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Nick_S in reply to @dst2

I'm using the 5 speed and the range allows me to ride up to about 30 (down a hill obvs). Very usable first 3 gears. 3rd has me going at 15 with a cadence of 70-75 which I find comfortable on an electric bike.

With hi-torque motors this would seem to be a way to go as the technology develops, i.e., fewer gears needed. I suppose two or three gears below the cut-off speed of 25kmh, when the motor assists, then closer spacing for optimal cadence with human power above that.

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dst2 in reply to @Nick_S

Yeah, it works for me and I've always been a bit sensitive to big jumps between gears on a road bike.

Also pushing above the cutoff when on a incline or flat is about 0.0001% of my riding now so 4 and 5 don't see much use.

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