Everything you need to know about e-bike technology

Here you will find articles on the technical aspects of your e-bike: from batteries, displays and drives to special components such as suspension forks, freewheels and sensors - our articles provide you with detailed information and practical tips. If you want to find out more about recuperation, shifting systems or starting aids, you've come to the right place. Discover everything you need to know to get the most out of your e-bike and keep it well maintained at all times.

E-bike lighting

Here, you will learn what lighting is available for e-bikes, which legal regulations you need to observe, and how to switch on the light on your e-bike.

Suspension fork

Most bicycles use one of two types of front forks: the rigid fork and the suspension fork. Find out everything about the suspension fork here.

Freewheel

Constant pedalling, even when you aree going downhill, is obviously not a very practical way to cycle. This is why the freewheel was invented. Learn more about freewheeling on bicycles and e-bikes here.

E-Bike Sensor

Here, we explain what an e-bike sensor is, what types of sensors there are, and how they work.

Energy recovery and e-bikes

Learn more about how energy recovery works, which e-bikes can do it, and whether energy recovery actually makes sense for an e-bike.

enviolo

Sure, thirty speeds is great, but how about an infinite number? The enviolo gear systems have stepless shifting, so you can find the ideal gear ratio for riding any e-bike on any terrain at any time.

Derailleur gears

In this article, we explain how derailleur gears work and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

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Disc brakes

You can find out how a disc brake works and what types there are in this article.

Hub gears

In this article, we explain how a hub gear works and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

E-bike start assist

Start assist is a feature that helps you get your e-bike going from a standstill without you having to start pedalling.

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