Danger Dassie Posted January 8, 2021 Share BEERS ..... flying up from CT now ... keep them cold will you!Issa Corona, issa ok? ..... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaratza Posted January 8, 2021 Share Interesting data - I've always been curious as to how much actual/practical power the motor adds over the total ride distance. Thanks for that! I'm a data bug, I try and log everything, within feasible constraints. My ebike emits power meter data, but I suspect it under-reads by 10% or 15% - the reason I say this is because my Quarq XX1 power meter on my normal bike always reads higher numbers for similar rides and is very flattering compared to the ebike. I base the "motor assistance" number on the battery % at the end of a ride vs the start multiplied by the battery capacity. My bike's BMS does coulomb counting (as many do), so the battery % is accurate. I started the ride on 98% and finished on 49%, delta of 49%. Battery capacity is designed to be 504Wh, but is 498 Wh currently, so utilisation of 244 Wh. 244 / 1.6 hours of riding is an average of 152.5w. I have an outboard battery that I use for longer rides. Battery usage depends on how much you put in and also the mode you're in. 100% assistance (aka Turbo) tends to be very inefficient, so it chows the battery. 50% (aka Trail) tends to give a good compromise but is still slutty and 15% (my "Eco", most bikes use 30% for eco) is mostly enough to overcome the weight of the bike. Eco is great for a good workout and when you need it you can jump into the higher modes. Power data keeps you honest to yourself. Edited January 8, 2021 by aquaratza ChrisF, Eldron and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 8, 2021 Share Issa Corona, issa ok? ..... Forgot ... you JHB lot don't have decent craft beers Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 8, 2021 Share Forgot ... you JHB lot don't have decent craft beers Yes we do! Don't come here with that Cape attitude my bru. We have a little something called Gilroys TheoG 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted January 8, 2021 Share Forgot ... you JHB lot don't have decent craft beersA Mad Giant will slap you silly and prove you wrong! .... DR ◣◢ and slowashell 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 8, 2021 Share You got your feedback and then you got pissy with "get a life" you need to get a lifeTake a chill pill and relax.I see nothing wrong with the video. Tankman 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 8, 2021 Share you need to get a lifeTake a chill pill and relax.I see nothing wrong with the video. Second ****** (why is it filtering "person"?) to tell me to get a life... I'm starting to doubt my current state of existence. I gave my opinion. That is all. TheoG 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted January 8, 2021 Share Oh come one guys, the guy made a video. If you don't like it, don't watch it. Absolutely nothing wrong with a beer on a ride either - the guy is in no way promoting getting hammered on a ride. We do a beer ride on a Friday to celebrate all the bg things - birthdays, birth of the kiddos, etc. Stick the bottle of beer in the hydration pack with lots of ice, pop it open with at the top of the mountain with a view of Blouberg, Table mountain and all the way around to Gordon's Bay, and enjoy. Then take a chilled ride down the mountain. Not many things in life better than that. Help.Me., Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, WaynejG and 6 others 9 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted January 9, 2021 Share Ok... my apologies guys, I was wrong. I got defensive and I can now see from the perspective of a brand like Cannondale, they would not be promoting the us of alcohol in their videos. Before you judge too harshly, my side...I had no budget for this video and no one asked me to make it. It was a very spur of the moment thing, we were already on the way to the farm for the weekend when I got news that we can take the bikes along. We had to stop back home to pack helmets and whatever other cycling gear I could dig out quickly. My partner is not a cyclist at all and I could not get any shots of her bombing down anything, which left me to try and film myself doing some faster stuff. Not easy filming yourself on a bike... with a drone that has no tracking capabilities or a "co-pilot" that has never flown a drone.(She enjoyed the e-bike tremendously and this might be a fantastic way to get her into cycling... and get me back into cycling ) The aim wasnt to promote a lifestyle, just thought I would get some cool shots whilst having a jol. Unfortunately the footage and terrain is what I have and where we were, cant change that but hopefully the next one will be better... How is this then? No click-bait this time! Edited January 9, 2021 by Tankman Hairy 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted January 9, 2021 Share Ok... my apologies guys, I was wrong. I got defensive and I can now see from the perspective of a brand like Cannondale, they would not be promoting the us of alcohol in their videos. Before you judge too harshly, my side...I had no budget for this video and no one asked me to make it. It was a very spur of the moment thing, we were already on the way to the farm for the weekend when I got news that we can take the bikes along. We had to stop back home to pack helmets and whatever other cycling gear I could dig out quickly. My partner is not a cyclist at all and I could not get any shots of her bombing down anything, which left me to try and film myself doing some faster stuff. Not easy filming yourself on a bike... with a drone that has no tracking capabilities or a "co-pilot" that has never flown a drone.(She enjoyed the e-bike tremendously and this might be a fantastic way to get her into cycling... and get me back into cycling ) The aim wasnt to promote a lifestyle, just thought I would get some cool shots whilst having a jol. Unfortunately the footage and terrain is what I have and where we were, cant change that but hopefully the next one will be better... How is this then? No click-bait this time! https://youtu.be/5wh3OrBC6mM I think the video is pretty cool - Well done - I've done a few of my own as well but wouldn't dare to post them here on Le Hub - I think they are masterpieces of videography especially considering my lack of ability in this field - But some opinionated KARENS on here might think differently - One needs to ignore them and scroll past, Oh! and drinking beer as a MTBer is considered cool, I remember a MTB race i did where the water points only served shooters and you got a beer instead of a medal at the finish. Keep riding - Keep filming - drink beer - be cool & ignore the boxes on the way PygaSchmyga, Warthog whisperer, Tankman and 2 others 5 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Aaah how we miss the Windhoek (water?) points in the Corporate MTB series... No snowflakes, Karens or other undesirables. No animals were harmed in the making... Warthog whisperer and Tankman 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted January 9, 2021 Share Ok... my apologies guys, I was wrong. I got https://youtu.be/5wh3OrBC6mM Moenie jou aan Mona, Martie en hulle maatjies steur nie. Warthog whisperer and Tankman 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Ok... my apologies guys, I was wrong. I got defensive and I can now see from the perspective of a brand like Cannondale, they would not be promoting the us of alcohol in their videos. Before you judge too harshly, my side...I had no budget for this video and no one asked me to make it. It was a very spur of the moment thing, we were already on the way to the farm for the weekend when I got news that we can take the bikes along. We had to stop back home to pack helmets and whatever other cycling gear I could dig out quickly. My partner is not a cyclist at all and I could not get any shots of her bombing down anything, which left me to try and film myself doing some faster stuff. Not easy filming yourself on a bike... with a drone that has no tracking capabilities or a "co-pilot" that has never flown a drone.(She enjoyed the e-bike tremendously and this might be a fantastic way to get her into cycling... and get me back into cycling ) The aim wasnt to promote a lifestyle, just thought I would get some cool shots whilst having a jol. Unfortunately the footage and terrain is what I have and where we were, cant change that but hopefully the next one will be better... How is this then? No click-bait this time! https://youtu.be/5wh3OrBC6mM You realise she was in front of you on the climbs as she was on the orange bike ... orange has some red in it, red bikes are faster Nice re-edit....what do you do your editing in please? Warthog whisperer 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted January 9, 2021 Share Back in my wondering days I remember many SS series and SSCX races with beer shortcuts and shooter penalties. In 2011 I remember doing a SS series in NZ which was 3 laps each, a beer skull shortcut each lap AND it worked on points accumulated over the 5 race series which were doubled if you raced dressed up and tripled if you did the last lap in just your undies, shoes and helmet. The series was entertaining. I don't really drink these days at all, but I think I would be persuaded to skull beer shortcuts again Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 9, 2021 Share Tankman that is a nice video. Simply impossible to please everybody .... As for ebikes ... YES Tankman, Warthog whisperer and timwightman 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted January 9, 2021 Share You realise she was in front of you on the climbs as she was on the orange bike ... orange has some red in it, red bikes are faster Nice re-edit....what do you do your editing in please? Red bikes are faster yes! But I had to "let" her beat me on some strategic sections for the video! When we went up a really long steep climb, she left me for dead and I was going full gas, must be the 60kg weight difference between us Using Adobe Premiere Pro timwightman, ChrisF and Hairy 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/166722-do-ebikes-belong-on-the-mountain/page/136/#findComment-3754904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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