Power modes

BOOST ISN’T ALWAYS BEST

The initial acceleration of Boost mode is without doubt grin-inducing, but it doesn’t always work with you. It can jerk the bike up to the assistance limit, or pull it away from you in corners. Weight distribution on steep climbs is key when in Boost mode. Sit forward and the bike will wheel-spin, but get it right and you’ll find yourself able to ascend virtually anything with a huge smile.

GEARING IS KEY

The motor will assist you most when your cadence is high, so adjust your pedalling and gearing to achieve 80 to 90 crank revolutions per minute. This will likely feel significantly quicker than what you’re used to pushing uphill on a conventional bike, but when you find the sweet spot, the bike will winch you up hills and purr along paths much more effectively than in a harder gear, where the motor gives less assistance.

ECO DOESN’T MEAN LESS FUN

Eco mode allows much larger distances to be covered, and although the power assistance is reduced, for many situations it’s more than adequate. It’s easy to sit in a higher mode on the transitions between descents or on long easy climbs, but this will flatten the battery more quickly. Leaving the bike in Eco will give you steady assistance at a sustainable pace and allow you to save power for when you need it and can enjoy it most.