Nearly every electric bike in the Netherlands is pedal-assist, not pure electric. When you see Pedelec, it means S-Pedelec, which is more powerful (45km/h), he

Nearly every electric bike in the Netherlands is pedal-assist, not pure electric. When you see Pedelec, it means S-Pedelec, which is more powerful (45km/h), helmet required, basically a moped. Mostly used by older folks and weekend long-distance cycling groups.