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Old 07-06-2010, 10:32 PM   #46 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw View Post


They call that an electric bike?? An electric scooter - maybe, but not a bike. That thing doesn't even have pedals!



Put some pedals on it and you can increase its range and be independent from AC or DC power at the same time.

OK, now that I've calmed down a little... I sometimes throw my bike into the trunk and ride it after leaving the car either at the edge of downtown or when it goes to get serviced. The best of both worlds...
If it had pedals, it would be a hybrid, not pure electric. I think the problem with trying to add pedals is the drive connection, since it must fold up. Regular chains won't work because of that.
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