Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter
by matsemann on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @03:21AM
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In most countries e-bikes are limited to 250W and 25km/h, so considerably slower than what I do on my road bike with rim brakes. But your point still stands about weight. And if the e-bike is replacing other commuting, the weather will not always be nice which is another reason to use good disk brakes.
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Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter
by Xylakant on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @03:29AM
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Many modern road bikes offer disk brakes, too. I certainly wish for having them on mine, but I’d need a new frame and I like my current one.
(the power limit is on average, btw, not peak power delivery, but that’s a nitpick)
Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter
by matsemann on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @06:10AM
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Yeah, I skipped on getting expensive Ultegra or extra light carbon frame, as I feel that don't really impact performance much. But I will definitely go for disk brakes next time. It's just smoother, and doesn't strain the hands as much when going down steep mountains. Even better performance as I with a disk brake bike dare to go faster because I know I can easily slow down before.
You are probably also right about the power, but from my workout yesterday my avg was 242 watts, and peak 686 w. So I still think it's about the same 8)
Re:Segway ends production of its original scooter
by ChuckNorris89 on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @05:27AM
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Take care though, hydraulic disc brakes doesn't always mean more stopping power. I found budget ebikes are mostly fitted with really cheap disk brakes that felt spongy and lacked safe stopping power. Good cable rim brakes are always better than cheapo hydraulic disc brakes.