphic demonstration of this on the control panel. Not too sure where you get the idea that cadence sensors with hub drives provide constant power. They don't. Well not on my Volt bikes.
If I want to cycle slower I reduce the level of assistance to low or even turn it off. As I accelerate and gain speed the level of assistance at a given speed declines and tails off.
I can't speak for the electric bikes of other manufacturers but surely the provision of constant power regardless of pedalling effort is dangerous?
Preowned electric bikes come without warranties. If buying preowned I would rather go for the hub motor option as maintenance is easier and replacement parts if required are considerably cheaper.
When I original purchased an ebike I went to a dealer who offered me a test ride and allowed me to take a test bike out for as long as I needed. After 1 hour I was hooked and purchased two!
My advice would be ask for a test ride of the ebike you are interested in. Dealers are normally accommodating as they know that offering this will very likely lead to a sale!
Many motorhome users carry their ebikes on a rack mounted either on the rear wall or chassis fixed. These are normally full sized bikes rather than the folding type. Ours are folding as we stow ours in a garage so the choice of folding was deliberate to permit this. If a rear mounted carry option is available then the world of full size ebikes opens up.
If I want to cycle slower I reduce the level of assistance to low or even turn it off. As I accelerate and gain speed the level of assistance at a given speed declines and tails off.
I can't speak for the electric bikes of other manufacturers but surely the provision of constant power regardless of pedalling effort is dangerous?
Preowned electric bikes come without warranties. If buying preowned I would rather go for the hub motor option as maintenance is easier and replacement parts if required are considerably cheaper.
When I original purchased an ebike I went to a dealer who offered me a test ride and allowed me to take a test bike out for as long as I needed. After 1 hour I was hooked and purchased two!
My advice would be ask for a test ride of the ebike you are interested in. Dealers are normally accommodating as they know that offering this will very likely lead to a sale!
Many motorhome users carry their ebikes on a rack mounted either on the rear wall or chassis fixed. These are normally full sized bikes rather than the folding type. Ours are folding as we stow ours in a garage so the choice of folding was deliberate to permit this. If a rear mounted carry option is available then the world of full size ebikes opens up.
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