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thats cool but what i really want is a pedal-assist electric bike that doesn't look like a delorean from back to the future. the batteries, controller, everyth
by webdevver 1y ago
thats cool but what i really want is a pedal-assist electric bike that doesn't look like a delorean from back to the future.
the batteries, controller, everything should be inside the tubular frame (and no thicker than a 'normal' bike.)
but nobody wants to make this product. damn!
- skylurk 1y agoThey use those on the Tour de France.
- 42772827 1y agoWhy do you care what it looks like? Riding while looking at your bike is dangerous. Watch the road!
- ttepasse 1y agoSome modern electrical solutions seem to be very near this ideal. Take a look a Mahle, their rear hub motor and small in-frame batteries only seem obvious I you take a close look. https://mahle-smartbike.com/ebikes/ https://mahle-smartbike.com/ebikes/ (What I'd love to see are more cheap bikes and bike components. I'm currently searching for an “acoustic” commuter bike and I find solid bikes are rather soon outside my preferred budget.)