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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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What kit?

What frame?

Wheels? Tires? I think a good bike should have both wheels and tires.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I'd go all out and build the ultimate low maintenance machine ๐Ÿ˜‚

  • Frame - Steel, step-through, no supension, with mounts for either Shimano rollerbrakes or hydraulic disc brakes
  • Wheels & rubber - 700C alloy, paired with Schwalbe's Marathon Plus, Land Cruiser, or Road Cruiser
  • Brakes - either Rollerbrakes or hydraulic disc brakes, not bothered with either as both are very low/no maintenance options
  • Gears - Alfine 8 speed internal geared hub + belt drive, although I'll also be fine with a Nexus, Enviolo, or Rohloff
  • Motor - Tongsheng's latest 300W mid drive ๐Ÿ˜ which actually transfers backwards pedalling through the chain (important for me to ensure the IGH clutch engages gears correctly in cold conditions, where the internal grease is thicker)
  • Lights - Axa Juno rear light, and their recent front light with a separate low and high beam, offering good visibility without blinding traffic
  • Handlebar - Something dutch-style with a long sweep, with adequate space for a phone, action cam, aftermarket backup light, bell, light & power controls, IGH gripshift, comfortable hand grips, and rear view mirror ๐Ÿ˜
  • Saddle - Selle Royal Bassano. I guess I could give Brooks a try ๐Ÿค”