Bike Friday has been hand-building custom folding bikes and ebikes ... The Bosch motor provides pedal-assist to 20 mph (32 km/h) and doesn't sport a throttle. Four preset ride modes are available ...

Class 2 bikes provide the same level of pedal assistance, but can also move without pedaling, using a hand-operated throttle ...

New bikes—more often than not—tend to come with basic, low-quality pedals that manufacturers expect you'll upgrade. For road bikes, many riders opt for clipless systems that attach your shoe ...