With proper care, owners can expect more than 9,000 miles of useful life before replacement. In most areas, a full recharge will cost less than 20 cents. For added safety and convenience, if Lectra ever runs low of energy a reserve fuel mode can be initiated by the rider to reach a power outlet for recharging. The charger, motor electronics and electrical systems are resistant to water and dirt penetration, providing years of reliable service. EMB backs Lectra with a one year warranty.
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The following sites offer information on gasoline-powered bicycles and motors. Generally speaking, they cost about the same as electric drives. However, they are noisier, hotter, require more maintenance, and accelerate more slowly. Also, the fuel smells, costs more, and can be messy to work with. The Terratran, in continuous manufacture for 20 years, offers a compact 35cc motor that attaches to most bikes including Dahon folding bikes.