• _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksOPM
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      4 days ago

      If you have a hub motor you can ride without a chain, but if you are getting out into the wild you should have a spare chain/belt, repair kit, tubes, etc. along with everything you need to survive if you get stranded (water filter, emergency rations, clothing to stay warm, emergency shelter, etc.).

      It’s also worth mentioning that you can pedal a dead e-bike all the same, it just sucks going uphill because of the extra weight. I’ve ridden my EP2 Pro around (albeit slowly) with no power when I was bored and wanted to ride around but didn’t want to waste battery because I had to get back quickly later on.