Yes, as far as I know.
I was surprised by the number of bike makers who make an ebike of one description or another.
thanks for demonstrating what an un-restricted high watt usage hub powered bike is capable of. looks like its not necessary to pedal such a machine even on up slope. looks more comparable to an electric scooter than a 'pedelec' bike and should obviously be classed at least as a moped with mot tax and insurance etc if used in public places......well outside uk pedelec legislation.....take care.......
No, it's quite legal. It's the same motor as the Kudos Ariba. Theirs has TOPs (Torque Optimisation Program) which increases torque at low speed for better climbing. Ours has BOTTOMS (Boost OF The Torque On Minimum Speed), which works in a similar way. The slower you go, the more torque you get. Even the 200w Powabyke Euro would be able to climb those hills without pedalling, because its motor also produces high torque at low speed with low power. Normally Steve would be pedalling, but he had to go fairly slow because my bike only does 15mph before power cut-off. Bikes with throttles have a big advantage over pedal-only bikes because you get the choice to pedal or not. This sometimes makes those without them think it's a bit unfair.
sorry my mistake,so its not this bike then ....Carrera Kraken with mods 500 W Bafang CST motor with 30 amp controller, 20 ah battery & Speedict Mercury .....? could you please advise us of the technical spec of these legal ebikes that climb at that speed without pedalling...i have only ever seen german s class capable of that...
thanks for clarifying........my original comments stand......please dont mislead the readers....
Hi Steve,
