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Rivian's TM-B electric bike

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legitster ◴[] No.45675359[source]
So the interesting thing about this is the ... peddle-by-wire drivetrain? So unlike a normal e-bike, when its battery dies it turns into a stationary bike.

I love ebikes and generally like what Rivian does, but in a very competitive market it's hard to see the appeal of this.

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hbarka ◴[] No.45675507[source]
If I may also peddle my opinion, this e-bike is a fresh innovation and it's easy to see how revolutionary it is. What very competitive market has regen, 180 newton-meter of torque, programmable power curve, shape-shifting? This e-bike is incredible. These days, who lets their iphone battery die?
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1. kridsdale1 ◴[] No.45675551[source]
> a pun

Eyyyyyyy