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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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rglullis ◴[] No.45675788[source]
Why should we care for "revolutionary" when the design that has been working for centuries is cheap, widely understood and universally available?
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palmotea ◴[] No.45676090[source]
> Why should we care for "revolutionary" when the design that has been working for centuries is cheap, widely understood and universally available?

Because some designer wants to feel good about themselves, better than all who came before.

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rglullis ◴[] No.45676132[source]
If wankery is what they they are after, maybe they should go design "revolutionary" sex toys.
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1. jfengel ◴[] No.45677424[source]
You might be stunned at what the boffins have come up with. Or perhaps horrified.