3 ms·

Other downsides: - Digital drive operates at 50% efficiency as compared to chain or belt drives. - Slower on gradients.

• sourcecodeplz 4y ago
  50% is actually not that bad tbh, was expecting something like 20%. I expect this to be a tool for training rather than transportation.
  • tonyedgecombe 4y ago
    If you were on an e-bike I wonder if that even matters. Just let the drivetrain take more of the strain.
    • achow 4y ago
      Then might as well have an electric moped or scooter. No strain necessary at all.
      • tonyedgecombe 4y ago
        Electric mopeds come with a ton of extra requirements (at least in Europe) like insurance, road tax, helmets, licensing and road worthiness certification.
  • Turskarama 4y ago
    It's pretty bad when you consider a regular chain drive is more like 95%