Advice for buying an E-Bike.

[biknut]

Here's one:

"I want to pedal but I need help. I wish my legs were stronger but they aren't or maybe I've had an injury or surgery. I love the feel of riding a bicycle, pedaling along, getting exercise, and I want to be a better cyclist. I don't want to have to hold a throttle to get that assistance. I want my legs to be working, not my wrist to be turning. A PAS allows a rider like me to become a better and stronger cyclist and experience immediate success in pedaling and getting where I want to go, while getting exercise with assistance that is proportional to the effort I put in. PAS provides an integrated experience where pedaling input is part of the power equation. The cyclist is part of the engine. I'll do my part to the best of my ability, given my fitness level and physical limitations, and having the pedal assistance will allow me to conquer rolling and hilly paths and go further, which will add to my enjoyment and enthusiasm while helping me become a stronger cyclist."

Basically you're saying you're not coordinated enough to chew gum, and walk at the same time. All you can do is walk, or in this case pedal.

 

[PowerMe]

What part of "I wish my legs were stronger" are you unable to understand?

 

[biknut]

I am not advocating against the existence of mopeds with a throttle. I'm just saying it is not a bicycle when it is fast, heavy and has suspension and a throttle.

Just like your stealth bomber. That bike is not practical to be pedaled - it is not a bicycle. It's a bike or ebike or moped or electric motorcycle but not a bicycle.

If you don't pedal it then it is not a bicycle. If it has a pedal assist but you pedal it full time then it is a bicycle.

My wife has a great argument for electric assist bicycles: Pedaling one keeps you more in aerobic mode as opposed to anaerobic mode and that is much healthier for you.

My bike is not practical to be pedaled? Whoever told you that doesn't have any idea what they're talking about.. A Bomber has a thousand dollar pedal gearbox that shifts like butter, and is in fact the best gear changer in all of electric bicycling. I pedal my bike all the time, and irregardless of how fast I'm going, I can always increase my acceleration, and top speed by pedaling. it's especially noticeable riding against the wind.

One day I rode 17 miles on 0.57 ah. Does that sound to you like a bike that's not practical to be pedaled? No sir, I assure you it's a very good pedaler.

 

[biknut]

What part of "I wish my legs were stronger" are you unable to understand?

I want the same thing as you. What I don't understand is why you think a throttle interferes with that. I have a throttle, and I don't notice any problem pedaling my potooty off.

Maybe what you're trying to say is you lack the willpower to stay off the throttle?

 

[PowerMe]

Your argument is there is no good rationale for a PAS function. I gave you a scenario that shows a rationale for why PAS might be someone's cup of tea. It doesn't mean throttle is bad. You asked specifically about PAS. BTW, that's not *my* scenario.

I happen to want the best of both worlds: PAS AND Throttle. Easy Motion, among others, offers that option.

 

[Brambor]

Biknut. you have a bicycle

 

[biknut]

Biknut. you have a bicycle

LOL, now we're gettin somewhere.

 

[Wheelz]

Thanks for all the great feedback and advice folks. I ordered the IZIP E3 PEAK, it'll be here in a couple days. The 48V battery should be able to get me to work with some peddling.

Regards,

 

[biknut]

Thanks for all the great feedback and advice folks. I ordered the IZIP E3 PEAK, it'll be here in a couple days. The 48V battery should be able to get me to work with some peddling.

Regards,

I think you made a great choice, that looks like a good bike for commuting.

 

[Shea N Encinitas]

I have yet to hear one good argument for a pas. Claiming a throttle makes an electric bicycle a motorcycle, is no different than whiney spandexers claiming any motor makes a bicycle a motorcycle.

A throttle does not make any bike an electric motorcycle, just the Stealth and other high power bikes. Obviously some of us have pedaled bikes for thousands of miles every year, while others have different backgrounds involving gasers. It's really just preference as George pointed out, but good news everyone, scientist have discovered that Texas is indeed the center of the Universe. -S

 

[biknut]

good news everyone, scientist have discovered that Texas is indeed the center of the Universe. -S

LOL, it turns out it is a lot closer than anyone thought.