For Bikes

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Glossary

1

E-bike / EPAC

An electrically power assisted cycle: pedals plus a motor that assists only while the rider pedals, capped at 25 km/h and 250 W continuous output in EU law. Most e-bikes shown at For Bikes fall in this class, which does not require a licence or registration in the Czech Republic.

2

Pedelec vs throttle e-bike

A pedelec assists only when the rider turns the pedals; a throttle bike can move on motor power alone. EU type-approval rules treat the two differently, so dealers at the show often ask which category a model is homologated for.

3

Mid-drive motor

A motor mounted at the bottom bracket, driving through the cranks and gearbox. It is the dominant layout for European trekking, city and e-MTB models because it uses the bike's gears and keeps weight central.

4

Hub motor

A motor built into the front or rear wheel hub. Common on lower-cost city and cargo bikes, simpler to service but usually without gearbox advantage.

5

Torque sensor vs cadence sensor

Torque sensing measures how hard the rider pushes and gives a natural assist feel; cadence sensing reacts to pedal rotation and is cheaper. Test-ride feedback at the fair usually turns on this difference.

6

Battery capacity (Wh)

Watt-hours = volts x amp-hours. A 500 Wh pack is a typical trekking e-bike figure; range depends on assist level, rider weight, terrain and temperature, so show-floor range claims should be treated as best-case.

7

Cargo bike (long-john / long-tail)

A cycle built to carry loads or children, either with a front load box (long-john) or an extended rear rack (long-tail). E-cargo models are a growing segment for urban delivery and family logistics.

8

Gravel bike

A drop-bar bike with wider tyre clearance and stable geometry for mixed tarmac and unpaved routes. One of the fastest-growing categories in Central European bike retail.

9

E-MTB

A mountain bike with pedal assist, usually mid-drive and full suspension. Sold with regional access caveats because some trail networks restrict e-bike use.

10

Groupset

The combined drivetrain and braking package - shifters, derailleurs, crankset, cassette, chain and brakes - from one manufacturer. Dealers compare groupset tiers when they build model-year spec sheets.

11

EN 15194

The European product standard for electrically power assisted cycles (EPACs), covering electrical safety, battery and EMC requirements. Buyers use it as the baseline compliance question for imported e-bike models.

12

ISO 4210

The international safety standard series for pedal cycles, split by bike type (city/trekking, mountain, racing and young-adult bikes). It is the usual reference when a dealer asks whether a frame platform is tested to a recognised standard.

13

Frameset

Frame plus fork sold without wheels, drivetrain or finishing kit. Useful for shops that build custom spec and for brands showing platform options at the fair.

14

After-sales / spare parts logistics

The supply chain that keeps a sold bike running: brake pads, chains, cassettes, tyres, motors, batteries, displays and warranty handling. A recurring negotiation point between dealers and distributors at For Bikes.

15

Model year (MY)

The season a bike line is designated for. A March show in Prague sits at the point where dealers finalise MY orders and clear previous-season stock before the spring riding season.