Maybe the point is to improve responsiveness in acceleration and braking by partially offsetting the HUGE rotational inertias in those giant tires. Question is, would 231 g per rim make a noticeable difference in the saddle?
Heavier vehicles on the flat or going uphill, or where significant drag is involved (e.g. gravel) will indeed slow down more rapidly once power is removed vs lighter bikes. Same applies to wider tires in many cases etc.
Actually, that’s something I’d be perfectly fine with and wouldn’t mind seeing - user-settable max speed settings. Some of the ‘configurable’ bikes/motor systems have the ability to set max current/power, I think a couple have the ability to set a max speed (by the user, not hard-coded/set by mfgr or dealer only). It’s not like most ‘e-bikes’ (those remotely meeting the general naming, vs electric motorcycles/scooters, etc.) aren’t exactly doing 50-60mph top speeds ‘unlimited’. This is also one of the reasons I ride most of the time in PAS 2 of 9 - for the range, as well as wanting some level of workout, yet if I want to work for it, I can eventually reach the realistic top speed imposed by gearing and RPM, which in the case of my X2, is somewhere around 30MPH /-.
I’m aware we could nitpick and have fun on this one endlessly.
More inertia once moving as stated, so indeed on a flat with all else being equal, the heavier bike will maintain momentum longe….
I’m aware we could nitpick and have fun on this one endlessly.
You’re right on the flat surfaces, am just now having my morning coffee, sooo very sorry..
Real-world can vary without breaking any laws though - often enough the heavier bikes also have wider tires which will induce more drag.
Doesn’t make a huge amount of difference overall to the discussion though, more an aside. For some ‘fun’ we could always argue whether tire compound or brake pads on cars have a large impact on ability to stop…
It's even worse than that for most ebike riders. On a 65 lb commuter bike with an upright 200 lb rider in street clothing, the crossover ground speed Vc at which air resistance becomes 50% of total resistance is only 9 mph on the flat in still air.
Tell that to this guy!
miles4melanoma.com
Yes Marquez but this guy is not an EBR Forum member and I do not think he rides e-bikesTell that to this guy!
They used to call him 50,000 mile a year Freddie!
Freddie Hoffman - Wikipedia
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a bit more here
The Man Who Rode to the Moon (and back) (twice)
I read the story of Freddie Hoffman in the July 2001 issue of Bicycling Magazine. Before I originally posted this page, I did a search on the web to try to find more information about him, and foun…
He does ride electric bikes but was also known as the cigar smoking Hummer Guy. Our former Governor is not really a cyclist, he is more into Harleys. He could be on EBR, using a different name, such as @Armando55, or whatever. I like Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, & Electric. He is also a moral force in the Republican Party.
I've just watched the "Arnold" documentary on Netflix.
As for such an expensive e-bike, it is funny not to be able to find a slightest mention of the e-bike motor, battery or specificationsHe is more visible on the bike.What's Bigger, Arnie, His Bike, Or His Drip?
If there's been one consistent ray of sunshine amid the dark daily doomscroll it's all the pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his bike.www.highsnobiety.com
His ebike reminds me of the T-1000. Did he melt him down and turn him into an ebike? HahaHe is more visible on the bike.What's Bigger, Arnie, His Bike, Or His Drip?
If there's been one consistent ray of sunshine amid the dark daily doomscroll it's all the pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his bike.
Given their age, I believe it.Anybody care to break that down into time spent in the saddle at an average pace? Amazing
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