Originally Posted by
DrkAngel
There are differing expectations and uses of eBikes.
I tend to group them into 3 major classifications - based on degree of pedal assist.
I, personally, would like to sub-categorize "eBikes", into 3 categorizes.
3. eMotorcycle - incapable of any "reasonable" % pedal assist
Pedals are "ornamental", if they even exist!
Enough power that the cyclist becomes a passenger.
Larger motor provides enough acceleration and speed that trying to pedal becomes hazardous.
Near 30mph, a proper pedaling position becomes an aerodynamic hindrance.
Even providing substantial pedal assist does not make up for the increased wind resistance.
Personal note:
I tend to despair at the builders who tend to to upgrade - reinforce - rebuild a bicycle, (at great expense), ... rather than modifying a gas motorcycle as an electric.
Much simpler, safer and ... street legal!
For the
eMotorcycle ...
The cyclist is turned into a passenger.