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Old 15th May 2008, 14:13
maryinoxford maryinoxford is offline
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Hi,

The technology has probably moved on a bit, but you may be expecting too much. If you're in the UK, an electric bike can't provide power beyond 15 mph. If it does, then it legally becomes a moped with all the complications of licence, insurance etc. Range will vary hugely, according to how hilly the terrain is, and how much effort the rider puts in, but most current e-bikes are still going to be much nearer 20 miles than 60.

Electric cars are a different ballgame, because they have space and strength to carry huge batteries. A bike can't compete with that. Sorry.

Mary
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