On 7/2/2013 6:46 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 01 Jul 2013 23:09:57 -0400, Hank©
wrote:

The batteries on our new bikes would be tough to swallow. They weigh
about 5 lbs each.

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What kind did you get and how do you like them?

We got The Prodeco Mariner S.
Well designed and made in USA with Chinese components. The advertized
range is 25-35 Miles. I got close to 18. The battery goes dead with
little warning. The full charge indicator started flickering shortly
before the battery went flat. Top speed approaches 20 MPH.The motor is
very torquey. The one problem we had so far was flat tire. A tube was
punctured by a small thorn. The only way I could find it was running my
finger along the inside of the tire. Close examination revealed half a
dozen thorns embedded in both of my wife's tires. My tires had none.
Changing the tube was a snap. The Swiss army knife tool kit had two tire
spoons which made peeling the tire off very easy. I bought 2 Slime
innertubes so hopefully this type of failure might not happen again.

I hope this wasn't too much info for you. ;-)