Silvaticus
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- Jan 18, 2019
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I'm afraid to make a mistake, it seems to me that I rode on it at the exhibition in 2013.
Hydraulic would be much less efficient than electric, that's from seal friction, fluid in pipes has friction, etc. I kind of like this setup tbh, could be interesting as a variable torque sensing assist, pedal at 50% for a long trip, 5% for a quick blast, etc. Being totally disconnected from the back wheel would be weird and if it's really smart and expects you to pedal down hills it would be downright freaky but could probably get the best mileage going.ccihon said:If all this accomplished was eliminating chain drive complexity etc, one could drive a hydraulic motor with the cranks and run fluid line in a closed system to a hydro motor at the rear - line running to the back and return to the front....negligible loss and easy placement etc. I think the promise this electric system adds is how simply it integrates to power storage via battery and addition of battery power for assist.
Not sure how gear ratios etc can be changed here, if at all.
As a good illustration, we can turn to the story of the fall of Nokia.Chalo said:But... that doesn't mean they're immune from total BS mongery. Someone at the helm could get senile dementia, or die and pass the company to a choadlet who was born with senile dementia. They still must be judged by what they do. In this case, it's something foolish.
Need a neutral and pedal charge while sitting still at stop lights and chit chat sessions.by classicalgas » Sep 05 2021 3:39pm
"Hybrid cars work with the IC engine charging the battery. This is the same concept, except a human is charging the battery,..."
Exactly... the hybrid is more efficient than an IC engine alone, for various reasons. Humans have an even narrower range of RPM we can operate at than IC engines do.
Silvaticus said:...
I would easily buy a bike like this for my 72 year old father. However, it is difficult for me to imagine Mike Burrows on such a bike. And this despite the fact that he is 6 years older.
BalorNG said:2. You want a EV with a built-in trainer. (A perfectly valid concept, I must add).
Silvaticus said:This is designed for unhurried pedaling by feeble old women. Of you try to pedal a little more aggressively, or step on the pedals while climbing uphill, then the pedals just twist and you can lose your balance.