Comments on: The Retro Electric Moped That’s Taking Over Europe

By: Grasspunk

Grasspunk — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:07:19 +0000

Drop the fuel tank? Raise handlebars?

As the Last Psychiatrist would say, if you don’t get it then it isn’t for you.

There’s a fair amount of World War I design in its DNA.

I find the lack of down tube disturbing. And it hasn’t taken over my corner of Europe. Maybe it is a city phenomenon?

By: Isegoria

Isegoria — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 12:52:19 +0000

The traditional bicycle configuration is for balance and maneuverability. I’m having trouble imagining a recumbent BMX bike, for instance.

By: Alrenous

Alrenous — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:49:49 +0000

If you design a bike for comfort you get a recumbent. I’d like to know what the standard config is designed for.

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:16:16 +0000

“My first instinct is to drop the “fuel tank” to the lowest point on the frame.”

If the battery decides to eat itself your thighs wouldn’t get roasted either.

By: Felix

Felix — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:08:58 +0000

Second instinct is to raise the handle bars. Leaning back on a bike is *so* much better than squinching down and cocking the head back like it’s bouncing in a noose.

By: Faze

Faze — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:30:51 +0000

“My first instinct is to drop the “fuel tank” to the lowest point on the frame.”

Good point. My first instinct would be to pad out that narrow seat a little. Ouch!