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Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by hkt on Saturday September 03, 2022 @02:38PM (#32704754)
> Ditch the bike chain and traditional propulsion

I'd like to remind my fellow denizens of HN that pedalling being an option is a strength of ebikes, making them operable once batteries have discharged, and giving riders the opportunity to exercise on their equipment as well. The bike is an excellent piece of design and is going nowhere :)

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Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by barrysteve on Saturday September 03, 2022 @02:46PM (#32704825)
I agree it's likely hubris to try to redesign the bike. I am wondering if there is a metaphysical middle ground to e-motorcycles and regular bikes that does not require a bolt-on motor to oldschool bicycles. Old school bicycles are flawless more or less, as a push-bike.
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