Yes I know that according to the assistance chosen you can move up to higher speeds but in any given number the peddle cadence offers the same assistance no matter how hard or soft I peddleI know I'm my model and a lot of models with LCD screens have adjustments it worked. that I can set the percentage from 0 to 100 and each pedal-assist gear weather it is 0-3, 1-3 ,0 - 5,1-5, 0-7,1-7,0-9or1-9 # of pedal settings. 0 through three gears are all the way up to 9 gears. Each gear you can set the percentage of assistance from 0 to 100. By doing that you can set it to the way you like it and you can pedal with your buddies right along with them