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Re:A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap by loeg on Sunday August 22, 2021 @07:46PM (#28270839)
It's plausible. Pro riders put out 400-500W to do ~30 mph, but are likely in a more aerodynamic position than most ebike riders (or drafting).
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Re:A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap by shiftpgdn on Sunday August 22, 2021 @09:04PM (#28271285)
Pro riders can do 30mph at around 270-300W on a flat surface as they’re typically very skinny. I need about 350-450W to do 30mph as an 88kg/1.88M male.
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