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Hong
@quan · Mechanic, Karmic Bikes
Great question Walter! We're bike enthusiasts first and foremost, so our bikes are pedelecs, or European style pedal assist only. It's easy enough to add a throttle, but that changes the whole experience and it doesn't quite feel like a bicycle anymore. We think that pedal-assist is much more natural and fun.
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Dave Ambrose
@daveambrose · Steadfast Venture Capital
I absolutely love all things cycling, and recently, that's included "e-bikes" or electric bikes. Compared to the smooth aesthetics of classic bike frames, today's e-bikes tend to be clunky on the down tubes (where extra large batteries are fitted) and overall, look ugly.
@quan gave me a test ride of one of the early builds of the Karmic Koben a few months a… See more
Great question Walter! We're bike enthusiasts first and foremost, so our bikes are pedelecs, or European style pedal assist only. It's easy enough to add a throttle, but that changes the whole experience and it doesn't quite feel like a bicycle anymore. We think that pedal-assist is much more natural and fun.
Will Imholte
@willimholte · Designer, Prime
I only rode this for a few blocks, but I can say unequivocally: it's impossible to ride this without grinning like an idiot.
I can hardly wait to get my hands on this,—and I live in the relatively flat Oakland.
colb λ
@colbyh · building stuff @ getbevel.com
Love that this is coming from a dude that loves building/riding bikes, not another company just trying to capitalize on a trend.
Hi 'Hunters,
I'm certainly biased, but I love Karmic Bikes and want everyone to love bikes as well. Let me know if you have any questions. There are a few details left out of the TC article/video so I'm happy to fill in the gaps if anyone is interested in learning more about what we're making.