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Old 08-26-08, 08:22 PM
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countersTrike
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Originally Posted by LWB_guy
(1) Can an electric boost be added to my recumbent bike, or is an e-bike something that has to be bought and used as-is?

(2) How much weight would such an electric boost cost me?
(1) Yes. First my S & B was, then my TerraTrike was, then my EZ Tad was.

(2) My cost was $350. in 2001 for bolt-on kits, the Tad was $1200. in 2006 for a hub motor. All had batteries/chargers, controllers, installation.
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