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swee'pea99
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Is something amusing you boy? Don't keep it to yourself, stand up and share it with the rest of the class. STAND UP!
Anyone know anything about electric bikes?
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Smokin Joe
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
It wasn't me sir, honest. It was that Slowmotion sir, he's always doing it...
Accy cyclist
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All i know is that i've seen some unhealthy people i know moving pretty quickly on them, and that they weigh a ton!
The advice above is all sound, however the problem that can arise is repair
MAny machines use the ubiquitous Bafang "Fun8" motor, in which case there is no issue, but as you go for more specialised units it is more difficult to obtain repairs or parts
Some dealers only repair / service bikes they have sold
For this reason it may be that you end up with a limited range of choice
MAny machines use the ubiquitous Bafang "Fun8" motor, in which case there is no issue, but as you go for more specialised units it is more difficult to obtain repairs or parts
Some dealers only repair / service bikes they have sold
For this reason it may be that you end up with a limited range of choice
Only electrically powered ones
subaqua
What’s the point
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don't try and race them . I ragged my self to catch this old girl on a town bike. then when i did catch up at the lights I realised it was an electric one.
if i get that i can't pedal fully i might get one
if i get that i can't pedal fully i might get one
The other thing you need to consider is the type as explained by @bikepete
If the main need is to provide power due to weak legs, or poor endurance then a throttle is fine, however if you want to retain a modicum of fitness then the torque sensor is better
In my wife's case we bought a BIonx powered bike as we found the ability to have no power, or to dial in 25,50,100 or 200 percent additional input from teh engine atthe press of a button
Hence if things are going well then you just ride the machine, but as you are feeling tired, or come to a hill then just switch the motor in
If the main need is to provide power due to weak legs, or poor endurance then a throttle is fine, however if you want to retain a modicum of fitness then the torque sensor is better
In my wife's case we bought a BIonx powered bike as we found the ability to have no power, or to dial in 25,50,100 or 200 percent additional input from teh engine atthe press of a button
Hence if things are going well then you just ride the machine, but as you are feeling tired, or come to a hill then just switch the motor in
Just in case anyone didn't pick up on it, this is humour :-)
Legally, in the UK e-bikes are treated exactly the same as normal bikes as far as helmets are concerned. So no, helmets are not compulsory.
Smokin Joe
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Oh God no, I can see where this is going...
We coold always looks at the current state of affairs, prepare ourselves for some battery and hope the discussion is more electrifying than usual
Smokin Joe
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It wouldn't be long before someone blew a fuse and we ended up with another shocking thread.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
That is truly awful gentlemen. 
That is truly awful gentlemen.
You expected quality?
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Of course not gentlemen. Tell you what, why don't you stop looking at this thread and listen to some music. How about AC/DC
