What is intelligent pedal assist? How does it work?

Intelligent Pedal Assist System (PAS) enhances your electric bike riding experience by providing a more intuitive and personalised level of motorised assistance. These systems optimise power delivery, conserve battery life, and result in more smooth integration between your pedaling effort and motor assistance.

Pedaling the bike will activate the motor, speeding you onward with intelligent 1:1 pedal assist. A sensor monitors your output through the pedals. It then sends a signal to the electric motor to tell it how much assistance to give you based on your chosen assistance level.

In more simple terms, the motor will automatically provide the right amount of power to support your pedaling cadence and desired effort/speed. This results in a turbo-charged riding experience whilst still giving you total control at the pedals. It allows you to modulate your speed without the use of the throttle.

The faster you pedal, the more power the electronic motor will provide to assist you. Similarly, the steeper the incline, or the more challenging the terrain or headwind, the more power the motor will provide. Going downhill or on flats the motor will provide less power yet you’ll still feel the exact same level of support through the pedals.

One great thing about electric bikes is that you can choose your level of riding effort. If you want to do more of the work and have less assistance from the motor simply choose a lower support setting (e.g. assistance level 1). If you want to do less of the work and receive more motorised assistance then chose a higher support setting (e.g. level 5). You can toggle between these settings as you ride or when stationary with the press of an up/down button easily accessible on your handlebars.