Rear/front wheel power
- Thread starter dianefairhall
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Opinions vary, but rear wheel is generally better from a handling, stability and grip point of view. Unfortunately though, that rules out hub gears and usually means using multi-sprocket freewheels for a derailleur, rather than the superior cassette type sprocket set. Hence the persistence of front hub motors, for which the only advantage is two wheel traction, motor front, pedal power rear.
So it come down to what is important for you. If you are very fussy about derailleur gearsets or want a hub gear, it has to be front motor. If not, I'd advise go for a rear setup, but in truth the differences for road cycling are so small the difference is not critical.
So it come down to what is important for you. If you are very fussy about derailleur gearsets or want a hub gear, it has to be front motor. If not, I'd advise go for a rear setup, but in truth the differences for road cycling are so small the difference is not critical.
Having just got rid of a front wheel bike and now have a rear wheel motor, if the two was put in front of me, then making a choice it would be rear wheel, however I wouldnt change a bike because of it.
My other bike did me well, I still need to try mine on a hill that I used my other on to compare.
I wouldn't say the rear wheel motor was superior but a bit better.
Of course this is just my opinion.
My other bike did me well, I still need to try mine on a hill that I used my other on to compare.
I wouldn't say the rear wheel motor was superior but a bit better.
Of course this is just my opinion.
C
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Hi Diane,
I have posted your thread here http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/11588-front-rear-power.html so that it will get more attention.
My personal preference is for a front motor which in effect gives 2 wheel drive, an electric powered front wheel and a human powered rear wheel.
Now a personal question and please don't take this the wrong way, but are you a dog or a cat woman?
Regards,
I have posted your thread here http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/11588-front-rear-power.html so that it will get more attention.
My personal preference is for a front motor which in effect gives 2 wheel drive, an electric powered front wheel and a human powered rear wheel.
Now a personal question and please don't take this the wrong way, but are you a dog or a cat woman?
Regards,
It's front drive for me!
Front wheel drive has advantages, often overlooked:
- fully encased chain, virtually maintenance free like on this bike
- motor is properly suspended, virtually eliminating accidental damage to rims, spokes and electronics when hitting kerbs etc
- ideal for hire bikes
Front wheel drive has advantages, often overlooked:
- fully encased chain, virtually maintenance free like on this bike
- motor is properly suspended, virtually eliminating accidental damage to rims, spokes and electronics when hitting kerbs etc
- ideal for hire bikes