7. When you press on the throttle button, the e-bike will work just as if
you were pressing on your car’s gas pedal. You won’t need to do
anything else to your bike to get it to accelerate after you press the
throttle button. E-bikes that use throttles operate like a motorcycle
or an electric scooter.
E-Bike : Throttle
8. Throttle
Most e-bike kits come with throttles. There are
different types of throttles available: The most
common type is a thumb throttle. These are
easy to fit on the handlebar and allow for the
electric motor to be used independently if the
pedal assist.
Throttles are very useful to get you going,
especially if you have knee problems that make
pedaling from a standstill difficult. They can
also provide you with a break from pedalling, if
you get tired.