It's basically an electric moped disguised as a bike. Lots of power and range, including a thumb throttle so you don't have to pedal. Honestly the peddle and chain are just for show since it's a single gear and if the battery runs out, you have a 60lb single speed. All that said, it's great if you aren't looking for an assisted e-bike and instead just want to cruise to your destination and be able to use bike lanes/paths.