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Old 12-31-2017, 09:43 AM
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Default URB-E Sport Folding Electric Bicycle

This looks interesting. 30 lbs folding electric bicycle? https://www.urb-e.com/sport/


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Old 12-31-2017, 10:15 AM
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[quote=Piper J3;1228810]This looks interesting. 30 lbs folding electric bicycle… https://www.urb-e.com/sport/



30lbs? Ah nope.

One thing about pedal power......you dont run out of power......unless youre dead.
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Old 12-31-2017, 10:21 AM
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Default substitute watts with 100LL

I'd be game if it had a small gas engine that would run on 100LL.
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Old 12-31-2017, 10:31 AM
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I'd be game if it had a small gas engine that would run on 100LL.
Hmmmmm.....can you say chainsaw motor ?
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Old 12-31-2017, 11:41 AM
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Keep in mind that if you intend to use it cross country to get to town from an airport, the tiny wheels can make for a pretty rough ride along the sides of typical roads that you would often encounter.
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I agree with Scott. We've been using folding bicycles in the 10 for years now, but they have 20" pneumatic tires (Kettler bike). Pedal power, though.

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