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Binkie The Clown

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24. Yes.

Fri Aug 4, 2017, 07:51 PM

Aug 2017

I'm using a rack with two metal wire side baskets as panniers. Each holds a full bag of groceries.

Also, I end up using the power less than half the trip time, so I'm getting more than double the range per charge. I hold the button until I get up to about 10 or 12 MPH and then coast until I'm back to 7 or 8 MPH. Since my trip is pretty level I coast a long ways on each "boost".

I also bolted a metal lock box to the handlebars to keep the battery pack in so it won't be easily ripped off while I'm in the store shopping. I'm very happy with my no-car solution so far. I'll keep the car for a while longer, but if I go several months without using the car I'll consider getting rid of it.

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Has anybody here tried one of these as a car replacement? [View all] Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 OP

That looks perfect. Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #1

I can bundle up. My big issue with winter is... Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #5

One word: Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #10

Ball park figures... Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #11

Thanks. I'm going to think about it. Love the concept. nt Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #16

Tramadol left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #17

Yes, um, avoid high doses. Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #19

I saw on the news ... left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #20

Tramadol is not technically a "narcotic". Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #21

I had one for a time. silverweb Jul 2017 #2

I'm fortunate to live where I can get to all my local shopping on back streets, ... Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #6

Excellent. silverweb Jul 2017 #9

Check with your insurance company to see if they can lower your rate for the Mr.Bill Jul 2017 #3

I did. Most companies have their lowest category as 30 miles per DAY, not per month. n/t Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #4

I had asked about electric assist wheels for trikes and bikes in the bicycle group TexasProgresive Jul 2017 #7

I didn't know there was a bicycle group. Thanks for that info. n/t Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #8

As a long time motorcycle rider ...... mitch96 Jul 2017 #12

As a 70 yr old, I offer my admiring awe. My cardiologist would *love* you! UTUSN Jul 2017 #13

When I was 50 my angina was so bad I couldn't walk across the street to the mailbox Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #14

Dr. Caldwll B. Esselstyn, Jr. M.D. of the Cleveland Clinic. mitch96 Jul 2017 #15

Well, thanks, but if I were *COMPLIANT* - my own doctors would be fine!1 UTUSN Jul 2017 #18

Update: I installed a conversion kit on my regular 2-wheel bike Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #22

Sounds like a better solution Major Nikon Aug 2017 #23

Yes. Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #24