>> This is one of those piece of string analogies, its totally dependent on usage factors,
>> terrain (hills n' stuff, environmentals, the fat lump on the handlebars, riding style. And the
>> actually efficiency of the KERS system, which will only convert up to 60% of the
>> braking energy into useful power.
>>
>> about 4-5% range increase seems to be the norm. (been doing me research for an
>> e-bike)
Having been living with it for a bit now; I don't think the regen does much to be worried about. However it does provide very smooth, very stable and effective 'engine braking' which is a definite advantage on a scooter. Not so sure about on a bike.
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