Does anyone know on the electric citibike how powerful is the front hub motor and what’s the battery?

Sidewinder Jerry2018-12-22T18:59:38Z

The reason the bike will no longer assist after 18 mph is NYC has a 20 mph speed limit on electric assist bikes. Greater than 20 mph then the bike is considered a limited speed motorcycle which requires license, registration and insurance.

Citibike struck up a deal with NYC where the assist will cut off after 18 mph. Therefore if the bike is exceeding 20 mph it's due to human and/or gravity power alone.

Mtrlpqbiker2018-12-21T15:10:19Z

According to their website, they have a 250 watt motor and are limited to a maximum speed of 18 mph. If you exceed that maximum speed the electric assist cuts out. You have to pedal in order to activate the electric assist

OldHippie2018-12-21T11:02:16Z

Contact citibike. The day this old man needs an electric assist bike, start digging my grave.