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Orbea Gain ebikes
I have to say, IMO, one of the most aesthetically pleasing, well-specified, lighter-weight, longer-range ebike lineups I've yet seen. Coming to the U.S. soon.
Gain Urban ~$2,000-2,600 Gain Road ~$2,150-3,600 Gain All-Road (fits 40s!) ~$3,000-3,600 P.S. - I'm certain there will be negative comments posted about this . . . but for the record, I'm in the anything-that-gets-more-people-on-bikes camp. |
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These really are the Endtimes. Check out the copy on the road edition. I need another drink.
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Well that didn't take long (said in all good nature). But, seriously, who gives a f*#! about the ad copy, what about the bike?!
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I may need one the way my back is going
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The three of them look good. Would love giving any of them a spin. I bet they're a blast.
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It looks like a modern road bike but it rides better because you can use less effort to go faster. The cyclists you pass on your regular route won't know you are on a motorbike. That is cool.
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I'm five years "does it have 120mi range" will be the new "does it fit 28s".
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Io non posso vivere senza la mia strada e la mia bici -- DP |
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The future. Much better looking than the beast from Giant.
I'd rather a Seven or Parlee with the Vivax assist motor, frankly, but these show that the Basques are pointing us to the future. Good for them. And good for cycling.
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I would rock the isht outta that URBAN. Sweet bike(s)!
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Check your local laws of course, but I think we're good around here up to 20mph before it's not legally a bicycle-
The movie says 15mph max. Suddenly I feel so speedy! A gent came out on his electric mtb-ish model to join our club ride. Why not, but we told him we tried to average 18-20mph, he said no problem. He was dropped on the first slight descent at 20mph, we hauled him back in, explained the speed thing again, and dropped him again- sorry man! I'm glad my paycheck is not linked to electric bike acceptance. They're cool, sure, but $2k+ so I don't to sweat *as much*? Give me a Copenhagen wheel or somesuch to play with for a week. Or month. And price it under 1k. |
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I think they look better in the original Team Sky color way.
They seem to be missing regen mode, great for braking on long downhills, and getting a better workout in the flats. |
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hoping one will show up in 10 days
but not sure who will foot the bill. Looks like really good fun.
https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/blog/po...ea-gain-ebike/
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A sales guy at my LBS said he took a trek e-hardtail out for a spin on local trails and said it was outrageously fun. He had no shame and said if he had $5k extra he would buy one this instant.
I have no plans to buy one, but no doubt, I bet it’s super fun! |
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Wilier also jumped into the pool. I like Orbea's offering of the Urban better. It is also half the price.
Urban Adventure MTB |
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I think the evolution of the electric bike is very positive. It doesn't make sense to duplicate a motor scooter, power and range-wise. The concept is moving towards smaller and lighter, and lower speeds, no throttle, just multiplying the input of the rider. If an everyday rider is putting out 100W, then a 250W motor is a big boost for hills and into the wind. Years ago John Tetz was making enclosed 2 and 3 wheel recumbents with very low power assist, adding about 4 pounds total to his creations. He told me he had about 20 minutes of boost, which was enough in a typical ride of 1-2 hours to get him (in his 70s) up the hills (http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/tetz...ic/default.htm).
The Copenhagen wheel is too heavy, but the concept of no wires, throttle, brake lever cut-offs, etc. - just a small motor and small battery and adding to the rider's output based on sensing their input level - makes total sense to me. Our MTB group has a rider who is highly skilled and in great condition who has a FS ebike. That doesn't make much sense to me, because it is over 50 pounds - the system adds well over 20 pounds. When he's out of juice he has a real tank, plus, even with an energized system, he has a bike that weighs twice as much to toss around. |
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