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>>More weight and poor gear ratios = hell for the cyclist.

>>Stress the ease of hot-swapping that wheel in even more than you are now. This is a major selling point.

These points are really crucial. A true pedal assist is something that can assist you while it can, and then not make it difficult for you to pedal when it can't.

Besides, I feel this market has immense potential you could do amazing things with a good control system on that smart wheel. And probably some day even an ECU.



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