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If the 7.8 ahr /48V pack is 5lb, the 23 ahr will add 10 lbs and won't look as slick. Just sayin'. An 1100 Whr pack can do some major range! Or juice up the motor a bit to 750W continuous and you have a nice speed pedelec.

I was able to get the user manual from Voltbike, which explained the settings of the control panel and the advanced setting as well. Nice of them to support that. I had figured out a few of them by experimentation, but it is always nice to know what is being changed! Warning: if you get...

Comments on geared motor, lighter bike, freewheel, suspension Nitro bike vs ddhub motor, silent smooth, big tire, no suspension ride of ST2?

Ravi, How effective is the light on this bike if riding at 30mph?

Ravi, He was home this weekend and saw it for the first time. I had to get the codes from Voltbike and tweak the settings some. I will take it down this week. He thinks it is a beast and v-cool.

Impressive qualification testing! These guys have gone beyond a typical testing house.

True, hard tails can get it done, just like FS. I am just listing FS bikes that can handle hard riding and not fall apart.

Unfortunately, but why give up so easily? Look how Larry and co took the lead , made a proposal, and it sailed through!!! They just forgot about 35% of the users. edit: 35% is a WAG. Do you have better numbers including DIY folks?

Yes, an AMERICAN Standard! I would support and could justify 1.5hp ~ 1100 W, up to 35mph. Real world data, that matches the Optibike 1100R, which I did ride for 3 months. The 1100W is at the edge, but it is geared to still allow leg assist. Note that ICE Mopeds (49cc) and scooters are...

Well said and matches my experience after 8 years of commuting up o 25 miles one way. I find I like to ride at 600-900W on flats and up to 1200W for hills. That allows me to cruise 20+ to 30mph and then some on open downhills.

1. Well, that's kind of ridiculous isn't it? How many reviews has Court R done, espousing the benefits of have BOTH a PAS and throttle option? The flexibility, the ability to accelerate better from a stop, pas saves energy...several other pluses to both.

Thanks Court for the interview. I won't rehash past issues with the classification. As ebikers, we need to embrace the changes and move forward, and I think providing classes will help with the legal transition of acceptance. I will ask three questions: 1. Why doesn't the class 2 allow for...

Not sure what motor they are using, but basic approach is like the E3 Dash, but $1500 cheaper.

I need some reviews by Court in order to collect the data "easily".

Ravi, How is was Interbike? I didn't know you went back AGAIN! Good fo ryou, fun! About the above article from RS, who has advocated for DIY since day 1 as better value,... do you see a divergence between the big box retail OEMs and these new low cost, crowd funded options? Dan

updated today.

<How hard you have to peddle to get the motor to kick in is adjustable via the torque sensor sensitivity settings> If you make the torque response highly sensitive (responds to light forces), then the torque sensor becomes like a cadence sensor and you just change levels to get more power. If...

SQN, You may not ride at 28mph, but it is VERY nice to have the ability to get there IF you want to. There will always be situations and opportunities where more speed is wanted and appropriate. Cruising 20-25mph is more relaxed, gets more range, still allows human assist via gears, and is a...

ya shuda talked them into it... :)

I agree that the package is pretty tight. Two potential issues (for old guys) is 1. ) the aggressive position with no adjustment to the stem angle, and 2). The battery/control interference. #1 can be fixed, but cost $. #2 should not be a big issue to remove the battery or plug in directly.