The issue: Pedal Sensing and Torque Sensing
Which is better and why... "Cadence or torque sensors tell an electric bike's pedal-assist system (PAS) when to engage the motor and propel the e-bike forward. ... " -evelo A common usage in the bicycle manufacturing industry is that a cadence sensor determines if you are pedaling and direction (forward or backward) while a torque sensor in addition measures how hard you are pedaling. Both systems require the use of a computer to detect the pedaling and determine the signaling…