electric transport

250W electrically powered front wheel driven by batteries mounted on paniers, to give a power assist to the bicycle - recharges from the mains however may eventually be able to recharge from solar panels. I'll play around and see what is possible.

The use of power assist which is below 280W, needs no licence, no WOF or no registration. It makes cycling up hills real easy, which is kind of useful in Auckland, so you dont get so sweaty. That should make using the bicycle for short trips around town more attractive.