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 senses that the pedals are turning, regardless of how much effort you are ...

Cadence, also known as pedaling rate, is the motion of the cranks rotating as the cyclist pedals along. On an e-bike, particularly more affordable, budget-friendly models, a cadence sensor is used ...

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 ...