Kathy J May 2, 2023
Go to "Updates" and read "Fundamental Obstacles". Over $2m collected and the summary of the update written by ChatGPT and translated by Google is "We can't make what we promised." A 100mi range self-charging folding #ebike is pretty out there.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rocket-bike-self-charging-100-mile-range-ebike/x/8603654#/
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Rocket Bike: Self-Charging, 100-Mile Range eBike

Ride without limits on a 100-mile range, all-terrain eBike with regenerative braking & folding frame | Check out 'Rocket Bike: Self-Charging, 100-Mile Range eBike' on Indiegogo.

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@eBikeChick who gave these people money? I can't make sense of the numbers, over a thousand people gave them over a thousand dollars for what looks like maybe a $600 bike?
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@enobacon @eBikeChick OMG - I've been following this for more than 2 years https://twitter.com/xiann/status/1631428507837296640?t=qoF6nmZM43rGXg-ryezn2A&s=19
Christiann ➡ @[email protected] on Twitter

“Rocket e-bike scam saga continues with the most bonkers coke-fueled backer update I've seen 🍿 (this is just an excerpt but no, it does not get better) #rocketebike #ebikes #crowdfunding”

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@enobacon @eBikeChick It was the "self charging" that caught me on a FB ad, cool & rare e-bike feature. After reading the details (seller has no experience, last name, or clearly visible face) & seeing the pics (clearly some average bikes with Rocket painted on them), I was like "nope". But I think so many people were homebound because of the pandemic, trawling for specific, perfect bike specs, & this one found its marks. Then more people assuming the popularity meant it was legit 🙃
May 2, 2023 at 4:01amWeb