Good deal on a quality folding electric e-bike.
Internet search brings up this ebike with review http://electricbikereview.com/e-joe/epik-se/
Seems very similar.
Iceberg Folding Electric Bike - $999 @ Reef Bikes
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It quotes 350 W nominal output which makes it illegal to ride anywhere in public space. Maximum legal power output is 200-250 W.
True, you want to watch out for those bike police.
Here's the link to RMS NSW for more information: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/registration/unregistered.ht…
The fine is $623 if caught.
For other states, the law is very similar and you may want to do your own research for the exact legal requirements.
Edit: It turns out that the review OP linked is not for the deal. The bike in the deal is legal to ride. However, keep in mind of these requirements when searching for other electric bikes.
Then explain to be how i can narly get run over by fat a-holes too lazy to walk, jetting about on their "mobility scooters" inside shopping malls and footpaths. And by the jumbo size of most of these people, it would take more than 250w to get them up to the speeds they do.
This thing looks more like a push bike than anything else. Any copper would be hard pressed to give you a ticket for it being over 250w unless you were going 65 in a school zone up the footpath… Then, you deserve everything you get. Outside that, it is up to the police to prove that it is over 250w. Dont think they give a rats unless you were being an turkey on it.
Then explain to be how i can narly get run over by fat a-holes too lazy to walk, jetting about on their "mobility scooters" inside shopping malls and footpaths. And by the jumbo size of most of these people, it would take more than 250w to get them up to the speeds they do.
If you scroll down the page:
Motorised wheelchairs and other types of conveyance for people with a disability are exempt from registration
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Outside that, it is up to the police to prove that it is over 250w. Dont think they give a rats
Anyway, that's the written law. It is up to you if you want to comply. If you want to take the risk of receiving a hefty fine, then go ahead. I have no obligation in persuading you otherwise.
Here is a Reddit post of someone actually getting fined recently for using an electric scooter in the CBD.
They’re used solely for the conveyance of a person with a disability that substantially impairs the person’s mobility.
They’re unable to travel at more than 10 km/h.I did read all of it, and my point still stands. There is no way that these "mobility scooters" things are limited to 10km/h nor a lot of the time used by people with "disabilities" that "substantially impair" their movement…
And Oh, Reddit, must be true. No helmet and riding on the footpath. Almost looks like no shoes (unproven) and riding a prohibited vehicle, not a power assisted push bike or mobility scooter I have made reference to. So this link is relevant how?
Sorry the bike I linked to in the deal was the Aus version 200-250W. The review is for the USA version of bike for a review to give some idea of USA pricing etc.
I can't imagine the intended user of such a product. Surely if you got so weak that you could not pedal a bike you would want one of those mobility scooters the oldies zip around town on- on the footpath. The morbidly obese? Probably not enough power. I give up.
Ebikes are all the rage overseas and becoming more popular in Aus but each to its own.
I think it'll be OK for regular commuting. Thing is I don't quite feel safe putting my thousand dollar ebike chained in the car park, and the second thing is I don't want to imagine how much the spare parts will cost. The battery will probably last around 100~200 charges before it degrades and you'd have to fork out $200 for a new one.
maybe someone who just needs a little assistance when riding, the gophers you talk about require 0 assistance.
What about as a rehab tool?
Someone who has a lot of kms to ride.
Anything that encourages people to get outdoors is a good thing.
Park Rangers at Fitzroy Gardens, Vic, use an electric powered bike.
I'm assuming a bike with a chain and wheels this small, you'd need all the help you can get to pedal the thing.
Please click on the link, go to deal of op's post, not the review below. Motor 200-250 W. The one he or she provided for the review is an overseas model.
This bike looks shockers.. like some sort of circus bike.
Yep - I thought it looked like a kids balance bike at first!
Looks like a bike for 5-7 year olds. Does it have training wheels?
Any 30 days trial before buy like Danoz Direct deals? it's a bit risky to spend $999 and may not be legal to ride on Sydney footpaths or roads.
Max load of 90 KG rules me out!!!
this one is currently a hit on crowdsourcing world, great looking and nice specs e-bike for US$600+sh:
http://igg.me/at/storm-ebikeThat would be classed as a motor vehicle if used in EU and AU, as it does not meet EU standard EN15194 for pedelecs.
i see, let say if we have to properly register as motor vehicle, will it attract high rego cost & paperwork? i would think of use as standard bike on a crowded area bike path/city area and use the motorised part on limited scenarios such off-road/off-city hillclimb/national park etc. i'm seriously considering to get one before the $599 funding close within 24 hours from now. Any input?
wow - they've smashed their fundraising goal like Flow Hive
Electric bikes can be useful in very hilly towns, or in climates that are too hot and humid in summer to pedal hard (e.g. much of China, some of East-coast Australia.)
Hoever, I'd be wary of this bike. Putting bottom-end Shimano components on a $1000 bike reeks of penny-cutting. Makes me worried about the quality of the batteries and charging circuit. How efficient is the motor?
And having the battery built into the frame looks pretty, but is not a good idea. It is important to keep the battery pack cool, so you want to be able to take it with you, and not leave it parked in the sun or your shed. How easy to replace the pack? What cost?
18kg is a lot to carry. Not much point having a folding bike if you can't lift it.
All this nanny state red tape keeping hard working taxpayers from going about their business on their electric bikes- disgraceful.
But but but….
think of all the children that would be saved from collisions with high powered electric bikes! These things are a menace to our tranquil suburbs! These cyclists are nothing more than environmentally friendly bikie gangs!
No price in title, no deal on OzBargain.
Now updated.
250 watts max power for legal use in Queensland