I was surprised to see that piece on 60 minutes, but have suspected it for years. They had a couple film clips that did look shocking (guy passing everyone at very high speed and fallen rider with rear wheel spinning under power on the ground).
Did anyone catch the watts and amps of that little seat tube electric motor?
The general concept is just what I've personally been looking to add to my Full Suspension MTB. All I want is a button to press that gives assistance when climbing hills only. The rest of the time I don't want assistance or drag or heavy extra weight. Right now the design I'm considering uses a 6lb. 450W/36A geared motor positioned in the triangle with additional 12T freewheel motor sprocket x 42T fixed crank sprocket reduction to the crank (pedals always turn under power). Of course, I'm not a racer or in competition with anyone, just want my young man lungs back on those climbs...
Last edited by NoPhart; 01-30-17 at 03:45 PM.