A-Bike Electric *finally* arrived!

[ocb]

Woohoo!

It's only 3 months late - but it (actually they, I got 2) arrived today.

First impressions:

Packaging is well done. Outer sleeve box with no hint as to what the contents are, then the inner product box with branding. No excessive protection

1. Overall it seems solid for what is basically an origami telescopic contraption.
2. It's *light*. My E-TWOW electric kick scooter weighs the same.
3. Instructions are brief, but well put together.
4. Minor assembly bugs - the seat clamp is too tight, and to fix this means some disassembly
   Also, the front reflector wasn't tightly screwed in. Thankfully it comes with a little toolkit, so this got fixed.
5. It's surprisingly comfortable - the seat is definitely made for relaxed commuting.
6. That's it - tomorrow is the baptism.
   I can't exactly say I'm overly enthusiastic about it. It's mid December - conditions are not at all ideal for a folding pedelec with 200mm wheels.
   Still, my colleagues have been waiting to see this thing since August. I just hope I don't wipe out....
7. I think I am one of the first "real" customers to try this - so if anyone has questions, let me know.
   For those following my "newbie" thread, I still intend to get a more "forest friendly" pedelec soon.

Oh, and it has the Sir Clive Sinclair heritage

 

[EddiePJ]

In your excitement, you left one little detail out.

What have you bought?

edit.. Forget that , I just realised that it was the thread title.

 

[patpatbut]

Some photos woulD be nice

 

[Fordulike]

Oh, and it has the Sir Clive Sinclair heritage

Certainly looks interesting, let's hope it follows the success of the ZX81 and Spectrum and not the C5

Enjoy your test rides

 

[flecc]

Oh, and it has the Sir Clive Sinclair heritage

It was actually designed by student Alex Kalogroulis who is the primary name on the patent. Sinclair gave him a job and got to share the credit for the A bike design in consequence, though he'd played no part in it's design.

It's difficult to say no to the boss when you've been an impecunious student.
.

 

[Yamdude]

Well thats something interestingly different....... just keep an eye out for the potholes, even the really small ones.

 

[eBoy]

Gawd, that is a gadget and a half! I hope it takes off. I wants one! Is it a pleasant ride, ocb? Johnny

 

[Artstu]

Smooth surfaces only.

 

[oldtom]

Very clever!

Now, can it be de-restricted so it can do 45kph and can it have a full throttle?

Tom

 

[flecc]

Very clever!

Now, can it be de-restricted so it can do 45kph and can it have a full throttle?

Tom

cwah might do this!

It seems what he'd like, small and light enough to take upstairs into his home but an e-powered bike on the road. For him it just needs the right controller and 72 volt battery.
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[Fordulike]

Smooth surfaces only.

Ha ha, love the bit where the Clark Kent wanabee pulls ups beside him soaked in sweat

Oh, and main dude really should set a good example by wearing his helmet properly

 

[Artstu]

Ha ha, love the bit where the Clark Kent wanabee pulls ups beside him soaked in sweat

That staged rider also had no brakes and a freewheel, perhaps he had a pedal-back brake.

 

[anotherkiwi]

cwah might do this!

It seems what he'd like, small and light enough to take upstairs into his home but an e-powered bike on the road. For him it just needs the right controller and 72 volt battery.
.

Don't for get the rack for heavy objects and the ability to carry a passenger!

 

[flecc]

Don't for get the rack for heavy objects and the ability to carry a passenger!

Like the battery and controller, he'd probably just duct tape the passenger on board.
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[oldtom]

[QUOTE="ocb, post: 287050, member: 15211”]
Oh, and it has the Sir Clive Sinclair heritage [/QUOTE]

.....and that's the problem! Sir Clive hasn't exactly covered himself in glory since the early days of personal computers.

I fear this innovation, which he seems happy to associate himself with, may go the same way as the C5. It may have some merits but it just ain't gonna happen and I suspect one production run will be all it gets.

Tom

 

[reggie_electric]

Woohoo!

It's only 3 months late - but it (actually they, I got 2) arrived today.

Hi,

this is my first post on this site.

I too received my A-Bike Electric over the weekend. Does yours have a noticeable rattling/crunching noise coming from the front hub motor, e.g. when it's engaging or running above motor power speeds?

Reggie

 

[Fordulike]

That staged rider also had no brakes and a freewheel, perhaps he had a pedal-back brake.

Well spotted mate. You win 1st prize for observation:

 

[Fordulike]

.....and that's the problem! Sir Clive hasn't exactly covered himself in glory since the early days of personal computers.

I fear this innovation, which he seems happy to associate himself with, may go the same way as the C5. It may have some merits but it just ain't gonna happen and I suspect one production run will be all it gets.

Tom

You're so mean Tom, you just jinxed Reggie's new bike in post #16

 

[Fordulike]

Hi,

this is my first post on this site.

I too received my A-Bike Electric over the weekend. Does yours have a noticeable rattling/crunching noise coming from the front hub motor, e.g. when it's engaging or running above motor power speeds?

Reggie

I've not ridden one Reggie, but that does not sound right at all.

I would get it exchanged under warranty, for peace of mind, coz something like that does not get better.
I don't know the exact details of distance selling regs, but you should be able to get an exchange, or you can reject it and get your money back.

 

[Andy_H]

I like it - as someone who has to lift 26 Kg up a step into the house after a ride, 12 kg sounds like heaven.