Tell me about your Bicycle

Metasynth

Metasynth

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lokie said:
These are interesting.

An electric assist model. 75 mi on 1 charge.



Would this make you feel like flying?



This one is better than a dog. It does not bite and does not leave land mines behind.
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So, let’s do the maths...lol

They said that the 75 mile range bike has a 420 watt/hour battery. So to get 75 miles out of it, pedal assist would literally only assist 55-60watts of energy, which is really a lot less than you think.

For comparison, I have a 860 watt/hour battery, and in lowest pedal assist mode I could probably eek out 40-45 miles. Maybe 50 miles with a tailwind...

And that’s a battery DOUBLE the size of theirs, pulling at about 160-220 watts, which is just enough to actually feel like an assist
 
Metasynth

Metasynth

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farmingfisherman said:
E Bikes are a slippery slope.. Many cost as much as a solid motorcycle or high end scooter? Some are as fast if not faster than some motorbikes and to top it off many don't seem to even require registration or insurance to ride, and they are being ridden where regular bicycles are being ridden and can present a serious safety issue.. When one of these ends up in the hands of people who don't know how to ride a regular bike very well the risk increases.
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Yeah, they can absolutely pose a safety hazard to anyone who just thinks it’s a “regular bike”.

And as for a slippery slope...lol. Technically they are regulated based on the country you live in. Most of Europe is limited to 250watt motors (not to say they don’t just label them as 250, when they really are higher powered.) 750watts is the legal limit in the US I believe

The speed limit is 20 in Europe, and 28 in many states in the US.

But you know what? They’re super fun...and the fact that you can go most places a regular bike can go IS a big part of the allure.

As with most things...stupid people will cause most of the accidents, and those who research and are responsible will mostly be okay.
 
farmingfisherman

farmingfisherman

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Metasynth said:
Yeah, they can absolutely pose a safety hazard to anyone who just thinks it’s a “regular bike”.

And as for a slippery slope...lol. Technically they are regulated based on the country you live in. Most of Europe is limited to 250watt motors (not to say they don’t just label them as 250, when they really are higher powered.) 750watts is the legal limit in the US I believe

The speed limit is 20 in Europe, and 28 in many states in the US.

But you know what? They’re super fun...and the fact that you can go most places a regular bike can go IS a big part of the allure.

As with most things...stupid people will cause most of the accidents, and those who research and are responsible will mostly be okay.
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I believe that they will lead to more regulation for all bicycles. Which sucks because bikes are one of the only free sources of transport for many people. You start regulating them and it will have a negative impact for everyone that rides a two wheeler.
 
sarahJane211

sarahJane211

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farmingfisherman said:
E Bikes are a slippery slope.. Many cost as much as a solid motorcycle or high end scooter? Some are as fast if not faster than some motorbikes and to top it off many don't seem to even require registration or insurance to ride, and they are being ridden where regular bicycles are being ridden and can present a serious safety issue.. When one of these ends up in the hands of people who don't know how to ride a regular bike very well the risk increases.
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Depends where you live, tax on my Honda CB300F is $3/year and insurance is another $20/year.
I always cycled because I needed the exercise.
 
Metasynth

Metasynth

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Found an inexpensive “universal fit” rack online the other day. Someone in the reviews said it fit on their mongoose dolomite...so I took a chance. And what do ya know? It actually fits.

Good thing too, since I have pannier bags on the way now.





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And while it claims 110 pound capacity, I don’t think I’ll push it much past HALF that weight...lol. It’s pretty lightweight

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Metasynth

Metasynth

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I busted a bunch of spokes on the beach cruiser on Sunday.

I heard a loud twang a couple weeks ago, but I stopped and checked all my spokes when it happened. Couldn’t find a loose one.

But heard another twang on Sunday when I was like 5+ miles from the car, and the wheel picked up a wobble. So I knew it was the spokes. Sure enough, I found a couple busted ones, and then busted a couple more on the way back to the car. Oops, haha

So that wheel is toast, but I think it’s all gonna result in a fun project...lol
 
DarkWeb

DarkWeb

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Metasynth said:
I busted a bunch of spokes on the beach cruiser on Sunday.

I heard a loud twang a couple weeks ago, but I stopped and checked all my spokes when it happened. Couldn’t find a loose one.

But heard another twang on Sunday when I was like 5+ miles from the car, and the wheel picked up a wobble. So I knew it was the spokes. Sure enough, I found a couple busted ones, and then busted a couple more on the way back to the car. Oops, haha

So that wheel is toast, but I think it’s all gonna result in a fun project...lol
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Ever lace a wheel? Lots of different ways to do it. And it is one of those things that get me in the zen zone.
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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Metasynth said:
Found an inexpensive “universal fit” rack online the other day. Someone in the reviews said it fit on their mongoose dolomite...so I took a chance. And what do ya know? It actually fits.

Good thing too, since I have pannier bags on the way now.





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And while it claims 110 pound capacity, I don’t think I’ll push it much past HALF that weight...lol. It’s pretty lightweight

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Still rocking the sexy kick stand ;)
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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I had a slight wobble on the rear wheel on my road bike and a friend convinced me to buy a spin doctor truing stand and spoke wrenches. I watched every video and they all make it seem so easy. I followed the instructions, tensioned the spoke 1/4 turn on the opposite side of the wobble and then another spot would go out of true. I kept making it worse and worse and the rage started building. I don't think I've ever been more angry at an inanimate object.
 
DarkWeb

DarkWeb

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Laughing Grass said:
I had a slight wobble on the rear wheel on my road bike and a friend convinced me to buy a spin doctor truing stand and spoke wrenches. I watched every video and they all make it seem so easy. I followed the instructions, tensioned the spoke 1/4 turn on the opposite side of the wobble and then another spot would go out of true. I kept making it worse and worse and the rage started building. I don't think I've ever been more angry at an inanimate object.
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LOL yeah tuning has a learning curve.
 
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