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An e-bike without electrical assistance is heavy and sluggish, much more than a normal bike. I don't think anyone by them for the aspect of becoming a normal bi
by matsemann 4y ago
An e-bike without electrical assistance is heavy and sluggish, much more than a normal bike. I don't think anyone by them for the aspect of becoming a normal bike when out of power, they buy them because of the assistance.
- medstrom 4y agoAre you talking about those with brushless motors? The other kind, geared motors, should not impede anything when offline if I understand correctly. Then you just have a heavy bike, which is a problem in a hilly city but not so much in a flat city.
- AstralStorm 4y agoIn particular, heavier by at most 2 kg. If it's a hub motor, all it needs is new spokes and hub. If it's a mid drive, you might have to experiment a bit.
- matsemann 4y agoMy experience is many e-bike owners run around with almost deflated tires, worn out chain, rubbing brakes etc., since they themselves don't feel the added resistance, hehe.