zrx24 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I was wondering how long it would be for e-bikes to eventually lose the pedals. Harley Davidson (of all people) has taken that "next step." https://gearjunkie.com/harley-davidson-electric-motorcycle-bike-livewire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 That doesn't look like a motorcycle at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 If it doesn't have pedals it isn't a bicycle, it's a motorcycle. Zero, KTM, and others have had electric motorcycles for some time. The folks who put on the 24 hours of Rocky Hill have used a Zero for event prep work on the trail for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrx24 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: If it doesn't have pedals it isn't a bicycle, it's a motorcycle. Zero, KTM, and others have had electric motorcycles for some time. The folks who put on the 24 hours of Rocky Hill have used a Zero for event prep work on the trail for many years. Well, of course. There are electric scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, (true full sized) electric motorcycles as you've mentioned, and the current crop of e-bikes (with pedals for both street & off road use). This is the first time I've seen a mountain bike setup go full electric. I have zero desire for anything of the sort. Just thought it interesting. Even more interesting that it is Harley Davidson that has developed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 https://duckduckgo.com/?q=electric+off+road+motorcycles&t=h_&iax=images&ia=images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrx24 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=electric+off+road+motorcycles&t=h_&iax=images&ia=images Interesting. Looks like this outfit down in Australia beat Harley Davidson to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_papa_nuts Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Stealth has been basically doing this for like 10 years now. I actually got really excited about one back when I rode Moto because I never liked the size and complexity of a gas burner. I'd have gotten an H-52 if they weren't over 10 grand. But it'd be treated like a Moto and only used on Moto trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrx24 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Yep, as it should be. That is quite the hybrid. https://youtu.be/b0Vv0uMhWA4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrx24 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Motor driven vehicle with two wheels and no pedals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Still not a bicycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, RedRider3141 said: Still not a bicycle. Truth, Websters Dictionary says that this is the meaning of "bicycle". a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ridenfool Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 That photo looks like some weird pair of glory holes for those who enjoy Prostate exams. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: That photo looks like some weird pair of glory holes for those who enjoy Prostate exams. Would that be more or less awkward than looking the Doc in the eye? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: That photo looks like some weird pair of glory holes for those who enjoy Prostate exams. Related: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46217512 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesbikes Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I've had my eyes on a Sur Ron Bee for a long time now, but like Big_Papa, it would replace my motorcycle and be used as a motorcycle and not on MTB trails (other than City Park). But still waiting for the battery tech to get a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motopail Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 MoJo reply: "Looks Flexy"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 In unrelated news, we are now up to 5 different scooter companies in Austin. Zilker brewing has created "Scooter Apocalypse IPA". That totally catches the vibe of what is going on. It's not very good, but a great name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I think it would be fun to ride, but not on MTB trails. There are places in the Sierra Nevada's that I would love to take it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, TheX said: I think it would be fun to ride, but not on MTB trails. There are places in the Sierra Nevada's that I would love to take it to. Yeah but then you would want a big tank of petrol on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bamwa said: Yeah but then you would want a big tank of petrol on it. For now. I'd be happy to ride an Electric Dirtbike once the range is equivalent to a gas one. I had a 4.2Gal on my XR280L. On fire roads this was hundreds of miles, on trails it was 100-150. There's no electric bike that can come close to that yet. Battery tech will get there and that's what will change everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I think a big difference is that I can hop on a 1970’s era motorcycle and it can still get me from A to B. Anything electronic that is more than 10 years old is total junk. I can’t even keep a battery pack alive for more than 2 years on my bike lights. In fact, I ditched my battery powered drill for a straight electric because when I need it, I need it to work.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 2:53 PM, notyal said: Would that be more or less awkward than looking the Doc in the eye? I truly hope you're not looking your doctor in the eyes when he gives you a prostate exam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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