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[Dirt]

[Kolohe]

@Dirt 67138 wrote:

Seems a bit late in the season for a check ride, no?

[KLizotte]

@Rod Smith 67135 wrote:

What is that? Is it pedal powered or electric??? Must be a pain in the ass to pedal up hills though if the former.

[jopamora]

It is an ELF

@KLizotte 67143 wrote:

What is that? Is it pedal powered or electric??? Must be a pain in the ass to pedal up hills though if the former.

[Rod Smith]

It has an electric motor to help with the pedaling, solar panel, and “a lot of other stuff” according to the driver. I just looked at their website wondering if that included regenerative braking, but it does not. Apparently there is some debate about the ability of KERS to significantly improve the efficiency of an e-bike, but this vehicle being heavier than other e-bikes presumably more likely to benefit from implementation of this technology.

[Hancockbs]

From yesterday morning. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3906[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3907[/ATTACH]

[Jason B]

@KLizotte 67078 wrote:

More from 25th Street and S. Hayes St house:

That is around the corner from me, and we hit it every year. It is great mob scene on Halloween. It always turns into an impromptu block party.

[ShawnoftheDread]

@Dirt 67141 wrote:

Cockatoo scoffs at your excuses, pigeon!
http://media.smithsonianmag.com/images/631*473/animal-intelligence-bird-on-bike-6.jpg

[culimerc]

@Rod Smith 67135 wrote:

I see one of these go by my house every so often too.

[jnva]

@Rod Smith 67152 wrote:

It has an electric motor to help with the pedaling, solar panel, and “a lot of other stuff” according to the driver. I just looked at their website wondering if that included regenerative braking, but it does not. Apparently there is some debate about the ability of KERS to significantly improve the efficiency of an e-bike, but this vehicle being heavier than other e-bikes presumably more likely to benefit from implementation of this technology.

I can tell you from a lot of experience and testing, regen braking on an ebike does not increase range. I have two electric motors. One direct drive with regen, and a small geared motor that free wheels. I actually use less watt hours getting to work on the geared motor that free wheels. The main benefit for regen on an ebike is the braking power. It works really well for that, so much that I can get to work without using friction brakes at all, thus increasing the life of brake pads.

[mstone]

@jnva 67286 wrote:

I can tell you from a lot of experience and testing, regen braking on an ebike does not increase range. I have two electric motors. One direct drive with regen, and a small geared motor that free wheels. I actually use less watt hours getting to work on the geared motor that free wheels. The main benefit for regen on an ebike is the braking power. It works really well for that, so much that I can get to work without using friction brakes at all, thus increasing the life of brake pads.

With the relative cost of brake pads and battery capacity, I think I’d rather buy brake pads.

[dbb]

WABA was out seeking members during last night’s commute.

Rootchopper and Lolly (WABA Membership Coordinator) were helping WABA gain new/renewing members at the foot of the 14th Street Bridge. I stopped for a few minutes and publicized the event with my loudest outdoor voice. They actually got me to renew while I was there.

We were able to get these gents to sign up.

If you are not a member or if your membership will be expiring soon, now is the time to act. Go to WABA.org and join! WABA serves the entire region with rides, training and advocacy for better cycling facilities. The cost of membership pales in comparison to the benefits we receive.

[hozn]

I love riding through Glade Valley Stream Park (Reston MUT) when I need to change up the commute.

[PeteD]

Cold and Windy. Feels like the Fall in the Northeast.. And me in Plaid.

Crossing the drawbridge into Lewes, DE.
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Then pretending my 25mm tires are cyclocross on the Breakwater and Junction trail.
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[dbb]

In Flagstaff, AZ this weekend, the city appeared to be sensitive to letting cyclists know of path closures.

Pretty sweet.

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