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How does the e-bike motor work?Updated a year ago

The system comprises battery, motor and integrated control panel.

There is a torque sensor in the bottom bracket that gauges pedal power and flows power assistance through an Isis crank interface to the motor in the rear hub.

The 250W motor is a pedal-assist system providing up to 45Nm of driving force. As a comparison, power drills provide approx 15 Nm of torque so the El Camino rear hub drive is 3 times as powerful as this.

The integrated control panel has an OLED display and controls to show current speed, average speed, max speed, ride time, ride distance, odometer. Also has simple menu to change unit between metric and imperial and show battery level.

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