I've read that as a general rule mid motors will use battery more efficiently than hub because hub takes advantage of planetary gears to keep load/torque in a more optimal band for the spinning motor. So same amount of battery goes farther with a mid-drive.
Correct me please if this is not generally correct.
But I'm wonder if, and if so to what extent, a rider's pedalling cadence/style reduces (or increases) this difference?
The practical issue is that I'm a 100 mile a week minimum analog cyclist, 52 weeks a year for decades. As such my native cadence is high, around 85 relaxing, 90-95+ if I'm whipping up a bit of effort. It seems like this way of pedaling would significantly reduce the times when an e-bike would need to grunt out higher torque. And maybe be of greater benefit to a hub motor than mid? The mid afterall has its own gearing to keep high strain situations to a minimum. But with the hub motor does constantly spinning lower gears with your legs have the same effect?
I'm wondering because I want long battery life at lowest assist levels and light weight so batteries as small as possible. Wheel seems more simple/clean to retrofit onto an existing bike, but don't want to lose a lot of overall range for the convenience and weight savings.
So what's your take? Thanks!
