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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.
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.
Are electric bikes easier to ride than regular pedal bikes?
Heidi
I need transportation around my campus, but I don't know how to ride a regular bicycle. I was wondering if an electric bike would be easier to handle.
Answer
"I was wondering if an electric bike would be easier to handle."
NO - for at least 2 reasons. #1 the bike will be a lot heavier & possibly top-heavy. Note the position of the battery pack on the bikes listed below. #2 the charge in the battery always seems to run low or OUT in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then you are stuck pedaling a very heavy bicycle home under your own power. And #3 - the initial cost of $2,000 or more plus buying new batteries all the time.
Just learn to ride a regular bicycle. Make it a good "commuter" type bicycle. You'll be healthier & have a faster bicycle.
"I was wondering if an electric bike would be easier to handle."
NO - for at least 2 reasons. #1 the bike will be a lot heavier & possibly top-heavy. Note the position of the battery pack on the bikes listed below. #2 the charge in the battery always seems to run low or OUT in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then you are stuck pedaling a very heavy bicycle home under your own power. And #3 - the initial cost of $2,000 or more plus buying new batteries all the time.
Just learn to ride a regular bicycle. Make it a good "commuter" type bicycle. You'll be healthier & have a faster bicycle.
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