In front-motor bicycles, the electric motor is located in the middle of the front wheel. Wiring and battery installation in front-mounted bicycles is relatively simple. Generally, in a front-motor bicycle, the motor pulls the cyclist forward.
The main features and benefits of front-mounted electric bicycles are as follows:
- The installation and configuration of front-mounted electric bicycles is relatively easier compared to rear-mounted bicycles. This is because front-mounted electric bicycles generally do not have a gear system.
- Front-mounted motors help distribute the total load between the front and rear wheels of the e-bike. The front wheel takes the weight of the engine, and the weight of the person is mostly transferred to the rear of the e-bike.
- In addition, the front motor location system is isolated from the rest of the bike. This separate arrangement makes it easier to maintain the bicycle without affecting the motor.
Listed below are some of the limitations of front-mounted electric bicycles:
- One limitation of front-mounted bicycles is that they usually come with low motor power, such as 250 watts or 350 watts.
- This is because, unlike a rear-mounted bike, the bike’s front fork lacks the structural platform needed to support a powerful motor. Consequently, your choices become limited in motor power.
- Electric bikes with a front motor can usually have traction problems at low speeds. This is due to the weight distribution in front-engine models.
