Does E-Bike Motor Wattage Matter On HIlls?

Does E-Bike Motor Wattage Matter On HIlls? | Weekly E-Bike News

Published: Fri, 02/25/22

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Almost any time we post a review of a bike that is not a 750W motor we will inevitably see a comment or two about how the motor of that bike isn't large enough - "750W or bust!" is the sentiment that comes across.

We love the passion on display for larger motors, but is bigger always better? We set out to test a head-to-head hill climb on our beloved Hell Hole with two similar bikes to see if higher wattage would lead to better hill performance.

In the news this week: Biktrix has interesting new tech producing high speeds and massive power, Cannondale's Tesoro Neo X 1 to be fitted with the Bosch Smart System, and a look at what happens when you mix a bike and boat into one product.

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-The EBR Team

500W vs. 750W E-Bike: Does wattage matter on hills?

Does size matter? It’s a query as old as time that, depending on who you ask and in what situation, is going to yield a broad and potentially colorful range of answers.

In the less colorful context of electric bikes, motor size (to most people) very much does seem to matter. The general consensus is that bigger is better. More watts equals more power; equals more speed; equals an easier time climbing hills. But is bigger always better, or can a carefully tuned smaller motor compete with sheer wattage?

Click Here For The 500W Vs 750W hill test results

E-bike News: Biktrix’s New Monster Mid-drive, Cannondale Goes Smart Bosch and Lots More!

In this week’s e-bike news:

Biktrix XD mid-drive with novel design and high power
Cannondale go with New Bosch Smart System for 2022 Tesoro Neo X 1
Aventon Sinch now has a Step-Through option
Z-Triton bike-boat going into production
Brands Hatch electric lap records
E-bike price rises
Clean Air Zones from the UK

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