turbomar Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Two ED's meant for each other! However, not for everyone! Edited September 28, 2019 by turbomar Too many Smart ass comments 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Very nice! How do you like the e-bike? What's the range like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomar Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 20/09/2019 at 4:31 PM, darren said: Very nice! How do you like the e-bike? What's the range like? It has 60km range on the lowest assist. See the link below for all the specs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Top speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomar Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 16 hours ago, MikeT said: Top speed? Governed at 32kph by law in north America On 20/09/2019 at 4:31 PM, darren said: Very nice! How do you like the e-bike? What's the range like? It has 60km range on the lowest assist. See the link below for all the specs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 32, even downhill? That'd drive me nuts, because on my regular bike I'm usually at 35+ on flat roads. Downhill, up to 100!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadwing Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 3 hours ago, MikeT said: 32, even downhill? That'd drive me nuts, because on my regular bike I'm usually at 35+ on flat roads. Downhill, up to 100!! Most e-bikes that I know of, free-wheel when travelling downhill, so depending on the hill, anything within reason is possible. I live in an area where the hills aren't long enough or steep enough to get up to 100, but I have managed to make it to about 85. Not too shabby for a relatively flat area like southern Ontario. As for the 32, that can be maintained with zero effort until the battery poops out. Some of us are not physically young enough or strong enough to ride a pedal bicycle for long periods of time or distance at or even close to 35! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsen Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 It is clearly a bike intended for women. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebikerboy Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 The smart e-bike was discontinued over four years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 10 hours ago, tolsen said: It is clearly a bike intended for women. What makes you say that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsen Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, darren said: What makes you say that? Because it looks like a lady’s bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 So this morning on the ride into work on my Cervélo - admittedly not trying too hard because it was cool out - I was thinking of this e-Bike and what effect it'd have on my average speed into the office and my fitness. Today's average speed was slow, at about 28 km/h (normally my average is 30-32). Today's top speed was 65 km/h. On the flat sections I was averaging about 35 km/h. So I figure if I got one of these e-bikes, I'd be no faster* on my 26.5 km commute but I would definitely be less fit due to the presence of electrical assistance when going uphill. I can see the utility of an e-bike for people who require assistance for whatever reason when on a bike, but in my case it'd be a waste of money. (*because they lose electrical assistance above 32 km/h, are not aerodynamic, have big high friction tires and weigh a "ton", and would be slower on the flats and downhill) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebikerboy Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I'll take you on, on this one Mike... https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-creo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 NOW you're talking! A secret weapon for when I'm 85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) Hmmm....? Range again is still the deciding factor on these machines.......and cost of ownership.....wow! The specialized .com machines I speaking of now...I agree with Tolson on the Smart e-bike...lol...sorry fellow owners...lol Very nice machine all the same....I filled in all the specs and ended up with what 20 miles range.....just doesn't cut it. I expect the folks who buy these machines are fit enough to peddle where ever they are going without this aid......so I ask why..? It's just a very nice toy to say you own.....bragging rights for sure........a bit like owning a CDI Smart.....lol Edited September 28, 2019 by Willys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebikerboy Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 13 hours ago, MikeT said: NOW you're talking! A secret weapon for when I'm 85. You'll need it sooner than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebikerboy Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) I know this is a long dead thread however, I have a Santa Cruz "Skitch" which is an gravel e-bike which has the US pedelec Class 3 standard which allows for a 28mph top speed. This is for a 30 lb. bike. Not too shabby...😋 Edited March 2 by lebikerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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