{"id":87305,"date":"2022-09-18T17:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donnobikes.com\/?p=87305"},"modified":"2024-04-02T16:20:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:20:24","slug":"comparison-of-mid-and-rear-engine-in-ebikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donnobikes.com\/en\/comparison-of-mid-and-rear-engine-in-ebikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison of mid- and rear-engine in E-Bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to buy an e-bike but don't know whether to choose one with a mid-engine or one with the engine in the rear wheel hub? Find out how the two compare by reading the article.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You finally decided to buy your new e-bike<\/strong> but browsing through various websites, Facebook groups and looking through the many offers for sale, you don't know whether to choose it with the central electric motor<\/strong> or with the motor in the rear wheel hub<\/strong> ? What is the best solution for your needs?<\/p>\n

To clarify your ideas a little we advise you to read this article<\/em> where we explain the main features of both categories.<\/p>\n

Comparison of mid-engine and rear hub motor<\/h2>\n

The main differences between the two types of engines are that the central motor<\/strong> is located in the middle of the bicycle frame, near the pedals, and transmits power to the wheels via the chain. \u00c8 very powerful<\/strong> and offers a great autonomy<\/strong> but is heavy<\/strong> , mainly suitable for the more challenging routes<\/em> such as mountain trails and off-road riding in general, and it is no coincidence that most electric mountain bikes are designed with this type of motor.<\/p>\n

The motor in the rear hub<\/strong> instead is located inside the hub of the rear wheel (the central part of the wheel that acts as the fulcrum of the wheel, allows it to rotate and holds the spokes in place) and transmits power directly to the wheel. \u00c8 lighter<\/strong> , guarantees great power<\/strong> e autonomy<\/strong> and is suitable for easier and less demanding routes<\/em> such as the home-office-supermarket journey.<\/p>\n

How the mid-engine works in e-bikes<\/h2>\n

It is located in the centre of the bicycle, in the frame, at the bottom bracket, where two bearings rotate the cranks and pedals, allowing the motor to intervene directly when the pedals are moved.<\/p>\n

How does it work? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>It is very simple, with the mid-engine there is no delay between the movement of the pedals and the power delivery of the engine, which is self-regulating according to the force the rider applies to the pedals.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\nWhen cycling, the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>torque sensor<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a> in the motor detects the speed of the bicycle and the amount of power required to support pedalling. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>It transmits this information to the speed controller, which in turn adjusts the amount of current sent to the motor to ensure proper pedalling assistance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nIt is particularly useful for <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>high-performance e-bike<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> because of its performance and autonomy, and because it offers great efficiency in energy use, avoiding power losses.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Advantages and disadvantages of the mid-engine<\/h3>\n

I <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>advantages of the mid-engine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> in e-bikes are:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n