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Motorized Petal bike - for commuting
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:27 am
by TURTLE
Anyone tried putting a motor on their pedal bike yet?
I have heard of people doing this and I have heard the vibrations are down and the friction of the belt pulley on the bike when you are not using it is much reduced.
http://www.bikeengines.com/
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:32 pm
by Starboard Steve
Before anyone goes out and buys a gas powered motor they should be aware that they'd only be allowed to operate it in their driveway or living room. Although I'd only do that for a short time though because those little engines pump massive amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Motor Assisted Cycles (MACs) must have an electric motor with a maximum output of 500 Watts and a top assisted speed of 32 km/h. MACs are permitted on the road and are currently permitted on the Goose and Lochside trails for a 1 year trial period.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:02 pm
by downwind dave
the "motor" on my pedal bike occasionaly lets off some foul emmissions but otherwise its generally dependable though performance does fluctuate quite a bit. as long as i keep the tank topped up and dont idle around too much it seems to run ok despite the high mileage.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:49 pm
by ~~~~~4j~~
A bit off topic, but I like this idea:
http://www.twike.com/. A pedal-assisted electric car that can go 80 kph. Seats two, and is covered. $26,000 US though.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:03 pm
by tempy
Umm...how about just pedaling...?
