Survey of People who Ebike.

[numberonekiwi]

1) No 1.6M 60KG

2) Have Nissan cifero for those really wet days otherwise E-bike

3) had many jobs Electronic assembly, Automotive security/audio technician, Taxi driver, Cat 5/6 network/telecoms Installation engineer, and currently Petroleum transfer technician / Financial controller

I figure with petrol around $1.60 / L possibly $2.00 by the end of the year which costs about $5~6 return trip to work or E-bike with a cost of $0.05~0.10 it makes sense to leave car at home although you still pay for registration and I chose to have insurance as well but if I didnt that could save me even more

[D-Man]

1. I weigh 800 lbs and have 4 cruiser seats mounted to the seatpost to support my massive ass.

2. I have a huge flat bed truck I drive. I sit on the bed and drive with hand controls.

3. I don't need batteries on my e-bike. I hook wires up to myself and use bio-fat fusion.

[Lowell]

5'9, 178lbs ready to ride. Not fat.

I build and tune fast cars for a living.

http://www.resnickauto.com/video/800hp-integra.avi
I'm in the drivers seat. 800+hp at the wheels needed some extra weight to stop the tires from spinning on the dyno.

http://www.resnickauto.com/video/SuprasDyno02.wmv
A few of the high HP local Supras. The black car was dyno'd for the first time on a new setup, and has since put down 911hp and 688ft/lbs.

[Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh]

:arrow: 1. I weigh 800 lbs and have 4 cruiser seats mounted to the seatpost to support my massive ass.

So 'D-Man' would refer to the overall shape of your body?

I stay in great shape riding on a daily basis, year round.
By not having to support a car & all the various parasites that hang off of it (the worst IMO, the insurance company) was able to retire early.
To drive a car again I'd have to get a job & to quote a great pholosopher, 'work is for losers'.

[xyster]

I build and tune fast cars for a living.

http://www.resnickauto.com/video/800hp-integra.avi
I'm in the drivers seat. 800+hp at the wheels needed some extra weight to stop the tires from spinning on the dyno.
...

You're well positioned to start a high-performance EV conversion business. As gas prices continue to rise, enviro-concern grows, and good electrical energy storage device prices fall, there's bound to be substantial demand for conversion of all these old ICE devices over to electric.

[Lowell]

I build and tune fast cars for a living.

http://www.resnickauto.com/video/800hp-integra.avi
I'm in the drivers seat. 800+hp at the wheels needed some extra weight to stop the tires from spinning on the dyno.
...

You're well positioned to start a high-performance EV conversion business. As gas prices continue to rise, enviro-concern grows, and good electrical energy storage device prices fall, there's bound to be substantial demand for conversion of all these old ICE devices over to electric.

Possibly. It all depends on battery technology and cost, which is the current problem with all EVs. I'm sure Tesla Roadsters would sell like hotcakes if they were priced the same as a Solstice.

The majority of my customers don't really care about gas prices though, which are cheap compared to how much we pay for 117 octane gasoline. VP C16 is about $12 per US gallon right now, and more in Canada.

[xyster]

The majority of my customers don't really care about gas prices though, which are cheap compared to how much we pay for 117 octane gasoline. VP C16 is about $12 per US gallon right now, and more in Canada.

They'll probably come around once electric racers start trouncing their ICE competition -- which, due to the nature of electric motors, is bound to start happening eventually.

[Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh]

That's what's happening already in the short-race nitro R/C.

[BiGH]

The majority of my customers don't really care about gas prices though, which are cheap compared to how much we pay for 117 octane gasoline. VP C16 is about $12 per US gallon right now, and more in Canada.

They'll probably come around once electric racers start trouncing their ICE competition -- which, due to the nature of electric motors, is bound to start happening eventually.

yes, but there is still going to be endurance issues. plus its one thing trouncing stock cars, 900hp cars would be running VERY good 1/4 mile times, like 9s,10s,11s - for an electric car to be able to run that AND have a decent range it would reuqire a TON of lithium batteries....

i'm thinking of that white zombie car - had good acceleration for its drag runs, but still not up to the speed of say a 911hp supra, and definatly couldn't drive 500klms on a charge :(

that being said, if someone could convert my car (supra) to do that i'd start saving now!

[Lowell]

http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/whitezombie.php

Away from home at other drag tracks where clean AC line power may not be available, a gasoline fueled 18 hp 2 cylinder Subaru generator makes 10 KW to feed the PFC75 and keep White Zombie's pack charged up.

Power has to come from somewhere...

http://www.wrightspeed.com/x1.html

Now this is more like it... they claim an 11.5s 1/4 mile which is not bad, but it looks like a lot of sacrafices for light weight. (like exterior panels )

[xyster]

yes, but there is still going to be endurance issues. plus its one thing trouncing stock cars, 900hp cars would be running VERY good 1/4 mile times, like 9s,10s,11s - for an electric car to be able to run that AND have a decent range it would reuqire a TON of lithium batteries....

Away from home at other drag tracks where clean AC line power may not be available, a gasoline fueled 18 hp 2 cylinder Subaru generator makes 10 KW to feed the PFC75 and keep White Zombie's pack charged up.

Fuel cells can solve the range and power-portability problems -- just not affordably, yet. I'm just saying the writing is on the wall: the ICE's days of preeminence are numbered.

[recumbent]

back on topic

1) 190 LBS, 6' tall not fat but not slim either

2) yes, have a VW, drive only once or twice per week.

3) machinist (15yrs), engine rebuilder (5yrs) geophisics (3yrs)

Since my new and better real world adaptable ebike (Bionx system) I rarely drive cars and enjoy the drive much more. I think I'm having too much fun

[Xase]

yes, but there is still going to be endurance issues. plus its one thing trouncing stock cars, 900hp cars would be running VERY good 1/4 mile times, like 9s,10s,11s - for an electric car to be able to run that AND have a decent range it would reuqire a TON of lithium batteries....

Two words... Tesla Roadster.
It's fast with range, but yeah it has a lot of litium ion cells - 6,831 of them to be exact.

[CGameProgrammer]

I'm 5'6 and weigh 151 lbs. Not fat of course.

I mostly drive my car (2007 Camry Hybrid) and just use the e-bike for fun. That's partly because I cannot go too many places, such as to work (9 miles away), without using a freeway.

[nitecheck]

1. Little over the average weight for height but not fat - stocky build - if anything I'm heavier now for riding - muscle weighs more than fat.
2. 1x family car, 1x motorbike & a 70's sports coupe (saving for retirement - to rebuild). Prior to e-bike the motorbike was ridden as my primary mode of transport - less than 500kms a year in the car - which I can no longer reverse park anywhere near as well as I used to. The car averages about 6000kms a year - from the lady driving) - she normally uses the "jogger/bike trailer" for school trips & local shopping. The car for monthly shopping/work & visiting friends - but her E-bike is nearly completed
3. as for job - it's considered "professional" - but is simply what I do - not who I am.

[ngocthach1130]

1 No 5' 9" 130lb. I'm on the slim side.
2. a small 4 cylinder car. It's my 4th car since i start driving 5 years ago. Yeah I don't have much luck with cars. Too many accidents.
3. I'm still a student. Computer engineer. Graduating this may. Pending application to grads school.

[Link]

1. No. 6'1" ~175 lbs.

2. Hell no! Could you afford a car working 12 hours a week ?

Methinks I need to increase my hours to pay for a few things...

[Drunkskunk]

Methinks I need to increase my hours to pay for a few things...

Working just means missing out on all the fun stuff.



1) 6 foot, 167pounds.

2) 390 CI FE blocked '66 Ford F100, with no mufflers. A Hemi powered AWD '05 Durango. Enviroment? I am the problem.
The Ebike will hit 1000 miles at its one year point, and has replaced the truck for in-town errands. its also got me to drop 10-15 pounds and have more energy during the day.

3) I'm A Network Tech for Ma Bell. My Degree is an Associate level EE, but I was doing some minor R&D work for a small company before going to work for AT&T. Most of my electrical experiance is practicel. I've owned various British sports cars since I was 16. They're wired by Lucas. The reason the Brittish have learned to enjoy warm beer is Lucas wires their refrigerators.

[vanilla ice]

1. Average weight, according to the charts.

2. Lots of ICE vehicles, most non-running project toys, only one (turbo diesel work vehicle) that actually gets miles put on it.

[lazarus2405]

1. Only a little. 5'11, 185lbs.

2. Hell no

[Johnbear]

1.6 ft 190lbs, not fat

2. I have a car, I put more mileage on my bike.

[filbert]

1. 6"3 230 lbs athletic build

2. I have a truck and a couple of motorcycles. So far the e-bike has been my vehicle of choice for daily commutes to work. I just recently converted my bike to electric

3. Machinist by trade

[nitecheck]

Hi just an update ...after plenty of kms under the belt "a few 000's" - I'm still stocky ...but now am defined, tanned & carrying a lot more muscle …but much slimer....healthier & generally a more pleasant person, full of energy, blood pessure down to when I was at my "peak" & no longer stressed to max.......nice guy again....go figure

So what is my problem...or do I have a problem ???

Pro/Con ...depending on your view - but "girls" 15-20 my junior are no longer speaking with me like their "dad"/boss" - but are actually flirting with me. Especially if I'm still wearing the lycra riding gear - as I have just arrived at work "have not changed yet" - no kidding.

I'm even gotten in the habit of stopping about 50ms from work & pulling down my jersey to "cover up... so to speak" ...haven’t a clue how to respond to this attention ....I'm glad I'm sporting a close cropped beard - as I find myself actually blushing on more occasions than I normally would.

Worse - wifie has noticed on the home front & is SO very less than impressed (apparently she had to remind some "young mums" at school ) that the rider they were "commenting on" who riding by the school - was her "hubbie"...eeeck. My wife is very cute to begin with but has started working out at the gym never the less...not that I mind She gets hit upon by guys 20 years here junior when out at the club her friends..but the "do I look good in this???" questions - seem to have a hidden meaning now days...

But what do you do? I love cycling & will not be giving it up.

With 20-30's women that simply stop you to "chat" about non essential "problems" - seeking your input (where a year ago they simply would have managed the problem & confirmed your respect by their ability - to do the job they were employed for. But now I find I have to "conferred with" .....before they go ahead & do what they know needs to be done? ...& were do you advert your eyes …when the skirts get higher, blouses are unbuttoned lower & the heels on shoes/boots just seem to get higher...even though I have a low heel policy for safety reasons...(due to low friction & really expensive flooring…) I even tried an experiment & hired a 22yo (who is a very competent person - or she would not have been hired in the 1st place) She does not know me from "Adam" - within a few weeks she is consorting with the other "girls" - I'm starting to feel like a "juicy chop" from her too.

How come when I was 20, single & average fit - I never warranted such attention & had to always "work" at getting women to “know me” - now I’m very married & in form - I'm find myself "uncomfortable" Ok ...for those single guys - get riding!!! There are many mores bonuses from cycling than just good heath!!! And for all you girls out there ..Stop laughing ….the shoe is on the other foot & although I have never been chauvinist - I see where you are coming from…

[Lock]

It's your body language. Subliminal signs that "leak out" from confidence and self-assurance. Sorry

[Sheriff Jon]

It's your body language. Subliminal signs that "leak out" from confidence and self-assurance. Sorry

That, or it could be the extra pair of socks that he keeps in his riding shorts