This isn’t a technical article on how hub motors work but it is helpful to be aware of the distinction between geared motors and hub motors. The former use a set of gears to drive onto the outside shell of the hub whilst with gearless motors the outside shell of the motor is actually part of the motor itself – the rotating part. Why does it matter? Geared hub motors are usually lighter, better hill climbers and more efficient than gearless hub motors,
whilst gearless motors are longer lasting (less moving parts), have regenerative braking (using the motor to brake) and can be better for lengthy operation at high speeds (as on speed pedelecs).
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