I like to know what is your thought on the Prodeco electric bicycle?

ChevalierC

I recently have an interest in mountain bike. I want to get a bike to commute to work on the weekday and use it for mountain biking on the weekend. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

http://www.prodecotech.com/

Answer
Not only are you comparing apples to oranges. You're comparing apples to oranges to bananas!

A "commuter bike" will have no suspension parts. Suspension parts are needed only on off-road trails.

A mountain bike would make for a terrible commuter bike. The suspension parts weigh the bike down & absorb or zap part of your energy with every stroke of the pedals. Nice off-road. Terrible on the streets. The knobby tires also slow you down.

Electric bikes or electric assist bicycles are B-A-D for any situation. #1) The high initial cost. #2) The high replacement cost of a battery. #3) Makes you fat & lazy. #4) What if the charge in the battery runs low or out in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then YOU get stuck pedaling a VERY heavy bicycle home.

Buy a real bicycle from a real bicycle shop. Get fit & stay fit. R.E.I. sells a nice "commuter bike" on their outlet website. Link below. See 2nd link too - How to Choose a Bicycle

What is the BEST Commuter Bicycle?

Q. A few weeks back I posted a question pertaining to Scooters (gas-powered) and found them in essence to be more trouble than they are worth especially so in terms of their legality from state to state so I decided to look into alternative transportation. I am now seriously considering human-powered (pedal or other) as well as electric bicycles as a less aggravating alternative to solve my transportation needs, Would someone please recommend some excellent human-powered as well as some excellent electric bikes (powerful but inconspicuous to authorities in regards to electric bikes.) Also would someone please tell me (from their own experience) how they feel about "Trikkes" I need something for commuting a short distance (two miles) to work but I'd also like the option to commute a little further comfortably if I need to, Thanks for your Input!

Answer
Look for a commuter bike or a hybrid from the local bike shop. For a trip of only two miles an electric bike is not needed. For much less then am electric bike you can get a shop quality bikes that will last 10 times longer. Stay away from Walmart and other department store bikes. A 2 mile trip on a bike should take you less then 10 min on a hybrid. You can also ride them on smooth dirt bike paths like rail trails.

Check out Trek, Specialized, Fuji, Giant, Raleigh, Cannondale, Jamis, Breezer, Schwinn, and a few others.

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Are electric bikes easier to ride than regular pedal bikes?

Q. 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.

what do people look for in an electric bike?

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.

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Electric Scooter or a Mountain Bike?

SpaceCowbo

I'm a soon-to-be community college attendee, and I can't decide whether to get a bike or electric scooter for basic transit in the hillish areas of Reno. I loved my bike back home, but it was pretty much destroyed by a reckless friend of mine after I let him borrow it (he's making a speedy recovery). I don't have near enough for a car yet, and my license is invalid since I just moved. I just need something reliable and good for short-medium range transit around town.

Answer
Why is your driver's license invalid? Anyway, you need a driver's license for a motor scooter. And anyway, a mountain bike isn't the best commuter bike, a road bike is. If you're going to be riding gravel trails as well consider a cyclocross bike. If you primarily mountain bike on rocky singletrack a mountain bike can still be a commuter but you'll never be as efficient on roads as you would on a road bike. Of course the bicycle, whichever kind you decide you need, is the most efficient and cheapest form of transportation.

I like to know what is your thought on the Prodeco electric bicycle?

ChevalierC

I recently have an interest in mountain bike. I want to get a bike to commute to work on the weekday and use it for mountain biking on the weekend. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

http://www.prodecotech.com/

Answer
Not only are you comparing apples to oranges. You're comparing apples to oranges to bananas!

A "commuter bike" will have no suspension parts. Suspension parts are needed only on off-road trails.

A mountain bike would make for a terrible commuter bike. The suspension parts weigh the bike down & absorb or zap part of your energy with every stroke of the pedals. Nice off-road. Terrible on the streets. The knobby tires also slow you down.

Electric bikes or electric assist bicycles are B-A-D for any situation. #1) The high initial cost. #2) The high replacement cost of a battery. #3) Makes you fat & lazy. #4) What if the charge in the battery runs low or out in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then YOU get stuck pedaling a VERY heavy bicycle home.

Buy a real bicycle from a real bicycle shop. Get fit & stay fit. R.E.I. sells a nice "commuter bike" on their outlet website. Link below. See 2nd link too - How to Choose a Bicycle

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What is the BEST Commuter Bicycle?

Q. A few weeks back I posted a question pertaining to Scooters (gas-powered) and found them in essence to be more trouble than they are worth especially so in terms of their legality from state to state so I decided to look into alternative transportation. I am now seriously considering human-powered (pedal or other) as well as electric bicycles as a less aggravating alternative to solve my transportation needs, Would someone please recommend some excellent human-powered as well as some excellent electric bikes (powerful but inconspicuous to authorities in regards to electric bikes.) Also would someone please tell me (from their own experience) how they feel about "Trikkes" I need something for commuting a short distance (two miles) to work but I'd also like the option to commute a little further comfortably if I need to, Thanks for your Input!

Answer
Look for a commuter bike or a hybrid from the local bike shop. For a trip of only two miles an electric bike is not needed. For much less then am electric bike you can get a shop quality bikes that will last 10 times longer. Stay away from Walmart and other department store bikes. A 2 mile trip on a bike should take you less then 10 min on a hybrid. You can also ride them on smooth dirt bike paths like rail trails.

Check out Trek, Specialized, Fuji, Giant, Raleigh, Cannondale, Jamis, Breezer, Schwinn, and a few others.

how fast can average 250cc motor bike like a kawasaki ninja go? also 500cc, 650?

cp

how fast can supersport bikes and superbikes go. and can 1000cc bikes go faster than superbikes(aren't they around 850cc)

Answer
Most folks I know that have owned the little 250 Ninjettes say that it will get up to 100mph on the freeway, but it might take a bit to get there.

They are easily good for 70-80mph, plus they get good mileage.

Great starter bike and a good commuter, too.

Gotta stow that ego, though. It is not a fast bike. A decent rider will still embarrass a squid on an R1 in the canyon.

A 500 will be a little faster, and the mileage will be a little worse. A 650 like Suzuki's SV or Kawi's Versys is approaching serious performance, and is about the biggest bike I would recommend for most beginners. I own a 1st gen SV, and while a 600 race replica is better on paper, the SV is a formidable machine, that is enough bike for most people who aren't thinking with their dicks.

The supersport 600s are good for 160mph on the top end, litrebikes can do 180+ and of course the mega bikes like the ZX-14 and the HayBus can do 200 with electric altering.

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What is the BEST Commuter Bicycle?

Q. A few weeks back I posted a question pertaining to Scooters (gas-powered) and found them in essence to be more trouble than they are worth especially so in terms of their legality from state to state so I decided to look into alternative transportation. I am now seriously considering human-powered (pedal or other) as well as electric bicycles as a less aggravating alternative to solve my transportation needs, Would someone please recommend some excellent human-powered as well as some excellent electric bikes (powerful but inconspicuous to authorities in regards to electric bikes.) Also would someone please tell me (from their own experience) how they feel about "Trikkes" I need something for commuting a short distance (two miles) to work but I'd also like the option to commute a little further comfortably if I need to, Thanks for your Input!

Answer
Look for a commuter bike or a hybrid from the local bike shop. For a trip of only two miles an electric bike is not needed. For much less then am electric bike you can get a shop quality bikes that will last 10 times longer. Stay away from Walmart and other department store bikes. A 2 mile trip on a bike should take you less then 10 min on a hybrid. You can also ride them on smooth dirt bike paths like rail trails.

Check out Trek, Specialized, Fuji, Giant, Raleigh, Cannondale, Jamis, Breezer, Schwinn, and a few others.

how fast can average 250cc motor bike like a kawasaki ninja go? also 500cc, 650?

cp

how fast can supersport bikes and superbikes go. and can 1000cc bikes go faster than superbikes(aren't they around 850cc)

Answer
Most folks I know that have owned the little 250 Ninjettes say that it will get up to 100mph on the freeway, but it might take a bit to get there.

They are easily good for 70-80mph, plus they get good mileage.

Great starter bike and a good commuter, too.

Gotta stow that ego, though. It is not a fast bike. A decent rider will still embarrass a squid on an R1 in the canyon.

A 500 will be a little faster, and the mileage will be a little worse. A 650 like Suzuki's SV or Kawi's Versys is approaching serious performance, and is about the biggest bike I would recommend for most beginners. I own a 1st gen SV, and while a 600 race replica is better on paper, the SV is a formidable machine, that is enough bike for most people who aren't thinking with their dicks.

The supersport 600s are good for 160mph on the top end, litrebikes can do 180+ and of course the mega bikes like the ZX-14 and the HayBus can do 200 with electric altering.

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Electric Scooter or a Mountain Bike?

SpaceCowbo

I'm a soon-to-be community college attendee, and I can't decide whether to get a bike or electric scooter for basic transit in the hillish areas of Reno. I loved my bike back home, but it was pretty much destroyed by a reckless friend of mine after I let him borrow it (he's making a speedy recovery). I don't have near enough for a car yet, and my license is invalid since I just moved. I just need something reliable and good for short-medium range transit around town.

Answer
Why is your driver's license invalid? Anyway, you need a driver's license for a motor scooter. And anyway, a mountain bike isn't the best commuter bike, a road bike is. If you're going to be riding gravel trails as well consider a cyclocross bike. If you primarily mountain bike on rocky singletrack a mountain bike can still be a commuter but you'll never be as efficient on roads as you would on a road bike. Of course the bicycle, whichever kind you decide you need, is the most efficient and cheapest form of transportation.

I like to know what is your thought on the Prodeco electric bicycle?

ChevalierC

I recently have an interest in mountain bike. I want to get a bike to commute to work on the weekday and use it for mountain biking on the weekend. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

http://www.prodecotech.com/

Answer
Not only are you comparing apples to oranges. You're comparing apples to oranges to bananas!

A "commuter bike" will have no suspension parts. Suspension parts are needed only on off-road trails.

A mountain bike would make for a terrible commuter bike. The suspension parts weigh the bike down & absorb or zap part of your energy with every stroke of the pedals. Nice off-road. Terrible on the streets. The knobby tires also slow you down.

Electric bikes or electric assist bicycles are B-A-D for any situation. #1) The high initial cost. #2) The high replacement cost of a battery. #3) Makes you fat & lazy. #4) What if the charge in the battery runs low or out in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then YOU get stuck pedaling a VERY heavy bicycle home.

Buy a real bicycle from a real bicycle shop. Get fit & stay fit. R.E.I. sells a nice "commuter bike" on their outlet website. Link below. See 2nd link too - How to Choose a Bicycle

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What do you think of Electric bicycles?

Eartha Q

are they worth the price?
bikernoj ,
Gosh ! Maybe I have a reason for asking besides being fat and lazy???
Me too M R ! It's a simple question for goodness sake.
Dear Lime ..did it ever occur to you that I might have my reasons for asking!! Is that OK with you???
Thanks Bob Lahblah ..I was trying to get some informed information..but it seems the bike enthusiasts are not very nice people.

Answer
Legal Low Powered Electric Assist bikes are now becoming a great alternative for tens of thousands of commuters in the US. Use an ebike for commuting and save the price of the ebike in insurance savings and service costs, And still get a workout- no more time on that dreaded treadmill at the spa.

Some young fit folks may never need one, but, if you are one of the folks that really does not want to take their car EVERYWHERE, especially to just get a loaf of bread, Ebikes may be the thing for you.

They all have on/off switches and a way to control the level of assist. People might use maximum assist going to work, but minimum assist going home for a workout. If you have asthma or arthritis, an ebike makes the bicycling world yours again- on good days- minimum assist, on bad days - you still don't have to get in the car- just use more assist.

Fifty percent of households own bicyles but less than 5% of them use them regularly. Over 50% of households with ebikes use them on a regular basis.

Some people use their $2,000 racing bike as a roof ornament and a badge of being a yuppie. Other people take ebikes every where, saving lots of money, helping the environment, and stayiing quite fit. YOU DO HAVE TO PEDAL, other wise your range is really shortened.

Right now you can get an ebike that will go 30 miles, (with your pedal assist) make it up most any hill in most cities, feels like a normal bike, can bring home 40 lbs of groceries and has no more service issues than a normal bicycle -for about $1500. And have local service in MANY US cities.

There are today some really great ebikes, much better than 3 years ago. The Bionx, www.bionx.ca , has the most bicycle like feel, and great range. Cyclone, www.cyclone-usa.com , has the most power.
Crystalyte system kits have pretty good value
http://www.poweridestore.com .

In most US states, Ebikes are legally limited to 20mph under electric power, must have pedals that work, less than 750 watts of power, and 2 or 3 wheels (not 4), and are legal where other bikes are legal. Check your state though.

For reasons of test riding and long term support, it is highly suggested that you buy your first one from a local dealer, unless you like to work on such things your self.

The average ebike rider puts on more miles than the average regular bike rider. Why? Ebikes are more fun, less hassle, and there are just less excuses to take the car.

Many ebikes are also light enough to be put on many city busses and trains- helping with "multi-mode" commuting.

(But be careful, there is some junk out there)

What is the best kind of bicycle? The one you will ride.

Try the following yahoo discussion group for indepth information on specific ebikes:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power-assist/

There are great ebike dealers in Texas, Colorado, Seattle, Georgia, New York, California, Kansas, Illinois, Utah, Nevada; the list goes on and on.

Electric moped/bike/scooter?

ls96

Is there any electric moped/bike/scooter that meets the specifications?

Seats: 2 people
Max Load: 250-300lbs
Speed: Less than or equal to 35mph. (don't want to go that fast, but enough so that 2 people won't make it go that slow)
Range: 30-40 miles
Charge time: Less than 10 hours.
-Price: Less than $2500.

Btw, I have done alot of research etc so I'm not just being lazy. I just can't find the right one :(

Thank you :D
Also, I've heard that X-Treme wasn't that great, so if I can I'd like to stay away from that company.

Thanks again.
BladeGirl:

The Commander SHO sounds good, but how much is it? I couldn't seem to find the price anywhere. I went to the my local dealer in Florida but they do not have the Commander SHO listed as a product. And how would 250lbs affect the range and mph?

Thanks.

Answer
Veloteq makes one that meets all of your requirements:

http://veloteq.com/

http://veloteq.com/veloteqgallery.com/news.htm
http://veloteq.com/veloteqgallery.com/commuter.htm
http://veloteq.com/veloteqgallery.com/challenger.htm


the Commander SHO has seating large enough
to comfortably carry two people. The Commuter and Challenger could, if the passenger is small and lighter in weight.

They have a top speed of about 27 mph.

I do NOT work for them or a distributor, but I too did a lot of research looking for an electric scooter that could carry two people for under $2000. These all fit the bill, but I wanted one with a top speed of 40 mph. I did get to see them in person and they were pretty neat. If you live in the Boston area, a local dealer where you can go see them is

www.newenglandbikes.com

good luck!

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Where can I buy a Surrey Bike or a electric Pedicab?

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Master1992

are these vehicles good and reliable for me to commute to work in?

Which is better, a Surrey Bike or an electric Pedicab?

Please explain and HONEST answers only.

Answer
You can buy one from the surrey bike company they are around $3000 dollars, and peddling your little heart out you would probably top out at around 8 miles per hour
http://surreycompany.com/surrey.htm

IMAHO it would be a nightmare trying to commute to work in this get up let alone maintain one.

For around same amount of scratch you can almost have Bruce Gordon build you a first class commuter/touring frame:
http://www.bgcycles.com/customgallery.html

What is the solution to Seattle's traffic woes?

Rainier

Seattle area commuters are looking at billions of dollars in costs to replace 520 and the Alaskan Way Viaduct. But these megaprojects don't even increase capacity. What do we do to unjam our clogged freeways? Your ideas?

Answer
1. Build a bridge or tunnel from the Seattle waterfront to the ferry terminal in Winslow.

2. Replace the Viaduct with a tunnel, which would be tied into the new bridge or tunnel to Winslow.

The technology for both projects exists today.

3. Starting in Everett, have a light rail line that when not on former railroad right of way... bike trails... would run down the center of I - 5. starting at the Everett Mall, to Alderwood Mall, Northgate Mall, utilize the downtown tunnel, stop at the Sports Arenas, South Center Mall, SeaTac Airport, SeaTac Mall,link with the Tacoma light Rail, Tacoma Mall, swing along the new Rt 16, over the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and stop along the way at major Park & Rides and the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale.

It could have Park & Ride lots built all along the rt.
By stopping at Malls, you have a ridership base almost instanly. These are existing major destinations with parking as well.

4. Build a light rail line along the entirety of I-405, runing a loop service in both directions, linking to the line being built now, and extend the currently built on to Auburn along 167, then tru an existing abandoned Electric Rail Interurban Tunnel, connect to the Tacoma Trolley and the Everett/Silverdale line.

5. Replace some ferry crossings to bridge or tunnel, such as Edmonds - Kingston and Southworth - Fauntleroy

The ferries are nice as a tourist thing but are really obsolete.
They are expensive, slow and infrequent.

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what's your solution for the sweaty part of biking to work?

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yahoo user

i know that sounds really stupid, but here's my thing: i'm really considering biking to work (in college, full time job, gas is out of hand) but obviously there's the sweaty issue. do you bike commuters all work where there's a shower in the building? why are you this lucky? or do you stop at a gym? i could stop at mine, but it's another 2 miles (down and up a hill) from there to my work. wouldn't that just negate my showering efforts?

Answer
Use an electric bike, over 20 thousand people use them for commuting to work in the USA.

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/

Going to work Use just enough electric assist to prevent sweating.

On the way home, sweat all you want

http://www.largoscooters.com/go-hubkits.html

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

What size of electric motor can carry someone?

umadbro

Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

Answer
500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

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Where can I buy a Surrey Bike or a electric Pedicab?

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Master1992

are these vehicles good and reliable for me to commute to work in?

Which is better, a Surrey Bike or an electric Pedicab?

Please explain and HONEST answers only.

Answer
You can buy one from the surrey bike company they are around $3000 dollars, and peddling your little heart out you would probably top out at around 8 miles per hour
http://surreycompany.com/surrey.htm

IMAHO it would be a nightmare trying to commute to work in this get up let alone maintain one.

For around same amount of scratch you can almost have Bruce Gordon build you a first class commuter/touring frame:
http://www.bgcycles.com/customgallery.html

What is the solution to Seattle's traffic woes?

Rainier

Seattle area commuters are looking at billions of dollars in costs to replace 520 and the Alaskan Way Viaduct. But these megaprojects don't even increase capacity. What do we do to unjam our clogged freeways? Your ideas?

Answer
1. Build a bridge or tunnel from the Seattle waterfront to the ferry terminal in Winslow.

2. Replace the Viaduct with a tunnel, which would be tied into the new bridge or tunnel to Winslow.

The technology for both projects exists today.

3. Starting in Everett, have a light rail line that when not on former railroad right of way... bike trails... would run down the center of I - 5. starting at the Everett Mall, to Alderwood Mall, Northgate Mall, utilize the downtown tunnel, stop at the Sports Arenas, South Center Mall, SeaTac Airport, SeaTac Mall,link with the Tacoma light Rail, Tacoma Mall, swing along the new Rt 16, over the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and stop along the way at major Park & Rides and the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale.

It could have Park & Ride lots built all along the rt.
By stopping at Malls, you have a ridership base almost instanly. These are existing major destinations with parking as well.

4. Build a light rail line along the entirety of I-405, runing a loop service in both directions, linking to the line being built now, and extend the currently built on to Auburn along 167, then tru an existing abandoned Electric Rail Interurban Tunnel, connect to the Tacoma Trolley and the Everett/Silverdale line.

5. Replace some ferry crossings to bridge or tunnel, such as Edmonds - Kingston and Southworth - Fauntleroy

The ferries are nice as a tourist thing but are really obsolete.
They are expensive, slow and infrequent.

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What size of electric motor can carry someone?

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umadbro

Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

Answer
500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

Where can I buy a Surrey Bike or a electric Pedicab?

Master1992

are these vehicles good and reliable for me to commute to work in?

Which is better, a Surrey Bike or an electric Pedicab?

Please explain and HONEST answers only.

Answer
You can buy one from the surrey bike company they are around $3000 dollars, and peddling your little heart out you would probably top out at around 8 miles per hour
http://surreycompany.com/surrey.htm

IMAHO it would be a nightmare trying to commute to work in this get up let alone maintain one.

For around same amount of scratch you can almost have Bruce Gordon build you a first class commuter/touring frame:
http://www.bgcycles.com/customgallery.html

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Electric bike laws in Massachusetts?

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Yankees

I am planning to buy an electric bike. I dont have a license and dont want one as i live near a commuter rail station. Massachuetts law says I need a license for an electric bike. But federal laws says
U. S. Congress passed Public Law 107-319 which exempts electric bikes under 750 watts and limited to 20 mph (with operating pedals) from the legal definition of a motor vehicle

So am i free to get an electric bike as long as i get a bike under the federal law specifcations?

Answer
Ask one of your local law enforcement people, they will know.

what's your solution for the sweaty part of biking to work?

yahoo user

i know that sounds really stupid, but here's my thing: i'm really considering biking to work (in college, full time job, gas is out of hand) but obviously there's the sweaty issue. do you bike commuters all work where there's a shower in the building? why are you this lucky? or do you stop at a gym? i could stop at mine, but it's another 2 miles (down and up a hill) from there to my work. wouldn't that just negate my showering efforts?

Answer
Use an electric bike, over 20 thousand people use them for commuting to work in the USA.

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/

Going to work Use just enough electric assist to prevent sweating.

On the way home, sweat all you want

http://www.largoscooters.com/go-hubkits.html

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

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what's your solution for the sweaty part of biking to work?

best electric bikes for commuters image

yahoo user

i know that sounds really stupid, but here's my thing: i'm really considering biking to work (in college, full time job, gas is out of hand) but obviously there's the sweaty issue. do you bike commuters all work where there's a shower in the building? why are you this lucky? or do you stop at a gym? i could stop at mine, but it's another 2 miles (down and up a hill) from there to my work. wouldn't that just negate my showering efforts?

Answer
Use an electric bike, over 20 thousand people use them for commuting to work in the USA.

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/

Going to work Use just enough electric assist to prevent sweating.

On the way home, sweat all you want

http://www.largoscooters.com/go-hubkits.html

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

What size of electric motor can carry someone?

Q. Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

Answer
500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

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How many lines on a real dope snapback ?

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Sonya

I have a dope snapback and it has 6 lines and i have another that is the new york rangers an it has 8 is my dope snapback real?

Answer
According to many, there are many undisputed benefits of owning and operating an electric motor bicycle. The electric bicycle or "e-bike" as referred to by many, is basically a bicycle that has the added bonus of an electric based motor. However, there are many that refer to motorized scooters as an electric motor bicycle as well. Whether you are referring to a standard bicycle that is equipped with an engine, or a motor scooter, there are many advantages to owning this type of product, as well as operating such a product. If you are a commuter that is searching for a dependable means of transportation, you will find that this type of product will be an effective choice. Throughout this transportation compendium, you will learn about the unquestionable advantages associated with owning and operating an electric motor bicycle. The first advantage to using an electric bicycle is the fact that it is not classified as a motor vehicle. While it is true that many lawmakers have attempted to Cheap Ymcmb Snapback Hats argue this point and have these transportation units classified as such, to date, the changes have not occurred. Many individuals find this surprising due to the fact that the product is outfitted with an electric based engine.

Why aren't motorbikes promoted as a greener alternative to cars? Wouldn't it be a good marketing tactic?

Q. I never see advertisments for motorbikes on television, and all I see is advertisments for cars. Motorbikes are more dangerous, but mainly because there are too many car drivers around that are ignorant of motorcylists. Why don't I see enough variety of sensible commuter bikes being advertised to the general public? All the hype is around little scooters, cruisers, and sportbikes. What about just general purpose motorcycles for everyday transport?

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That's an excellent question. Besides the fact that gasoline motorbikes get excellent gas mileage compared to cars, there's already a fleet of electric motorbikes out there. Some are scooters with limited speeds, and some can reach highway speeds. Perhaps marketers think the motorbike crowd is mainly kids who want to live fast and dangerously. But there are plenty of electric motorbikes out there for every need. They make the commute more fun, as well as greener and cheaper. And when you ride one, they are eyecatching and people always are full of questions about your vehicle.

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