Cyclists say I am cheating. Car drivers want me off the road. Pedestrians want me off the sidewalk. Motorcyclists actually have a legit argument when they say "Get a real bike!" But it makes me happy so f%*# em all.
No registration or insurance, 3 cents worth of electricity to cover the 16 km round trip commute, top speed of 36 kph (off road only), battery range of 50-70 km depending on how hard you hit it, and about as much exertion as you would have on a 15 minute brisk walk.
If you haven't ridden an e-bike you should give it a try. They are stupid fun.
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New wheels. I think I am going to call it Trigger(ed)
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New wheels. I think I am going to call it Trigger(ed)
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Vy is it vee get too soon olt and too late schmart?
eBikes are fun. The cheap ones can be super sketch.
Some are already more than capable of moped replacements. Look at this years Bosch drive line. a few models have up to 75 newton meters of torque.
Even the China Bafangs (M500/M600) have more than enough torque to strip gears if you turn them up too high.
I hope we get a true "E" moped/small motor cycle market.
Some are already more than capable of moped replacements. Look at this years Bosch drive line. a few models have up to 75 newton meters of torque.
Even the China Bafangs (M500/M600) have more than enough torque to strip gears if you turn them up too high.
I hope we get a true "E" moped/small motor cycle market.
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It was actually seeing all the Bosch e-bikes in Germany a couple of years ago that got me thinking about it.
Ultimately the cost and long term maintenance of the mid drive bikes was a deal breaker for me so Chinese parts, on a Canadian build was the way ahead. My electronics background should help me keep this thing on the road for a few years any way. 490 km in the last 6 weeks that did not go on the truck so that's a good thing I think.
Maybe a studded tire in my future. True DIY style though. Sheet metal screws in a beefy tread pattern.
Ultimately the cost and long term maintenance of the mid drive bikes was a deal breaker for me so Chinese parts, on a Canadian build was the way ahead. My electronics background should help me keep this thing on the road for a few years any way. 490 km in the last 6 weeks that did not go on the truck so that's a good thing I think.
Maybe a studded tire in my future. True DIY style though. Sheet metal screws in a beefy tread pattern.
Vy is it vee get too soon olt and too late schmart?