Looks like you could use a studded rear tire. There is also an old trick bikers use - wrap paracord around the wheel and tire in a spiral progression. Wrap a second coil in the opposite direction. You will end up with a decent traction. It takes time but paracord is cheap. I think a cotton or polyester based based low stretch cord would grab better than the nylon cord with a thin core and woven sheath.
If you're interested, here's the "Gordo Car" that you can build and modify.It's 4 wheels, electric only. If you want pedals, you can look into that. th-cam.com/video/LQZp6tdToM0/w-d-xo.html
Looks great, still kinda worry about car drivers there not known for there are observational skills , and driving is about 3rd on there list of things to pay attention to whilst driving lol .ps please do more videos.
Your bike is a lovely color. She sure stands out in the snow. If I may trouble you with questions, for I do have many. As time goes by please post what answers you come up with. Do you have any plans for floor mats. I found some place mat size ones for two bucks each and got a stack. I was warned that they would melt into a sticky mess when I go down to see family in the Texas heat and even further south down to the keys. What type and size jack would you get for that rainy day flat. Flats happen in the worst of weather. I am a retired lady and not up to bench pressing my bike onto some rock at the side of the road. I was wondering what other owners have come up with that is light enough to carry all the time. Do you mess with wearing a helmet at all? I saw you wipe the fog off the side windows. Up here mine was frost and needed scraped off but I was home by then. It was my first ride and I only turned the heater on long enough to see that it worked. Let everyone know if having the heater on stops the fogging up. I may need a small dash fan to move the heat around. You spoke to the police right off. Was that a move to find out where to park and not get a ticket? I just got my bike but weather has kept me off it. At -24 I was not allowed out of the house what with the wind chill, heavy snow, ice storm and then the little blizzard. I said I got just what I wanted and hell froze over. Thank you for your time. I am sure many others have these same questions.
Marian Chadwick The jack they recommended was this one. www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/automotive/automotive-tools-shop-equipment/torin-reg-big-red-1-5-ton-scissor-jack/t10152/p-1444445157282-c-9113.htm?searchTermToProduct=2613124 The fan would be fine too. I may get one and try it. For now I just wipe off the fog with a rag or treat with rainx. I took my bike down to the police station to show them what it was and how everything worked. That I wouldn’t get a ticket for driving a “motor vehicle” without a license.
Thank you for showing the jack and where to get one. I hope to never use mine. Rode to the nearest town of any size. A 22 mile run one way with the heater and head lights on all the way. I chose to use the motor assist all the way just to know I would have enough power to make it to town. My husband rode the bike home and had just enough juice to return. He turned the lights on at dusk and chose to peddle the whole way along with the motor on. We are quite pleased with our little test run of 44 miles. She does well in our winter weather. The roads were plowed so there were no drifts but we rode through patches of ice, packed snow and slush. I slowed down for the slush but he had the cruse control on all the way. Thanks again.
Marian Chadwick Glad it helped our!!! I also have other videos too on here for my flight simulation and music videos. I do a bit of everything on here, though the bike now is getting a lot of attention. I can’t drive so this is how I get around. If the weather is really bad I’ll get another ride.
This is a cute little vehicle just like the elf but what's it like to get a flat tire with this thing how do you repair such a thing and everything else having weight down on it must be a nuisance or a problem you can't turn the thing upside down what do you do are the tubes tires or solid tires let me ask you that
Douglas MacCullagh I am in Iowa, I would recommend an ELF they are built for your climate. There’s things with the rubber gaskets around the windows and the heel well I would be concerned about melting in the heat. The ELF is mainly metal though not sure of the body. ELFs are made in Durham NC so they know heat.
Douglas MacCullagh Here’s a live stream from my friend Eric who is also a PEBL owner and they can chime in too. th-cam.com/video/sUV6dN-7qJ4/w-d-xo.html They talk about this very subject. Though it’s up to you on what to buy and don’t want to steer you away. Though the PEBL is a great bike and I love riding it around town.
I did not see or hear a fan to reduce window fogging. I think you have a USB outlet, there are decent high efficiency 6 inch USB fans at Amazon for a reasonable price. They come in many colors but choose the one with plastic blades, just as good but no ringing noise from the plastic. You can remove the front fan cage to reduce weight.
I wonder whose bright idea it was to use that beeper for the turn signal. Sounds like a back-up alarm. Should have used a turn signal relay clicker like a regular car.
Awesome , I imagine you need very little heat because your body heats up itself when you pedal. When will we learn this is a lot healthier both for us and earth .. Wish these take off in a big way. But the car companies are our gods and economy for now. PS, great design , it looks like it takes the same space as a bike , can it carry a 5 gallon tool bucket?
Strange no reply on that question , maybe no hills where he lives . I suspect it needs pushing going uphill in snow . In my opinion that trike is for flat terrain locations and on pavement . I was spinning on my recumbent trike when going uphill on dirt roads and when loaded stressing my only electric wheel on pavement . For heavy velomobiles you need two electric wheels .
Has anyone ordered or received the new pebl 2.0? Still waiting? I have mostly paid mine off except 1/3rd but I'm a bit nervous about paying 100% up front. I read quite a number of BBB complaints about someone waiting 1.5 years or more . To me half up front half when produced and delivered is fair. Anyone else get offered a guaranteed finished /delivery date? I question if this is good on their word? I mean I barely have seen a photo of what the new 2.0 looks like.
Wow, that’s far, i actually sold my bike and moved from the subs to the city, getting around now is sooo much easier sense I can’t drive, sometimes I wish some of the bus schedules where closer together. I have a new AddMotir trike I do my errands on and the rest of the time I ride the bus or use paratransit to get around the city. My suburb has become too vast with construction and way too many people (bad drivers esp), Even tho the suburb land mass is bigger and more people bussing is limited. So on days I can’t ride my PEBL ( lots of snow, extremely low temps) it was becoming harder to get places. So I decided to move and have thought about it for a very long time. Thanks again for the comment and support! Check out the new ride. I’ll get some riding content up before it gets coooiold! Thank you!
Additionally with the add-ons can I later do the fat tire tubes with stock rims, im not a fan of paying $200 for a offroad switch is this a user mod they can add on or is it soft locked with proprietary speed controller app? I have some issues with my onyx RCR that i've owned since july of 2020 and my stock 23Ah 72V battery.
@@jdrum3053 No, the snow was extremely light and only required one swipe every 3 minutes. You don't have a glass windshield and will be sorry to see the scratches that build up. Wise PEBL owners only flip on the wiper once when they are about to completely lose safe vision.
My Tripod velomobile has auto glass for the front windshield so no worries about scratching the glass, but the wiper is manually operated so for me it's only an occasional swipe when absolutely needed.
@@JaleelJohanson62 it is rare to find glass on these. I think your total weight of the bike is lower so it is a practical luxury. ELF - 160 pounds, PEBL 230 pounds.
My Analyst has a full time backlight. I didn't think there was a dedicated wire for the power which seems to be bioluminescent because it is very even.
Popeye Gordon Mine has that too, the camera has a hard time picking it up, though one thing in the morning I’ve noticed the sun shines on the windshield and just illuminates everything making it hard to see any tips on that?
@@jdrum3053 I do understand what you are describing - the snow produces a lot of diffused light even when it looks overcast. I tinted my side and rear windows with premium cling tint from Gila. It is still good after 2 years and is easily removable. The greatest feature was unexpected - in front I ran the tint right down to the level where my eyes normally look through the windshield. This cuts daytime sun well and at night it can block the blinding glare of oncoming cars by simply raising my head up one inch. Your black bike will be hot as hell in summer so the tinting could really help and pimp your ride quite a bit. Note that cling tint is easier to work with than permanent tint with glue but you may need some practice if you have not used it before.
Popeye Gordon We carrie Gila products at the store were I work so I’ll check it out when I have time, I also usually ride when it’s 10 or warmer, and colder then that noooope. In the summer I’ll be taking my other delta (Sun) trike out you’ve seen videos on that. I’ll only be riding “Fred” when it rains or doing errands.
@@jdrum3053 I ordered the extra duty Gila cling and glad I did. It is thicker and has been on the OUTSIDE of my rear window for a long time with no deterioration or coming lose. It is almost impossible to get it to go on correctly on the underside of a window, gravity fights you all the way. Even in your case where you have the hatch, applying it on the outside will keep the rear window from scratching. The best time to apply it is when the surface is new, then it will stay new. For my side windows I did apply it to the inside. I have 2 side windows, vs. your four. You only have to make one pattern for each window set as they are mirror images of each other.
Popeye Gordon Should i place the film on the inside or outside of the front when I install it? What about weather getting to it? Now I’ve made a few PEBL videos it’s back to more flying! 😀
how was financing if you financed? My credit score is non-existent but I need a vehicle like this for grocery and wrangling my child to school and back. Are there any major issues mechanically or structurally like with the organic transit ELF?
I was lucky enough that my parents where in the position to buy it for me. I am on disability and mom does real estate. So that was helping it. 3 years later I still get comments on this video. Please sub for more updates and check out my newer videos.
@@jdrum3053 of course but is the heater effective? The reason I am driving at this particular issue is because I live in Minnesota. The winters here are NOT kind.
I had a Sinner Mango velomobile for 7 years. It was very warm in Minnesota winters. I wore just a long sleeve shirt inside the hard shell cover! Body heat was enough for staying warm, though I did start off with a small blanket over my shoulders. I am hoping the Pebl will be as warm.
Did you actually just say you got back from the bank to deposit one of your bonus checks? You just had to share that? Why would we need to hear or know that information?
Beats a one horse open sleigh! I have a 750 watt bafang mountain ebike which I absolutely love. I really want a PEBL with a back seat but in white. When recharging the batteries, do you need to have them above 32 degrees Fahrenheit? Do you have to bring your batteries indoors when it's cold outside for recharging purposes or do you have a heated garage, or isn't that really an issue? I have read it's not good for the battery to recharge in sub freezing temps.
Lithium batteries like to be charged above freezing, but there's nothing wrong with charging them when it's colder then that either. Garage storage is sufficient, or outdoors if you have nothing better works too.
Yes it was, it got me around when I needed it, I lived in the suburbs and moved to the city where transportation is better, there where still areas in heavy traffic and the way it was setup made it harder to get to. I didn’t have the help I needed like I do now.
true, adhesive mounting bracket for the top and an LED battery powered light bar should do the trick, tho most motorists where I live would ignore it and run you into the curb passing between parked cars 😡
Bicycle Trail City, Minnesota ,yeah I was thinking of that too,my ELF Car did rust around the bare wires on the horn,Organic Transit didn’t put anything around it to protect it and the controller which would be below and above where the battery would sit!!!!
@@bobman8081 The only electrical thing that failed on my ELF was the horn, at 9 bucks it was no big deal. Only the very oldest ELF models would let road spray hit the controller box.
Not at this time. If you check, anyonecanbike website there have been listings there. Also join the PEBL owners and interest group on Facebook. I have been thinking about selling mine sense we have an on demand bus service now and that is easier to get around then my bike, it is still awesome to have snd a very hard decision to make. If you join the group you will see some listings there when sales popup, also email betterbike and they will let you know of some they have for sale too.
@@jdrum3053 Hello I so wouldn't sell your pebble at all. Since it could still be good for working out! While being protected from the weather. Also I'm interested in getting a pebble someday. But mine will use a custom battery that's 72 walts for least 4 if possible to power a walt heater better! It'll have a 400 mile range though on it though! Making one of the most powerful pebbles that they have made!! Also I don't even like the stock batteries that, come with the pebble so I would be interested using a different one!
Aldo check out this group, It is the PEBL Interest and Owners group. I will tell the admin you want to join. We can answer any questions you may have. You might even be able to score a used PEBL and please sub to the channel. I have 20 some vlogs up. facebook.com/groups/PEBLGroup/?ref=share
J Drum 🤔It looks great nonetheless, I mostly worry about over heating during the day and I want one or something close when I get a garage or car port!
The new fiberglass body version has a 230 pound curb weight according the the site's spec page, meaning more traction possible but of course less fun to pedal. This has 70 pounds on my ELF, I'd rather have no floor, no wood dashboard and good ventilation here in Florida.
@@TheGreatOldOak Yea they violated the unwritten rule about the maximum practical weight of a pedal assist velomobile. The list of car-like features that are dead weight but attractive to nimrods not knowing any better has resulted in some sales but better.bike gave up and outsourced to Germany. The first redesigned version should ship this year. Nobody ever achieved a long distance journey in the PEBL but three ELF owners completed journeys of between 3000 and 43,000 miles.
@@popeyegordonYa man , long distance is my objective with my electric trike ( 2 electric 1 pedal ) . I'm towing a 10 foot by 3 trailer . I have 210 watts PV panels on the trike and will be adding about 300 watts on the trailer which is still under construction . I can go uphill with a heavy load on the trailer . I used the delta configuration for the trike so my left rear is pedal with right wheel electric along with electric front . Top speed on the level is fast walking , running speed downhill with turtle pace uphill . My pedal ( one speed Surley ) cadence is about the same as the motors , so that on the level I can charge the AGM batteries by increasing my cadence During sunny peroids the PV's supply the power to the two 250w motors and going downhill the two regerative motors slow me down while saving my brake pads ( dics brakes on all 3 ) . The trailer has a GTG toilet and I'm purchasing an Alps propane inv/gen which will be mounted on the trike , along with the propane tank . I'm planning yearly trips south from Canada and do summer trips while in Canada
Looks much like my neighborhood minus 2 feet of snow. And today it is wet and slushy snow because of the 33/34 degree F weather. Yeah, you ain't taking that in 35mph city streets in snow or in normal winter snow like driving. YOU would get killed.
Why do you if I could afford one of them? I'd be happy because I would get rid of my car. You c and lose a little weight doing this and i'd even start doing videos about it. But I'm i'm a poor white boy and couldn't afford things like that. But I would love to have one
@@jdrum3053 I'm guessing Italian is his native language, so he relied on Google Translate or something, so cut him some slack. I'm sure he means windshield wiper.
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It looks like you had an easier time getting around in that than the cars lol.
Looks like you could use a studded rear tire. There is also an old trick bikers use - wrap paracord around the wheel and tire in a spiral progression. Wrap a second coil in the opposite direction. You will end up with a decent traction. It takes time but paracord is cheap. I think a cotton or polyester based based low stretch cord would grab better than the nylon cord with a thin core and woven sheath.
You are great, man! Hugs from Brazil!
I would say in particular its worth having flashing lights and as many as you can ,car drivers are just not careful enough.
Lmao looked at the price for one of these and I think I will build my own. I love the concept and quality for saving money.
That's a great idea thanks for mentioning it, I'll get my guy to build one for me since he is into building ebike 👍👍.
@@denocetaguy2793 Not a problem. I hope it turns out well.
If you're interested, here's the "Gordo Car" that you can build and modify.It's 4 wheels, electric only. If you want pedals, you can look into that. th-cam.com/video/LQZp6tdToM0/w-d-xo.html
@@denocetaguy2793 Let me know if the "Gordo Car" is a possibility that can be built by your guy. th-cam.com/video/LQZp6tdToM0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks thats great never see a black one.
After looking thru the comments, I didn't see anyone ask if PEBLhad a wiper delay option available. Thanks.
1:50 that guy sliding in the background
Outdated Tastes Lol I just noticed that!!
You should put a plow on that thing
What's it for?
And a trailer to haul a car
Shovel to remove the snow in case of emergency.
Nice to see the pebl in the snow - still no eta on mine so I'll have to live vicariously through you and Eric for a bit.
Looking at pebl’s now, are they any good? What was your experience like?
@@brothabubbadid I ever pull the trigger on purchase?
How much are they?
Looks great, still kinda worry about car drivers there not known for there are observational skills , and driving is about 3rd on there list of things to pay attention to whilst driving lol .ps please do more videos.
Your bike is a lovely color. She sure stands out in the snow.
If I may trouble you with questions, for I do have many. As time goes by please post what answers you come up with.
Do you have any plans for floor mats. I found some place mat size ones for two bucks each and got a stack. I was warned that they would melt into a sticky mess when I go down to see family in the Texas heat and even further south down to the keys.
What type and size jack would you get for that rainy day flat. Flats happen in the worst of weather.
I am a retired lady and not up to bench pressing my bike onto some rock at the side of the road.
I was wondering what other owners have come up with that is light enough to carry all the time.
Do you mess with wearing a helmet at all? I saw you wipe the fog off the side windows. Up here mine was frost and needed scraped off but I was home by then.
It was my first ride and I only turned the heater on long enough to see that it worked. Let everyone know if having the heater on stops the fogging up.
I may need a small dash fan to move the heat around.
You spoke to the police right off. Was that a move to find out where to park and not get a ticket?
I just got my bike but weather has kept me off it. At -24 I was not allowed out of the house what with the wind chill, heavy snow, ice storm and then the little blizzard.
I said I got just what I wanted and hell froze over.
Thank you for your time. I am sure many others have these same questions.
Marian Chadwick The jack they recommended was this one.
www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/automotive/automotive-tools-shop-equipment/torin-reg-big-red-1-5-ton-scissor-jack/t10152/p-1444445157282-c-9113.htm?searchTermToProduct=2613124
The fan would be fine too. I may get one and try it. For now I just wipe off the fog with a rag or treat with rainx.
I took my bike down to the police station to show them what it was and how everything worked. That I wouldn’t get a ticket for driving a “motor vehicle” without a license.
Thank you for showing the jack and where to get one. I hope to never use mine.
Rode to the nearest town of any size. A 22 mile run one way with the heater and head lights on all the way.
I chose to use the motor assist all the way just to know I would have enough power to make it to town.
My husband rode the bike home and had just enough juice to return. He turned the lights on at dusk and chose to peddle the whole way along with the motor on.
We are quite pleased with our little test run of 44 miles. She does well in our winter weather. The roads were plowed so there were no drifts but we rode through patches of ice, packed snow and slush. I slowed down for the slush but he had the cruse control on all the way.
Thanks again.
Marian Chadwick Glad it helped our!!! I also have other videos too on here for my flight simulation and music videos. I do a bit of everything on here, though the bike now is getting a lot of attention. I can’t drive so this is how I get around. If the weather is really bad I’ll get another ride.
This is a cute little vehicle just like the elf but what's it like to get a flat tire with this thing how do you repair such a thing and everything else having weight down on it must be a nuisance or a problem you can't turn the thing upside down what do you do are the tubes tires or solid tires let me ask you that
Cash register winter trip...😀👍
Unfortunately, we can't see the cycle analyst (without the backlight?).
Did you get the brake lights working?
Wait, it can go in reverse?
Where do you live? I am wondering how well the PEBL will adapt to the summer heat and humidity of South Mississippi.
Douglas MacCullagh I am in Iowa, I would recommend an ELF they are built for your climate. There’s things with the rubber gaskets around the windows and the heel well I would be concerned about melting in the heat. The ELF is mainly metal though not sure of the body.
ELFs are made in Durham NC so they know heat.
Douglas MacCullagh
Here’s a live stream from my friend Eric who is also a PEBL owner and they can chime in too.
th-cam.com/video/sUV6dN-7qJ4/w-d-xo.html
They talk about this very subject. Though it’s up to you on what to buy and don’t want to steer you away. Though the PEBL is a great bike and I love riding it around town.
For that climate you want the ELF instead. More ventilation. The ELF body is made of trylon kayak plastic.
Can you tow a small trailer with the PEBL
I did not see or hear a fan to reduce window fogging. I think you have a USB outlet, there are decent high efficiency 6 inch USB fans at Amazon for a reasonable price. They come in many colors but choose the one with plastic blades, just as good but no ringing noise from the plastic. You can remove the front fan cage to reduce weight.
I wonder whose bright idea it was to use that beeper for the turn signal. Sounds like a back-up alarm. Should have used a turn signal relay clicker like a regular car.
I really enjoyed that video
Awesome , I imagine you need very little heat because your body heats up itself when you pedal. When will we learn this is a lot healthier both for us and earth .. Wish these take off in a big way. But the car companies are our gods and economy for now.
PS, great design , it looks like it takes the same space as a bike , can it carry a 5 gallon tool bucket?
Hello there do you need a license to drive to drive one
how does it fare in steep hills?
Strange no reply on that question , maybe no hills where he lives . I suspect it needs pushing going uphill in snow . In my opinion that trike is for flat terrain locations and on pavement . I was spinning on my recumbent trike when going uphill on dirt roads and when loaded stressing my only electric wheel on pavement . For heavy velomobiles you need two electric wheels .
Put a small lanyard on the zippers for access when you've got gloves on or the hands are frozen. Reverse! that's a good idea.
Has anyone ordered or received the new pebl 2.0? Still waiting? I have mostly paid mine off except 1/3rd but I'm a bit nervous about paying 100% up front. I read quite a number of BBB complaints about someone waiting 1.5 years or more . To me half up front half when produced and delivered is fair. Anyone else get offered a guaranteed finished /delivery date? I question if this is good on their word? I mean I barely have seen a photo of what the new 2.0 looks like.
When I got mine, I had to wait a year for it. I recently sold it and moved from the burbs to the city. See my latest video on my new ride!
I just wished it wasn't 10k, and it had more off road capability since I live in a rural town, I'm 38 miles away from a Walmart
Wow, that’s far, i actually sold my bike and moved from the subs to the city, getting around now is sooo much easier sense I can’t drive, sometimes I wish some of the bus schedules where closer together. I have a new AddMotir trike I do my errands on and the rest of the time I ride the bus or use paratransit to get around the city. My suburb has become too vast with construction and way too many people (bad drivers esp), Even tho the suburb land mass is bigger and more people bussing is limited. So on days I can’t ride my PEBL ( lots of snow, extremely low temps) it was becoming harder to get places. So I decided to move and have thought about it for a very long time. Thanks again for the comment and support! Check out the new ride. I’ll get some riding content up before it gets coooiold!
Thank you!
Are those heavy duty Snow Tires ? Maybe you could put chains on the regular tires..
Can you order it with heating?
Yes you can, it will be offered as an option. Go to better.bike I have sold mine when I moved to the city. Check out my lates ride!
Great video 👊👊👍👍
Is it still functioning? Any issues??
supershroom164 all is well
Additionally with the add-ons can I later do the fat tire tubes with stock rims, im not a fan of paying $200 for a offroad switch is this a user mod they can add on or is it soft locked with proprietary speed controller app? I have some issues with my onyx RCR that i've owned since july of 2020 and my stock 23Ah 72V battery.
Cool , so how good is your heater in this weather, did you need the wiper constantly on .
David Macdonald I had the wiper on to prevent build up of snow on the windshield.
@@jdrum3053 No, the snow was extremely light and only required one swipe every 3 minutes. You don't have a glass windshield and will be sorry to see the scratches that build up. Wise PEBL owners only flip on the wiper once when they are about to completely lose safe vision.
Popeye Gordon Hey stranger!!!! 😀😀
My Tripod velomobile has auto glass for the front windshield so no worries about scratching the glass, but the wiper is manually operated so for me it's only an occasional swipe when absolutely needed.
@@JaleelJohanson62 it is rare to find glass on these. I think your total weight of the bike is lower so it is a practical luxury. ELF - 160 pounds, PEBL 230 pounds.
My Analyst has a full time backlight. I didn't think there was a dedicated wire for the power which seems to be bioluminescent because it is very even.
Popeye Gordon Mine has that too, the camera has a hard time picking it up, though one thing in the morning I’ve noticed the sun shines on the windshield and just illuminates everything making it hard to see any tips on that?
@@jdrum3053 I do understand what you are describing - the snow produces a lot of diffused light even when it looks overcast. I tinted my side and rear windows with premium cling tint from Gila. It is still good after 2 years and is easily removable. The greatest feature was unexpected - in front I ran the tint right down to the level where my eyes normally look through the windshield. This cuts daytime sun well and at night it can block the blinding glare of oncoming cars by simply raising my head up one inch. Your black bike will be hot as hell in summer so the tinting could really help and pimp your ride quite a bit. Note that cling tint is easier to work with than permanent tint with glue but you may need some practice if you have not used it before.
Popeye Gordon We carrie Gila products at the store were I work so I’ll check it out when I have time, I also usually ride when it’s 10 or warmer, and colder then that noooope. In the summer I’ll be taking my other delta (Sun) trike out you’ve seen videos on that. I’ll only be riding “Fred” when it rains or doing errands.
@@jdrum3053 I ordered the extra duty Gila cling and glad I did. It is thicker and has been on the OUTSIDE of my rear window for a long time with no deterioration or coming lose. It is almost impossible to get it to go on correctly on the underside of a window, gravity fights you all the way. Even in your case where you have the hatch, applying it on the outside will keep the rear window from scratching. The best time to apply it is when the surface is new, then it will stay new. For my side windows I did apply it to the inside. I have 2 side windows, vs. your four. You only have to make one pattern for each window set as they are mirror images of each other.
Popeye Gordon Should i place the film on the inside or outside of the front when I install it? What about weather getting to it?
Now I’ve made a few PEBL videos it’s back to more flying!
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Does the bike have suspension or is it a bumpy ride
how was financing if you financed? My credit score is non-existent but I need a vehicle like this for grocery and wrangling my child to school and back. Are there any major issues mechanically or structurally like with the organic transit ELF?
I was lucky enough that my parents where in the position to buy it for me. I am on disability and mom does real estate. So that was helping it. 3 years later I still get comments on this video. Please sub for more updates and check out my newer videos.
Is it "warmish" in the winter. I know it's not going to be like a heated house but you know- basically warm in the winter in the pebl?
Hello hello?
I have sold my bike, if you want it wam the heater uses more battery.
@@jdrum3053 of course but is the heater effective? The reason I am driving at this particular issue is because I live in Minnesota. The winters here are NOT kind.
I had a Sinner Mango velomobile for 7 years. It was very warm in Minnesota winters. I wore just a long sleeve shirt inside the hard shell cover! Body heat was enough for staying warm, though I did start off with a small blanket over my shoulders. I am hoping the Pebl will be as warm.
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Did you actually just say you got back from the bank to deposit one of your bonus checks? You just had to share that? Why would we need to hear or know that information?
ken gruz 1 year later still getting comments 😳 😳!!
Beats a one horse open sleigh! I have a 750 watt bafang mountain ebike which I absolutely love. I really want a PEBL with a back seat but in white. When recharging the batteries, do you need to have them above 32 degrees Fahrenheit? Do you have to bring your batteries indoors when it's cold outside for recharging purposes or do you have a heated garage, or isn't that really an issue? I have read it's not good for the battery to recharge in sub freezing temps.
Lithium batteries like to be charged above freezing, but there's nothing wrong with charging them when it's colder then that either. Garage storage is sufficient, or outdoors if you have nothing better works too.
Was the pebl worth the investment overall?
Yes it was, it got me around when I needed it, I lived in the suburbs and moved to the city where transportation is better, there where still areas in heavy traffic and the way it was setup made it harder to get to. I didn’t have the help I needed like I do now.
I want one nice!!!!
cool
Extra lights are needed its just not visible.
true, adhesive mounting bracket for the top and an LED battery powered light bar should do the trick, tho most motorists where I live would ignore it and run you into the curb passing between parked cars 😡
How do you clean off snow/salt residue from the drive train?
Any rusting problems?
Bicycle Trail City, Minnesota ,yeah I was thinking of that too,my ELF Car did rust around the bare wires on the horn,Organic Transit didn’t put anything around it to protect it and the controller which would be below and above where the battery would sit!!!!
@@bobman8081 The only electrical thing that failed on my ELF was the horn, at 9 bucks it was no big deal. Only the very oldest ELF models would let road spray hit the controller box.
Looks like the car is useless in this weather but that padel black car is not.
It looks so cozy to be inside this when the weather is bad.
Awesome
COOLL +++++++++++++
Per sapere il prezzo e ordinarla in itaglia come devo fare🙏
Quit the RAMBLE - get on with the DEMO..!!
How rude! Use the fast forward button. If you can do it better, do so!
Fast forward to 15:21
How much do that cost and where do they sell them?
better.bike for more info
Ce pret are ?
good vid
It does have a heater?
Yes it does
I thought you said that you was going to get a blue PEBL??!🤔
MsYourMama2T A man has a right to change his mind ya🤪
@@jdrum3053, yeah, that's true!
You do know anyone selling a used one?
Not at this time. If you check, anyonecanbike website there have been listings there. Also join the PEBL owners and interest group on Facebook. I have been thinking about selling mine sense we have an on demand bus service now and that is easier to get around then my bike, it is still awesome to have snd a very hard decision to make. If you join the group you will see some listings there when sales popup, also email betterbike and they will let you know of some they have for sale too.
@@jdrum3053 Hello I so wouldn't sell your pebble at all. Since it could still be good for working out! While being protected from the weather. Also I'm interested in getting a pebble someday. But mine will use a custom battery that's 72 walts for least 4 if possible to power a walt heater better! It'll have a 400 mile range though on it though! Making one of the most powerful pebbles that they have made!! Also I don't even like the stock batteries that, come with the pebble so I would be interested using a different one!
How can I get one?
better.bike several options to choose from.
Aldo check out this group, It is the PEBL Interest and Owners group. I will tell the admin you want to join. We can answer any questions you may have. You might even be able to score a used PEBL and please sub to the channel. I have 20 some vlogs up.
facebook.com/groups/PEBLGroup/?ref=share
To keep your hands warm would hand muffs help
John Forrest I use heated gloves when it gets really cold.
Wasn t it supposed to be blue?
Bernard72021 Simcore999 Changed my mind 🤪
J Drum 🤔It looks great nonetheless, I mostly worry about over heating during the day and I want one or something close when I get a garage or car port!
How much for one of these
better.bike
@@jdrum3053 hahaha ten grand yeah right bet they don't sell that well no one is going to give ten grand for that thing maybe fools will
The new fiberglass body version has a 230 pound curb weight according the the site's spec page, meaning more traction possible but of course less fun to pedal. This has 70 pounds on my ELF, I'd rather have no floor, no wood dashboard and good ventilation here in Florida.
What a pig of a machine.
@@TheGreatOldOak Yea they violated the unwritten rule about the maximum practical weight of a pedal assist velomobile. The list of car-like features that are dead weight but attractive to nimrods not knowing any better has resulted in some sales but better.bike gave up and outsourced to Germany. The first redesigned version should ship this year. Nobody ever achieved a long distance journey in the PEBL but three ELF owners completed journeys of between 3000 and 43,000 miles.
@@popeyegordonYa man , long distance is my objective with my electric trike ( 2 electric 1 pedal ) . I'm towing a 10 foot by 3 trailer . I have 210 watts PV panels on the trike and will be adding about 300 watts on the trailer which is still under construction . I can go uphill with a heavy load on the trailer . I used the delta configuration for the trike so my left rear is pedal with right wheel electric along with electric front . Top speed on the level is fast walking , running speed downhill with turtle pace uphill . My pedal ( one speed Surley ) cadence is about the same as the motors , so that on the level I can charge the AGM batteries by increasing my cadence During sunny peroids the PV's supply the power to the two 250w motors and going downhill the two regerative motors slow me down while saving my brake pads ( dics brakes on all 3 ) . The trailer has a GTG toilet and I'm purchasing an Alps propane inv/gen which will be mounted on the trike , along with the propane tank . I'm planning yearly trips south from Canada and do summer trips while in Canada
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There's a reason why you are only going around the block. You would get killed by other drivers sliding into you.
Looks much like my neighborhood minus 2 feet of snow. And today it is wet and slushy snow because of the 33/34 degree F weather. Yeah, you ain't taking that in 35mph city streets in snow or in normal winter snow like driving. YOU would get killed.
Am I the only one who wants to turn off that windshield wiper ?
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Your Caycael Sell for india
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If it doesn't have defrost for below zero weather, it's useless.
I installed a 12v defroster, useful in 20F degree I don’t ride in 0F degree weather too cold, and I sold it got a new trike
@@jdrum3053 I'll have to look into 12 volt defrost. Thanks for that! I'll install it in my ELF. I'm sure it will help.
You got heat in there,? Just kidding probably pedaling you'll get over heated, probably got to watch your clothing ..
Why do you if I could afford one of them? I'd be happy because I would get rid of my car. You c and lose a little weight doing this and i'd even start doing videos about it. But I'm i'm a poor white boy and couldn't afford things like that.
But I would love to have one
Dude, turn off the wiper. No rain, why did you turn it on? It's annoying.
Gianluca Vacchi What’s a janitor??
@@jdrum3053 Wiper car. I've already fixed my comment.
Gianluca Vacchi What’s a wiper car?
@@jdrum3053 I'm guessing Italian is his native language, so he relied on Google Translate or something, so cut him some slack. I'm sure he means windshield wiper.
snow or not its just as embarrassing....
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