Recent content by Jack.Eagle

I will send an email to you shortly. Many thanks for all your help Jack

I don't have anywhere to host a pdf document online. I could find somewhere with a free trial but they only last for limited time periods. the file is just over 800kbs so not all that big to email. Thanks Jack

Hello Sorry for the big delay. I have finished my study now and passed! Many thanks for all your help. I have a copy of my final report as a PDF, I am not sure what is the best way to let people see it (if they want to). If any one has any ideas please let me know. Many thanks Jack

I am currently writing up my project, and the final document should be available in the next few weeks. The final document will be quite a large pdf file. Many thanks for your time and help it is greatly appreciated. Kind regards Jack

Focus group details Hello If you with to come to the focus group on Wednesday 23, please let me have your email address and I shall email out directions to you. You can email me j.eagle07(at)ic.ac.uk or send me a private message. Kind regards Jack

summary so far -pleasure getting out in the open air -cost saving compared with other modes of transport -Better than public transport in terms of travel time waiting time, cost and comfort -Fitness -Quicker than other modes of transport -Environmental reasons -Not wanting to use a car...

Summary Summary so far the major reasons for getting an e-bike seem to be: -The distance I need to travel would be too far on a conventional bike -Carrying extra loads and using a trailer -Health reasons to improve fitness -Not wanting to use a car -Traffic congestion -Travel time...

summary To summaries so far: -safety advantages dues to greater speed and acceleration, pulling off at junction and overtaking vehicles -greater safety on hill climbs -great alertness of rider due to less effort required to power the bike disadvantages included -greater weight...

summary so far The main reasons of how people found out about e-bikes are: -been involved in the industry -seen them on the street -a major manufacture/dealer situated nearby -found them when looking for electric motorcycles -saw a e-bike hire place -online many thanks for your...

Summary so far To summaries what has been said so far: -yes if cycle infrastructure improves -more cycle training is needed -green electricity will help e-bikes become a lot more sustainable -recycling of batteries is important -petrol prices will help push people to more sustainable...

summary so far From what I can see the many worries seem to be: -lack of dealers for test rides -legal situation -range/battery life -ability to repair and sourcing spare parts -picking the correct bike -would it be value for money -would the bike fit it's desired use many thanks...

agreement It seems that most people seem to agree on the advantages of e-bikes, to summaries the main advantages: -takes away hills and headwinds -ability to carry greater loads -no need to arrive sweaty at end of journey so no need for shower change of clothes to summaries the main...

petrol prices I think as petrol prices keep increase people will look for different forms of transports and electric bikes and conventional bikes seem like a good solution.

As part of this research I plan to run a focus group on Wednesday 23 July at Imperial College London, South Kensington. The Focus group will start at around 18:30 and last for around 1 to 2 hours. I would be very grateful if some electric bike owners from this forum would attend. If you...

Comment It is interesting how different people first heard about e-bikes, I cannot remember how I first found out about them. I think I saw somebody riding one, or saw one in a bike shop. Word of mouth seems to the most common way that people have initially found out about e-bikes. Does this...