Ariel Rider is offering a mid-drive motor. Actually, Ariel Rider is offering the most powerful mid-drive motor in the market.

We all know mid-drives are the latest generation of electric bike motors. Their unique design, gearing system let them provide higher power, torque compared to hub motors. Also let them work more efficiently. This efficiency let mid-drive e-bikes to go for longer range compared to the hub motor. You can learn more about the mid-drive motor here.

Another advantage of the mid-drive motor is maintenance. For example, if you have a flat tire on hub motor like E-lux Sierra, it is very painful and time consuming to change the tire. In a mid-drive motor, you can do maintenance on your electric bicycle like a normal bicycle.

Brakes are one of the most important parts used in electric bikes especially for safety.

Hydraulic brakes provide a much better stopping performance for those reasons;

• It is a closed system (everything is sealed) so won’t be affected by dust and dirt as much as mechanical brakes. So moving parts in hydraulic brakes are almst maintenance free
• Mechanical brakes have the disadvantage of friction where hydraulic will eliminate.
• Easier to operate hydraulic brakes, where you can apply more force to your pads. This means higher actually much higher braking power.
• Mechanical Brake used in E lux Sierra works on one pad only. As the rotor wears out you need to do the alignment. Hydraulic uses on two pads so even rotor is wear out it will be still aligned

You can learn more about Hydraulic brakes here.

Folding electric bikes such as e lux may seem very attractive but they have some serious flows.

• Require More Maintenance
• Heavier because of Hinge System
• Riding is bumpier due to resonance on the folding part.
• Not Still Like a Normal Bike
• Cabling is outside the frame which makes them vulnerable.
• You will see a loss of efficiency in riding because of flex at folding joint.

But a small 20″ wheel electric bike has its own advantages.

• Better Acceleration due to smaller wheel size.
• Lightweight. Easier to load to car rack
• Easier to Store . Can put inside elevator or next to your office desk
• Easier to maneuver
• Perfect for ” multi-modal” transportation
• Perfect for commuting
• Have a Higher Loading Capacity compared to Conventional Folding Bike
• As it takes less space you can keep next to you so no need to worry about theft. (Ariel Rider Has on frame lock system)