Also keep in mind pedal assist is legal most places where throttle assist can be a no go in A LOT of places.
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February 16, 2019, 08:59 AM
TMats
Intriguing
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February 16, 2019, 09:05 AM
old rugged cross
Ridiculously expensive Chimcom bikes aren't they? Several years ago a guy I know bout one for like $5k iirc? Maybe they have come down in price?
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February 16, 2019, 02:44 PM
jmtgsx
Mine is from Germany. The French make several different brands as well. The Chinese do make a lot of the lower end ones and also make retrofit hub motors if you want to convert an old bike you may have lying around.(Bafang)
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February 16, 2019, 07:18 PM
synthplayer
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Originally posted by old rugged cross: Ridiculously expensive Chimcom bikes aren't they? Several years ago a guy I know bout one for like $5k iirc? Maybe they have come down in price?
The prices have come down, and the capacity has increased substantially. For example, the bike I purchased came with a 750 watt rear hub-drive motor, and a 52V/19.2 Ah battery for only $2500.00. I live in a very hilly area, and I'm getting over 60 miles per charge.
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February 16, 2019, 08:06 PM
old rugged cross
Both of those things (not made in china and price coming down) seem positive. Win, win!