Posts by Russell Brown
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Worik,
Some of Russell’s blogs are long and always (almost..) interesting. To get to the bottom and to find that it was advertising copy is a crock.
It wasn't advertising copy (indeed, this was something I clearly explained to the sponsor) but I'm sorry if you found it traumatic.
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Rowan Crawford,
There was an indication.
Yes, they were both clearly signalled as such.
And I wasn't expressing "paid opinion". They were my opinions.
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Bill Eaton,
My e-urban has this option in setup mode. First thing I did was reduce the cutout speed to 25kph (it was 30-something on delivery). Read the manual?
Ah, presumably so it's compliant where required by law?
But can I ask why you did that?
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Damian Christie,
So I've been seriously considering it, if it means I can get exercise on my way to work, rather than swearing at the traffic I'm a part of.
It's certainly not the case that you get no exercise riding one. But I'm definitely not arriving in a sweaty mess when I go places.
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Joe Wylie,
After having my first e-bike stolen from the porch (minus its battery) I’ve had the mid-sized version of this permanently looped through the steel verandah railing.
Ah. Maybe that's an option. But it's too heavy to take out on the road?
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Sam F,
I bought an e-Urban (the e-City’s diamond frame cousin) a week and a half ago, so this is relevant to my interests.
That’s actually the one I originally wanted – it looked like a bike, which appealed.
And for me personally the fact the e-Urban doesn’t stand out from the crowd *as much* as the Pacer is a plus. Would definitely get those good locks before leaving that one anywhere sketchy!
Yes. There are downsides to having an attention-grabbing bike.
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Tom Semmens,
Are they safe to use on dual use cycle ways at 30km/h?
If you're sensible about it yes, I think so. And sensible means not being an annoying speed demon where it's not appropriate.
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Robert Harvey,
Can you talk a little about regenerative electrics vs these ones?
I've honestly never seen a regenerative bike or known anyone who had one, so no!
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Hard News: Up with the Pacer: embracing…, in reply to Sacha,
Interesting. Can you expand on that a little?
The cadence sensor senses how fast you’re turning the pedals, the torque sensor senses the pressure you’re putting on them. Much better for hills and for take-offs.
As a cyclist, it feels like you’re putting in the work, you’re just getting better value for it. I have also noticed that it will occasionally briefly surge ahead when I’m coasting at low speed.
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Oh, and one more thing. People are interested in this bike (which does look cool) in a way they weren't over the E-City. I've happily had conversations with complete strangers about it.
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