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		olyjohn 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian's TM-B electric bike So the difference is having pedals? Even if said pedals are just acting as a throttle and not actually making you put in any effort?

Saris 5 days ago | [–]

Almost all ebikes use a torque sensor in the bottom bracket, meaning you do have to put out some effort to get full power from the motor.

loeg 5 days ago | [–]

Bicycles have pedals that can propel the vehicle forward by pedaling, yes.

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