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ibdennyak
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Yup.....I had a electric hub in a pusher configuration for a while. I was happy with it considering its limitations as far as speed and range. It topped out at less than 20, which is fine for short runs. I plan on redoing and improving the design when I have the time. I think electric will become more popular as battery technology improves, and hopefully cost comes down.
My reason is primarly because of legalities. For some reason the powers that be are more tolerant of electric. From an environmental point of view, I don't see electric as *more green* in the real world....but "ya can't argue with city hall". At least I don't have much success. I will say that it is kind of cool to silently glide by bikes and pedestrians on some of the trails, and they just think I am in really good shape......for an old fart.
My reason is primarly because of legalities. For some reason the powers that be are more tolerant of electric. From an environmental point of view, I don't see electric as *more green* in the real world....but "ya can't argue with city hall". At least I don't have much success. I will say that it is kind of cool to silently glide by bikes and pedestrians on some of the trails, and they just think I am in really good shape......for an old fart.