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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-25-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Wanted to add a report -- I spent nearly €5000 on...

Wanted to add a report -- I spent nearly €5000 on my fancy R&M Multicharger, but last year I bought my girlfriend a cheap Zundapp 802 with hub motor from Amazon. It cost about €1000.

Well, I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,187
Posted By Dockhead

Yes, but much, much less. I like my manual bike...

Yes, but much, much less.
I like my manual bike because it's light, compact, and has full suspension.
The ebike, a mid-tail cargo bike, is heavy and bulky and rides relatively roughly. Despite...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,802
Posted By Dockhead

I would gladly use one of those (and wish my...

I would gladly use one of those (and wish my laptop had such settings), but unfortunately not available so far for the Smart series Bosch batteries.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

To put all this in perspective, what I paid for...

To put all this in perspective, what I paid for this bicycle is more than what I paid for my last motorcycle -- a used Ducati Monster, a magnificent bike, two wheel Ferrari.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Small update. I now have a few hundred km on...

Small update.
I now have a few hundred km on this bike and still love it.
HOWEVER, for the price (nearly €5k), I have certain quibbles:
1. Rohloff drivetrain. The Shimano Linkglide system is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-15-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,802
Posted By Dockhead

I've run the numbers on charge cycles and have...

I've run the numbers on charge cycles and have concluded that at my rate of use, the battery on this bike will outlive the bike and probably outlive me too.

So I've concluded that it's not worth...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-08-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,802
Posted By Dockhead

All ebike battery chargers interact with the...

All ebike battery chargers interact with the battery BMS to stop charging when the battery is fully charged.

You are thinking about Western Auto type battery chargers and lead batteries from the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-22-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,495
Posted By Dockhead

Another data point FWIW -- I bought my GF a...

Another data point FWIW -- I bought my GF a Zundapp Z802, a cheap Class 1 ebike with hub motor and front and rear derailleurs (24 speeds). It was €1000 on Amazon.

She loves it!! It is remarkably...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-18-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,940
Posted By Dockhead

That's a perfect example of "the average...

That's a perfect example of "the average temperature in the hospital".
The average density across a large metro area is not meaningful. What is meaningful is the density across more granular areas;...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-18-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,940
Posted By Dockhead

There are two sides to that story. Making it...

There are two sides to that story.

Making it "less convenient or more expensive" to access cities by car seems manipulative and oppressive to car drivers. Cities have gotten furious blowback for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,767
Posted By Dockhead

Actually the prediction is that individual...

Actually the prediction is that individual transport will increase compared to mass transport, including inside urban areas. That's because of self-driving cars. Various cities are planning to ban...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,767
Posted By Dockhead

Not true! Less demand means less production --...

Not true! Less demand means less production -- basic econ. Every trip done by any kind of EV is that much less oil extracted and burned.

In the case of ebikes and scooters, it's not just the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By Dockhead

You could sell just the battery and buy a new one...

You could sell just the battery and buy a new one when you arrive.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,450
Posted By Dockhead

Riding a bike in car traffic is dangerous. ...

Riding a bike in car traffic is dangerous.

I'm not sure I agree that more speed makes it more dangerous -- I would think that the better you can match the speed of car traffic, the safer. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,450
Posted By Dockhead

Yeah, this is right. If we want to keep the...

Yeah, this is right. If we want to keep the right to mix our traffic with pedestrians, we had better hope for better legislation.
In Europe, you can only use pedelecs with assist limited to 25km/h...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,450
Posted By Dockhead

I would respectfully disagree with that. I...

I would respectfully disagree with that.
I ebike and I sail, and I find a lot of similarities in the two activities.

Both are vehicles which are inherently far more efficient than the fully...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,802
Posted By Dockhead

Well, sure. It would just be interesting to know...

Well, sure. It would just be interesting to know the actual quanta involved. In order to know how much trouble it's rational to go to.

Based on the warranty period for the battery in cycles --...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,500
Posted By Dockhead

Very few parts which need replacement are...

Very few parts which need replacement are proprietary. Virtually all drivetrain parts are made by only a few large manufacturers, and should be available if the brand goes under. I wouldn't worry...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,500
Posted By Dockhead

I don't know what your budget is, but I'd surely...

I don't know what your budget is, but I'd surely buy a new one if I were you. The technology has developed rapidly the last few years. You can get a pretty nice e-bike with a hub motor for about...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

That's a good point about hot weather. I hadn't...

That's a good point about hot weather. I hadn't thought about that. I live in Northern Europe above 60N in the land of the midnight sun, so we don't have that much hot weather, but I HATE to be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,802
Posted By Dockhead

"Dramatically" -- can you quantify that? I'd be...

"Dramatically" -- can you quantify that? I'd be very interested to see the data.
I have always kept my laptops at 100% almost all the time and the battery life has been OK.
What concerns the bike,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-12-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,802
Posted By Dockhead

I have thought about how useful it would be, to...

I have thought about how useful it would be, to be able to set the charger to cut off at some charge level less than 100%. On a laptop where the computer often outlasts the battery, this could be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-12-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,450
Posted By Dockhead

In many European countries, ebikes with throttles...

In many European countries, ebikes with throttles are not allowed at all, and ebikes without speed limitation of 25km/h (about 15mph) -- that is, limit on speed at which motor assist is provided --...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-12-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

The most pleasant surprise for me from ebiking...

The most pleasant surprise for me from ebiking has been what a good workout it is. I really didn't expect this. I found this study which confirms my experience:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-04-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Sure. ...

Sure.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/1709572779251_80695f7024dca48e93f668da990a348814971e1a.jpg...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-02-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Follow up: I've taken delivery and ridden the...

Follow up: I've taken delivery and ridden the R&M Multicharger for a couple of weeks.
I love it!! It's actually even much better than I had hoped.
Downsides are weight and bulk. It seems closer...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-20-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,411
Posted By Dockhead

Well, it's not just a question of range, or even...

Well, it's not just a question of range, or even so much a question of range (you can carry extra batteries). It's a question of speed. If you have a 30 mile daily commute, it's very unlikely you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-20-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,411
Posted By Dockhead

It's a good question. I did a couple hundred...

It's a good question. I did a couple hundred thousand miles on motorcycles (and have the scars to prove it); now car- and motorcycle free and use bikes.

Motorcycles have vastly greater range and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-18-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

So, in case anyone is interested -- I've pulled...

So, in case anyone is interested -- I've pulled the trigger on a display model R&M Multicharger GT 750, a 2022 model already with the Smart System, offered through the R&M online store. Saving...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-17-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

I've had good luck with NOS batteries. I have...

I've had good luck with NOS batteries. I have never seen a battery deteriorated after only 6 months. I'll check the warranty.

I have secure storage in both of my homes, but a bit of a faff to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

So update on this (in case anyone is...

So update on this (in case anyone is interested!): I've kind of fallen out of love with the Tern HSD. Great hauling bike but second rate for other purposes with the 20" wheels, bottom-shelf...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-13-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Yes, the yacht is a great folly from a financial...

Yes, the yacht is a great folly from a financial point of view -- a hole in the water you throw money into. Why I try to be ultra-sensible with all other things in my life, no car, etc.etc.

I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Looks intriguing but not sold in Europe, so not a...

Looks intriguing but not sold in Europe, so not a choice for me.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Privet, Yuri. Yeah, the weight of the Vaast...

Privet, Yuri.

Yeah, the weight of the Vaast plus the step-through frame has kind of scratched it off the list for me. The rear suspension is not worth 9kg of weight to me. My Jetstream is 12kg...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Thanks, I like it! There's a good argument for...

Thanks, I like it! There's a good argument for having one of these for hauling stuff. Cheap enough you can leave it outdoors and not worry about it. Then something better for non-hauling trips.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Vaast is a cheap bike? Hmm. The E-Bay seller is a...

Vaast is a cheap bike? Hmm. The E-Bay seller is a legitimate German dealer, and Germany is as close as it gets for me. I'm not in Scotland; I'm in the other direction, in Estonia, and there are no...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Correction to the last post -- it does have...

Correction to the last post -- it does have Performance CX and 85nm, just no Smart System. Which is weird -- I guess they were using up old motors. I'm not sure I care -- sounds like an awesome...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Then there's this: https://www.vaastbikes.eu/e1...

Then there's this: https://www.vaastbikes.eu/e1 and here: https://www.vaastbikes.eu/model-e-1-rohloff/
Full suspension bike (unlike all the others I'm looking at), and with an extremely cool rear...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

OK, so I live between Tallinn and Helsinki, have...

OK, so I live between Tallinn and Helsinki, have to deal with significant hills, live on the 3rd floor but with a good elevator, and bike room in the building. One big attraction of the Tern HSD is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

THanks!

THanks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-10-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Then there's always something like the Riese &...

Then there's always something like the Riese & Müller Multicharger. With the Rohloff hub (yum!) and belt drive, it costs an eye-watering €8.5k, more than twice other variants. Without significantly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,592
Posted By Dockhead

And this experience fully vindicated what Jur and...

And this experience fully vindicated what Jur and Trevtassie were saying!!! If I had followed their suggestions at the time, I would have solved this problem much earlier!!!
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-10-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,660
Posted By Dockhead

Time for my first E-bike

My trusty old Dahon Jetstream EX has supported my car-free lifestyle for years by now, including transporting me for my twice-weekly 30km commute to another city via ferry. I've worn out a bottom...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3,862
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 682,964
Posted By Dockhead

That's depressing. At 65 I still have more...

That's depressing.

At 65 I still have more or less the same amount of physical energy I did at 40. It's easy to take it for granted, but we are genetically programmed to decline, so it's a bad...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,862
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 682,964
Posted By Dockhead

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Living Car Free
11-03-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,940
Posted By Dockhead

Some cities are hopeless -- L.A. comes to mind. ...

Some cities are hopeless -- L.A. comes to mind.

But you don't need to completely redesign a city to make it more walkable/bikeable. I know cities that are unrecognizably better than they were 30...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-03-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,940
Posted By Dockhead

Zoning reform is an ongoing process, but it's...

Zoning reform is an ongoing process, but it's well underway. See: https://planning.org/planning/2023/winter/what-is-zoning-reform-and-why-do-we-need-it/

I'm right now building an ADU on a site in...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-03-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,940
Posted By Dockhead

They have been out of favor since the 90's, which...

They have been out of favor since the 90's, which happened with the shift in city planning thinking about sprawl and density.

City planning in the U.S. had previously favored low density over...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3,862
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 682,964
Posted By Dockhead

4000 miles in 2 years? And you think that's your...

4000 miles in 2 years? And you think that's your last bike? I reckon you'll wear this one out and a few more after that, at least.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-31-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,940
Posted By Dockhead

Zoning restrictions trying to keep...

Zoning restrictions trying to keep non-residential uses out of residential areas are long gone, as far as I know -- an obsolete 1950's idea. That being said, in single family housing suburban areas...
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