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Old 09-01-2011, 12:05 AM   #10 (permalink)
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The Adventure Wagon - '94 Subaru Loyale Wagon 4x4
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90 day: 33.43 mpg (US)

Electro-Monkey - '11 Surly Karate Monkey BMC V2S Front Hub Motor
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I went with the front hub because I wanted an internal gear rear hub, for commuting in the rain with less mess. This hub motor has a reduction gear and freewheel inside, so it can't support regen. Direct-drive hub motors do exist. My commute is so flat I didn't go for regen.
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