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Are you wondering what the best eBike motor / drive unit is? In this video we'll seek to answer your questions about what electric bike motor is better for your application.

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From cost to performance, hub and mid drive motors offer many benefits for different types of electric bikes. Although we favor mid drive motors for their natural pedaling characteristics and performance benefits for more aggressive terrain, hub drive motors have proven time and time again to make for some of the most enjoyable urban and commuter electric bikes we've ridden.

Hub drive motors come in two different forms, Geared and Gearless (or Direct Drive). They are located within the wheel, the motor rotates around the axle to apply the electric power. Hub motors use a Cadence sensor (Speed sensor) to measure how fast the wheel is spinning when applying the electric assist. Direct Drive hub motors are extremely durable and are great for offering high RPM's for high speeds. These motors are often found on Class 2 and Class 3 electric bikes, most of which come with a throttle to allow for easy electric assist. Geared hub motors have a series of gears within the hub and lower the RPM's to apply more torque. Geared hub motors may not achieve the same high speed outputs of gearless hub motors, but offer more torque allowing for getting up to speed more efficiently and quickly.

Mid drive motors are located in the middle of the bike mounted directly to the frame. Mid drive motors have many internal gears allowing for higher outputs of torque. The higher torque of mid drive motors has made them the favored drive unit for electric mountain bikes. Mid drive motors use a torque sensor to measure the amount of torque the rider is applying through the pedals then apply the electric assist through the chain ring. Mid drive motors are extremely efficient compared to hub motors due to being able to use the bikes gears on the rear wheel.

Both systems offer different benefits to electric bikes and both have value for specific types of riding.

Orbea Kemen: https://bit.ly/3Cs4NE0
The Orbea Kemen is a Class 1 eSUV with a Shimano EP8 mid drive motor. It has an aluminum frame with a front suspension fork. The Kemen is a trekking and touring eBike that is ready for commuting on the days in-between.

Orbea Vibe - https://bit.ly/Orbea-Vibe-commuter
The Orbea Vibe is a Class 1 eBike with a 250w Rear Hub Motor. With a minimal design, this lightweight aluminum framed urban eBike has an integrated 248Wh battery, and premium components from the ground up.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Subscribe
1:30 - Hub Drive Motors
4:05 - Mid Drive Motors
5:22 - Which motor is best?
6:47 - Types of sensors
7:53 - Maintenance
9:00 - Worst part of Mid Drive Motors
10:05 - Worst part of Hub Drive Motors
10:51 - Final Thoughts