Congratulate Dale Lineaweaver

So, there's a startup (actually, it's been around for a long time) of guys that want to build a RACE READY electric SUMO/DIRTBIKE. Look who they just brought on board.

I was at the track (years ago) during early shake down runs. It was fast and fun! Yes, it's expensive - imho, too much for the public to jump at. Still, they are ahead of the curve and have been delaying production just to get it right. Frustrating? you bet. Still, better than jumping out there with an inferior product. (I've been on the waiting list for 4 years - good thing too because I don't have the money to buy it - yet)

Epilogue, tried to get Dale to help me rebuild berg. He agreed subject to a "new project" that may consume all of his time for awhile. No worries from my side just a note to say give me a call if you free up.

Then this came:

The Legend of Dale and Derek

jmscrttndn said:

Good for him. I looked at the site, looks like a neat company. Now they need an enduro bike with 5+ hr capacity!

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Indeed, charging time (which is getting geometrically better) and duration - the waterloo of all electric bikes - are the main issues. Want sustained 100 mph for 5 hours? Your bike will look an awful lot like a Tesla and will require 4 wheels to carry the weight. Alta has some heavy hitters on board (former Tesla Exec, Lineaweaver, and some money too). Perception is a lot to overcome as well.

I think you need the 100/100 capability (hundred miles at hundred miles an hour) to capture the public's attention. In reality, most commutes average 34.6 miles at about 40 mph. Still, the tech needs more development to be more than a toy. (Marc Fennigstein and I have argued this matter a couple of times - i'm in the 100/100 camp. He's in the "real world commutes don't require that kind of range". He's more right in reality. I feel I'm more right with regard to perception). I'd rather he were right and there was this huge push to get these so they'd be cheaper. Sadly, the line isn't really that long which, I feel, supports the perception may be harder to overcome despite reality.

I don't know if I could spend 5 hours on my berg. Not without plenty of stops and plenty of rest. Just say'n