Mid-drive motors are usually the premium option for ebikes and offer several advantages, but cheaper hub-drives have strengths of their own.

Although virtually all hub-motor ebikes offer a zero-assistance mode, the hub typically remains engaged with the motor, creating resistance when pedaling. The Lemmo One addresses that problem with ...

For as long as e-bike hub motors have existed, there have been two main types: geared and direct drive. The former are lighter and provide more torque, while the latter usually offer more raw ...

Build Your Own E-Bike With These Parts Cassette, Rim, Spokes The Bafang G310 replaces your bike’s rear hub, so you’ll need to integrate it into your bike’s rear wheel and drivetrain. The ...

I test e-bike torque moving up my long, steep driveway from a standing start, using the throttle only. With the rear hub motor only, I had to pedal harder than I like.