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And One E-bike to Rule Them All: Trek Super Commuter+ 8S Review

posted by Fnord666 on Tuesday July 25 2017, @06:52AM   Printer-friendly
from the stay-off-the-sidewalk dept.

Phoenix666 writes:

The Super Commuter+ is built on an aluminum frame with a carbon fiber front fork, and it integrates a 350W Bosch Performance Speed mid-mounted motor powered by a 36V 500Wh Bosch lithium-ion battery pack mounted on the down tube. The bike has a range per charge of up to 92 miles, depending on the riding mode and the terrain of the route, with a total charge time of about 4.5 hours. A control unit and display on the handlebars allows for quick access to ride and bike data, as well as selection of the pedal-assist mode (Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo).

It weighs in at about 52 pounds, features Schwalbe Super Moto-X 2.4" tires, includes a Shimano XT/11-speed drivetrain and has dual Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes for stopping power. A large LED headlight and small red LED taillights help with visibility, and front and rear fenders help keep most of the road grime off the rider, while the low-riser Bontrager handlebar and Satellite Elite grips offer a comfortable and effective hand position while riding. The removable battery pack can be charged either on or off the bike, and a lock secures the battery to the bike.

Amid news about Teslas and other new transportation options, electric bikes have been quietly growing in variety and number. Could an e-bike be a viable option for you, perhaps even a car replacement?

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  • (Score: 2) by theluggage on Tuesday July 25 2017, @04:00PM (1 child)

    by theluggage (1797) on Tuesday July 25 2017, @04:00PM (#544199)

    An ebike should have just one control - a handle throttle. That's it! Pedalec (autopower when using pedals) is confusing.

    ...except in many countries, the "pedalec" thing is key to making them legally power-assisted bicycles that you can ride without license or insurance and take on cycle tracks etc. as opposed to electric motorbikes.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday July 27 2017, @12:16PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday July 27 2017, @12:16PM (#545120)

    *citation needed

    What I've read is that it depends on the maximum power and maximum speed. I can find no explicit requirement that the assist must be activated by pedal sensor, except for Finland ("assist may not replace pedaling"). The rest of the EU, UK, USA and Australia are fine with throttle - didn't read all the other countries.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_bicycle_laws [wikipedia.org]