Old 03-02-17, 05:14 PM
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InTheRain
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Originally Posted by noglider
I'm faster than 90% of cyclists, which isn't to say I'm amazing. I'm saying I notice it when a cyclist passes me, and I rarely take it as a cue to pick up the pace.

There is a grocery delivery service here that uses Yuba Mundo (cargo) bikes. I notice the drivers are young and very strong because they tend to pass me. It took me months to notice they have pedal assist!
Yep direct drive gearless ebike hubs are completely silent. Usually you have to get a close look to recognize that they are an ebike. And in the case of a cargo bike you are probably more enamored with the bike than looking for a battery or motor in the split second you have to look at the bike as it passes you.

I've ridden my ebike side by side with other bikers for miles down the MUP, many never notice the motor or battery until I point it out to them.
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