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09-12-2017, 07:11 PM
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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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09-12-2017, 07:45 PM
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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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09-12-2017, 07:58 PM
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09-12-2017, 08:05 PM
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I may need one the way my back is going
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09-13-2017, 08:11 AM
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09-13-2017, 09:21 AM
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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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09-13-2017, 02:01 PM
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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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09-13-2017, 07:25 PM
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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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12-15-2017, 10:12 PM
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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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12-16-2017, 12:29 AM
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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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12-16-2017, 07:53 AM
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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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