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minus-squareWalrusDragonOnABike [they/them]linkEnglish5•1 month agoI think in the UK, that’s the limit on ebike motors, but are considering upping it to 500W? A 750W motor can still struggle to go up a steep hill with pedal assist, so I find it weird that’s even a question.
minus-square_haha_oh_wow_OPMlinkfedilinkEnglish3•1 month agoI believe that’s correct. 250w could be OK with a good motor on a mid drive, but as a hub, yeah, that’s not going to have a great time with hills.
I think in the UK, that’s the limit on ebike motors, but are considering upping it to 500W? A 750W motor can still struggle to go up a steep hill with pedal assist, so I find it weird that’s even a question.
I believe that’s correct. 250w could be OK with a good motor on a mid drive, but as a hub, yeah, that’s not going to have a great time with hills.