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Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter by sschueller on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @02:44AM (#23624825)
I guess you have never seen a Stromer[1]. The iPhone of e-bikes.

[1] https://www.stromerbike.com/

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Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter by brtkdotse on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @04:30AM (#23625539)
It doesn't even have a mid-motor but rather a cheap-o hub motor. It's like the iPhone 1 of e-bikes.
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Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter by Flockster on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @08:37AM (#23627156)
Why is a mid-motor preferable? Doesn't it introduce an other point of failure at the chain because of the additional torque, which is not present when having the motor at the rear? I always thought, that having the motor where the force is needed would be better, because there isn't any conversion necessary.

So I never considered buying a mid-motor ebike.

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Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter by pi-rat on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @09:42AM (#23627757)
Crank motors are generally much more responsive than hub motors if used for pedal assist (as is required by law many places).

Having it apply torque via the chain/belt also mean you can gear the motor output on your back wheel.

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Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter by baybal2 on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @07:21AM (#23626604)
Why people dislike hub motors.

They weight near nothing for power levels legal on bicycles.

Even on low end mopeds, motor weight is not that big of a problem.

It is at power levels of around 7.5kw, when it becomes a problem.

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