Has Throttle
Attribute
| Name | Type | Units | Depends On | Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has Throttle | Boolean | none | none | Electrical | Throttle |
Has Throttle indicates if the bike configuration has an included throttle. A throttle allows the motor to provide power even if you are not pedaling. Optional accessories are not included in this criteria.
Some models indicate that their throttle is removable, allowing the e-bike to be Class 1 compatible with the throttle removed.
E-bike Classes
There are three classes of e-Bikes that are generally recognized in the United States. The regulations can vary by state and locality and we recommend you determine the applicable regulations in your area.
- Class 1: pedal assist only with a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph.
- Class 2: pedal assist and throttle with a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph for both.
- Class 3: pedal assist (and perhaps throttle) with a maximum assisted speed of 28 mph for pedal assist and 20 mph for throttle.
People For Bikes is a great resource for information on E-bike regulations.
See also: Throttle Max Range and Throttle Max Speed
Attribute Type
This attribute is of type "Boolean".
Dependent Attributes
The attributes Throttle Max Range and Throttle Max Speed are dependent on Has Throttle and their value is not applicable to the bike unless Has Throttle is true (Yes).
Distribution
The current distribution of Has Throttle values for searchable bikes in our database is shown below:
Search Criteria
Has Throttle can be used as a search criteria by specifying if you want bikes where the value is true (yes) or false (no). The search criteria will include bikes in the search results that meet the criteria while excluding other bikes.