How does the motor work?

How does the motor work?

The bike senses how hard you are pedalling, and then amplifies your pedalling effort with power from the rear hub motor. 

Placing the motor in the rear wheel allows for greater acceleration and a natural feeling ride. 

It’s a 220W rear hub motor, powered by a lithium ion battery (which is integrated into the top tube).

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