Pedal assist is a feature of electric bikes that engages an electric motor to amplify your pedaling power. As you pedal, sensors on the pedal mechanism detect your activity and communicate with the motor to provide a certain amount of power output, making pedaling easier and faster for the rider. Pedal-assist e-bikes are used to extend range, tackle hills and harsh terrain, and allow riders to go faster without getting as sweaty or tired. (source: [Recharged Commute](https://rechargedcommute.com/understanding-e-bike-pedal-assist/), [Bike Grade](https://bikegrade.com/what-is-pedal-assist-ebike/), [Sdream Bike](https://www.sdream.bike/post/what-is-pedal-assist-and-how-does-it-work), [Jetson Support](https://support.ridejetson.com/hc/en-us/articles/11415618583821-How-to-use-pedal-assist-on-my-e-bike))
Pedal assist on an electric bicycle, also known as pedal-assist, is an electric assist that transfers the strength of all your pedals to the rear wheel of the electric bicycle. It doesn’t contribute power to the motor which can be a fixed amount (cars, trucks, expedition, etc.) that it is attached to.
The pedal assist system enables your bicycle to provide relaxing pedaling when needed, but even the most experienced cyclist can benefit from some pedaling if they feel that they need it more. If you are planning to ride your bicycle for many test rides, and you like to be as pedaling as possible to reduce fatigue, you are not alone. The Electric Bike is equal to or higher than a regular bike.
Pedal assist electric bikes have a motor connected to the hub motor to provide power, throttle, and pedal. A pedal assist allows you to freely choose the RPM and speed and customize it to suit your personal preferences. The pedal assist system includes two different types of a pedal, one which has a pedal stroke that improves pedaling, the other which has someone’s pedal power. Usually, riders will choose either the throttle and the pedal strokes.
In a pedal-assist E-Bike, the motor can be selected from a maximum of 300-watt hours or from just 1 watt-hour in a pedal stroke. A pedal-assist bike, such as an electric mountain bike uses a speed sensor or a throttle mode pedal-assist. Other types of electric bikes that have a pedal assist system like the cargo bike, off-road, or mountain bikes allow the bike to go faster as the throttle and motor power to the rear wheel of the bike will change as the rider pedal harder. The throttle does not change in speed though, the motor is more relaxed since it must be in pedal assist mode.
