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    NYC to SF by electric bike

    I'll shut up now :). You're right, the thread is about simething different. That being said let's get back on topic. Who wants to meet with the riders? Where? When? They are doing their best promoting the ideas of ebiking along the way so any additional support would be great!
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    NYC to SF by electric bike

    I know that, you know that, most people here know that but this forum does not represent the majority of the people in this country. Last I checked it was still a democracy and we need to convince the majority no matter how much we want it our way right now :)
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    NYC to SF by electric bike

    Was that a response to something? :) I think it was meant for me and if so, I meant to say that promoting the ideas of ebiking to the general population while doing 50mph (completely random number that seemed reasonable for the members of this forum and high enough to be extreme for most) on...
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    NYC to SF by electric bike

    Meeting them at their destination point or anywhere along the way is a great idea! In case anyone is interested - http://www.facebook.com/iloveevelo
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    NYC to SF by electric bike

    People are afraid of ebikes as it is. Doing a tour like this on a monster (in the best sense of the word possible) bike that can do 50mph, travel 100miles on a single charge, looks like something out an apocalyptic sci-fi movie yet requires no license, registration and at the same is traveling...
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    Well I have seen manufacturers rate their cells at xxx full cycles or twice they at half cycles. I am not 100% sure of it but I think that would mean three times the cycles at 30%.
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    "120 years electricity in Lithuania" meet

    Wow, I am from Vilnius, Lithuania originally, living in the states for the past 14 years. Every time I go back for a visit I see more and more ebikes on the streets but I had no idea there were so many alternative transportation enthusiasts there! Good to know! If there a local forum similar to...
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    You must not be a bargain hunter :). I'm joking of course but I've had free prime for the last 2 years. Finally got tired of looking for prime deals and got a 50% off memebership since it also comes with amazon video service. :) I think they reduced amazon mom trials from 1 year to 3 months...
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    This is a response to you, the previous post from liveforphysics and of course the OP. I agree with the idea of working with asian manufacturers on this project. It would certainly make it more feasible and require less of an investment. I wish it was as easy to do in the States but this is...
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    Oh, definitely get it on amazon. It's cheap and you'll get it in 2 days with prime. If you don't have prime, sign up with amazon mom and get 3 months for free with no commitments. I highly recommend finding a good deal on prime (i got t for 40/year). It is awesome! Comes with a free netflix...
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    Persecuting E-Bikes in New York City

    She said the same thing here http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/wnyc-news-blog/2012/feb/28/speeding/ I wonder if this is something new we have not heard about...
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    You're probably right :)
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    May I ask what DOT stuff you're referring to? Street legal ebikes in the US do not fall under the jurisdiction of the DOT as they are no considered to be motor vehicles They are regulated by the CPSC as they are considered to be consumer goods just like regular bicycles. Even the bikes that are...
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    Persecuting E-Bikes in New York City

    I am just curious share she got her information. I couldn't find anything about the 15mph limit in NYC.
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    Persecuting E-Bikes in New York City

    According to the same City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin here http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dynamic-duo-ride-prospect-park-frisco-electric-bikes-article-1.1056858 "Electric bikes are currently outlawed in the city unless they have a maximum speed of under 15 miles per hour" Which is it...
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    Good luck! I hope you do end up developing something great! I am sure you will find a lot of great advice on this board! If there's any advise I can help you with, feel free to ask.
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    Why let the failure of others stop you if you have a great idea? BestBuy got out of the ebike business for reasons that have little to do with the viability of it. It just was not a good fit for them. I cannot imagine why they got into it to begin with. They are an electronics retailer, not a...
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    I have armadillos but they are not as puncture resistant as they claim to be. There's a lot of controvercy around slime. People love it or hate it. It always worked great for me even when added after the puncture. It is true, you can patch a tube but I wouldn't want to do it on the road...
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    By the way, having a background in marketing, it pains me to see that you have not once mentioned what your plans are and how much you expect to spend on marketing. The idea of, if you build it, they will come does not work. You will need a healthy marketing budget at the end of the day as well...
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    Elliot, One again, you seem to be missing the problem in this scenario. The problem is that it will take quite a bit of money, more that you have budgeted so far to get the project off the ground. Not to say that it cannot be done, but working with limited funds, I guarantee, you will see your...
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    Funding an Electric Bike Startup in Santa Cruz, CA

    Good luck; however having started, developed and sold quite a few businesses in a variety of fields I think you're underestimating the investment necessary to take this off the ground. How did you come up with the $600k figure? What about $95k? Are they based on anything other than what you...
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    I use slime in my tires so a small puncture has never been an issue. I was always able to get back home.
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    E-bike/ scooter reccomendation for student

    Wow, what a useless video! The guy almost fell backwards when trying to fold the bike. Never actually folded the bike into anything useful (that could fit in a trunk for example) and the bike looked like it was going to stall every time it wen up that tiny hill :)
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    If you're anywhere near NY, I have a bunch of bike parts including new suspension front forks that you can take for free, just need to take them off the bike frames.
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    Reviews and Modifications of ebike model: XB-310Li

    I kept everything stock, but the controller, well and the lack of PAS and it worked just fine, no complaints.
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