What is a torque sensor on an ebike

After I rode my friend’s Aventon e-bike, which had a torque sensor installed, I considered purchasing my own e-bike with a Torque sensor. What I liked best after riding my friend’s class 1 Aventon electric bike is what I will describe in detail in the points below.

1. The riding control was superb, and I felt more confident riding the e-bike.
2. It was tending to feel normal or natural if I was pedaling harder.
3. The harder I pedaled, the more power the motor gave me in assistance.

What is a Torque Sensor, and its relevance to an e-bike? I will provide as much information as possible in the below points:

• The Torque sensor’s role is to measure the force you apply to the pedals.
• After that, the role of the power hub motor comes into the picture. It calculates the total power needed and supplies that power to the drivetrain and e-bike chain accordingly.
• Due to its instant interaction with the power motor, it maximizes every stroke you pedal without wasting battery power.

Conclusion:

• The harder you apply force to the pedals, the more assistance you will get with your power hub motor.
• The power hub motor assist scales smoothly with the human effort you provide.
• You can click this link to read more information about Torque Sensor.

Advantages of Torque Sensor:

• It creates a more natural riding experience with reasonable control and confidence than an e-bike with no torque sensor.
• If you want to retain the feel of a bicycle just by using your powerful legs, then the torque-sensing e-bike is the way to go.
• The power motor provides power according to rider ability and overall ride quality conditions. This helps prevent the rider from losing control, thus saving accidents.
• It optimizes energy consumption, thus extending the battery life of the e-bike.
• Because your motor is not always on, you can have at least 10 to 20 percent extra range on torque sensor e-bikes.

Important Points that you must remember:

• If you plan to buy a mountain e-bike, it must have a torque sensor for the best control experience and to prevent accidents.
• It is worth it if you plan to buy a new e-bike just for everyday commuting, fun, and exercise.
• With the torque sensor, when you want to speed up, just pedal a little bit harder. The motor is on, and your speed is up. Similarly, if you want to keep your speed down, just pedal a little bit gentler, and your motor is turned off.

Cadence Sensor vs Torque Sensor:

I learned about Cadence Sensor when my friend upgraded his e-bike and purchased an Aventon level 1 e-bike, which cost him around $1500. This e-bike had a feature cadence sensor, and I was new to this technology. It was a lot of fun to ride, and I will tell you what I experienced with this technology in the points below.

Cadence Sensors are attached to the bottom bracket of the e-bike, where you pedal down.

• There are five levels on the cadence sensor where you can set the value.
• When you are at level one, regardless of how hard or soft you pedal, your power motor will supply 20 percent throttle power.
• Similarly, your power motor will supply 40 percent throttle power when you are at level two.
• The cadence sensor has a preset value(0 to 5) that you can watch on your e-bike LCD. You can set the value to range between 0 and 5; whatever value you put on your screen, the motor will generate that amount of power.

Personally, I will mention why I liked the cadence sensor over the torque sensor in the following situations.

Situation 1:

• I set the maximum value to five whenever I get stuck at the traffic light.
• At the value five, the cadence sensor will assist the power motor to provide the maximum power.
• Now, as soon as there is a green light, I need to touch my pedals or twist my throttle to get the full power from the motor.
• Due to this, it has become effortless for me to get out of the jam.

Situation 2:

• In the morning, I set the value to level 1 to finish my workout and reach the office.
• When I leave the office to go home, I turn the value to 5 to get maximum power from the motor and feel less tired. I will also reach home early because, at level 5, you get the top speed.

Please Note:

Cadence Sensor:

• It detects how fast you pedal (how many times rotation per second)
• If the pedals move very slowly, your motor is still on and can provide speed according to your set level.

Torque Sensor:

• It detects how hard you pedal (how much weight/pressure per pedal).
• Depending on your pedal assist mode, the torque sensor manages the power accordingly.
• The torque sensor increases the overall battery life.

Advantages of Cadence Sensor:

1. You can set the level at which you want to commute. Once set, you can forget it.
2. For example, if you set it at level 2, you can reach a speed of 15 miles per hour. You just need to pedal very smoothly.
3. You avoid getting tired because your legs are barely making any effort.
4. Like cruise control, your e-bike will accelerate to the speed set by your PAS setting.
5. It will put you at the full speed you currently set, no matter how weak your legs are.
6. It’s easier to get a high speed on cadence sensor e-bikes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where is the Torque Sensor installed?

It is installed on an e-bike’s pedals, on the bottom of the bracket between the cranks.

 In which case, should we buy a Cadence Sensor e-bike?

You can opt for a cadence sensor e-bike if you barely want to pedal.

Why do I need a Torque Sensor for my e-bike?

You get a perfect level of assistance and a more efficient, better-controlled ride, which avoids accidents.

Is the cadence sensor faster than the torque sensor? 

The answer is not because it depends upon the power of your motor and battery combination.

I hope this article helped you to gain knowledge about topics like Torque Sensors, Cadence Sensors, etc., and that I was able to solve your problem. If not, please don’t forget to comment below, and I will try to provide you with information. Thank you so much for your trust and time. Please remember to visit ebikeleague if you face any difficulty with your electric bike.

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