This problem is more to with technology than acceptability of e-bikes. The situation is like people complaining there is no demand for touch screen phones and they won't take off. And Apple comes along and shows them the iPhone.
The fact is you need to do it right. And its not just about the pedal assist. You need good battery performance, long lasting battery life and efficient motors. At the other end you need a good control system on board, which might more or less function as an ECU. When the pedal assist is no longer functioning or dead, its weight and friction shouldn't become a burden on the cyclist.
In all, if you look at it you are looking for an amazing electric driven engine of sort with a sound control system on board. I don't think people are putting too much mind into that. We are where cars where in 18th century.
These are the kind of projects which help local commute a lot. If you are commuting frequently to pick up groceries, or drive up to the local park for a jog, or anything local for that matter. You absolutely don't have to use your car, or your motor cycle. This would do.
We are just not doing it right, may be we are not serious about it. But someday, someone will come along as give something so awesome. We won't be able to resist ourselves to using it.
The fact is you need to do it right. And its not just about the pedal assist. You need good battery performance, long lasting battery life and efficient motors. At the other end you need a good control system on board, which might more or less function as an ECU. When the pedal assist is no longer functioning or dead, its weight and friction shouldn't become a burden on the cyclist.
In all, if you look at it you are looking for an amazing electric driven engine of sort with a sound control system on board. I don't think people are putting too much mind into that. We are where cars where in 18th century.
These are the kind of projects which help local commute a lot. If you are commuting frequently to pick up groceries, or drive up to the local park for a jog, or anything local for that matter. You absolutely don't have to use your car, or your motor cycle. This would do.
We are just not doing it right, may be we are not serious about it. But someday, someone will come along as give something so awesome. We won't be able to resist ourselves to using it.