Anybody familiar with these?
http://www.gizmag.com/gocycle-electric-bicycle/11428/ ... http://www.gocycle.com/
What I'm liking with it is it's lightweight and can fold up, which makes it suitable to carry onto a train or car or bus or airplane. I like my electra townie, but it's not real compatible with taking onto caltrain to go to san francisco. Nor would my electra townie work terribly well on a bus or carrying in a car, etc.
I do have a lightweight folding bicycle but it's nonpowered. Also I don't like the seat on that bike because it's a skinny wedgie style seat, and I don't have a wedgie style butt (ahem).
For "intermodal" trips that involve taking the bicycle onto some other transit system, it's helpful if the bicycle is light enough to successfully carry onboard.
Interesting - doesn't use a normal front fork or rear swingarm, both front and rear wheels are side mounted.
The motor looks very small, and the specs don't give motor power, but I recall that European laws requires electric bicycles have a max power of 250 watts.
I'll look into it. I like the simplicity of it. I wish it had a front suspension for what they are asking.
If it is options you want, you may check this out. I'm thinking about one of these:
http://speedygokartshop.com/electric%20bicycles.htm
I think most companies offer a collapsable model for subway use.
I'm about 95% ready to order the Road King from "Osiris" this week. I like the fact that there are handlebar configuration options. That is my peculiarity.
The laws are definitely obscure here too. Fortunately, the federal laws override the state laws. It looks like most ebike companies are governed to 20 mph. The reason, I am picking this company is because, of the options they offer. If I am going to pay a pretty penny I want the bike exactly the way I want it from the company.