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Old 07-24-19 | 09:26 AM
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Bikes: Now: HPV Gecko FX 20 w/ assist.. Old: Trident Spike 2 recumbent trike w/ e-assist

E-bikes & disaster plans

I just realized my OneMotor battery with the usb port will charge my iphone multiple times in a power outage/earthquake/disaster scenario. That got me thinking about how e-bikes can be used it natural disasters. My bug-out kit includes my bikepacking gear, some food/water/first aid stuff, on my Burley Travoy. Since my bike can be easily ridden without the motor, even if i can't recharge it later on, it's still an option. But now I am thinking about a solar charger -- something to have for emergencies.
Anyone use their e-bikes in these kind of situations or think about it and plan? I saw folks in the floods back East getting around by bike (maybe not so good using a battery in water). Just wondering if anyone else has figured stuff out.
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