BMX Kids – a new Target Group for Pedelecs?

[rsscott]

Interesting news article on the ExtraEnergy site via here. A while back there was a discussion on the suitability and safety of electric bikes for the youngsters.

 

[flecc]

Thanks for the link Russ, exactly what I've been pushing for, but I want the lower age restriction changed or removed. Fourteen and over is too late, they can already see the time for a scooter (moped) looming. I know from round here how much kids love these bikes. This week being half term, almost every time I've ridden out of the estate one of them has waved me down to beg a ride, 13 year old Louis the last one, on the Quando.
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[nigel]

Nigel

Hi folks
remember the chopper bike in the 70s all the kids i new had one it was really popular maybe something like that electric of course would get the kids intrested again nigel.

 

[flecc]

They'd certainly be interested in that concept Nigel. With the seat position of the Chopper and a rear wheel motor, they'd be doing permanent wheelies, much to their delight!
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[rsscott]

Something like this maybe

 

[nigel]

Nigel

mmmmmmm dont think so its a bit OTT something like the quando but a bit more trendy for the kids of course

 

[flecc]

There's a local kid who rides one of those to Sainsburys Russ, cycling on the pavement alongside his mother. It weighs a "ton", only the very low gear lets him pedal it up the hill. Seems pointless when he could be having some real fun on something more rideable.
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[nigel]

Nigel

Sounds like a plan flecc you the man to do it something the kids will think is trendy ie looks cool must be zippy like the quando not heavy and cheap?
I WONDER it could be a winner whoever dares?nigel.

 

[electric.mike]

god was i disapointed when i saw the age group for this was 8-13 i want a larger version. If flecc got his lower age limit kids would sell there parents for one.
http://http://www.poweredbicycles.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-and-Bicycles/Izip-Barracuda-Moto-X-Electric-Bike/423.htm

i cant get the link to work but its poweredbicycles and the model is the barracuda

 

[flecc]

That link appears to be broken Mike. Here's the one I've fixed, click here.

They don't give the weight, wonder if it's inside the 40 kilo limit?
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