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You're describing a high-end e-bike, which is basically an e-motorcycle with less regulation. A high-end regular-bike has electronic shifting and a power meter
by Steltek 4y ago
You're describing a high-end e-bike, which is basically an e-motorcycle with less regulation.
A high-end regular-bike has electronic shifting and a power meter and that's about it. And you're talking many thousands of dollars worth of road bike. It's like seeing a Ferrari or a Lambo rolling down city streets. They exist but they're rare.
- a4isms 4y agoYes, but we're discussing technology that will also be rare. It's not like these chainless electric drive systems will appear on big-box sporting goods store bicycles, so why compare it to a mass-market affordable bike's technology? I think it's reasonable to compare a leading edge technology to a leading-edge existing product. Otherwise, it's like it's 2007 and we're complaining that this newfangled iPhone thngie can run out of battery in a day, while my POTS telephone works even in a blackout. Yes, true, but apples, oranges.
- Arainach 4y agoNot necessarily. Shimano Di2 electronic shifting was introduced all the way back in 2001 and has been among the standards for high-end road bikes for many years now. It has all of those components. The electric motor doesn't have to drive the wheel.
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