Why Triple Mode Is Best For
Electric Bikes

Many of PowaCycle’s competitors in the UK supply “Pedelecs”, where power assistance is controlled by pedalling the electric vehicle or electric bike.

With a Pedelec, as soon as you begin pedalling, the motor supplies power, making cycling seem effortless. This motor power supports the users' pedalling effort. The faster you pedal, the more power you will get from the motor. When you stop pedalling, the motor assistance also ceases until you start pedalling again.

PowaCycle electric bikes offer Triple Mode, i.e. they are also “Pedelecs”, but in addition they can operate under independent motor power alone.

The three modes for our electric bikes are as follows:

Mode 1 - Assisted Power – “Pedelec” – Where the motor only works whilst you are pedalling. UK Law sets a maximum speed of 15mph in this mode. Once you exceed this speed the power assistance will cease.

Mode 2 - Motor Power Only – One of PowaCycle’s electric bikes unique features is that our electric bikes also have an independent throttle on the handlebar, so that you can regulate power independently of pedalling. Note – This mode is mainly for use on flat surfaces. Cycling on a slope or incline should be done in Pedelec mode. UK Law sets a maximum speed of 15mph in this mode.

Mode 3 - Cycling Only – Without Motor Assist There is NO Maximum speed limit for this mode of operation.