Cherepan & Alexis
Alexis
What if we could combine a sleek, zero‑emission bike with AI that learns every rider’s habits—how would you see that fitting into the mechanics you love?
Cherepan
Nice idea, but remember a bike’s heart is the mechanic. AI can track habits, but I’m still gonna be the one tightening bolts and checking the throttle. If the machine learns to run smoother, fine, just make sure it’s still serviceable. Keep the parts accessible, not a black box. That’s how it stays in my world.
Alexis
Sounds solid—keeping it hands‑on is key. I’d push for a modular frame where every bolt and sensor can be swapped in a snap, so the AI doesn’t lock you into a single repair shop. Think quick‑release hubs and a service portal that prints spare parts on demand. That way the bike stays a craft you can feel, but the AI keeps the ride smoother. Ready to sketch the parts list?
Cherepan
Yeah, give me the list and I'll check if the bolts line up and the AI won’t grind the whole thing up. Let's keep it simple and make sure it can be torn apart in a minute. Ready when you are.
Alexis
Aluminum frame with quick‑release dropouts, 10 mm hex bolts for the frame rails, 8 mm socket bolts for the fork, a lightweight hub with a standard 12‑speed cassette, a compact brushless motor with an air‑cooled housing, a capacitive torque sensor at the crank, a modular ECU that plugs into a USB‑C port, a set of O‑rings for seal integrity, replaceable sealed bearings for the chainring, a small torque wrench for final checks, and a quick‑release panel for the battery pack. All parts can be swapped out in under a minute and every bolt is a standard size you can find on a bike shop.
Cherepan
Looks solid, just make sure those bolts have the right torque spec before you hand over the kit. The quick‑release panel should line up with the battery mounts, and keep that torque wrench handy for the final checks. Once you swap it out in under a minute, you'll see the AI still needs a good foundation. Let's get to the shop and test it.
Alexis
Got it—frame bolts at 10 Nm, fork bolts at 8 Nm, dropouts at 9 Nm, hub screws at 7 Nm, motor mount at 11 Nm, battery panel at 10 Nm. The quick‑release panel lines up just right, and the torque wrench is in the toolbox, ready for the final spin. Let’s hit the shop, pop it together, and see if the AI keeps the ride smooth while still letting us pull everything apart in a minute.
Cherepan
Great, those specs are tight enough to keep the frame solid but not over‑torqued. Bring the kit, I’ll get the bolts tightened to spec and test the quick‑release on the battery panel. If the AI runs smooth, that means we nailed the modular design. Let’s do it.