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Re:Cowboy Proves That E-Bikes with Removable Batteries Can B... by amelius on Sunday June 09, 2019 @07:53AM (#20138629)
Why? Could you explain the difference?
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Re:Cowboy Proves That E-Bikes with Removable Batteries Can B... by anotherboffin on Sunday June 09, 2019 @08:45AM (#20138817)
Crank motor will allow you to have derailleur gearing (with a chain) or a hub gearbox (Shimano Alfine, for instance) while keeping that nice, low-maintenance belt drive.
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Re:Cowboy Proves That E-Bikes with Removable Batteries Can B... by barbegal on Sunday June 09, 2019 @08:36AM (#20138782)
You can have actual gears like on an ordinary bike so you can ride it normally without the electric motor operating
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Re:Cowboy Proves That E-Bikes with Removable Batteries Can B... by yesimahuman on Sunday June 09, 2019 @09:10AM (#20138946)
Can do that with a front hub motor as well, a very valid option
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Re:Cowboy Proves That E-Bikes with Removable Batteries Can B... by amelius on Sunday June 09, 2019 @09:37AM (#20139095)
Does this particular bike (Cowboy) allow that?
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