Green Cycles commuter ebike
03-17-09, 08:11 PM
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Green Cycles commuter ebike
Hey guys, I was on digg and found this Green Cycles site. Their bike has a 500w brushless hub with a 36v/15ah lifepo4 battery. Overall this looks like a practical commuter with a good 40mile range. It doesn't have off-road capabilities but I think that's what's keeping the price low. What do you guys think?! 
03-18-09, 01:59 PM
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$2100 for a heavy 500W front hub, 8 speed. Rear cargo is a good attempt to a clean finished look, but it takes all the stow space.
For $2200, you can get the new Giant Twist, 18Ahr (v 15ahr) of Li-ion, a gear front hub (only 250W), front suspension and seat post, and a real range of 30-40 miles.
For $2200, you can get the new Giant Twist, 18Ahr (v 15ahr) of Li-ion, a gear front hub (only 250W), front suspension and seat post, and a real range of 30-40 miles.
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Looks like an excellent bike. The Giant twist with a 250W geared motor is loud and klunky along with having no power and lithium polymer batteries is a bad choice in my opinion. I read on engadget that there are many problems with the gears wearing out very quickly. I would stick with non explosive batteries like lifepo4 and a gearless motor.
Looks like a clean comfortable setup.
Looks like a clean comfortable setup.
03-18-09, 06:12 PM
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That's very similar to my bike, right down to the same cargo box for the battery pack and controller.
But mine's kewler.
But mine's kewler.
03-18-09, 08:16 PM
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The one thing I have tried and didn't care for with a front hub, is having it on a 700c wheel like that bike has. 26" wheel works better for me
03-18-09, 09:50 PM
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Bikes with 700c wheels tends to have thinner tires than bikes with 26" wheels. I've always noticed it's nicer to ride with 700c wheels, the whole thing just feels a lot more efficient. I would assume the same is true of this electric bike, I mean, after all, it still is a bicycle at its roots, same circumstances.
03-21-09, 04:15 AM
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It looks nice. I would want a test drive before purchasing...if at all possible.
