Originally Posted by
Joe Minton
BTW: The power boost of the STEPS system allowed me to average a little more than 20 mph on the 22 mile trip home from the dealer, into a 10 mph headwind and some hills. I would have only averaged about 8 mph on my normal bike. I used one-third of the battery's capacity and still got a healthy work out. The electric assist will allow me to go places and do things that would otherwise be difficult and unlikely. -- JM
That's pretty good -- 22 miles and only one-third used on the battery. Flat ground? Lot of hills where I live, and I often wonder how an electric would hold up on those. I imagine the battery burn would be greater.
I'll mount one of my Big Apples on a spare rim and measure it for you. Give me a few hours, maybe until lunch, and I'm pretty sure I can get it done by then.