pedal-assist
Electric bicycle propulsion
Pedal-assist describes electric bicycles that provide motor power only when the rider is pedaling: a pedal-assist e-bike.
The motor amplifies the rider's effort rather than replacing it entirely, distinguishing these bikes from throttle-controlled models.
Most pedal-assist systems offer multiple levels of assistance, from minimal boost to substantial amplification on hills.
Powered by current
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- sensorInput-detecting device
- torqueRotational force measurement
- controllerDevice directing a system
battery · hub · cadence · wattage · throttle · display · regenerative · brushless
Battery-powered pedal vehicle
- commuteRegular work travel
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- mountainTall natural landmass
- foldingBending something over itself
hybrid · longtail · step-through · panniers · range · hill-climbing · headwind · accessibility
Upward push or increase
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
turbo · sport · low · medium · high · customizable · smooth · natural
Permitted on public roads
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
electric
Powered by current
controller · battery · hub · cadence · wattage · throttle · display · regenerative · brushless · smart
e-bike
Battery-powered pedal vehicle
folding · hybrid · longtail · step-through · panniers · range · hill-climbing · headwind · accessibility · aging
boost
Upward push or increase
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
levels · turbo · sport · low · medium · high · customizable · smooth · natural · intuitive
street-legal
Permitted on public roads
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- E-bikeselectric motor, lithium-ion battery, throttle, battery pack, removable battery
- scootersscooter, scooters, kick scooter, push scooter, motor scooter
pedal-assisthuman-powered
Operated by bodily effort
manual · self-propelled · gas-powered · unpowered · automatic
pedal-assisteffortless
Requiring no strain
passive · hands-off · self-driving · unmanned
pedal, assist, pedals, pedaled, pedaling, assists, assisted, assisting, assistance