NOT ALL eBIKES ARE EQUAL
Manufacturers often omit the specifications needed to compare models. If you search long enough you might find what you need online, but it will take a lot of work (it’s never all in the same location). Unfortunately, some retail shops also lack the experience and/or knowledge to provide relevant technical information.
POWER
Does motor wattage represent bike power? In short, no. The wattage of the motor alone DOES NOT represent the power of the bike.For example, during a visit a local store the salesperson might show you a bike with a 750-watt motor and states it is more powerful than a 500-watt model. Is this true? Likely not. Electric bike power is determined by three items combined: Controller, Motor, and Battery.
CONTROLLER
The power (potential) of an eBike is calculated by multiplying the voltage of the bike’s system by the amperage of the controller. This represents the total power the bike’s system is capable of supporting. For example, the Mokwheel Basalt has a 48-volt system and a 22-Amp controller (48 X 22 = 1056). A sub-par controller with insufficient amperage will limit ebike power and performance.
MOTOR
Motor wattage can be represented as Continuous (power provided for long periods) or Peak (short bursts of power). Continuous wattage better represents performance and expectations.
Newton-Meters (Nm) is the force a motor can exert. Most hub motors are 65 – 80Nm (our Basalt and Scoria are 91Nm). The higher the Nm value, the better it will perform.
BATTERY
Ampere Hours (Ah) represents capacity, not output. The United Laboratory (UL) rating validates safety & compliance.
Batteries that include TOP QUALITY CELLS with sufficient and efficient OUTPUT will perform best. Our Samsung “Smart” batteries have a Battery Management System (BMS) to better manage performance.
Batteries lacking a BMS and insufficient output will have less performance.
TORQUE SENSOR
Mokwheel bikes are equipped with sensors that include cadence and torque components. The cadence component engages the motor when the pedals are moving. The torque component adjusts to pressure on the pedals. As a rider pushes harder on the pedals the bike will provide additional assistance (less assistance with less pressure). The torque sensor continuously adjusts to achieve equilibrium between rider effort and motor. Mokwheel sensors provide a more natural ride and improved battery management.
BRAKES & SHIFTING
Many manufacturers often use lower-quality and/or off-brand components. This can create performance, repair, and maintenance issues largely due to poor quality and part availability. Our ebikes all have dependable and widely available Shimano Shifting. Mokwheel equips most models with Tektro M350 hydraulic brakes. Tektro is known in the industry for its high-quality and low-failure reputation. As a rule, unknown and lesser brand components should be avoided whenever possible.