The comparison of pure cadence vs torque sensor pedal assist is really only applicable on most hub motor e-bikes. Many e-bikes with a mid-drive motor will actually use multiple sensors, ...

A cadence sensor, on the other hand, works by detecting the pedal rotations per minute (RPM). The motor kicks in when it ...

Torque sensors are usually found on more premium e-bikes that promise a smoother, more seamless ride. The goal of the torque sensor is to deliver as natural a pedal assistance as possible, making ...

The net effect is that cadence sensor ebikes tend to feel a bit like riding with a pedal-activated on-and-off switch. As a general rule, cheaper ebikes only come with cadence sensors. Almost ...

The answer to the ideal cadence depends on who you ask and what you’re trying to achieve.

Most value-oriented electric bikes (i.e., in the sub-$2,000-ish category) use what is known as a cadence sensor to activate pedal assist. The cadence sensor is a less refined component that ...

The cadence-only sensor only senses rotations per minute of the crank arm. The speed/cadence combo is the most popular, providing both types of data to cyclists through a combination of sensors.

To monitor your speed, or rotations per minute (RPM), with Cyclemeter Elite ($9.99; iOS), you need a cadence monitor such as Wahoo Fitness's RPM Cadence Sensor ($49.99, Amazon.com). Connect the ...