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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

Lectric is currently offering extra long-range...

Lectric is currently offering extra long-range battery with the purchase of Lectric One

https://lectricebikes.com/products/lectric-one-long-range-ebike
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,945
Posted By cat0020

I've been commuting in NYC metro on bicycles &...

I've been commuting in NYC metro on bicycles & ebikes since 2013.
$5000 ebike gets me to where I need to be just the same as a $1000 ebike, except it attracts less attention from thieves.
I've put...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,700
Posted By cat0020

Maybe not limited to NYC, but It turns out...

Maybe not limited to NYC, but It turns out cyclists actually should roll through stop signs.

Here’s why:
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-10-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Maybe similar data from previous post, but just...

Maybe similar data from previous post, but just another source to support the practice.

It turns out cyclists actually should roll through stop signs. Here’s why
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries...

How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US

https://electrek.co/2024/09/09/how-ted-cruz-is-preventing-safer-e-bike-batteries-in-the-us/

A pair of House and Senate bills...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,654
Posted By cat0020

How often do you actually need to use that 40T...

How often do you actually need to use that 40T cog?
Doesn't the chain rub the rear tire when using that 40T cog?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Where did you read that I think anyone's exempt...

Where did you read that I think anyone's exempt from traffic laws?
Whatever you don't count doesn't constitute everyone else.
I see cars double parked in designated bike lanes more often than I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

As a commuter on ebikes in NYC, I don't stop at...

As a commuter on ebikes in NYC, I don't stop at every red light.
I do pay attention to my surroundings and pick the safest time to cross or turn in an intersection.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-29-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Why are Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes so dang...

Why are Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes so dang popular with teens today?

https://electrek.co/2024/08/29/why-are-sur-ron-style-electric-motorbikes-so-dang-popular-with-teens-today/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5,593
Views: 136,263
Posted By cat0020

You may not be interested in cars or motorcycles,...

You may not be interested in cars or motorcycles, others have addiction towards them.
If you have addictions of your own, please feel free to share, instead of picking on others for P & R in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5,593
Views: 136,263
Posted By cat0020

I was responding to a picture posted. Have you...

I was responding to a picture posted.
Have you got any topic related posts?

I picked up two used motorcycles last two weeks, they are part of my addiction.
https://i.imgur.com/mKQK2s1.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5,593
Views: 136,263
Posted By cat0020

Amazing how insurance company can own a stadium,...

Amazing how insurance company can own a stadium, but not pay out on claims or employees for living wages.
My addiction with motor vehicles may come a pause for a long while. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5,593
Views: 136,263
Posted By cat0020

https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/no-2...

https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/no-22-preview-the-reactor-aero-prototype-the-worlds-first-3d-printed-titanium-aero-bike/

No.22 Preview the Reactor Aero Prototype – the World’s First...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-14-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By cat0020

It depends on your weight. Some suspension...

It depends on your weight.
Some suspension seatposts are not very well sprung for a heavier rider.
Damping & rebound rate cannot be adjusted to provide enough comfort for a heavier rider.
Any...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-07-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,205
Posted By cat0020

I've been using Microshift brifters for over a...

I've been using Microshift brifters for over a decade, zero issues.
https://i.imgur.com/C0dPmDH.jpg

The new Microshift Sword brifters will be my next replacement if the old brifters ever go...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-04-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,126
Posted By cat0020

How do you determine "efficiency"? Do the...

How do you determine "efficiency"?
Do the batteries have the same capacity?
Do the motors have similar power output?
Does the mid-drive motored ebike travel longer distance with the same battery...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27,438
Views: 18,726,015
Posted By cat0020

Cruising across from Manhattan. ...

Cruising across from Manhattan.
https://i.imgur.com/HTu6yUB.jpg
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-31-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,290
Posted By cat0020

Brifter across from Manhattan. ...

Brifter across from Manhattan.
https://i.imgur.com/HTu6yUB.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

OEM aluminum or steel fork has double bridge,...

OEM aluminum or steel fork has double bridge, which is rare in fork construction, maybe due to the 20"x3" tire clearance and the thru-axle wheel mounting.
I think a carbon fork with QR front wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-27-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

I put a 25 mile shake down ride on the Lectric...

I put a 25 mile shake down ride on the Lectric One.
I have to say it's a "solid" ebike. Solid as in sturdy, nice on paved road,
but after an hour in the saddle, I kinda wish there's a suspension...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-26-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By cat0020

I hope the rest of the ride went well? Did you...

I hope the rest of the ride went well?
Did you get home safely?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

First article is more than a year old. Only...

First article is more than a year old. Only mentioned 200 fires related to batteries, not specific to ebikes.

Second article nearly 2 year old.

In third article:
There have been more than 100...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

I'm not sure about hundreds of fire, you better...

I'm not sure about hundreds of fire, you better name the source of that.
When ebike battery fire is in the news, people panic.
When cyclist gets killed or injured by motorists, nobody really care.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Interesting program they're starting JAN 2025 in...

Interesting program they're starting JAN 2025 in NYC:

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Delivery workers can trade in uncertified e-bikes and mopeds for safer equipment as part of a $2 million trade-in program...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-22-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

I've put about 40 miles on the Lectric One this...

I've put about 40 miles on the Lectric One this weekend;
after pedaling 50 miles on my regular bike FRI last week, my achy body welcomed the help of electric motor.
Lectric One is a very solid...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

Nah, I had it on a different bike and just...

Nah, I had it on a different bike and just swapped it out.
Pedaled 50 miles yesterday on my regular bike, just needed extra cushion on the Lectric for short test ride.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1,091
Views: 1,071,474
Posted By cat0020

New bike day, Pinion & belt drive on a budget. ...

New bike day, Pinion & belt drive on a budget.
https://i.imgur.com/Ub9R7OZ.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

New bike day: https://i.imgur.com/5hPI2qJ.jpg ...

New bike day:
https://i.imgur.com/5hPI2qJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jIM6iq8.jpg

Handlebar is a bit wide for rising between car mirrors, I may swap it our for something narrower or just take a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Until the price of gasoline goes up to $10 per...

Until the price of gasoline goes up to $10 per gallon (or more),
I'm afraid the car culture that's been promoted (for decades) in the US won't go away anytime soon;
bicycle or ebike infrastructure...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Maybe speed limit would apply to other bikes not...

Maybe speed limit would apply to other bikes not only ebikes.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

"State Senator Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, worry that...

"State Senator Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, worry that it will be hard to enforce the new law, considering electric bicycles are already usually capable of 20 mph speeds. Many electric bicycles don’t even...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Legal speed limits for ebikes are coming: ...

Legal speed limits for ebikes are coming:

https://electrek.co/2024/07/10/the-car-free-us-town-that-just-passed-speed-limits-on-electric-bikes/
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1,101
Views: 421,602
Posted By cat0020

Probably not, even with long seatpost, stem &...

Probably not, even with long seatpost, stem & handlebar, you're not going to fit properly without handling issues.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Arizona just accidentally banned kids from riding...

Arizona just accidentally banned kids from riding electric bikes off-road

https://electrek.co/2024/06/24/arizona-banned-kids-from-riding-electric-bikes-off-road/
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,424
Posted By cat0020

I've used these folding stem extensions that...

I've used these folding stem extensions that allow usage of regular 1 1/8" stems to be mounted for extra reach.
They feel much more solid than telescopic folding stems.
Not sure where I got them...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-22-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,266
Posted By cat0020

Upcoming regen hub motor: ...

Upcoming regen hub motor:
https://youtu.be/bLu6H-K4L2Y?si=ZgeKarQhsCUNu0uu
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

Footloose, for e-bikes? The US town that banned...

Footloose, for e-bikes? The US town that banned all electric bicycles

https://electrek.co/2024/06/21/footloose-for-e-bikes-the-us-town-that-banned-all-electric-bicycles/...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-19-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By cat0020

Great report, Schuylkill River Trail & Limerick...

Great report, Schuylkill River Trail & Limerick Powerplant is my backyard.
https://i.imgur.com/tBPeH2h.jpg

Valley Forge is also another place that I regularly ride to:...
Forum: Recumbent
06-14-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,329
Posted By cat0020

Maybe you should visit other places more often to...

Maybe you should visit other places more often to see what drivers & driving infrastructures are like in other places.
Traffic pattern being "calmed" is far less than car culture infrastructure...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By cat0020

Third best-selling electric vehicle in the US is...

Third best-selling electric vehicle in the US is an e-bike

https://electrek.co/2024/06/05/after-tesla-the-surprising-next-best-selling-electric-vehicle-in-america-is-this-electric-bike/
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-04-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,683
Posted By cat0020

Lectric offer belt drive Live at below $1K,...

Lectric offer belt drive Live at below $1K, (pre-sale under $800), hydraulic brakes & under 50 lb. (for small battery model)

https://lectricebikes.com/collections/xp-lite-series
...
Forum: Recumbent
06-02-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,329
Posted By cat0020

Making your presence known is just as important...

Making your presence known is just as important as looking out for troubles.
I'm used to lane splitting to the front of traffic light to wait for lights to turn green, or opposite traffic can see...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-30-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,006
Posted By cat0020

New ebikes (from China) are going to be more...

New ebikes (from China) are going to be more expensive.. may impact some name brand models, too.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 30,866
Posted By cat0020

Controller manufacturer that supply major bike...

Controller manufacturer that supply major bike brands.

https://electrek.co/2024/05/24/visiting-the-little-known-chinese-controller-maker-behind-the-biggest-e-bikes-lishui-factory-tour/
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,654
Posted By cat0020

Does that chain rub against the rear tire in the...

Does that chain rub against the rear tire in the largest cog?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By cat0020

It's a NY thing. ...

It's a NY thing.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/64/9d/1a/649d1a63307716636bbeffd44505f0b1.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 30,866
Posted By cat0020

Article of Ride1Up factory, I really like their...

Article of Ride1Up factory, I really like their ebikes, I bought mine used and ride them frequently for my commute in NYC.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,484
Posted By cat0020

Actually, I can determine the size of handlebar...

Actually, I can determine the size of handlebar diameter from the picture provided, it is a 31.8 bar.
Maybe if you provide a picture of your bike, that would show a different handlebar diameter.
Forum: Recumbent
05-16-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,909
Posted By cat0020

I like the idea of the Hase Kettwiesel tandem,...

I like the idea of the Hase Kettwiesel tandem, may cost more than a regular trike tandem, but the option of separating the two recumbents allow easier transport and better weight distribution among...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,484
Posted By cat0020

Looks like 31.8mm clamp to me in the picture. ...

Looks like 31.8mm clamp to me in the picture.
If the steer tube is too short, that can be solved with a steer tube extender:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804167959631.html...
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