Wrong. I have two batteries 48 volts 16 Ahr. That's 1400 watt hours of energy averaging 13 watt hours per mile in full hybrid mode, me pedalling all the time. I'm easily good for ninety miles "just for fun". And I get tons of exercise, ride way more than I would otherwise. Plus I love passing all the lycras with my Coltane blaring....I'm afraid the poster has a very weak grasp of physics. Amps is a measure of current, not energy (supplied by BC Hydro btw not by the oil-powered nitrogen fertilizer in the posters corn chips), and varies continuously throughout the ride, as does watts (power) which is correlated with amps at any particular voltage. Amp hours is closer to a measure of battery capacity, but that capacity will depend on the voltage of the pack. Watt hours (energy) is the true measure of battery capacity. I just go faster than a lycra, have just as much if not more fun on my trike, and pedal just as much. On the downside, As an ex lycra, I guess I'm not as immaculate as the lycras at my age with my physical issues, but perhaps I could be re-educated if I was sent to the camps. Of course, like all of the lycras, I strictly observe the 20mph limit on bike paths, and slow down for other MUP users and act courteously, respecting their rides.
Enjoy your ride!
Last edited by chvid; 05-31-11 at 03:31 PM.