Originally Posted by
speedy25
SO those of you that have e-bikes, Hoe long do you think any assist would last with a system having such a small capacity? Yeah, its still cheating but not one to give you an incredible advantage.
-SP
All depends on the batteries. for 1kg in batteries, I can get 350 watts for 30 minutes. But, in a race 100- 200 watts for 20-30 minutes could be the difference between winning or losing. The trick 5 years ago: is carrying around that extra weight worth the short term benefit in a long distance race?
That is less of a problem if you can:
- lighten the bike to make up for the battery weight
- run a shorter race where just being the first up a hill can make the difference in winning
- use some of the more advanced battery technology available lately.
We are talking the difference from being mid pack to being in the lead during key sprints, it does not take that much of an edge.
When racing, I have no problem staying in the lead pack.
If I had an extra 100-200watts available for 5-10 minutes, sure I could take first place.