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Motor Mechanics

How does the motor work with the mechanical gears of the electric bike?

Your Magnum e-bike comes with a rear hub geared motor. The motor has its own internal planetary gear transmission. The mechanical gears on your e-bike are externally attached to the motor wheel; this is what allows your e-bike's pedal-assist system (

My e-bike motor is turned on, but it's not engaging. What should I do?

First, check your motor's connection cables. Make sure they're all secure. Next, unplug the motor cutoffs from your cable tree. If the motor engages, the motor cutoffs are not operating properly and may need to be replaced. To replace your motor cuto