assisted vs. throttle controlled?
Most of the electric bikes and scooters we sell are ‘throttle controlled’ – meaning you use a throttle to control the power and speed at which you travel. But some of our higher-end electric bicycles (IE: IZIP Enlightened models) use ‘power assist’ – which is an automatic mode of operation. Once you start pedaling, power assistance integrates seamlessly while you ride and provides the power you need automatically. No extra hand controls or throttle – just pedal and go. Once you use the brakes or quit pedaling, the power is deactivated and you need to pedal again slowly to re-activate assistance. For people who prefer full control, a throttle provides a traditional feel and operates just like a motorcycle. For those looking for simplified operation, power assistance does all the work and eliminates the need for a throttle. Operating with power assist is comparable to a “moving sidewalk” at the airport – you do a little work – but move really fast!
