That’s definitely enough to cover most commutes. Range is about what the company claims, about 12 miles. We maxed out at 18 mph, but that speed took two blocks to reach. The acceleration is gradual, but you can pick up speed. We found ourselves using the throttle to take off from stops, then pedaling normally, only using the throttle on hills.
It’s throttle only, so pedal assist only comes from actual pedaling you have to modulate the motor and your legs completely separately. The motor is powerful, but takeoff is smooth. It was funny to ride one of our well-worn pedal bikes that we’ve ridden many times before, but now with power.
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Turn the key to the on position, push the on button on the throttle, and three lights light up showing a full charge. Installation is easy, and so is riding the retro-fitted bike. Sure, you’ll never get a flat, but if you do wear out the tire, you’ll have to order a new one from the company. This makes good sense to provide a sturdy-enough platform to withstand the torque forces, which would most likely rip the valve stem off in the first third of a revolution. We were surprised to find that the GeoOrbital’s tire is solid. No tools are required for any part of it. The only other thing to do is attach the thumb throttle to whichever side of the handlebars you prefer using the brilliantly designed clamp-on. Those straps can take some serious strength to lock on, even though they don’t have to be particularly tight.
There are two torque bars that you place against the back of your fork that strap on with two heavy-duty rubber straps. Remove your old front wheel, insert the GeoOrbital wheel, and tighten it down and lock it on. We’re told that the disc-specific wheel is in the works. If you have disc brakes, you’ll have to wait a few months until GeoOrbital releases their disc version of the wheel or a disc adapter. The GeoOrbital uses a standard quick-release skewer, so unless you have a bolted-on wheel, it installs very easily and without any tools. The 700c wheel rolls in at about 21 pounds (the 26-inch wheel weighs 4 pounds less) in other words, the GeoOrbital wheel is very heavy! It can make it difficult to maneuver the bike up and down stairs if you have to. The brushless DC motor is located internally, and instead of the hub motor being attached to the rim via spokes, the motor and battery are suspended in the center of the wheel by a triangular-shaped, aluminum uni-body assembly with two small wheels and an outdrive that runs against the inside of the rim and provides the drive. Then there’s the GeoOrbital wheel, which is wholly unique and is an entirely self-sufficient, powered front wheel. Some are sophisticated and require a bike shop to install. There are a few bolt-on options out there for turning a traditional bike into an electric one. The easiest & cheapest way to make an e-bike?
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