No, and that’s actually great news for your riding comfort! Our cargo bikes simply don’t need one, and here’s why: Ultra-responsive motors: Our bikes are equipped with premium mid-drive motors featuring an integrated torque sensor. As soon as you apply the slightest pressure to the pedals, assistance kicks in instantly and proportionally to your effort. Unlike hub motors, which have a lag and often require a throttle to compensate, our cargo bikes get moving straight away! E-bike regulations: By legal definition, an electrically assisted pedal cycle requires the rider to pedal to activate the assistance. A throttle that powers the bike on its own would classify it as a moped. The gear trick: The urge to use a throttle often comes from forgetting to change gear before stopping. Simply remember to shift down before pulling up at red lights (just like in a car!). Setting off again will be child’s play, even with kids or shopping on the back. 💡 Yuba tip: Walk Assist\! Need to move the bike without pedalling? No panic\! All our electric models feature a “Walk Assist” mode. With a simple press on your control screen, the bike moves along by itself at 4 km/h. It’s ideal for walking alongside a heavily loaded cargo bike effortlessly\!