07-13-2021, 12:49 AM
[quote='JR Namida' pid='41646' dateline='1626133792']
"Jesper my under 10 Ah battery will allow a 40 mile one way commute. Unfortunately I think the time involved for an 80 mile round trip commute will take time you can not spare at a 15 mph average with cars and truck that are not very forgiving on the roadways we must share."
It would have about 9 plus hours to recharge; don't know how long these batteries take. Also, at 140 pounds, my power usage may be smaller due to weight and aerodynamics (less frontal surface area). I can pedal at well over 15 mph for hours so I need the 20 plus mph bike that can go for some distance.
"Tis easy to average above 20 mph on flat dedicated pathways with a pedal bicycle, but very difficult to do that same average on city streets with traffic and stop lights."
Easy for me in younger years , but now under my own power I may get one hour's worth of riding averaging 20mph minimum without being affected by stops, etc. My commute when I do it takes about 2.5-2.75 hours (depending on stops, weather, etc.); I really could do it into work at 2 hours under my own power, but my ride home would be at a slow pace and take 3 hours plus because I am recovering from the first ride and about 8 hours on my feet. If I was on an ebike an averaged anything over 20 mph and had 50 plus range on a charge than that would be a very feasible ride for my expected use because it would save at least 6 hours commute time each week which for me means sleep time gained. I would have to consider the power loss due to lights since night riding would be necessary on a daily basis.
"Maybe an ebike would allow you to arrive at work without sweating and sporting a unpleasant bouquet..."
I have shower facilities at the hospital so no issues there.
"Jesper my under 10 Ah battery will allow a 40 mile one way commute. Unfortunately I think the time involved for an 80 mile round trip commute will take time you can not spare at a 15 mph average with cars and truck that are not very forgiving on the roadways we must share."
It would have about 9 plus hours to recharge; don't know how long these batteries take. Also, at 140 pounds, my power usage may be smaller due to weight and aerodynamics (less frontal surface area). I can pedal at well over 15 mph for hours so I need the 20 plus mph bike that can go for some distance.
"Tis easy to average above 20 mph on flat dedicated pathways with a pedal bicycle, but very difficult to do that same average on city streets with traffic and stop lights."
Easy for me in younger years , but now under my own power I may get one hour's worth of riding averaging 20mph minimum without being affected by stops, etc. My commute when I do it takes about 2.5-2.75 hours (depending on stops, weather, etc.); I really could do it into work at 2 hours under my own power, but my ride home would be at a slow pace and take 3 hours plus because I am recovering from the first ride and about 8 hours on my feet. If I was on an ebike an averaged anything over 20 mph and had 50 plus range on a charge than that would be a very feasible ride for my expected use because it would save at least 6 hours commute time each week which for me means sleep time gained. I would have to consider the power loss due to lights since night riding would be necessary on a daily basis.
"Maybe an ebike would allow you to arrive at work without sweating and sporting a unpleasant bouquet..."
I have shower facilities at the hospital so no issues there.
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