https://nitter.net/mrlevine/status/1696597364751081575

  • sysgen [none/use name,they/them]
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    10 months ago

    Can you give me an example? I built my own ebike so I'm familiar with the componentry, going something like 40mph (ripping past 30mph) requires a serious battery and a very expensive motor. You can't just modify a normal legal ebike to go that fast, the motor will overheat and the battery won't last 20 minutes on a charge or long in general.

    Also, nothing that can go past 28mph is considered an ebike in the US. The moment it goes any faster it's an unplated scooter/motorcycle

    • nat_turner_overdrive [he/him]
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      10 months ago

      I don't have any specific examples because I'm not really into ebikes, I've just been passed by them hauling serious ass before