| Re: electric bikes on centuries
Kristian M Zoerhoff <kristian.zoerhoff@gmail.com> wrote:
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> To take thisthread back to its origin, let ride organizers decide whether
> electric assist is allowed on their rides -- that's their right, at least
> for SAG'ing and timekeeping purposes.
Very few electric vehicles perform well at 100 mile range.
A bicycle with electric assist carries a huge weight penalty
and a very modest energy advantage, if any. This question
will only become important if electric bikes start _winning_
centuries consistently.
The world would be a better place if that happened.
bob prohaska
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