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Old 11-10-2009, 11:50 AM   #19 (permalink)
captainslug
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A top speed of 35-40 and a range of 25-30 miles is just not achievable in a form factor that would be compatible with pedaling.
You will need a rather sizable pack of batteries (2kw or more), and a minimum of 2kw in motor power.
All of that extra volume and weight will make pedaling difficult.
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