Really dumb beginner questions

[gardnerpomper]

Hi,

If these questions are answered in a FAQ somewhere, please point me to it.

I just stumbled across this site and I am not clear how it all works. I have a bicycle, with the gears on the rear wheel as usual. If I would like to add an electric motor for so that I can keep going when I get too tired, etc, should I put it on the front or rear wheel? Can I keep pedalling even when the motor is running? Is that what pedaltec is (I can't find a description)? Where can I just find a general description of how a motor is added to an existing bike?

Thanks,
- Gardner

[Bikemad]

If I would like to add an electric motor for so that I can keep going when I get too tired, etc, should I put it on the front or rear wheel?

You can fit one to either the front or rear. (or possibly both) 
If you have a 7-9 speed rear wheel and do a lot of cycling, it might be better to fit the front motor kit to keep your existing range of gears.
(If fitting a motor to the front, make sure you don't have aluminium forks as these can break where the spindle goes through.)

Have a look at the Gallery to see some of the fitments:

http://www.goldenmotor.com/e-Bike-DIY/DIY%20gallery/index.html

Can I keep pedalling even when the motor is running?

Yes you can assist the motor by pedalling or even pedal without using the motor.

Is that what pedaltec is (I can't find a description)?

"Pedelec" is a pedal sensor which ensures that the pedals are turning before the throttle is enabled to ensure that the motor is only used to assist the rider, if you stop pedalling the motor also stops.
If pedelec is fitted, the electric motor will only work whilst turning the pedals. This sort of bike is called a Pedelec - a bike without a pedal sensor is called an E-bike.

Where can I just find a general description of how a motor is added to an existing bike?

Try this link:

http://www.goldenmotor.com/e-Bike-DIY/GoldenMotor%20Pro-Kit%20User%20Guide.pdf