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> A good mid-drive e-bike really makes it feel like you are a super human cyclist Of course. But the pedals on this thing aren't even connected to the drivetra
by pqtyw 1y ago
> A good mid-drive e-bike really makes it feel like you are a super human cyclist
Of course. But the pedals on this thing aren't even connected to the drivetrain. So what is the benefit in this specific case?
- dreamcompiler 1y agoCompletely agree. They should probably just remove the pedals and generator entirely and save that weight. But then legally it becomes a scooter and probably would require a license and be more limited as to where it could go.
- soco 1y agoBut what if the pedals are connected to the wheel only in a "symbolic" way, say, some electrical contact or something? So technically you still have to pedal to qualify as e-bike, just without real mechanical transmission? And if you lose power bad luck, don't commute with an empty battery...