"The stealthy electric bicycle used secretly by pro riders"

[Doug[_3_]]

"French newspapers this week claim that professional riders have
competed in high-profile races using a bicycle secretly equipped with
an electric motor and batteries.

Journalist at L’Equipe newspaper, Philippe Brunel, reports that the
stealth bicycle weighs little more than a conventional bike and has a
motor and electric battery concealed in the frame.

The motor is controlled by buttons hidden in the brake levers and can
propel the bicycle at speeds of over 30mph with minimal effort from
the rider.

Little is known about the bicycle’s designer, but he is said to be
Hungarian..."

More:
http://www.eta.co.uk/2010/06/03/stealthy-electric-bicycle-used-secretly-pro-riders?

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[webreader]

On Jun 4, 5:48*pm, Doug > wrote:
> "French newspapers this week claim that professional riders have
> competed in high-profile races using a bicycle secretly equipped with
> an electric motor and batteries.
>
> Journalist at L’Equipe newspaper, Philippe Brunel, reports that the
> stealth bicycle weighs little more than a conventional bike and has a
> motor and electric battery concealed in the frame.
>
> The motor is controlled by buttons hidden in the brake levers and can
> propel the bicycle at speeds of over 30mph with minimal effort from
> the rider.
>
> Little is known about the bicycle’s designer, but he is said to be
> Hungarian..."
>
> More:http://www.eta.co.uk/2010/06/03/stealthy-electric-bicycle-used-secret...
>
> --
> Carfree UKhttp://carfree.org.uk/
> Promoting carfree development and its environmental, social, financial
> and health benefits.

Just goes to show that you can't trust users of illegal e-bikes.

WSR

[Derek C]

On Jun 4, 6:01*pm, webreader > wrote:
> On Jun 4, 5:48*pm, Doug > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > "French newspapers this week claim that professional riders have
> > competed in high-profile races using a bicycle secretly equipped with
> > an electric motor and batteries.
>
> > Journalist at L’Equipe newspaper, Philippe Brunel, reports that the
> > stealth bicycle weighs little more than a conventional bike and has a
> > motor and electric battery concealed in the frame.
>
> > The motor is controlled by buttons hidden in the brake levers and can
> > propel the bicycle at speeds of over 30mph with minimal effort from
> > the rider.
>
> > Little is known about the bicycle’s designer, but he is said to be
> > Hungarian..."
>
> > More:http://www.eta.co.uk/2010/06/03/stealthy-electric-bicycle-used-secret...
>
> > --
> > Carfree UKhttp://carfree.org.uk/
> > Promoting carfree development and its environmental, social, financial
> > and health benefits.
>
> Just goes to show that you can't trust users of illegal e-bikes.
>
Especially Doug!