Originally Posted by
noglider
Well, there weren't five, but at least there was one for me. And it was fun. It's a little unnerving to feel the bike surge forward when I pedal, because the speed feels inexplicable. But I could definitely get used to it. Power comes on only when you pedal, and there is no throttle. When coasting, the bike slows down a lot. Maybe there is friction in the electric drivetrain? I can't understand it. There was one situation where I wasn't looking ahead far enough because I wasn't anticipating my own speed, but that's another thing to get used to.
I know this is a topic for another thread, but that's what worries me about these bikes. If it caught you out for a second, and you are an experienced rider with knowledge of the city, it scares me to think about inexperienced riders and confused people.
I've only seen one of the E-Citi bikes in use (some guy on the bridge that I thought was a hero until I saw he was on an electric version), and if I walk by a dock I always try to check out how many are available. Normally there are none, and only occasionally do I see more than one.