{"id":22011,"date":"2023-08-17T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fasterbikes.eu\/e-bike-cadence-vs-torque-control\/"},"modified":"2023-08-17T22:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T22:00:00","slug":"e-bike-cadence-vs-torque-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fasterbikes.eu\/en\/e-bike-cadence-vs-torque-control\/","title":{"rendered":"E-bike: cadence vs. torque control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When it comes to choosing an e-bike motor, there are many factors to consider. A not insignificant one is the type of motor control. E-bike motors can be operated either via cadence or torque control, and both have their advantages and disadvantages&#8230;  <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium;\">Cadence control:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The cadence control, also known as speed control, is the <strong>control available on Bafang BBS01\/02\/HD <a title=\"Bafang motors\" href=\"https:\/\/fasterbikes.eu\/de\/e-bike-motoren\/\" target=\"_self\">motors<\/a><\/strong>. The motor provides assistance based on the cadence, i.e. the crank revolutions. As soon as the crank arms are moved, the motor provides assistance up to the power or speed limit (depending on which value is reached first) of the set assistance level. The crank arms can also be moved without exerting any force &#8211; only the pedal movement counts for the motor.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Easy to use:<\/strong> The cadence control is easy to understand and use, which makes it particularly attractive for beginners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Max. Support even without effort <\/strong>Since the power of the motor reacts to the crank movement, it is irrelevant whether the rider pedals hard or lightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Longer battery life:<\/strong> The constant power setting can help to extend the battery life as the motor is not used as much.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Less dynamic:<\/strong> The cadence control may not react as well to changes in driving style, e.g. off-road. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Can be less intuitive:<\/strong> Motor support is always the same, regardless of whether you have a lot or little power.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><!-- Drehmomentsteuerung Abschnitt --><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium;\">Torque control:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In contrast, torque control is based on the force you exert on the pedals. The harder you pedal, the more power is generated by the motor. This makes it much easier to control the motor power: Even in the highest support level (max. power and speed), the e-bike can be ridden slowly by applying little pedal force &#8211; this is not possible with cadence control, for example, as the motor wants to meet the power and speed specifications of the highest support levels when the crank is moved. <strong>The <a title=\"cyc-motors\" href=\"https:\/\/fasterbikes.eu\/de\/e-bike-motoren\/\" target=\"_self\">CYC motors<\/a> have torque control<\/strong>.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Intuitive control:<\/strong> The torque control allows you to intuitively control the power of the motor with your pedal pressure. The harder you pedal, the more power you get. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Excellent for hilly terrain:<\/strong> This control method is particularly suitable for riding in hilly terrain, as the motor reacts dynamically to inclines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>More driving pleasure:<\/strong> Many drivers appreciate the sportier and more dynamic nature of torque control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>A little more complex:<\/strong> the torque control may require a little more practice and fine-tuning to find the optimum driving style.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>May shorten battery life:<\/strong> As the motor is under greater strain, the battery life may be slightly shorter when using torque control (motor power varies).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><!-- Schlussabschnitt --><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Conventional e-bikes have torque control. This type of control is seen as more modern and natural. Cadence control was particularly popular in the early years and is increasingly being replaced by torque control.  <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does cadence control mean? What is meant by engine torque control? 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