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How Do Electric Bikes Work?
2026-06-30
How Do Electric Bikes Work?
An Electric Bike is a regular push bike, with a battery and motor to assist. This allows the rider to still get a workout, but with an added boost to make their ride easier.
WHAT IS AN E-BIKE?
An Electric Bike, or e-bike , is a bike with electrical components - it does what it says on the tin.They're typically built just like standard bicycles, but they have electric motor power to help you out How do you use an Electric Bike? Just as you would a regular bike!
Electric Bikes are relatively new and the technology is constantly changing with new innovative ideas to make them more efficient and affordable options for everyone.On an Electric Bike, you'll find a number of extra components in comparison to a regular bike; a motor, a battery and a controller all integrated into the design. It's just like a regular bike in that you still need to pedal and steer with the handlebars. The idea of the electric motor is to assist. It means that hills and headwinds are much more approachable and manageable, meaning you can travel further without getting tired and sweaty – perfect for a morning commute!
HOW DO Electric BikeS WORK?
Each e-bike motor system we have on Raleigh bikes has different pedal assist parts, but the way the motor systems work in general is very similar. All our e-bikes are simply activated.The motor will kick in when you start to pedal - which triggers a sensor on thE Bike (this might be found in different places depending on your bike's system). There are two main types of e-bike sensors: cadence or torque. Each e-bike will have a chosen sensor that is ideally suited to the type of bike and its usage. The battery on the e-bike gives consistent electrical energy to the motor.