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Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,336
Posted By Rick_D

People hate bicyclists, and the older they are...

People hate bicyclists, and the older they are the hotter the hate. Self-propelled, electric, steam-driven matters not, they DO NOT WANT YOU CLOGGING THEIR STREETS WITH YOUR DUMB PEDALED DEVICES.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,129
Posted By Jay Turberville

Well, they are more efficient in a greater number...

Well, they are more efficient in a greater number of situation because a good choice of gearing lets the motor operate at an efficient RPM for the given load. You could do that with a high RPM/low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,125
Posted By john m flores

Ducati tried designing a MotoGP bike with a...

Ducati tried designing a MotoGP bike with a carbon-fiber frame several years ago. They failed miserably because riders piloting 250hp motorcycles at the limit of adhesion need fine-tuned feedback...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,146
Posted By Chuck M

I finished a run one morning and hopped on my...

I finished a run one morning and hopped on my bike to take the MUP to my grandson’s soccer game. An even older couple than me got on the path before me and I thought I would be trapped behind them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,146
Posted By wolfchild

E-Bikes, E-Assisted Bikes and E-Scooters are...

E-Bikes, E-Assisted Bikes and E-Scooters are becoming more popular then ever before. I don't have a problem with them as long as people use them responsibly. It's not about the vehicle it's about the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,146
Posted By Maelochs

As for bike lanes, every several years traffic...

As for bike lanes, every several years traffic engineers seem to learn a little more about proper lane design and placement. No more lanes on the right of the right turn lane ending in a curb or a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,146
Posted By icemilkcoffee

You should be thankful that NYC has so many bike...

You should be thankful that NYC has so many bike lanes. Probably the best bike lanes and infrastructure of any American city I know of. Here in Milpitas in the Silicon Valley bike lanes are pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,146
Posted By rsbob

Oh goodie. Another thread that will inevitably...

Oh goodie. Another thread that will inevitably turn into ‘why I hate e-bikes’. Probably haven’t had one in a whole month.

As most know, my wife has one - and she used to ride centuries on an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,948
Posted By pepperbelly

Weight loss and riding

I rode today after a sorta layoff of a few months.
I am 65 and overweight. I found all kinds of reasons to not ride- mainly because it just easn’t fun.
Since February 1st I have lost 75 pounds. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,248
Posted By Bald Paul

I hope this doesn't become the new Tik-Tok...

I hope this doesn't become the new Tik-Tok challenge.
Let the idiots stick to eating Tide pods.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,897
Posted By RoulezTandem

Look into DC to DC converters

Look into DC to DC converters
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-13-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By Pop N Wood

It is my understanding the between the pin width...

It is my understanding the between the pin width doesn't really vary. I purposely selected an 8 speed cassette on my mid drive conversion for the cheaper and reportedly stronger chains.

Bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,712
Posted By 2old

I have a friend who had a thriving moped business...

I have a friend who had a thriving moped business that went up in smoke. Welcome back to the forum, and I wish you dropped by more frequently.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,336
Posted By cat0020

Stop blaming e-bikes for the results of poor...

Stop blaming e-bikes for the results of poor bicycle infrastructure

https://velo.outsideonline.com/urban/e-bikes-infrastruture-urbanist-update/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,724
Posted By bikelif3

Just talking on the phone hand-free has been...

Just talking on the phone hand-free has been proven to "distract" drivers. I used to love listening to music while I drove. I don't anymore.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,481
Posted By UniChris

It will make them less practical and less...

It will make them less practical and less attractive as car replacement.

Fact is, it makes no sense to shell out a few thousand dollars to go 12 mph for utility purposes.

If someone is going to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,481
Posted By UniChris

What motorizing two wheeled platforms does is...

What motorizing two wheeled platforms does is expose the raw realities of the lies society tells itself.

If we really want to replace cars, then we need to start treating bikes as practical road...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,336
Posted By linberl

The hypocrisy is saying that because a minority...

The hypocrisy is saying that because a minority of unmotorized riders can go as fast as ebikes, then ebikes are the problem. My point to you was that cars can go faster than the speed limit and what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By tyrion

Too hip, too limited, too expensive. Maybe a...

Too hip, too limited, too expensive. Maybe a little too ahead of their time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By blacknbluebikes

1. get a good idea 2. prove it out 3. take...

1. get a good idea
2. prove it out
3. take way too much money from a slick VC bro
4. take VC bro advice, because you took the money.
5. grow faster than you can reasonably manage because VC bro...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,336
Posted By jon c.

An experienced road rider can do that. The...

An experienced road rider can do that. The percentage of adults who could do that without motorized assistance is quite small.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,336
Posted By Pop N Wood

I think we already have too many regulations in...

I think we already have too many regulations in this country. What I would love to see is for municipalities to improve bike infrastructure. That is the true path to increased bike safety.

Have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,469
Posted By cat0020

From my experience, living and commuting on...

From my experience, living and commuting on bicycles & ebikes in NYC metro since 2013; bicycles & ebikes have been essential to transforming the traffic pattern in NYC and surrounding metro.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,871
Posted By livedarklions

Wow, if you're going to get snarky about...

Wow, if you're going to get snarky about assumptions (especially when taking on your own "self-righteous tone"), at least check your own. Here's the source of the photo:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,637
Posted By smd4

Hey, they're in Chico! Location of my alma...

Hey, they're in Chico! Location of my alma mater...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-15-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,835
Posted By FBinNY

I'm not into the blame game, I'm into the...

I'm not into the blame game, I'm into the survival game.

If you want to blame people rather than understand the causes, that's fine by me.

However, whether you prefer to blame drivers,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,683
Posted By tds101

I'm glad it's electrek that's calling fox out for...

I'm glad it's electrek that's calling fox out for this fear mongering bs,... :thumb:
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,683
Posted By cat0020

Why Fox News wants you to be afraid of electric...

Why Fox News wants you to be afraid of electric bikes

https://electrek.co/2023/03/13/why-fox-news-wants-you-to-be-afraid-of-electric-bikes/

:lol:
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By speedy25

As usual the "information" used to make an issue...

As usual the "information" used to make an issue out of something that shouldnt be an issue is....false!

It was proved years ago that e-mtb's cause LESS damage to trails that regular pedal bikes....
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,708
Posted By cat0020

That's a very poor blanket statement. Prior...

That's a very poor blanket statement.

Prior to the pandemic, I used to volunteer on my semi-recumbent tandem to ride with folks with disabilities, legally blind and just physically incapable of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,708
Posted By linberl

That's an incredibly ignorant statement. Because...

That's an incredibly ignorant statement. Because someone has arthritis in their knees or back does not mean they should not ride an e-bike. Being older doesn't mean you are
declining mentally nor...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,701
Posted By 79pmooney

Tucking "thick insulated pant legs" (post #3)...

Tucking "thick insulated pant legs" (post #3) into socks might kill the socks and not be "free".
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-27-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By Arthur Peabody

Thanks. She's a humorist (was at the Lampoon when...

Thanks. She's a humorist (was at the Lampoon when she was at Harvard) who often conveys real information humorously, aimed at people who don't know the subject, as an introduction. E-bike enthusiasts...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,560
Posted By JohnDThompson

Yeah, baby! I'm sure that's what's been holding...

Yeah, baby!
I'm sure that's what's been holding me back! :innocent:
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By JohnDThompson

You'll have energy loss from both the generator...

You'll have energy loss from both the generator and the motor; a chain drive would be more efficient.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By Camilo

It will be interesting to look at this...

It will be interesting to look at this thread/subject in 10 or 15 years. It doesn't seem so far fetched to me.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Yes, another stupid thing to sell to wannabees....

Yes, another stupid thing to sell to wannabees. Hope they make millions.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-13-22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By Calsun

Our perspectives are warped by the media. Growing...

Our perspectives are warped by the media. Growing up my access to the news was largely from newspapers and I would not be reading about a **** or a trafffic accident in the next town or the next...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,691
Posted By LeeG

30mph+ and pot hole strewn streets is...

30mph+ and pot hole strewn streets is moped/motorcycle territory regarding hp, tires, brakes, suspension and drivetrain. Sure you can get an ebike to operate at that speed but the difference...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,270
Posted By MNebiker

Aostirmotor: If you feel compelled to continue...

Aostirmotor: If you feel compelled to continue writing this sort of stuff, perhaps you might consider dumping it into the blog on your own company web page rather than cluttering up this forum?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,270
Posted By Nightcap

I know nothing about the OP. Given their choice...

I know nothing about the OP. Given their choice of topics and didactic writing style, I am assuming they’re on the autism spectrum. You don’t have to be a cool kid to enjoy an e-bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,270
Posted By BFBot

HIBERNATION STATE TERMINATED. SPAWNING NEURAL...

HIBERNATION STATE TERMINATED. SPAWNING NEURAL NET REGENERATION. ESTIMATED ACTIVATION 7.2e+6 MICROSECONDS.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,270
Posted By tds101

Thumbs down You seem to be posting inane drivel with...

You seem to be posting inane drivel with ridiculous suggestions and "Captain Obvious" requirements. I'm finding it hilarious that you're saying we should use knee pads on an electric bike. Who in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By fishboat

I'd never buy anything from anyone who writes...

I'd never buy anything from anyone who writes like that. Very strange.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By blacknbluebikes

Each day, I become more suspicious that BF is...

Each day, I become more suspicious that BF is being used to train chatbots.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By palincss

Even banning all Class 3 ebikes from trails...

Even banning all Class 3 ebikes from trails doesn't necessarily make much sense. Although they do have the capacity for enormous abuse, in the end it's all down to the rider. I know several people...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-22-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By Jan Feetz

In the OC: ...

In the OC:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/945x687/oc_bike_path_d51712acfbe3554c95749b9ac23650db002ca4b1.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-22-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By sloppy12

Depends. check local laws. were I am at they...

Depends. check local laws. were I am at they are fine not considered a motor vehicle.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-22-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By gpburdell

Legality of riding on a MUP depends on...

Legality of riding on a MUP depends on jurisdiction and in some places the classification/power output of the ebike.

I'd suggest looking up the ebike specifics for your nation / province / state....
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-28-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,488
Posted By GWG

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0439_2__144b7cf9e84bdd55b9594866f094864d9cf69665.jpg
My Riding partner Misty..she doesn't bat an eye at 10-12 mile trail rides in...
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