When you buy an e-bike, one of the most important yet least understood features is how the motor decides when and how much power to deliver. This comes down to the pedal-assist sensor. Most e-bikes use one of two systems: a torque sensor or a cadence (speed) sensor.
Understanding e-bike safety equipment is essential before you hit the road. In this guide, we explain what is required by law in Australia, what extra equipment improves safety, and how to make sure your e-bike stays compliant wherever you ride.
When buying an e-bike, few decisions affect performance, comfort, and long-term satisfaction more than the frame material. The frame is the backbone of your bike, it shapes how it rides, how much it weighs, and how long it lasts.
When most people buy their first e-bike, the big questions are about motors and batteries. But tyres play just as critical a role in how the bike performs. Tyres determine how far you can go on a charge, how comfortable the ride feels, and how safely the bike handles under load.
If you are shopping for an e-bike, this e-bike batteries guide explains volts, amps, watts, and watt-hours in plain English, shows how the battery, controller, and motor work together, sets realistic range expectations, and explains why IEC-certified cells matter for safety and performance.
If you are researching e-bike brakes, this guide will give you the foundation you need to understand your options before buying. Brakes are one of the most important components on any electric bike, and the right setup can make the difference between a safe, confident ride and one that constantly feels underpowered.
If you’re buying an e-bike in Australia, one of the most critical choices you’ll make is your motor system. Choosing the right drive, mid-drive or hub motor, can affect performance, reliability, cost, and how your bike feels under load.
If you’re considering buying an e-bike in Australia in 2025, you’re not alone. E-bikes are more popular than ever, zipping through city streets and suburban bike paths alike. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or upgrading your current ride, the choices can be overwhelming, motors, batteries, brakes, sensors, frame materials, and even legal rules all come into play.
If you’re weighing up an e-bike with a throttle, the key question is simple: what’s generally legal when it comes to e-bike throttles in Australia? This guide sets out the accepted throttle use on public roads and paths, the common throttle types, how isolators and settings affect legality, and what to look for when buying.
Power numbers on e-bikes can be confusing. You’ll see 250 W, 500 W and 1000 W, and terms like “continuous,” “rated,” and “peak.” The distinction matters because Australian law uses the continuous rated power to decide what is legal on roads and shared paths.
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