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Dog/Bike Camping Mini-Update Setup: Analog Bikes 1 one-wheel trailer (2 dogs + gear) 1 two-wheel trailer (2 dogs + gear) Findings: Two-wheel trailer more stable for street/trail riding. Neither trailer ideal for single track. Road bike not ideal for single track. Next Steps: Complete Dean...

Current Build: * Using off-the-shelf motors and batteries. * Wheelset, drivetrain, and brakes are still pending. * This will provide a good baseline for the project. * However, anticipate this initial build will have a scooter-like ride similar to most high-end e-bikes. Future Goals: * Design a...

Thanks @Photomike I agree that planning/science/3D kinematic modeling/fully active AI is only part of the equation. Actual riding to sense the feel, handling, and 'it factors' are what makes biking fun! We're doing both, aiming to use fully active Relational Edge AI to hopefully achieve an...

@tacollie Thanks! It's neat that you powdered my frameset. The finish has held up for years now. And yes, John is a great guy. We have an idea of our 2,700 mile pace with the small bumps here in the East Bay pulling the dogs/trailer without electric motors. It's doable without...except steep...

Thanks @crazysccrmd it is an optimistic projection. We're going the other way now, mapping out sections that predictively need pedal assist to use power/stored energy sparingly. We're also evaluating the possibility of preserving analog bike kinematics with a 3-D printed motor shell and the e8...

thanks for the feedback @rruff . we appreciate the perspective

yes that is correct.

we will keep iterating concepts until we meet or exceed our goals. we believe it can be done and willing to create where necessary. please keep the critical questioning up. it is helpful for our optimism to be poked at from all perspectives

@rruff thanks we do live in Berkeley, CA... which seems unreal at times

@Ozarker, we love our furry family members. We definitely take care of them better than most parents take care of human babies. I'm also a retired bike racer. My last team was Kaivelo Cycling [https://www.kaivelo.org/team], boasts several former professional cyclists. I also briefly gained USA...

@rruff, I don't feel like a bot, especially at this stage of my life. But we do agree that 1,000-pound trailer does sound excessive. We're going to try 20% of the battery size, resulting in approximately 200 pounds. It's funny because we're definitely weight-weenies when it comes to bike...

trying to get to trailer = zero impact on rider kinematics and effort

yes/ we are focused on an eBike finishing the GDMBR calc. 1KwH of production [assumes 6 hrs @ 175w] and 2.5kWh depletion is 28 days of battery storage?

thoughts? canopy/windshield with 175w solar panel, extra

Subject: Single-Wheel Trailer Hitch Options After testing both the Burley Coho XC (single wheel, pivot hitch) and Burley D'Lite (double wheel, pivot hitch), I've noticed some trade-offs: Coho XC: Smooth ride on and off-road, but the pivot hitch negatively affects bike handling. D'Lite...

also, if interested, here's the framesets we're using for the e-assist, my old Caletti CX and Tiara's Dean Ti 26er

our analog rigs for the baseline tests [and yes i ride a road bike on gravel roads]

@Gravelette, thanks. We absolutely don't intend to rely on the electric motor constantly. We're currently training with analog bikes, pulling trailers with our 4 furry companions, to establish a baseline. As a more significant test, we'll be covering approximately 400 miles from the Bay Area to...

@rruff, we completely agree that the human element and the analog challenges are what make the GDMBR truly special. However, carrying our 4 furry friends is a significant factor to consider. The extra weight is particularly challenging on some of the Bay Area climbs. While not impossible, it's...

@Gravelette , we're in the same boat. We haven't seen anyone finish the GDMBR on an ebike. Additionally, many local mechanics warn that OEM ebikes often struggle to go 500 miles without issues, let alone 2,700 in 27 days. We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible with ideas that could make...