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E-Bike Throttle vs Pedal Assist: Which You Will Actually Use

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Throttle and pedal-assist are the two ways an e-bike motivates you, and they suit different rides. Here is the honest...

E-Bike Classes Explained: Class 1, 2, and 3 in Plain English

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Class 1, 2, and 3 sound like fine print until they decide where you can ride and how fast you can go. Here is what ea...

Is a 28 mph E-Bike Legal? Class 3 Rules State by State

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A 28 mph e-bike is a Class 3 bike under the model law used by many US states. Whether it is legal where you ride depe...

How Fast Do E-Bikes Go? Real Top Speeds for Class 2 and Class 3

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The top speed of an e-bike is set more by law than by motor. Here are the real numbers for Class 1, 2, and 3, and wha...

E-Bike Torque Explained: What 85-90 Nm Means When You Climb

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Torque is the number that decides how a motor feels on hills, and it is the spec most buyers skip. Here is what 85-90...

Hub Motor vs Mid-Drive for a Fat Tire E-Bike: Trade-Offs That Matter

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Hub and mid-drive motors both work well on fat-tire e-bikes; they just feel different. Here is the honest trade-off f...