Originally Posted by
BBassett
To tell the truth, I have never used full power, I also have never smoked Crack Cocain and for the same reason, I don't want to get hooked on it. 250w may be fine if you ride a stripped down cruiser on flat roads, I don't know. I Do know that even a 500w motor wouldn't take me where I go with the gear I carry. When I get to ride Generals Hwy (198) in central California to General Sherman Tree I want to be able to enjoy the whole ride and only stop when I want to, not because I just coughed up a lung.
Not quite sure where you are drawing the line. That bike is starting to look like a motorcycle. Why not just ride an electric motorcycle and be done with all the pretending? You can hike for a couple hours to get some exercise. You're not fooling anyone but yourself. And BTW, I think 1000-3000 watt motors are becoming the norm, motors that can reach speeds in excess of 40 mph and batteries with a range of 75 miles and higher. I draw the line at any motorized assistance, which makes me a mainstream, traditional bike tourer.