Hi all. I stumbled across this huge forum. I commute on my bike every day. 12+ miles each way in sunny (and rainy) Florida. It takes me about 33 minutes one way. It is an urban area. And during rush hour, I can usually beat my time home in the car. -Fast, fast, fast. 25 -27mph cruising speed. It is a total blast. And I feel great with the little bit of exercise I get. And I don't sweat or breathe hard! Am I cheating? You bet!
My bike weighs 90lbs with hookworms and cruiser bars. Ok, it's electric, and I pedal 100% of the time. Can anyone go this fast on a regular bike? I don't think so...Just wanted to share my experience. Power-assist bikes are here. Fast, fast, fast. So if you are riding a regular bike, and I go blazing by you, that is how I do it. Check out visforvoltage.com. I got a wilderness energy brushless motor kit running at 48v. It makes no noise at all. And people think I am the next Lance Armstrong--and so do I!
Am I riding a bicycle? Yes! And I go by the cops taking radar--they don't bother me. And motorists are not as pissed since I am not going so slow.
Ok, I know hard-core cyclists don't accept power-assist.
But for me, there is nothing more better!
See Ya! (disappear in my rearview mirror!)