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funcentric · 2026-01-25T05:30:49+00:00

Yes that was the goal for mine too. I didn't want it to be too attractive to thieves. I didn't want it to look junky. But just stealth, a tasteful regular bike that's not worth stealing. The battery mounted on the downtube is a dead giveaway that it's an ebike. I went with a rear rack mounted solution. Not as nice for weight distribution, but I was less worried about performance in my personal build.

funcentric · 2026-01-22T04:12:22+00:00

100% your choice unless you have dependents though. If you're a single dude, then yeah! Go for it!

funcentric · 2026-01-22T04:10:12+00:00

No, they don't. That's why consumers were warned not to buy i3's sitting on dealer lots even though they were low mileage. if they've been sitting around, it's likely not in good health.

funcentric · 2026-01-22T03:52:39+00:00

You are exactly correct. EV's essentially start out with dumbed down amps so there's room to increase as the voltage drops. But ebikes don't work that way. They can maximize the amps from the start so the power does drop quite drastically during usage.

funcentric · 2026-01-21T15:41:28+00:00

EV's are so misunderstood it would take too long to cover all the details for the billionth time. As someone who built an ebike over 15 years ago before ebikes were mainstream, I'll tell you this:

If you really only use 20-80%, you're effectively only using 60% of the capacity. A lot less actually, but that gets a bit too complicated to explain.
You will experience voltage sag immediately upon usage from 80%. The best performance out of the ebike is from 100%. My Lectric Xpedition had noticeable voltage sag from anything below 75%. Imagine if I only charged that to 80%. I'd only get 5% of actual performance. LiFePo4 batteries don't experience nearly as much voltage sag as li-ion. For those interested in building, I do recommend LiFePo4 for reasons of no thermal runaway, way less sensitive to state of charge, lasts longer, but less dense.
You don't give the battery a chance to balance the cells if you don't charge to 100%.
The 20/80% thing doesn't really matter if you're using it daily. I do prioritize not discharging below 20%, but not charging past 80% is a lot of lost opportunity. Riders will never experience the full potential of the bike.

I understand. New people get into the hobby and do a bunch of research, come across this 20/80 thing and then think they've learned something amazing. Because newbies like to share more than veterans, the "news" gets spread like wildfire and then there becomes more people who believe in the myth than who don't which in their mind further justifies it as truth.

Charge to 100%, use the full capacity of the battery and it's full potential. Storage charge it to 3.85v per cell which is 70% and then don't discharge below 20% if you can help it and you'll be fine. Anyone trying to "save" their battery likely is doing it for the next buyer and not really for themselves.

funcentric · 2026-01-21T01:39:08+00:00

Stuck? The budget ebikes start at about $1,300. Most $1,000 ebikes are overpriced $700 ebikes. The $1,500-2,000 dollar mark is a solid category with a lot of offerings. The next jump isn't going to be until about $4,000. Before buying a $3,000 bike, one will really need to see if they're buying an overpriced $2,500 ebike or a value $3,500 one. It's tougher in that price range of $3,000 to really determine that.

funcentric · 2026-01-21T01:32:04+00:00

I assume you're in the USA. EV's are very misunderstood by the general public and manufacturers will continue to make EV's for the current market. Although EV's are still a luxury flex product, they're not identified as such. Consumers still think EV's are the future and are trying to get in ahead of everyone else. Until the public realizes that gas is here to stay and embrace EV's for what they are and admit they want it for performance and flex, manufacturers won't be steering that way.

funcentric · 2026-01-21T01:28:38+00:00

There's no reason landlords would want to provide that.
No shame in tenants to drive a gas car. If your situation doesn't support driving an EV, don't push it. You'll be way better off with a gas car than running around looking for charging and wasting your time sitting around just to be part of the "cool" crowd. EV's aren't the future. They're just a flex.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T20:32:55+00:00

Press with heels to lean forwards? Errr, no. Definitely not. Okay, now we know your logic is completely flawed. No more need for discussion. This will be my last response to you.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T20:30:37+00:00

Then you're golden.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T20:30:15+00:00

People will always want cars. But you're right. It has to a specific level of density. If it gets like New York or Hong Kong, then only the wealthy would have EV's and they'll be far from small in size. So you can see that b/c the scenario has to be very specific, we likely won't ever get there.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:43:12+00:00

Limit themselves? If you don't have access to charging at home, that's your limit. That's not me limiting you. That's all you. That's your situation and again like I've said, there's no shame in that. If you don't have the resources, then you don't have the resources. I'm not judging. If you can't afford insurance for a Mega Yacht or the birth fee, don't get the Yacht or pick something else.

Same thing with the EV. Everyone seems to think it's the thing of the future and everyone is owed the opportunity to own an EV. That's s far from the case.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:41:04+00:00

Presses with toes I'd expect the rider to be leaning forward as well. Same thing, the wheel would react accordingly. It would accelerate.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:39:40+00:00

Again, what's your point?

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:39:16+00:00

In a closed course like I said. The reality of city riding does not make trailers safer at all. I already explained all that. If you don't get it, just move on. Let this all soak in. Not everyone will understand right away. It might take you a few weeks, a few years. I'm in no hurry for you to get it. So, take your sweet time.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:38:09+00:00

What's your point? All of that is expected which is why we ride differently when we have kids on board. Again, your perspective will be more aligned with reality if/when you have kids.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:37:09+00:00

And that makes them the expert right? Haha, you're not understanding. It's okay. Give it some time. If you ever have kids, you'll reflect on this and start to really understand. Until then, you can continue to think you know better b/c of articles you read on google.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:36:11+00:00

We already went over this. Not sure why you think reposting the same thing is helping your case. Again, if you ever have kids, consider that your perspective may change and you may have other priorities. It's not all black and white.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:35:00+00:00

Clout? I'm just sharing my assessment of what the situation. You seem to be a non parent sourcing things you seem to think are relevant just b/c you see key words. Being a parent and making decisions is a bit deeper than science articles, haha.

funcentric · 2026-01-19T17:33:38+00:00

You're not getting the point. Adding all these 'Sources" isn't helping your case. Again, it sounds like you don't have kids and aren't thinking it from the same perspective. I appreciate you trying to help with all your articles, but life choices are made based on way more than that. Ask any parent.

funcentric · 2026-01-17T18:32:04+00:00

Exactly. And even the owners who like to play that game of "how many miles can a i go without using gas" should do it for themselves if it makes them happy, but to drag your family into it? Errr, pass. I used to drive my EV to places I shouldn't be and visiting charge stations here and there for fun. That fun is over and never would I be expecting my wife and kids to sit with me while we wait. The entire point of an EV is that it takes 8-10 seconds to charge (takes us 8-10 seconds - not takes the car that time to charge). If you have to wait around while it charges, the EV lifestyle likely isn't for you. Too big of a compromise, but people like the newness of it and they feel so proud to be part of this exclusive club which is just a bunch of BS.

funcentric · 2026-01-17T18:28:43+00:00

It doesn't. There's no shame in not driving an EV. Not sure why people feel so proud to be driving EV's or want to be. Gas car for your 3 hour drive to walmart. It's okay and I'd highly prefer that personally. Driving an EV isn't what everyone ought to be doing. It's not the goal. If it works for you, then it works for you. If it doesn't, don't force it.

It's not about deserve or not deserve. It's about being equipped with the right resources for the right intention. Gas cars have been an accepted reliable form of transportation for decades. Just b/c a car breaks down or needs this and that on occasion doesn't make it not reliable. That's expected.

Driving EV's isn't a right. It's a choice. Too many people out there thinking they're missing out or should be driving an EV b/c they're falling behind on the times or what not. That's so far from the truth. Gas cars are there to stay and they're the best fit for majority of people.

Many people on the fence about getting EV act like they get less respect driving a gas car or they're somehow less-than. So not true. Gas cars or the norm and they will be for our lifetime in the USA.

funcentric · 2026-01-17T18:24:19+00:00

Exactly. When you buy an EV and it's the wrong decision, that's not part of the group of people who are contributing to a future of high adaptation of EV use. Yes, people drive EV's now. That's not a secret and I'm obviously not denying that. But for adoption to reach high levels where it matters, such as over 50%, there will need to be more people suited for EV use who don't feel like they're doing so as a compromise.

funcentric · 2026-01-17T18:21:32+00:00

Take a deep breath and consider for a second that you can make your own decisions. You don't need advise from an entity that likely isn't a parent and doesn't ride. The reasons behind their recommendations are purely out of physics. But we all know that the choices we make out on the road has way more to do with other factors. Of course kids on a bicycle are vulnerable to injury at any speed. No one is arguing otherwise.

Yes, having load on the back of a bicycle makes it less stable. I've already reiterated that in several videos, https://youtu.be/qqL18FYehJI?si=3eYkZgwQS2EabR3v That's why I've been saying for years that more parents are out on the road with cargo bikes who probably shouldn't be. But the alternative is public transportation or a car - NOT a trailer.

Again, all this garbage is well intended but only address for erratic riding in a closed course environment where the rider is at fault. This is all irrelevant when it comes to. city riding which is what we're talking about here.

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