WHAT IS A TWIST THROTTLE?
A twist throttle is a type of throttle that’s reliant on the motion of the grip. To modulate power, you simply twist the entire grip or twist the throttle.
This is the type of throttle you’ll find on most motorcycles, and, if you ride motorcycle, you’re likely accustomed to already. Since it is familiar to a platform that closely resembles an e-bike, it’s natural that many would want this type of throttle on their bike.
That said, not all twist throttles are the same. Some are a full-grip design, while others are a half-grip.
The advantage of a full grip is that you never have to be mindful of the placement of your hands on the handlebars. As the entire grip is the throttle, you never need to reposition to work the throttle. With a half-grip you don’t have to worry about accidentally accelerating so long as your hand is clear of the mechanism.
You also need to know that not alle-bikes feature or are even compatible with a twist throttle. Bikes that feature twist-style shifters are essentially limited to the alternative—a thumb throttle.
WHAT IS A THUMB THROTTLE?
A thumb throttle is a type of throttle that relies on a thumb lever toward the inner portion of the grip. Modulating the throttle is achieved by depressing the lever.
As with a twist throttle, this is something you probably have plenty of experience with. In fact, the ATV and snowmobile you used to use for hunting likely features a thumb throttle.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF EACH?
Naturally, there’s no universally better choice. Hunters will have preferences that lean either way, and both achieve the same goal. That means, ultimately, whatever you like better is the better of the two.
We won’t just leave it at that, though. There are advantages to either, and you’ll want to consider them before you pick whatever seems better at face value alone.
As we said, twist throttles are limited to e-bikes that don’t feature twist shifters. So, if that’s the type of shifting mechanism you prefer, you’re limited to thumb throttles.
That said, twist throttles bring several advantages to the table. First and foremost is that they’re an excellent choice for older hunters or those suffering from arthritis and similar conditions that limit the use of one’s fingers.
It’s also much easier to maintain a steady motor speed with the twist-style throttle as the motion is controlled by the entirety of your hand rather than just a thumb.
It’s also worth mentioning that twist throttles are often easier to use in cold weather, especially on a smaller platform like an e-bike. You don’t have to worry about your frozen thumb locking up, nor will your winter mitts pose much of an issue.
Having access to twist shifters isn’t the only advantage of a thumb throttle, though. Another main point of concern is your options when it comes to grips.
You don’t need to worry about limited grip options with a thumb throttle. That’s not the case with a twist throttle, as you are limited to whatever is compatible with the type of your bike features.
What turns most to a thumb throttle isn’t either of the factors mentioned, though. It’s fatigue. Twist throttles place a lot of demand on your wrist. If it isn’t used to the motion, you’re likely to encounter the sore wrist many new riders complain about.
That isn’t to say that there is no fatigue associated with thumb throttles. However, you have the option to change your grip, using other fingers or even the palm of your hand to work the throttle.
And if you’ve been using an ATV or snowmobile for hunting or otherwise, the muscles used are probably already strong enough so that you don’t need to be concerned with this issue.
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