The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.

  • Elise@beehaw.org
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    10 months ago

    OK I’m totally out of my depth here but isn’t it an induction motor with a battery attached to it?

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      10 months ago

      Yeah but the way the battery and electronics are integrated into the frame is probably the problem here

    • lenathaw@lemmy.ml
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      10 months ago

      afaik, tyres and brakes are proprietary too

      edit: nonstandard would be a better term