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		hurryer on Nov 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 280M e-bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil... Looking at both of them, they look very heavy (not considering the motor and battery). And the gearing seems limited. Are they actually usable in non-electric mode?

local_crmdgeon on Nov 17, 2023 [–]

Yes, both of them are. The Current in particular rides very normally when the battery is dead. The Haul rides fine, but like a fat tire bike that weights 90#.

If you want light + power + midhubed, you're going to spend a LOT of money. That's Riese and Mueller territory

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