How to (properly) ride a mid-drive electric bike

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[@jacquelinekinneen4284]

Just got my first e-bike a couple of days ago, and I felt like a kid at Christmas (47 years old). Brilliant invention and so easily to tour with. Absolutely BRILLIANT

[@florincostache3419]

I rode cold bikes all my life. First time I rode an electric one, fell in love instantly

[@avix213]

and how its going?

[@anthonymccarhy-dr4su]

Just purchased an e-bike,my first with an electric motor and was pleasantly surprised by the power assistance. Sixty years old and I cannot wait to ride my e-bike to work.

[@Alttabbins]

This was the first thing that came to mind with the Lectric XPremium. Getting my mid drive motor ebike was an eye opening experience, even as a life long cyclist. The sound it makes when it shifts under load is definitely a “you’re doing something very wrong” noise. Great video, I’m glad you covered it. I don’t think anyone else has really talked about it.

[@ThePackDad]

Hi LL, Did you go from a rear wheel drive e-bike to a mid-drive or did you go from a non-e-bike straight to a mid-drive? Curious what you thought of the difference if you did go from rear to mid.

[@Alttabbins]

@@ThePackDad I went from a regular bike, to rear hub motor bike, and then to a mid drive. I don't see a problem with either a mid drive or rear, but the mid drive feels a lot more natural.

[@brianbassett4379]

Mid-drive will destroy a gear cluster. That's why riders put it in a single tall gear and ride it like an underpowered electric motorcycle.

[@Alttabbins]

@@brianbassett4379 only if you shift under load. Shimano and Bosch both have shift detection. I use a Brose and have thousands of miles on my gears and they are fine.

[@brianbassett4379]

@@Alttabbins The channel won't let me reply to you.

[@maryhanby5877]

As a new mid drive EBike owner this video was a great help. The seller did not explain that one shd not pedal while shifting gears. When I got home and tried to ride up a significant incline I didn't make it. I thought smthg was wrong with the bike. The manual was only slightly helpful but I'm 74 and ebikes are still new to me. Luckily my husband who has a hub ebike guessed I should not pedal at all when shifting. Since then no incline is a problem. Your video gave us greater insight and more advice we can use such as not starting in a high gear and using the mid gears more which I instinctively began doing as I learned how to ride the bike. So it was good to know I was doing the right thing. Also informing how to use the brake like a clutch is a big help. Thank you.

[@danielsotelo3942]

OMG!!! Every bike shop that sells mid drive ebikes, or bikes sold consumer direct should officially post your video to be watched before riding. I know I'm going to post your KZbin vid in my shop. Thank You, you will make my explaining to my NEW mid drive customers "legit", cause often they comeback a month of two later with the entire drive system trashed...

[@EbikeSchool]

Thanks Daniel, I’m glad you think it’s that helpful for new riders. That’s great if it can be a useful resource!

[@marinekappa82]

I am still amazed at how much I learn from this channel. Not just bikes but batteries and renewable energy together.

[@lifeofrobert]

Just got a mid drive when I was expecting a rear hub, but the mid drive was so much nicer to ride. Thanks for these tips and tricks, I really appreciate it.

[@stevenleslie8557]

I came from a motorcycle background so understanding the mechanics of a middrive ebike was very intuitive for me. For example you don't start off on a motorcycle in fifth gear or you are going to stall or put a lot of strain on the clutch. You usually start off in first gear.

[@grantadamson3478]

You would think it was common sense but many just don't understand mechanical devices.

[@bob-ny6kn]

95 of 100 ebike users start in high gear and leave it there.

[@andyb7963]

@@bob-ny6kn sources?

[@robdc4829]

Learning how to drive a manual has many benefits. It's a great anti-theft device!

[@bob-ny6kn]

@@andyb7963 it's what I do.

[@wyndward]

Using the brake leavers as a way to let off the mid drive motor power is a helpful recommendation that I had not considered. Thank you!

[@unclepete100]

My new mid drive bike has no brake lever cut-off ! My old hub-drive bike DOES have the cut-off ! Go figure 🤔

[@bob-ny6kn]

@@unclepete100 it is illegal to sell an ebike to you without a cutoff.

[@bob-ny6kn]

You will wreck if you do that. I guarantee it.

[@bandofthehand888]

I’ve been doing that for some Tim now. Just don’t wear down the pads to quickly

[@andyb7963]

@@bob-ny6kn no

[@RobertWilliams-yz6fk]

59 years young, and just getting started with my first E-bike... just want to say thanks for a great approach of teaching your skills and knowledge to make mine and other's experience safe and enjoyable!

[@borisk4444]

Talk about joy listening to someone talk about ebikes!!!

[@richardreweti8671]

This guy's info on EBike's is in my opinion the most knowledgeable and I really enjoy his pitch which is a country mile ahead of anything else on utube.

[@jps3b719]

I’m a new subscriber and this channel couldn’t of come at a better time. I used to have a easy street rear hub motor. I really enjoyed that bike ,but it broke and I can’t find anyone and I mean anyone to fix it. I even called the manufacturer “BH” to ask for help and I got no acked. So I bought another ebike and I went with a Dost with the mid drive. I really wished Dōst made the bike I wanted in a rear hub motor but they don’t. So the mid drive is new to me. I actually never shifted my old bike. I didn’t really need to. I ride on flat asphalt and I never rode all that far. But I learned a lot from this video so I subscribed. Thank you for all the good information

[@craigmerrell36]

Using a gear sensor with some of the Bafang mid drives is a good help with this. Riding a mid drive is much like a normal bike

[@shadowdance4666]

I like the brake clutch hack. It’s the little hacks that make you feel good

[@LilRuby1961Bonanza]

Just had my specialized Ruze converted to an Ebike. I’m so excited to now own an Ebike. I’ve been renting them to ride with friends but loved my Ruze so I have the best of both worlds now! Your videos are the best! Very informative! I want to keep my “new” Ebike for a long time! 😊

[@TheAgentAssassin]

If I get to a steep hill often I'm at a stop or standstill. I just pick up the rear of the bike and shift to the lowest gear using throttle. This puts no strain on your gears or motor and now you're in the best gear for the hill. I never shift uphill since I live in the mountains. The lowest gear is plenty speed for uphill throttle.

[@autom8ed]

Enjoy the channel! Lots of great advice for the DIY ebiker. Really appreciate the non commercialized format and DIY vibe you bring.

[@DouglasCarnall]

Just because your ebike gives you loads of torque doesn't mean you should use it. Good lesson. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaywagner3111]

Excellent video on an important topic. I have been riding a mid drive for years and your advice was spot on. Except for one issue: Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha and Brose are all class one ebikes. They have no throttles hence no motor shut off connected to the brakes. Therefore the brakes can’t be used as a “clutch” to ease the shift. Your other suggestions and explanations were 100%.

[@Baldhills]

Class 1 and 3.

[@malerics3210]

As a mid drive rider (bafang), your advice is perfect. the shift sensor especially is great to relieve stress on the drive train. Great video as always

[@CommuterBiker]

I have been riding road bikes all my life. Riding a road bike and learning how to shift efficiently definitely helped me to switch to a mid-drive. Thanks for making this video.

[@bobtwobeers6286]

I converted an old Gary Fisher bike to Bafang 1000 watt mid-drive, One of the things I found a Luna Cycles is sensor that cuts power when I shift. The derailleur cable runs through the sensor any motion in the cable cuts the power, and it works great.

[@Todd66]

Another good video. This subject matter is highly under rated. Learning how to properly shift a mid drive will not only save your drivetrain, it will maximize your battery output and maximize your fun. He’s 100% right on all points. First gear is near useless unless climbing big hills or off roading technical stuff and top gear is pointless in most circumstances. On my DIY mid drive 8 speed, 2nd thru 5th gear are my main gears and I never start in a high gear. I have rode motorcycles daily on the streets for over 35years, so shifting is second nature for me and transitioning to ebikes has been super easy and a lot of fun. I’m now waiting for my Bafang Ultra M620 to complete my fattie build. Ebikes are amazing fun and crazy practical. Please be safe, wear good safety gear and have fun. Watch all the ebike school videos, good information!

[@zalafinari]

Shifting with a mid-drive sounds very similar to shifting on a regular (non-ebike) while going uphill. The key to shifting uphill is to pedal hard enough to give yourself enough speed that you can then make the shift as you pedal without any load on the chain.

[@zalafinari]

Note that shifting uphill often requires shifting before the hill gets too steep to be able to pedal in the current gear. So planning or forethought is required. Miss doing it enough times and you'll learn from experience.

[@debunkthejunk1]

That's a good analogy.

[@NoobixCube]

This is one advantage to a hub motor. If I'm having a little trouble on a hill, I can just back off pedaling a little to take the load off the chain, but keep the throttle high to keep me moving forward while I shift.

[@debunkthejunk1]

@@NoobixCube But we don't have trouble on hills with mid drives 😊

[@Biffo1262]

@@NoobixCube Throttle bikes aren't legal in the UK. They have to be registered as motorcycles though very few do. The police are starting to take some interest though as accident rates climb with these things zipping through town centre traffic. Only 25k limit pedelecs are UK legal. If I wanted a motorcycle then that's what I would buy.

[@philcurtis8420]

Thanks for this - some very useful tips. For a 73 YO mountain biker who still rides fairly technical single track but now needs an e-bike so I can keep out of the way of and up with the youngsters I ride with, this was vital information!

[@BillTheHawk]

What a great instructional video! I have 2 ebikes, one hub, and one mid-drive. I now understand the ins and outs of each, and why my hub drive will not go up the hills as well as the mid-drive. Thank You, Mikey..

[@Altema22]

Perfect video on the subject! Should be recommended viewing for all new mid drive riders. I shift out of habit from years of marathon riding, even on a RadMini with an extra strong hub motor. Using the brake lever to cut power momentarily for shifting is a nice touch. Thanks for the video!

[@ChrisB...]

Good tips here! The only thing I do differently is to gently pedal whenever I'm running through the gears, it makes the whole process smoother. The shift sensor cutoff certainly helps, but pedaling smooths out the shifts.

[@edwardradwanski197]

Lots of people have been spoiled by automatic transmission in cars. Learning to ride a mid-drive ebike will be a novel experience for some. You gave a great explanation that will help the uniniated. I have both hub and mid-drive ebikes. Both are fun in their own way.

[@grantadamson3478]

I think anyone who has ridden a bike (well before driving a car) will have had to change gears

[@getstrongby4038]

If you cant drive manual You can't drive

[@tonybino01]

@@getstrongby4038 get off my lawn! So F1 Drivers can't drive? Stupidest comment ever.

[@ethanchow9170]

part of the reason i use hub motor, learned to drive on a automatic and learned to ride a pedal bike always on the second highest gear since theres no hills here,

[@georgeharvey3062]

Edward which Ebike do you prefer? I bought my wife a hub drive for commuting because it was simple for her to operate and it his plenty of power for her size body. I was a little underwhelmed with it because of my 220lbs weight. I went and preordered a mid drive in the hopes my hill climbing would be better. I’m used to shifting motorcycles so I figured the shifting on a mid drive would come natural to me. Your thoughts please with your experience. Thank you

[@BruceMcGrath1954]

Mate, this an excellent lesson. Great composition and lighting. Excellent “B-roll” and, and I now have a great appreciation of hub drives. I don’t have an e-bike yet, but hope to get one in a couple of months. Mid drive seem to be the way to go. Thanks for the concise explanations. Cheers from down under 👍🏼❤️🍷🇦🇺.

[@stephenross9892]

Bought my Specialized Vado Turbo 3.0 in 2018. Didn't know I was doing everything you informed me not to do. No damage yet, so thanks for this functional advice. love my bike, and now I will be able to love it longer.

[@marilynDorsey-yw6no]

Finally a comprehensive, easily understandable, cordial guide to to E-everything. Well done you mate !

[@josephnason8770]

Spot on. Stop pedaling when shifting. Found out the hard way. Broke the chain and blew up the derailer while not doing this. It was a bbshd 1000 Watt. A few miles from the destination. Used the derailer cable as a tow rope and towed it back with a bbs02 750 Watt. I McGivered it. Those Bafangs are strong. Never buy the gear or brake sensors. Do what they do by stopping pedaling. ( Yes l learned the hard way. ) Good video. Great information.

[@Dollemmah]

Just got my xp2.0 and I’m glad I saw this video. I have no ebike experience and I’m learning a lot from your channels.

[@upcountry4me]

Excellent mid drive review. The subtlety of using the brake lever cutoff has saved my BBSHD every time, it’s even much better than the gear sensor I have installed. Often the gear sensor is just a bit out of sync with my up/ down shift, but the brake lever, once you get the “feel” is the ticket! Great job 👍

[@KatrinaLeFaye]

While your video did not apply to me personally, I found it quite interesting. I would also like to point out many people just do not know how to shift gears on a bicycle or what the purpose is. I know I was never taught, I just figured it out on my own, until as an adult I went and sought the correct methods.

[@georgeharvey3062]

Excellent tutorial! I have recently preordered a Lectric XPremium for myself because being a bigger man I wanted more bill climbing capability. I’m used to a motorcycle so changing gears is something I’m used to. My wife has the XP 2.0 and although I really like the bike I think I need more torque for the hills. She on the other hand has no problem with any hills because of our weight difference. The hub drive is also easier for her to ride on her 12 mile commute. Nice video and thank you.

[@a-aron2276]

Some solid advice, whenever I do a kit for someone I normally send them to your videos for futher information. It's amazing how "un" technical most people are. This advice is golden and saves me a lot of time 😛 I'll always help but doesn't mean I'll always have the time to do so. I've Never charged for advice or instructions so it's great to have a faster way to get the information across.

[@Dayv7]

Good advice. I didn't realise the difference in speed between the smaller cog and the next two was so minimal. I'll definitely be making more use of the other cogs from now on.

[@rcDoom]

Fantastic explanation for properly shifting gears

[@goforet]

Well, I certainly learned something today. I was not aware of the amount of stress that could be put on a mid-drive ebike. Been hunting for a ebike to fit my needs. Thank you for the informative information.

[@brettalexanderdorahy5544]

G'day Micah, great video!. I got a new bafang mid drive emtb about 1 month ago. It's taken me most of that month to learn what you have just eloquently explained in a few minutes Mate. The only reason I know what a mid drive is is because of your videos so thank you Sir. I think I forgot how to ride a bike properly after riding a 1000w rear hub, cadence sensor for the past 2 years. i'm much more engaged with riding on the mid drive which I prefer. cheers

[@2shucks826]

I was just thinking about the exact same thing when I saw this brand new video on my recommended. great job btw!

[@sallywengrover3131]

Thanks so much! This video is so helpful! I'm about to buy my second e-bike. My first had a hub motor. The bike I'm thinking of buying has a mid-drive motor. After watching your video, I feel confident that I'll be able to handle the mid-drive. So thanks again for this video! Keep up the great work!

[@DavidJohnson-yy4iu]

Thank you. While I've been riding for decades, I don't yet have an eBike, but have concluded that mid-drive is where I want to go. This validates my thoughts and concerns on the topic.

[@Crispyground]

Great, clear explanation, thank you! I'm just getting into ebikes and found the information very useful as I'm considering converting my MTB to mid drive.

[@samchan1505]

Excellent video Micah! I am planning to get the Lectric XPremium. Great to know the proper shifting technique for mid-drive e bike.

[@stevecoleman6846]

Never ridden an e-bike before so all this is great help in deciding what type of drive to look for and how to smoothly ride it. Thanks for the great information.

[@regorpattiduggan8440]

Thanks from a new rider in Parksville BC Just started riding my new Dost here and appreciate the tips on shifting mid motor bike. Looking forward to the awesome trails on Vancouver Island and also your other videos ( and maybe one of your books) Cheers, Reg

[@Paul_Parker-Nash]

Great advice and very useful insight into being considerate and ensuring drivetrain doesn’t get worn out prematurely. Thank you. 👏

[@hillbillyhistorian]

This popped up at the perfect time. I’m starting a mid drive build tomorrow. Thank you

[@martinpook5707]

Well strictly they're sprockets! Just about to start riding with mid-drive so good and useful advice, thank you.

[@dieterfoss7898]

Thanks for another great video… I’m new to ebikes and have already learned more from your channel than any other… much appreciated!

[@georgeweir6900]

Omg thank you so much for your advice, finally I have a real answer to what I have always thought about my mid drive bycicle. The local dealers and bike shops are not really up to date with e - bikes and the running and upkeep of how to maintain snd use them properly, I've been given so much bad or useless information. I have to say again thank you very much, take care and good health to all.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Good points to know; I hadn't even thought of them. I'm still researching ebikes and I'm glad you brought this issue to the fore.

[@rickpearce9239]

Thanks for the video. I am new to the whole Ebike thing for that matter I haven't ridden a bike in about 30 years. Last year I had dual knee replacement surgery and after the operations I wanted to improve my somewhat limited ability to bend my knees properly. Before my operations I purchased a nice 10 speed bike but because of the cross bar, I wasn't able to get on and off safely while recovering. About a month ago I bought a Giant Lafree Ebike that is a step through modal. This helped a lot. While I have spent a few weeks riding near my home, I wanted to go on a short vacation to somewhere that is bike friendly and interesting place to spend a few days. I just returned from three days in Gettysburg. The town is very bike friendly with well painted bike lanes on most roads throughout the main battlefield area making the experience of riding a bike so much fun. I found I was able to ride each of the three days for 4-6 hours a day with little to no knee pain. I recommend an Ebike for anyone like myself who has knee issues and find normal bikes to difficult after surgery. Thanks again for the videos.

[@kennethdsouza3673]

Really concise and comprehensive educational video on such an important topic for e-bike enthusiasts. Keep up the good work mate!

[@mikecacciavillani5981]

Thank you for this video as it helped me figure out the rear gear and how to eliminate the grinding noise by starting on the right gear. I also appreciate all your other videos and the first book you published.😊🎉

[@NB-vb7nl]

Thanks this was really helpful! I've just purchased a Trek Rail 7 and most videos are reviews on performance. Great to find practical working tips for a new e bike user!

[@kckerber]

Thanks for this. I recently bough a Lectric and really enjoy it. Some of what you said is intuitive but didn't realize that I should try to stay away from the high gear as much as I have been using it.

[@Inmate533]

This is why front wheel drives are awesome! (unless you like to do a lot of wheelies)

[@MexicanSCinVR-mt4ol]

Awesome video man! You did a great job explaining how to ride a mid-drive e-bike. I’ve been riding on a hub motor so I’m really excited to get my mid-drive. I found this video extremely helpful in how to ride it.

[@gray1576]

Awesome video, just built my first mid drive e bike and you've answered so many questions. Thank you, subbed you.

[@93556108]

Your advice is truly awesome on how to ride an ebike.

[@multi-task5909]

I appreciate this video in particular, and this channel as a whole! Blessings.

[@davidharding1518]

Great advice. I always finish ride in 1 assist or 0 assist and first gear. Throttle release then upshift is fun like a motorcycle. I will try brake lever trick. Early downshifting before a steep grade is must learn habit.

[@amazinggrace1965able]

I have a mid drive and this video reinforces what I have tried to do. I commute 16km to and 16km from work daily. As an *ahem* overweight middle-aged woman, this reminder was excellent thanks

[@carolynspencer6567]

This has been the most informative video on how to shift with a mid drive motor. I just ordered Lectric XPremium bikes for my wife and myself. My question is what do you do if you are in a high gear and you have to stop suddenly and didn’t have a chance to shift to a lower gear. Can you use a little throttle to get started again until you can pedal again and shift gears? Or what?

[@PapaP86]

Good to know this. I have my first e-bike and first bike at all coming since like 25 years ago, but have had 14 years of motorcycle experience between then and now. Seems very similar concept to letting off throttle when shifting on a motorcycle or manual car.

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for the excellent advice on proper shifting and gear selection.

[@kennstinchfield4218]

Excellent video. We just bought a tandem Genida and are on our first mid-drive machine.

[@itsmylife6205]

Thank you for your helpful videos. I am currently researching and trying to make a good decision on a first ebike soon.

[@coachrhondalynn]

You’re a good speaker… 👏 I just purchased my E-Bike and this information was super helpful.

[@thcrw7391]

Thanks for the advice, i was trying to figure out a way to work on that as i'm going to be getting a mid drive soon...The clutch like idea sounds good and probaly more natural for someone that is use to motorcycle clutches

[@novastorm980]

Just ordered my first ebike and this video was an amazing bit of advice thanks

[@obrochta6887]

Love your videos thank you for helping me build myself and friends ebikes and batteries.

[@pt020]

Have a 6 years old Bosch mid-engine e-bike with a carbon-fiber belt, 95% of the time I'm On the highest gear, engine is strong enought to do the rest, all still looks and works as new, never had a problem and all parts are still original.

[@paknagasing7543]

WoW! This one is Excellent! Truly useful video for eBike user everywhere! Thank you.

[@cliffe02]

Nice video, great advice thank you very much, I love my Cube ebike and the more I can learn to look after it the better for me and the bike.

[@michaelwalling8281]

I have read two of your books and they are excellent. Thanks for the video also.

[@e-powersport]

So, glad you made this video, Micah. Really points to a lot of the reasons we had been focused on hub motors over mid-drives. The main issue being, parts used aren't made to handle the requirements. Your car analogy was ok, but backwards. In a car you want to be in the most torque providing gear off the line, where on these you want to start in "4th gear" as you put it. It's flip flopped from each other. High cog on a bike is a low gear in a car trans. Just watched Sandy Monroe's review of the Protean hub motors, very interesting stuff

[@gaminiediri]

Thanks for this video clip that gives clear info and advice on how to use the gear shifting mechanism on e bikes sensibly and for a long life of them.

[@Wuhlz]

Great video. As a long time motorbike rider I love the advice of "Listen to the motor", probably the most important piece of advice. Hapy Motor, Happy Bike! Voltbike Bravo Core owner and loving it!

[@spillekort3917]

one of the best videos i've seen so far. thanks for the recommendations 🙂

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Thank you for helping us understand the mechanics better

[@webopus]

Excellent video on a subject that can be very confusing to new riders. Having both types of motors myself, I would also add that whether the bike uses a torque sensor or cadence sensor can also significantly affect how and when shifting takes place. Everything feels somewhat “delayed” when riding my Aventon Aventure with hub drive and cadence sensor. While my Sondors Rockstar with its mid-drive torque sensor is infinitely more responsive, so my decisions about when to shift are more obvious. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@oldskool1977]

😮 *This is why I'm putting my Befang mid-motor setup on my fully automatic transmission, CPU controlled Ferrari CX-70 Limited Edition bicycle!! This way, the fully automatic gearbox will take all guess work out of shifting gears for me!!! PURE GENIUS!!* 😮

[@bfgower]

I have replaced so many cog cassettes. These are really good tips. Thanks!

[@drabasafool]

I am an ebike user newbie and loved this!

[@evjune780]

Best ebike channel.

[@richhillyer3448]

I think I just learned more about my mid drive motor in the last eight minutes than all of my previous knowledge combined. I always ran in the highest gear (smallest cog) at top speed with my two battery setup and guess what? Burned my 750W hub motor up and ground down the cog teeth, just like you said. I'm in the process of installing a 750W mid drive, waiting for the compatible electrical connectors. Definitely glad I saw this before I went and did something stupid, again! Thanks.

[@cookingblue22]

GREAT explanation! Thanks so much. I am just discovering eBikes and this was VERY helpful towards understanding the mid-drive nuances from the hub-drive! Thanks again.....Gregg in Dallas

[@florin1080p]

People will see this video over 70 years and they will be like damn.. This guy might be 90 now but he did help me even now with this video

[@CrazyTruckinS10]

Needed this! Just bought a mid drive. Good info!

[@wallyhandyman]

been watching your video's for a while now and learned a few tricks here and there keep up with the good work.

[@dondonner1095]

Very helpful, I tend to ride in a higher gear with my mid drive and never considered the aspect of what it does in terms of motor heat. Thanks.

[@calabazasbike8863]

Very professional guide and very fluid voice. I enjoy your sharing.

[@ufoclips1]

Thank you,im in the market for an ebike,you just explained why so many are for sale due to worn motors and toothless cogs,i leave here enlightened!!!

[@jstar1000]

Good info, totally obvious to anyone who understands the mechanics of a bicycle but most don't so good job educating folks. I love my ebikes, I have three, two rear hubs and one mid drive kit I put on an early 2000s mt bike. The mid drive is a monster lol.