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First ever USB-C chargeable electric bikes launched, hopefully becoming new trend (electrek.co)

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This is really exciting!

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago (11 children)

That's like one of the worst connectors to have when dealing with large dirty metal vehicles. 🙄

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (4 children)

And its down near the back wheel and pedals. Thats gonna be real crunchy after a wet ride.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's recessed with a rubber plug with an added o-ring. That's more protection than the barrel jack on my e-bike has.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

My bike has a rubber plug that opens on its own :/

Plug is this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184996570700

It would still be better to have the charge point up on the top tube. Having it down near the pedals also risks it being damaged when using it to charge your phone.

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