londoncyclist
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Hi folks.
Love cycling since it's one of the only forms of exercise I can do. However, I don't love sore shoulders, sore bums or sore arms. I'm 25 and about to buy a recumbent bicycle.
As for the power assist options... I'm not sure. But the main reason I came here was as I cycled home on my 11.9kg (26lbs) upright (love of my life and favourite bicycle so far), I was thinking about trouble climbing with a recumbent.
I just tested 2 electric power bicycles (whispers) and hated them due to the riding position. I also strongly dislike the weight, since they tend to be double in weight of my favourite ride.
Then I started thinking about a documentary I watched on cycle couriers in NYC. There is a 3 second shot of a guy with a motor on his bike.
"What if this was the solution?" I thought.
So there we have it. The question burning in my mind is: how much does a typical small 2 stroke bicycle engine and extra parts weigh?
I did many searches but was unable to find anything. I'm sure someone who knows the forum could find some results.
Since I love and strongly believe in the power of light-weight cycling, I have sometimes wondered if there was some kind of conspiracy to keep people from knowing the wieght of things. Ha ha.
Love cycling since it's one of the only forms of exercise I can do. However, I don't love sore shoulders, sore bums or sore arms. I'm 25 and about to buy a recumbent bicycle.
As for the power assist options... I'm not sure. But the main reason I came here was as I cycled home on my 11.9kg (26lbs) upright (love of my life and favourite bicycle so far), I was thinking about trouble climbing with a recumbent.
I just tested 2 electric power bicycles (whispers) and hated them due to the riding position. I also strongly dislike the weight, since they tend to be double in weight of my favourite ride.
Then I started thinking about a documentary I watched on cycle couriers in NYC. There is a 3 second shot of a guy with a motor on his bike.
"What if this was the solution?" I thought.
So there we have it. The question burning in my mind is: how much does a typical small 2 stroke bicycle engine and extra parts weigh?
I did many searches but was unable to find anything. I'm sure someone who knows the forum could find some results.
Since I love and strongly believe in the power of light-weight cycling, I have sometimes wondered if there was some kind of conspiracy to keep people from knowing the wieght of things. Ha ha.