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Old 06-26-07, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AllenG
Panasonic makes an ebike that allows the motor to use the gears as well. Giant used Panasonic's technology on their Lite/Twist models.
http://www.panabyc.co.jp/en/product_du.htm
http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/main/lite.htm
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=288973
The disadvantage of the Panasonic system is the bike frame has to be designed around the motor unit.
A geard motor system could be hung on the back axle like a Currie USPD and sold as a kit but the right way to do it with a protected motor a complete ebike would be be a much better package.All ebike kits have some downfalls.
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