Kudos Ibex no-throttle disaster!

[eddieo]

What a pussy....my Bosch bike would climb that

 

[GaRRy]

What a pussy....my Bosch bike would climb that

Yea but not with you on it

 

[DavePat]

I have a copy of the nice glossy Kudos brochure and the Ibex is described there as having a thumb throttle.
Better get a good supply of Tippex in to correct remaining brochures.

I still want to give it a go though and looking forward to a test ride later in the year.

 

[hech]

Whilst a throttle might be a handy accessory for hill starts etc, for most people they are completely unnecessary on an electric bicycle. Hands probably best left for directional control, feet(and motor) for thrust, IMHO.

 

[Kudoscycles]

Hi Guys....the current situation is that the Cobra,Tornado and Arriba bikes will all have thumb throttles. We are still trying,as was our original intention,to fit a throttle to the Ibex bike but the communications I am receiving from the chinese manufacturer is not positive that a throttle can be included but they are still trying to achieve a throttle.
That was why I made the posting...'throttle looking unlikely'
I will keep everyone informed when a definite decision has been reached.
My problem is that the prime market for the Ibex bike is Germany and that country has specifically banned throttles.
Dave
Kudoscycles

 

[indalo]

My problem is that the prime market for the Ibex bike is Germany and that country has specifically banned throttles.
Dave
Kudoscycles

Don't the Germans need such devices then? They're a tough old bunch!

Indalo

 

[hoppy]

Great news that you're still trying to get a throttle on the Ibex.Surely throttles are still ok even in Germany if the pedals are just turning forwards? That would be a good second-best option for some of us.

 

[smudger1956]

I like to use the throttle for a while when my legs get a bit tired, and using a throttle keeps your feet free either side for kicking at chasing dogs while maintaining forward momentum.......

 

[flecc]

I like to use the throttle for a while when my legs get a bit tired, and using a throttle keeps your feet free either side for kicking at chasing dogs while maintaining forward momentum.......

Careful! You'll have the RSPCA and the Canine Defence League campaigning against throttles!

 

[jackhandy]

I like to use the throttle for a while when my legs get a bit tired, and using a throttle keeps your feet free either side for kicking at chasing dogs while maintaining forward momentum.......

Purely in the mutt's best interests, of course - One has to try to fend off the b@$?@#d in case it gets its head wedged between front wheel & cranks.

 

[Kudoscycles]

The engineers have finally confirmed that THE KUDOS IBEX WILL HAVE A THROTTLE,but the delays of bikes coming out of China is making June the earliest delivery date.
Apologies
KudosDave

 

[hoppy]

That's wonderful news,Dave.Thanks,I look forward to trying one.