In other words a class 1 ebike has pedal assist mode but is not capable of operating completely on electricity alone without any pedal action.
													
																	Class 1 and 2 e bikes. 
									
	
		
	
																	Is an electrically assisted bicycle controlled by a throttle that can offer assistance up to 20 mph. 
																	What makes a class 2 e bike a class 2 e bike. 
																	At least 22 states now use the three class system and may restrict when and where different classes of ebikes might be used depending on if they have a throttle or can assist above 20 mph. 
																	This means the motors will help you ride up to 20 mph. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Class 1 electric bikes. 
																	The state defines three classes of e bikes. 
																	Once that top speed is reached the motor cuts off the assistance. 
																	The bicycle industry definition of a class 2 e bikes limits the power to 750 watts with a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the e bike reaches 20 mph. 
																	All of our models are rated as a class 2 ebikes. 
																	Meaning ebikes are allowed on bike lanes bike paths and on the road. 
																	Class 2 ebikes have a throttle. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	What is a throttle how does it work. 
																	Class 1 class 2 and class 3. 
																	Bicycle equipped with a throttle actuated motor that ceases to provide assistance when the e bike reaches 20 mph. 
																	Class 1 ebike riders are given the permission to ride anywhere you would ride any other type of bike due to the low speed and operation. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Class 3 electric bikes. 
																	Class 1 and class 2 e bikes are identical in terms of power and assisted speed limits so access to paved and improved surface trails should be equal. 
																	A class 2 e bike features a throttle and maxes out at 20mph. 
																	Ebikes with a throttle that don t require you to pedal but have a top speed of 20 mph. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Ebikes that only assist while you pedal with a top speed of 20 mph. 
																	The top speed of a class 1 bike is around 20 miles per hour and the maximum motor wattage is 750w. 
																	Class 1 the motor on a class 1 ebike only functions when the pedals are being pushed. 
																	Class 2 electric bikes.