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Originally Posted by Sweetpea
There are various types of electric bikes. Those where you don't have to peddle at all (at least, while your battery is full...) and those that "help" with peddling (always having the wind behind you).
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That's right. There are basically two modes of operation - "pedal assist", where you pedal normally and the motor "helps you out", and a completely powered mode using a twist-grip on the handlebars.
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I don't have one, the radius is too small for me. And loading points aren't available at many locations.
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Range has improved significantly with the modern ones. The one I've bought, for example, has a 50+ mile range in "assist" mode, which is more than enough for commuting to and from work, or a day "out and about".