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coyoteran
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 Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:12 am Post subject: New wheels. I think I am going to call it Trigger(ed) |
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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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Kevin
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Location: Dovercourt, Edmonton
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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.
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coyoteran
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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.
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Kevin
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Pros and cons to each setup.
I'm with you, i like hub motors more.
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