On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:15:53 AM UTC+1, jbeattie wrote:
On Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 1:15:13 PM UTC-7, Zen Cycle wrote:

E-bikes can also be pretty benign and convenient. I was in Seattle on Tuesday, noting the number of bike-share eBikes. It made sense with the steep hills. https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2016/08...ntown-seattle/
https://www.geekwire.com/2018/uber-l...tric-bicycles/

IME, the hot-rodded eBikes are typically ridden by people who are not cyclists and are just trying to beat traffic -- as opposed to cyclists who could just use a little help.

There's a divide somewhere, for sure. 250W should be enough for most cyclists "who could just use a little help". Even for a cyclist who weighs up to a 100kg, 350W should easily allow a top speed of 25kph on the flat, and plenty of oomph for hills. 500W and even more so 750W just aren't necessary except maybe for dedicated cargo bikes but they could also make better use of available, better gearing choices.

Andre Jute
Old timey dodgem codger