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Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by syntheweave on Monday March 20, 2023 @05:56PM (#35239348)
Having experienced widely varying amounts of power output with the local bikeshare bikes, their varied condition and assisted vs non-, I don't have any illusions here - it's just a different experience to be able to spin it once and feel the bike boost you up to max effort. Even the heavily built bikeshare frames can easily outclass a road bike, if there's no mechanical issue. Although there often is - the chains, gears and tires really take a beating.
Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by rkangel on Tuesday March 21, 2023 @04:17AM (#35243672)
I tried my friend's cargo e-bike for 20 minutes in Edinburgh - I didn't even notice that lag. As i turned up the dial for the motor, it just felt like I was turning down the physics! Everything just got magically easier.
Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by antihero on Thursday March 30, 2023 @10:31AM (#35373245)
The e-bikes here are generally quicker off the mark at lights but that lasts like ten seconds before a decent road bike or legs zips by them because they’re limited to 15kmph