Hybrid Electric Bicycles

Jack66 · 07-25-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by orracle

Is that the same bike that Ed got for his birthday in "Living With Ed"?

No, I don't recall the brand but his batteries were in an oversized frame. At least that was what his wife said when Ed couldn't find an obvious battery pack. It seemed to be a good choice for Ed's B-Day present and Ed let her turn the water fountain on for the big occasion.

zenMachine · 07-26-2008, 05:11 PM

For me, the e-scooter would be great for short errands around the neighborhood. It's more like a scooter that you can pedal if needed, rather than a bicycle with eletric motor assist which in my mind is better for cyclists who want to go long distances.

Different design concepts for different uses. Choose whichever works best for your personal situation. I'm just glad we have options available to us. Too bad there's not a dealership near here where I can test ride them.

**efusco** · 09-19-2008, 02:50 AM

Resuscitating this oldish thread.
Just got word that our e-bike has finally been drop shipped to the UPS depot. We'll go by to pick it up tomorrow. It'll take some assembly and maybe a while to give the battery it's initial charge. But once it's put together and we've had a chance to try it out I'll post a full report.

bwilson4web · 09-19-2008, 07:48 AM

Ours too!

I'm hoping my wife will start using it to get out and about the neighborhood. She needs knee replacement but getting out and about will help. It will also be a good addition to her RV.

Bob Wilson

**efusco** · 09-19-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bwilson4web

Ours too!

I'm hoping my wife will start using it to get out and about the neighborhood. She needs knee replacement but getting out and about will help. It will also be a good addition to her RV.

Bob Wilson

"Her RV"?! LOL, bet there are some interesting dinner table discussions there!

**efusco** · 09-19-2008, 02:07 PM

Argh!!
Apparently Hurricane Ike caused some Illinois flooding and delayed the transport of my e-bike. It won't arrive until Monday...and I work Monday so can't pick it up until that afternoon. May be able to assemble late that evening, we'll see.

Fibb222 · 09-19-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by efusco

Argh!!
Apparently Hurricane Ike caused some Illinois flooding and delayed the transport of my e-bike. It won't arrive until Monday...and I work Monday so can't pick it up until that afternoon. May be able to assemble late that evening, we'll see.

Do you have a picture of the bike?

**efusco** · 09-19-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fibb222

Do you have a picture of the bike?

Earlier in the thread there are some pics of the models they had at the show. I'm getting the more scooter like e-scooter (yellow in the pic) but in Red.

bwilson4web · 09-29-2008, 10:46 AM

Here is ours:

And from the other side:

Bob Wilson

**efusco** · 09-29-2008, 11:42 AM

Nice Bob, we went for the Red (sorry the pix suck, will have better soon.

It's been a lot of fun though I've only taken it on significant rides twice so far...hopefully more this week.
I keep a log at the Yahoo! Ebike site I set up.

07-26-2008, 05:11 PM	#42
zenMachine Just another Onionhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,367 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Hybrid Electric Bicycles For me, the e-scooter would be great for short errands around the neighborhood. It's more like a scooter that you can pedal if needed, rather than a bicycle with eletric motor assist which in my mind is better for cyclists who want to go long distances. Different design concepts for different uses. Choose whichever works best for your personal situation. I'm just glad we have options available to us. Too bad there's not a dealership near here where I can test ride them.

09-19-2008, 02:50 AM	#43
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,047 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Re: Hybrid Electric Bicycles Resuscitating this oldish thread. Just got word that our e-bike has finally been drop shipped to the UPS depot. We'll go by to pick it up tomorrow. It'll take some assembly and maybe a while to give the battery it's initial charge. But once it's put together and we've had a chance to try it out I'll post a full report.

09-19-2008, 07:48 AM	#44
bwilson4web Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,496 My Car: 2003 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 2 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Hybrid Electric Bicycles Ours too! I'm hoping my wife will start using it to get out and about the neighborhood. She needs knee replacement but getting out and about will help. It will also be a good addition to her RV. Bob Wilson

09-19-2008, 02:07 PM	#46
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,047 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Re: Hybrid Electric Bicycles Argh!! Apparently Hurricane Ike caused some Illinois flooding and delayed the transport of my e-bike. It won't arrive until Monday...and I work Monday so can't pick it up until that afternoon. May be able to assemble late that evening, we'll see.

09-29-2008, 10:46 AM	#49
bwilson4web Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,496 My Car: 2003 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 2 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Hybrid Electric Bicycles Here is ours: And from the other side: Bob Wilson

09-29-2008, 11:42 AM	#50
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,047 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Re: Hybrid Electric Bicycles Nice Bob, we went for the Red (sorry the pix suck, will have better soon. It's been a lot of fun though I've only taken it on significant rides twice so far...hopefully more this week. I keep a log at the Yahoo! Ebike site I set up.

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