BFMDan 24 Posted March 9, 2018 I know this is an MX bike . . . but, the technology to compete is here already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 10, 2018 They had electric mx bikes on top gear last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted March 10, 2018 it will come . maybe not in my generation, but its coming . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,827 Posted March 10, 2018 Only a matter of time, electric mountain bikes and electric moto cross bikes are getting more efficient . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,133 Posted March 10, 2018 Battery and recharging technology is changing all the time, lots of money being spent on research and development. I read they can charge a mobile phone in 30 seconds, they just need to commercialise that engineering - which they will do. Same with electric cars, new cars like Nissan Leaf (new model( can do over 230 miles, give a couple years and it will be 500-800 miles and then its is very viable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,240 Posted March 10, 2018 Hyper-Trax in East Kilbride, as used by a few speedway riders, have electric MX bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parkendlass 102 Posted March 11, 2018 On 13 February 2018 at 1:42 PM, ruffdiamond said: Do you mean, putting sails on the bikes ??? Well I've got a basket on the front of my bike.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, parkendlass said: Well I've got a basket on the front of my bike.... is it for fish ??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parkendlass 102 Posted March 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: is it for fish ??? On most Friday's yes, or occasionally with a famous Boro Parmo ....to be shared I hasten to add, far too many calories for one to take on !! Plus, I have an emergency supply of salt and vinegar in case the aroma from the chips proves irresistible ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 11, 2018 45 minutes ago, parkendlass said: On most Friday's yes, or occasionally with a famous Boro Parmo ....to be shared I hasten to add, far too many calories for one to take on !! Plus, I have an emergency supply of salt and vinegar in case the aroma from the chips proves irresistible ... Oh well, thats good,,, so your not the woman from the wizard of oz ??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted March 12, 2018 i heard a bit o craic that the new speedway bikes will have deep fat fryers built into the frame where the fuel tanks used to be . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites