If anything throttles are on their way out, the much larger and more mature European ebike market doesn't allow them. We in the U.S. have gotten used to dictating what manufacturers offer on many products due to the size of our economy and buying power, but that's not the case with ebikes. We're lucky to have the speed and power we have since much of the ebike world is stuck with 15 mph and 250 watts by regulation.Thanks, I was curious about how the marketing cycle works.
Interesting that it is a bike show. What is the general response from exhibitors, and attendees, regarding the ebike manufacturers, et al, being in attendance?
I was thinking that perhaps more manufacturers would be adding throttle override, and torque pedal assist. Is it expensive for the manufacturers to add them, or make the changes?
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Anywhere from Oct to Jan. leftover models go on saleAre they featured in most shops?
"Year end" sales?
Anyone have the scoop on any forthcoming style/mechanical changes?
Ann, you misunderstand my intent. "If anything, throttles are on their way out", if anything. I don't think you will see more and better throttles, manufactures would prefer to supply the same product to all the world, mfg 101, economy and profit of scale. Our market will have to explode to dictate what's offered and that's not happening soon.Oh folks, throttles are not on the way out. As long as we have laws that protect the 20mph limit on a throttle (and that is a federal law) then look for even more integrated pedal assist and throttle systems. BIG question, for all of you to think about--wrt to the Electric Bike world, why limit riders who want access to an alternative form of transportation that fits the federal standards to do so? This is where our bike shops and riders need to be proactive.