Originally Posted by
tjspiel
E-assist bikes have already been mentioned but aside from that no one has really talked about technology and potential improvements to human powered transport.
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I guess what I'm saying is that when thinking about what is realistic in terms of bike commuting, we shouldn't limit ourselves to only consider bikes as we normally think of them. We may be able to cover more ground in less time and perhaps even in more comfort if we look beyond traditional bikes.
I'm with you on that part (see
Commuter bike pics thread). That's not a stunt, it's my usual bad-weather commuter. I've been frequently tempted to put an electric wheel motor in it - but I'm stopped by the fact that it's overkill for my easy 8-mile commute, and that I'd want it to be
fast to be worth the expense and trouble. Meaning beyond the statutory limit to still be considered a "bicycle" in Georgia.