How Cool is this

[overlander]

Trek Bikes | Bikes | Electric Bikes | Transport+

 

[overlander]

Yes/ No

 

[eddieo]

No

(the weight distribution is all wrong IMO)

 

[overlander]

This was mentioned on another forum but by all accounts the first test rides have proved that it does indeed work well. This was done on the electric bike version as well, but they have had to use the smaller battery to keep the weight down. Even if this is not a success it does show that there is a swing for the big players getting into electric bikes. Trek is massive they have the money to push e-bikes on if they choose, and with the release of this model it does look like they are taking it seriously.

 

[overlander]

I do like the idea of these bikes, but will need to see how the reviews rate it. I like to go camping, normally use my GS 1200 Adventure but would give a bike a go if it worked.

 

[eddieo]

use a 2 wheel trailer...far more efficient and dual purpose then a lump of a cargo bike

 

[NRG]

No mention of weight or battery size, I hope it's large

 

[flecc]

use a 2 wheel trailer...far more efficient and dual purpose then a lump of a cargo bike

Not really, the opposite is true. Always carry a load on a bike if at all possible since the trailer wheels and tyres add substantial drag and make it much harder work.
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[eddieo]

Not really, the opposite is true. Always carry a load on a bike if at all possible since the trailer wheels and tyres add substantial drag and make it much harder work.
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OK.......

There was a program on last night about Hannibal's unsuccessful invasion of Rome (14 years long) narrated by 3 brothers on really nice looking touring bikes with front and rear panniers...... no info at the end though

 

[Mussels]

This was mentioned on another forum but by all accounts the first test rides have proved that it does indeed work well. This was done on the electric bike version as well, but they have had to use the smaller battery to keep the weight down. Even if this is not a success it does show that there is a swing for the big players getting into electric bikes. Trek is massive they have the money to push e-bikes on if they choose, and with the release of this model it does look like they are taking it seriously.

Trek have been taking out full page ads in the cycling press just for pedelecs so they are pushing quite hard. I like the cargo bikes and have seen a couple in Dartford which is pretty hilly so they can't be all that bad to ride.
Yesterday I hired a 4 seater pedal car to take my family round the resort, that really is a vehicle crying out for motor assist!

 

[eddieo]

Trek have been taking out full page ads in the cycling press just for pedelecs so they are pushing quite hard. I like the cargo bikes and have seen a couple in Dartford which is pretty hilly so they can't be all that bad to ride.
Yesterday I hired a 4 seater pedal car to take my family round the resort, that really is a vehicle crying out for motor assist!

Dartford has a resort?

 

[flecc]

There was a program on last night about Hannibal's unsuccessful invasion of Rome (14 years long) narrated by 3 brothers on really nice looking touring bikes with front and rear panniers...... no info at the end though

I missed that. It's amazing how much a bike can carry, many long distance cycle tourists use four panniers, and of course what they carry on a bike in India and the China never ceases to amaze.
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[eddieo]

BBC iPlayer - On Hannibal's Trail: Hitting the Road

 

[Mussels]

Dartford has a resort?

I'm on holiday in sunny Bognor for the first and last time.

I missed that. It's amazing how much a bike can carry, many long distance cycle tourists use four panniers, and of course what they carry on a bike in India and the China never ceases to amaze.
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When in spain on my motorbike I could get a whole trolley full of stuff on the back, I was surprised as I struggled to fit that much in my car boot. Likewise when I stop off on the 906 on the way home I can get a small trolleys worth on the back.

 

[overlander]

I think that Trek getting involved will be good for all e-bikes as they will push forward technology faster due to their financial clout. The more e-bikes they produce the more it would seem they are in it for the long term. But i do like the look of that cargo bike could be worth a spin round the block when it comes out. Also do not overlook Treks warrant, its the closest you will get to a car, you can take your bike back to any Trek dealer and they will fix it nationwide. Now this is ok for normal bikes but the number of authorised e-bike dealers is smaller.

 

[CeeGee]

Likewise when I stop off on the 906 on the way home I can get a small trolleys worth on the back.

I've never thought about towing a trolley home from Tesco behind the bike.
Good idea, if it goes in a straight line!

Colin

 

[Mussels]

I've never thought about towing a trolley home from Tesco behind the bike.
Good idea, if it goes in a straight line!

Colin

Maybe there's a market for a gadget that locks the rear wheels of a trolley so it tows nicely? It might make a good ebike advert showing how good the motor is.

 

[flecc]

Maybe there's a market for a gadget that locks the rear wheels of a trolley so it tows nicely? It might make a good ebike advert showing how good the motor is.

No need, all that's needed is a horizontally rigid coupling to the bike so that the trolley swings out on bends like the overhang on a long truck. That would easily do for a video demo of loaded trolley towing. Still not as much as this though:

 

[Tim]

Kalkhoff Sahel Comp valmorphonized

 

[overlander]

Thats neat as well, do you sell it in the uk?