Now, if you're going to take on really big hills a lot all the time, and let's say you're 200 pounds plus, you want to opt for maybe a 750-watt e-trike. With that kind of power, it's going to make going up and down the hills pretty easy. You'll also have the option of using a throttle or pedal assist, which we'll get into in one of our other top ten items. So 750 watts is really good if you are going to take on a lot of hills. Now on flat ground, the 750-watt isn't that important because of the fact that most trikes are going to be capped at around 16 miles an hour. So the motor isn't going to allow the rider to go above 16 miles an hour. That extra power, like I said, is going to come in handy if you're a heavier rider or you do a lot of hills. And the 500-watt is sort of a good middle range between the two of them. Good for hills, good for flat ground and, you know, a very versatile size. You have to determine what's most important to you. How much do you weigh? How much are you going to bring with you and what type of terrain you're going to be riding on? Now, segueing into our number two, motor size will have an impact on price. Generally speaking, larger motors are going to equate to a more expensive electric tricycle. So that's something for you to consider as well. Now, not always the case because the battery also largely impacts the price of an electric tricycle. But the motor generally, if you have a bigger motor, you'll have a bigger battery, which will increase the price. As an example, when you look at all of our e-trikes here, our 250-watt is closer to $1,000. When you get up into our 750-watt, our Rickshaw, more like $3,000, and then everything in between. So again, that's why it's really important as a rider to be mindful of your needs so you don't spend more money than you need to for the type of riding that you are going to do. All right. The third thing I want to say, which ties into the motor also, and I said it in the first one, was there are lots of different motors. But thirdly, bigger is not always better. Now, I know performance testing a bigger motor is going to get you up hills faster. We do a lot of riders who have stability issues and are also getting back into biking and they're opting for a trike versus a two-wheel bike. And many of them are scared of the power of an electric tricycle. I touched on this in the first point. I want to touch on it again because many people who take an e-trike ride for the first time are surprised by how powerful even the 250-watt is. So it's important that you know what you'll be comfortable with before you jump in. But don't just think you need to have a 750-watt. Think about your needs the power you want and what you'll also be comfortable with. Okay, moving into the number four thing you should know. Battery sizes are going to range on electric trikes as well. Now, seems obvious, but another thing to point out, typically when you have bigger motors, you'll see bigger batteries. Now, that's not always the case, but because a bigger motor will require more battery power or will use more battery power, most times brands or manufacturers will put a bigger battery to ensure you can get a decent range out of the bigger motor.
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On a pedal assist e-bike, the speed sensor, cadence sensor, and torque sensor are different types of sensors that measure different aspects of your pedaling and provide input to the e-bike's motor for assistance. Here's a breakdown of each sensor and how they work:
Speed Sensor: A speed sensor, as the name suggests, measures the speed at which the e-bike is traveling. It typically uses a magnet and a sensor that is mounted on the frame or the fork of the bike. As the magnet passes the sensor with each revolution of the wheel, it sends a signal to the e-bike's motor to provide assistance based on the current speed. The speed sensor is not directly measuring your pedaling effort but rather the speed of the bike itself.
Cadence Sensor: A cadence sensor measures the rate at which you are pedaling or the revolutions per minute (RPM) of the cranks. It is usually mounted on the bottom bracket or crankset of the e-bike. The cadence sensor provides input to the motor to determine the level of assistance based on how fast you are pedaling. It helps the motor to know when to engage and how much power to deliver based on your pedaling cadence. The cadence sensor does not measure the force you apply to the pedals, only the speed at which you are turning them.
Torque Sensor: A torque sensor measures the amount of force or pressure you are applying to the pedals. It is usually integrated into the bottom bracket or the drivetrain system. The torque sensor detects the pressure you apply to the pedals and sends a corresponding signal to the motor, which then provides assistance proportional to the force you exert. This type of sensor can provide a more natural and intuitive riding experience as it responds to your pedaling effort in real-time. The more force you apply, the more assistance the motor will provide.