what do people look for in an electric bike?

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Matthew

I am designing an electric bike for commuters to use day in, day out. I am asking you guys who live on the outskirts of cities to give me what you want in the perfect personal transport. This product is made for the masses and made by the masses. Any answers will be appreciated and taken into account. Thanks all!
May i add that this is a conceptual design project :)

Answer
I've been working on the same thing for different clients for years, but I'll tell you what things designers are trying to overcome:

1) Weight. The current technologies simply do not allow an e-bike that weighs under 50 pounds. A good target weight should be in the mid-20s;

2) Battery size. The size of even the smallest battery right now takes up precious space for carrying other stuff, and if the battery gets too small the range is reduced tremendously. Right now, Mitsubishi probably makes the best battery/motor combination;

3) Loaded range. Put a rider and 35 pounds of gear on the bike and ride it up a 5% grade, 1 mile long hill two or three times. Nuff said.

What is your best advice for an electrical bicycle?

Tryphon To

Friends

I have an aluminium bicycle and was thinking of adding an electric wheel. However, I fancy those bikes that that recharge downhill.

Besides I am looking to pedal at constant speed and let the electric motor adjust to increasing demands.

What kind of bike is suitable for this?

I was thinking of outfitting my own bike, because I am tall and have the feeling that the electric bikes may not fit me, or, do these come in large sixes?

Thanks

Rehman of Multan

Answer
recharge downhill?
that doesn;t work

no electric bike is really powerful or long range

if the batteries die, they are too heavy to pedal up any hill at all

what is a 'multan'?

wle.

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