How Do Electric Bikes Work?

Pedal assist motor

Electric bikes are having a major moment. Electric bike ownership around the world has grown exponentially in recent years. More riders are embracing life on two wheels than ever before. With a huge variety of styles, sizes, and power, electric bikes make riding more accessible to a diverse range of riders. There's a lot of focus on features, capacity, and brands, but --how exactly do electric bikes work, anyway? 

Class 1

Get back in the e-bike saddle

 

Class 1: Pedal assist only electric bikes, with no throttle, and a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph. Gazelle carries several class 1 electric bikes.

Class 2

You can leave your car

 

Class 2: Electric bikes that also have a maximum speed of 20 mph, but are throttle-assisted. Gazelle does not carry these type of electric bikes. 

Class 3

Discover more about our e-bikes

 

Class 3: Pedal-assist only, with no throttle, and a maximum assisted speed of 28 mph. Gazelle carries several class 3 electric bikes.

Class 1: Bosch Active Line Plus (20mph)

Class 1: Bosch Active Line Plus (20mph)

The new, versatile Active Line Plus is the ideal companion when you want to discover new places and expand your eBike tours beyond the city boundaries. The quiet, small yet powerful drive unit weighs in at just < 7,1 lbs and offers gentle acceleration up to 20 mph. The light weight and reduced size ensure improved handling in all riding situations.

Class 1: Bosch Performance Line (20mph)

Class 1: Bosch Performance Line (20mph)

Whether you're on a sporty jaunt through the countryside, commuting to work or cruising on a leisurely outing, the versatile drive system from Bosch always gives you the right support at the right moment. The quiet, lightweight Drive Unit Performance Cruise provides support up to 20 mph and offers a convincingly natural riding sensation. With a torque of 65 Nm, it helps you get the most out of outings, even in mountainous terrain. 

Class 1: Shimano Steps E6100 (20mph)

Class 1: Shimano Steps E6100 (20mph)

SHIMANO STEPS E6100 is a premium e-bike system of components that are installed on an e-bike to deliver a fully enhanced riding experience. It’s the most versatile system in our collection, built on the latest technologies developed for our successful e-MTB system which serves as the industry’s benchmark. Due to its extreme low weight of 6.35lbs, smooth, intelligent pedaling support it's easy to operate. The narrowed pedal-to-frame width gives a natural riding feel with increased comfort. The motor has a sleek, compact, integrated design that blends in with bike frame. With the Shimano E6000, you have an incredibly durable motor for all weather conditions.

 

Class 3: Bosch Performance Line Speed (28mph)

Class 3: Bosch Performance Line Speed (28mph)

Whether you're on a sporty jaunt through the countryside, commuting to work or cruising on a leisurely outing, the versatile drive system from Bosch always gives you the right support at the right moment. The Performance Line Speed speeds up your daily routines with even more power and supports S-Pedelecs with a torque of up to 75 Nm and up to 28 mph. It enables high speeds to be reached quickly and long distances pose no challenge.