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This is what the Japanese call the "Mama-chari". Its a purely commuter bicycle, designed for housewives and grannies that go to the grocery and run errands.

The Japanese still run errands using bicycles instead of SUVs, its a generally closer urban environment, so the bicycles aren't completely a recreational purchase like in the US where less people use the bicycle as their primary mode of transportation. So a large basket up front, ease of riding for more elder consumers are important, and a mountain bike won't do.

Also, the 'hybrid' electric system is designed so that going up-and-down inclines are effortless for that 'housewife', its not designed for 'sport' but rather for functionality.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
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More cheaper to rig up a motor with multiple Eneloop AAs on the back?]]>Mar 2nd 2010 8:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 9:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 9:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
I understand its technically easier to apply this tech to this shape of bike.. but their ugly as sin..]]>Mar 2nd 2010 9:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mountain bikes aren't fitted to give you a good position for seeing and being visible in cities, so they are designed based on commuter-style bikes.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 9:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 9:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
I've never seen dogs on one yet, but Mom + Two Kids + Groceries is pretty normal in Japan. And they work too. My MTB is fine for me, but I can't put my two kids on it and make it up the hill to our house..]]>Mar 2nd 2010 7:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
Give my beating heart a motorcycle with a proper HP-to-weight ratio or a proper Selle Italia-shod cranker to keep my arse in check.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
Apples to Oranges. This is utilitarian. ]]>Mar 2nd 2010 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
Wait ... battery assist bicycles are bad of the US waistline, so you'd rather ride a motorcycle?]]>Mar 2nd 2010 7:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/]]>Mar 2nd 2010 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
Assistance is needed under all riding conditions beside braking and rolling without pedaling.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
I already have a motorcycle and cars, but an electric bicycle would be great for just flying over to a friend's house, pizza joint, bar, etc. But it has to be WAY cheaper than a scooter, try $500.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/High-performance electric bikes use high-performance batteries and motors. The batteries in a quality e-bike cost more than $500. You can't even get a really good conventional bike for that price.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 11:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
The bike doesn't need fancy suspension, etc. I see decent bikes at WallyWorld for $110. If demand increases, prices on the electrics will drop. Hell, I'd even hook up a cart to it just for shagging groceries.]]>Mar 2nd 2010 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 2nd 2010 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 4th 2010 12:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/Mar 4th 2010 1:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/sanyos-new-spl-eneloop-hybrid-bike-charges-on-flats-to-pull-you/
Having a dynamo generating with absolute minimal resistance..
A guy was doing this and he was not a large outfit like Sanyo

I think the last time I checked he was using 1:1 gears or basically a direct drive for the dynamo.. which makes the most sense..

http://www.thekpv.com

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