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Old 11-28-08 | 02:08 PM
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This concept at first glance seems good but I can think of many problems with this, what if the battery craps out during a ride and you can't change gears? I spose you could work it off a little generator or alternator type set up.
I'd like to see a solar cell charging the battery. Definitely need a manual way to change gears..

My question is:

What problem is this system solving without introducing new & more interesting ones?
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Old 11-28-08 | 02:48 PM
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Wow that is awesome. Wonder how fast it can change gears. It won't be long before they come up with traction control, anti-lock brake, and stability control. Oh how about 2 wheels drive.
They've already done the 2-Wheel drive thing for some mountain bikes. Jeep did it, I know that, and it was talked about previously on bike forums too.
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Old 11-28-08 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by infinityeye
why would those dummys keep the brifter design? A little button or analog thumb dial thingy would be lighter and awesomer?

Can you go LiFePo4 on the battery to save weight and increase Ah?

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Good point. Any button would do.
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Old 11-28-08 | 05:40 PM
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Old 11-28-08 | 05:48 PM
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Save lots of weight. Caveman make fixie?
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Old 11-28-08 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by abarth
Wow that is awesome. Wonder how fast it can change gears. It won't be long before they come up with traction control, anti-lock brake, and stability control. Oh how about 2 wheels drive.

does a tandem bike count?
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Old 11-28-08 | 06:32 PM
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Save lots of weight. Caveman make fixie?
Caveman want fixie, Coolman want battery, Smartman want vintagie.

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Old 11-28-08 | 06:39 PM
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Well, I'm sure if they would improve my riding, but if someone wants to send me a set, I'll test them out.
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Old 11-29-08 | 02:11 PM
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