It's not an ebike. I was stating the fact that I need a bike that's got sufficient gearing for hilly terrain that's NOT battery assisted. If it wasn't offered to me at such a low price I'd have passed. And if I decide not to keep it I know exactly who'll receive it as a gift. This even has tektro brakes, so I'm happy with the low end, but decent, specs. It's also easily upgradeable.