mid drive will feel like a bike and let you control how much assist you have. so yo Icahn spin at whatever cadence you want. but remember a e bike is a heavy bike and without power unless you ride slow will feel like a slug. but you can turn down the assist level really low to overcome that. I would try them at a local shop so you really know what your getting into. I like to go around 22 so I can do that and get the workout I want. or slower or faster.