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Originally Posted by JSH
The limits for an electric bicycle are 750 watts (1 HP) and 20 mph on flat ground with a 170 lb rider.
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So, if I weigh more than 170 pounds and want to ride 20 MPH, I need to pedal?
I didn't get to 233 pounds by pedaling!
With two pounds of gear and clothing I would weigh 50% more than 170 pounds, so maybe an electric bicycle would top out at 13 MPH under my ever-expanding sitting-down-side.
The BMI's bad math says I should weigh 150-190.
I think that I would look awesome at 190. My ideal weight is borderline overweight?
I do not want to weigh 170 pounds. I was frequently told that I was too skinny at 153 and I always feel surprised when I see pictures from back then.
Somewhere in between would be great, though.
By the way, the Army standard for my height, age, and gender is 148-214 pounds, 34 push-ups, 38 sit-ups, and two miles in 18:18.
I would probably have an easier time reaching 214 pounds if I met the rest of the standards.