The standard for electric bike motors is 250W. The main difference therefore is not power, but the location of the motor. It can be placed in the front or the rear hub, or, in more expensive models, on the seat tube.
Front hub
- Front hub motors are the cheapest and simplest option.
- Mostly used on urban electric bikes, these types of wheels often have the battery placed on a carrier, which in combination with the front position of the engine provides good balance wheel.
- One disadvantage is the occasional loss of traction of the front wheel on wet surfaces.
Rear hub
- This eliminates the problem of front wheel slip and offers maximum torque.
- The most commonly used system.
- One disadvantage is a slight imbalance between the rear and front wheels.
Center wheel
- The most effective system - used primarily for MTB and trekking bikes, which allow for higher loads.
- Thanks to optimum weight distribution, this option offers excellent handling.
- Due to its higher price, it is used mainly for high-end electric bikes.