Comments on: Electrobike Pi – 25 Miles without Pedaling

By: The Hybrid Electrobike Pi | Got2BeGreen

The Hybrid Electrobike Pi | Got2BeGreen — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:18:38 +0000

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By: Jach

Jach — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:25:33 +0000

If it costs $7500, I think I’ll save my money and try to mod my own bike. The motor’s only $45.

By: Smarter_Than_Patrick_O_Brian

Smarter_Than_Patrick_O_Brian — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:41:08 +0000

Show me where you can get a car for less money that gets you 50 miles to the gallon!

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:37:51 +0000

I’ve already switched and I’m happy with it.
My hybrid pedal-electric bike is not even remotely as cool as this one, has a weaker motor and lousier batteries (less range) but on the other hand, it’s not expensive, costs less than 25% of the bike in the picture.
It uses a 320w/24v motor, does about 18mph on el. power alone and it has a 35-mile range that increases substantially if you do part of the job (pedaling) and decreases also substantially if there are hard uphills around. You can walk the bike up the worst uphills if you need the range, or (as I do) use it as a regular pedal bike and only use the motor on the uphills.
I live in a 2 million+ city with pretty wild traffic and I’ve managed to stay alive so far. It’s not as bad as you maight think. Also, you need to learn how to handle electric motors, they’re kinda like the opposite of gas engines: you need to keep the RPM _up_ in order to save power.
Last but not least, my bike doesn’t look that stupid.

By: Harry Roberts

Harry Roberts — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:57:11 +0000

It’s a good idea, but why does it have to look so awful? I mean, couldn’t they just put the functionality of it onto a normal bike?

By: John

John — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:32:53 +0000

I agree with Eric. I’d love one, but the bike looks ridiculous. I would be embarrassed to be seen using one. Give me one that was a standard mountain-bike frame, and I’d be all over it, though.

By: mooster

mooster — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:53:13 +0000

Out of my price range, but I’d love to have one!

By: Patrick OBrien

Patrick OBrien — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:22:59 +0000

Nice… but way, way, way, way too expensive. You could buy a car that gets 50 mpg for far less.

By: Comrade Smack

Comrade Smack — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:31:21 +0000

Actually, it costs $7,500 (USD).

Honestly, if it were a digit and a half cheaper, I’d consider it.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:55:39 +0000

Its a great idea. I’d love to have one. Too bad it probably costs $5000 and it looks like it was made by Ronald McDonald.