Simon Campbell

@Waxingtonknee@mastodon.org.uk What do you mean by "traditional" gears? The Alfine you mention is an internal gear hub which some may consider a not traditional! Is it possible you're referring to the shifting mechanism? For example, indexed (click) shifter vs twist shifter? Enviolo hubs are continuously variable transmission. I have had a bike shop offer to install indexed shifter when I had issues getting used to the CVT on my own bike.

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@borisk@mastodon.online Thank you!

@Waxingtonknee@mastodon.org.uk Ah gotcha-- no gears. E-bikes can definitely have gears without an issue. Mid-drive (motor at the pedal cranks) will typically be geared, either derailleur or internal gearing (Alfine, Enviolo). The gearing on this style motor actually supports motor function too (reduced power, increased torque) [1] Rear hub-drive has motor in the rear wheel making standard gearing option have to be a derailleur. I've found these are typically your entry level e-bikes. Front-hub drive motors also exist with all gearing options. Less frequently seen in my opinion, I'm not really a fan as I've found they can lose traction pulling weight up a hill. Not sure if helpful! What bikes have you been looking at? [1]: I find this page quite helpful - https://www.bicyclejunction.co.nz/pages/faq-hub-drive-or-mid-drive-electric