# It's Electric! A thread for e-bike things. **URL:** \ **Category:** Bikes\ **Created:** [April 30, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808 "2020-04-30T20:41:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 56
**Author:** ![Jacobell](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jacobell/32/895_2.png) [@Jacobell](https://tarck.cc/u/Jacobell)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1102 "2025-10-23T15:23:08Z")
I actually like the bike and quad. People want tech in their things and the bike delivers in a fairly novel way. I’m really curious about their drive system. It’s interesting that they used a fly by wire system but it’s still mid drive. Why bother with a belt and cog when you can just have a motor in the wheel? I’m also a firm believer that e-quads are the future of urban logistics and I’m glad that there is a developing market for those products. ---
**Author:** ![jimmythefly](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jimmythefly/32/36079_2.png) [@jimmythefly](https://tarck.cc/u/jimmythefly)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1103 "2025-10-23T15:51:00Z")
> [@adem](#): > > what i _really_ hate is their “pedal” “”“assist”“” quad that is “bike lane legal” The laws don’t say how many pedals you need. They don’t say the pedals need to be used all the time. They don’t say how easily you need to be able to access the pedals. There’s no minimum speed that pedaling needs to be capable of achieving. They don’t specify what type of mechanical linkage needs to be involved. If it were me and I wanted an e-motorcycle that was still technically an e-bike I’d build a single tiny fold-out pedal (think motorcycle kick-starter) that is technically capable of making the bike move forward on it’s own a miniscule amount. ---
**Author:** ![adem](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/adem/32/2176_2.png) [@adem](https://tarck.cc/u/adem)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1104 "2025-10-23T16:09:34Z")
> [@Jacobell](#): > > Why bother with a belt and cog when you can just have a motor in the wheel? whole battery/drive/compute in a single contained unit instead of spaghetti wiring all over the place was the main reason they said in some interviews. on a more practical note, it means you can fix a flat on the rear without risking fucking up the motor wiring ---
**Author:** ![Jacobell](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jacobell/32/895_2.png) [@Jacobell](https://tarck.cc/u/Jacobell)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1105 "2025-10-23T18:35:55Z")
that can’t be the one item they prioritized serviceability on hub drive would have been cheaper and with less moving parts though would negatively impact the rear suspension performance. maybe latency would be an issue as well. speaking of, an issue that I have with this bike is its ‘do it all’ marketing, especially when it calls out trail riding as a designed use. would love to see a geo chart. ---
**Author:** ![cheese](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/cheese/32/182_2.png) [@cheese](https://tarck.cc/u/cheese)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1106 "2025-10-23T18:48:00Z")
have y’all seen this one? looks like a very tech solution but more of a car replacement > **[TARRAN T1 Pro Electric Cargo Bike | Smart Control, Seamless Ride](https://tarranbikes.com/pages/tarran-t1-pro)** > > Discover the TARRAN T1 Pro family cargo bike with Dynamic Dualdrive™ Landing Gear, 100Nm motor & Smart Control System. Enjoy 220kg capacity, GPS anti-theft, and up to 200km range. ---
**Author:** ![Jacobell](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jacobell/32/895_2.png) [@Jacobell](https://tarck.cc/u/Jacobell)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1107 "2025-10-23T18:54:36Z")
car replacement without the support network of a car. its also ugly. ---
**Author:** ![frikki](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/frikki/32/155243_2.png) [@frikki](https://tarck.cc/u/frikki)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1108 "2025-10-23T18:56:24Z")
> [@cheese](#): > > [TARRAN T1 Pro Electric Cargo Bike | Smart Control, Seamless Ride](https://tarranbikes.com/pages/tarran-t1-pro) sorry, “landing gear”? NFC key? radar? some weird custom light that’s internally wired it’s like it’s designed to rile up anyone who has ever fixed anything in their lives ---
**Author:** ![jame5on](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jame5on/32/81952_2.png) [@jame5on](https://tarck.cc/u/jame5on)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1109 "2025-10-23T19:22:25Z")
i’m gonna go live in a cave in the woods ---
**Author:** ![akasnowmaaan](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/akasnowmaaan/32/832_2.png) [@akasnowmaaan](https://tarck.cc/u/akasnowmaaan)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1111 "2025-10-23T19:50:46Z")
That thing isn’t designed to be fixed - it’s designed to have parts swapped. ---
**Author:** ![jame5on](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jame5on/32/81952_2.png) [@jame5on](https://tarck.cc/u/jame5on)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1112 "2025-10-23T19:59:58Z")
which is why it’s garbage when they go out of business or release a new one or change their minds. Bicycles should be built out of bicycle parts. ---
**Author:** ![Bootus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/bootus/32/110971_2.png) [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1113 "2025-10-23T20:34:56Z")
Pedal by wire probably means you’re fucked if the battery dies, unlike most ebikes. ![IMG_3262](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/e/e/ee9cc62c05fd414e402ef6fd74340ce7fbe39690.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Horse\_Mafia](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/horse_mafia/32/16130_2.png) [@Horse\_Mafia](https://tarck.cc/u/Horse_Mafia)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1114 "2025-10-27T19:05:11Z")
e-Shart Q: the gen e1.2 died again. Last time it was just a blown fuse in the BMS but we got a whole new battery under warranty anyway. I don’t think that’s the case now as the battery charges fine but the display won’t power on. I want to try a new display first and I’m hoping I can just plug in any old Bafang HMI with a CAN connector. Are there specific compatibility issues I should be aware of? ---
**Author:** ![featherduster](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/featherduster/32/152369_2.png) [@featherduster](https://tarck.cc/u/featherduster)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1115 "2025-11-04T14:31:08Z")
![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/1/8/18a84bef6ff68478388a42e25c2896fc533c1dd5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Horse\_Mafia](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/horse_mafia/32/16130_2.png) [@Horse\_Mafia](https://tarck.cc/u/Horse_Mafia)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1116 "2025-11-10T21:20:16Z")
Rad Power is closing next year (unless acquired or funded) > **[Rad Power Bikes faces shutdown in January without new funding | TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/10/rad-power-bikes-faces-shutdown-in-january-without-new-funding/)** > > The company is "still fighting to find ways to continue" according to an email viewed by TechCrunch. ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1117 "2025-11-10T21:24:11Z")
even shit bike companies are having problems post pandemic ---
**Author:** ![Blakey](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/blakey/32/25608_2.png) [@Blakey](https://tarck.cc/u/Blakey)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1118 "2025-11-18T02:29:52Z")
> [@Blakey](#): > > the importer here has a bunch and are clearing them well, turns out someone twigged they were a good buy. No more Lodens / Ceros in Oz 60x sold in the last week with a large number going to a hire bike company who already liked them for their reliability. meanwhile, my tracking notice for the Carrie hasn’t updated but I’m still hoping for tomorrow arrival. ---
**Author:** ![teepz](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/teepz/32/25596_2.png) [@teepz](https://tarck.cc/u/teepz)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1119 "2025-11-18T05:47:48Z")
this feels like a huge fumble right? ---
**Author:** ![Blakey](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/blakey/32/25608_2.png) [@Blakey](https://tarck.cc/u/Blakey)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1120 "2025-11-19T00:32:28Z")
> [@Blakey](#): > > still hoping for tomorrow arrival. 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊 ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/e/f/ef87210731ab4ab124b9802d9a9c7e47febb6e86.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Horse\_Mafia](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/horse_mafia/32/16130_2.png) [@Horse\_Mafia](https://tarck.cc/u/Horse_Mafia)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1121 "2025-11-24T01:21:40Z")
The display crapped out on the e1.2 and I pulled out the controller just in case, now it won’t go back in. It’s been a while since I’ve been this pissed off at a bike. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dr_jart_attack_phd/32/16324_2.png) [@Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://tarck.cc/u/Dr_Jart_Attack_PhD)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/1122 "2025-11-24T17:00:42Z")
Got passed by one of these things on the MUP the other day: > **[Gravel Ebike – Salsa Confluence GRX600 2x – Salsa Cycles](https://www.salsacycles.com/products/confluence-grx-600-2x)** > > Looking for a light gravel ebike? The Salsa Confluence GRX600 2x combines light assist with our egravel geometry and on-bike cargo features. See more. Guy wasn’t going unreasonably fast but definitely seemed to be out-riding his fitness. I figured it was an e-bike when I saw how big the rear hub was, but still impressive how discreet it is. That said, you really don’t get much boost or range in order to maintain discretion. At that level of e-biking I think I would rather just accept that I’m slow but might get faster if I keep pedaling (this is already my MO tho shartmo etc) [Previous page](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808.md?page=55) [Next page](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808.md?page=57)