Electric Bicycle

[97 FZJ80]

I've been thinking about the new breed of electric bicycle that have Lithium Ion batteries and 1HP motors. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendations?

 

[SLOW LN]

nope, haven't tried one... but then again I'm a believer in the whole less is more/keeping it simple. good luck though...

 

[97 FZJ80]

I'm too lazy to pedal and these are classified as bicycles by the feds.

 

[beaufort-fj60]

is this the wheel kit?... there are so many people selling them, you cannot tell which ones are junk or not.

 

[97 FZJ80]

I'm looking at the complete bikes with the rechargable lithium battery and aluminum fram in the 50 lbs range. Its in the $2000 range so I'd like to get more information before spending that kind of money.

There are some really cheap $1000 ones that I think might be junky.

 

[LukeZero]

Are your legs broken? Why not get a $50 used mo-ped if you just want to get around without pedaling?

 

[beaufort-fj60]

there are some retrofit kits on ebay in the $300 range. it's a wheel hub and electronics.. you buy the battery and build the wheel.

 

[97 FZJ80]

If you can find me a used mo-ped for $50, I'll take it! Besides, Mo-peds cannot legallygo on bike trails.

 

[96r50]

Can somebody please explain to me to point of an electric bike? When did pedaling become such a chore?

 

[LukeZero]

If you can find me a used mo-ped for $50, I'll take it! Besides, Mo-peds cannot legallygo on bike trails.

Moped

OK, not $50- but still WAY less than the $2K you're talking about.

 

[97 FZJ80]

It's great to have as an electric assist when going up hill or pulling a trailer. It can also be used by people with limited functions in their legs.