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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By Alan K

From what I understand, India is a class of its...

From what I understand, India is a class of its own… corruption is rampant, rules are there to be applied when it suits the ruling class and ignored when they are inconvenient. And then there is the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,192
Posted By Alan K

You are correct, rules are not different. I think...

You are correct, rules are not different. I think this is a process in motion and gradually, it will settle to a more uniform standards nationwide.
Next thing is implementation of these rules. My...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,192
Posted By Alan K

In our city, pedestrians are allowed on all...

In our city, pedestrians are allowed on all bicycle trails. There are some trails where bicycles are not allowed. All trails that allow bicycles also allow electric bikes also. Only on some...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-23, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By speedy25

Yep. The small door at the top opens for a curly...

Yep. The small door at the top opens for a curly cord.

I have one. It works. Its quirky but pretty good for the time frame it was sold in. I got mine from a Detroit, MI dealer.

This bike was...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,298
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Almost everything you said is wrong. ...

Almost everything you said is wrong.

congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,098
Posted By Trakhak

That was the period when the use of EPO, which...

That was the period when the use of EPO, which was the real game-changer among PED's, was becoming widespread in the pro peloton.

I don't pay for access to the Cyclingnews website, but here's a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By dtech

Thanks for all of the responses, I ended up...

Thanks for all of the responses, I ended up buying the Marin Sausalito, the primary reason was weight, approx 40 lbs vs 53 lbs , secondary was the marin had 4 frame sizes s,m,l, xl , wife is 5'3" ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By SoCaled

"Charger"

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1049175809831885/?

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 27,365
Views: 18,187,967
Posted By mackgoo

Just picked this up and put a little over 50...

Just picked this up and put a little over 50 miles for no. It's not a daily as the 54x46 in the front and 14x22 in the rear makes it a get out when I feel like a hero.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27,365
Views: 18,187,967
Posted By jim dandy

Here’s #4 of 8 …. My Favorite - the Black...

Here’s #4 of 8 ….
My Favorite - the Black Lightning …
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1575_6b86a2fc82c0fb818b3e8b96fe748c862afcf61a.jpeg
1988 Cannondale Black...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27,365
Views: 18,187,967
Posted By cegerer

I love my classic steel bikes, but .... this 2007...

I love my classic steel bikes, but .... this 2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro pretty much fell into my lap for next to nothing. At 56cm, it's bigger than I could ever ride with a conventional steel frame....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27,365
Views: 18,187,967
Posted By Sierra_rider

Main ride...2020 Canyon Endurace CF SL. Perfect...

Main ride...2020 Canyon Endurace CF SL. Perfect mix of speed and comfort. My choice for 6+hour rides....
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 375
Posted By soyabean

The Grin Satiator stops charging according to its...

The Grin Satiator stops charging according to its program and profile choice.

It's a BIG timesaver.

I don't worry about these kind of things anymore so I can just enjoy cycling.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By tds101

NYC is swarming with electric scooters and...

NYC is swarming with electric scooters and ebikes. Personally, I love it. The more the merrier.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By choddo

And there are a LOT more people who can afford...

And there are a LOT more people who can afford ebikes than EVs.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I mean, yeah, makes sense. Most of the...

I mean, yeah, makes sense.

Most of the smaller mopeds are 2 cycle pollution fests that spew out more crap than an SUV and aren't exactly efficient when measured in miles/gallon/lb transported.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By Polaris OBark

E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in world

E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.Link to original article in The Conversation...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,298
Posted By cat0020

I suspect these fires started with aging (100+...

I suspect these fires started with aging (100+ year old) electrical infrastructures, dense housing;
population and large amount (tens of thousands of delivery workers) & types different of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-23, 01:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,298
Posted By Doc_Wui

I hope the NYC law requiring UL listed batteries...

I hope the NYC law requiring UL listed batteries on new ebikes/scooters helps. I believe that a lot of the NYC battery fires come from people who are using batteries that have been rebuilt with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By dtech

Trying to decide on ebike, Marin vs Ride1up

soliticing advice whether to buy my wife a marin sausalito e bike, it's has mid range shimano components, and the geometry is more like a road bike, the other bike I'm considering is a ride1up lmt'd...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By Rick_D

Can't find a UL label on my BMC, only a reference...

Can't find a UL label on my BMC, only a reference to EN ISO 4210, which covers bicycles of any kind, and a Class 3 28 mph label.

https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:4210:-1:ed-2:v1:en
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By Doc_Wui

Back before we had internet, I was put in charge...

Back before we had internet, I was put in charge of UL safety approvals for our company's product. Good thing I had experts in my group because I knew nothing, but I developed a great respect for the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By veganbikes

Snap On you say...please send me a digital Torque...

Snap On you say...please send me a digital Torque wrench at your price I will send you the money ; )

Really great informative post as well but it was hard to get past the Snap-On part as I love me...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By TmMc

I will attest to UL's thoroughness in developing...

I will attest to UL's thoroughness in developing their certifications. I worked as a construction document reviewer for a local agency. A bit of my job was to verify UL certifications for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By Rick_D

Very informative, thanks!

Very informative, thanks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By cat0020

My anecdotal experience may not apply to you,...

My anecdotal experience may not apply to you, therefore I keep my reply in general.
Few psi pressure in tire makes big difference, too. 20x4" tires don't need much tire pressure to become slick &...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-13-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,162
Posted By twistgrip

Front drive kit

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1493/dscn7653_5378c6a86c069e12d0a863c583376c819476f2de.jpg
My old commuter
This bike was asssembled in 2002 as a front wheel drive. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,828
Posted By JohnJ80

Three points - 1. I’ve not had really good...

Three points -

1. I’ve not had really good luck with hailing ahead to pedestrians. Their responses in terms of movement are unpredictable especially if wearing earbuds and startled. Dogs on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,828
Posted By JohnJ80

I have had a LOT of experience with cameras on...

I have had a LOT of experience with cameras on bikes. I tend to find the the front camera is actually sufficient in most cases. I have both the Cycliq front and rear lights but I prefer to have the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-05-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By 2old

tds, Amazon has Bafang, 20" rear geared kits for...

tds, Amazon has Bafang, 20" rear geared kits for < $300, global free shipping (I just purchased a 1000w, 48V DD kit from them, but haven't tried it yet) had no name kits for <$200 and YESCOM has 20"...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,828
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Prior to getting my Varia, I had also wondered...

Prior to getting my Varia, I had also wondered how useful it would be; I even asked everyone here:

Garmin Varia Useful in Suburbia? - Bike Forums...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,828
Posted By 13ollocks

On a group ride a couple of years ago - double...

On a group ride a couple of years ago - double pace line, a truck buzzes us very close, horn blaring and the passenger giving us the finger as it passed etc. I was on the inside line, so the guy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,828
Posted By urbanknight

I have had Teentok/Techalogic cameras for a...

I have had Teentok/Techalogic cameras for a couple years now and they work well. They last about 5 hours if the light is of, and get clear enough shots to read the license plate of almost any vehicle...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

mine fit in a Kia Soul. It wasn't easy, since...

mine fit in a Kia Soul. It wasn't easy, since Scorpion is awfully heavy, all I had to fold handlebars, which was cake. Would've been much easier with Scrambler, plus you can remove the front wheel.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I always wanted a Scorpion since they first came...

I always wanted a Scorpion since they first came out. Finally, this summer I had one in my stable. Wasn't really impressed, never came close to 30 mph because it is extremely heavy. Anyhow, that's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By cat0020

I had a Juiced Scorpion a few years back. It was...

I had a Juiced Scorpion a few years back. It was a rock solid ebike.
Me weighing 175 lb. felt the suspension was a bit harsh, not so comfortable for long hours in the seat.
Since the seat height is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By veganbikes

Nothing on that list in that price range I would...

Nothing on that list in that price range I would buy, but Gazelle Medeo T9 City. would be at 2k not a great bike but Bosch Equipped and made by Gazelle who has fantastic warranty support so any...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,162
Posted By dayco

I contacted the county forest preserve district...

I contacted the county forest preserve district who sets the rules and regulations for the bike-trails. Here's what they said:

"E-bikes are allowed on Forest Preserve District trails. Here are the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,098
Posted By embankmentlb

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the...

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the late 1970s. It was clear at that time that Lemond had a special talent. If America had any chance of succeeding in Europe it was with Lemond. How far...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-21-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Doc_Wui

I'd buy the Ride 1Up Roaster V2, and since I was...

I'd buy the Ride 1Up Roaster V2, and since I was given $2k, I would try putting a TSDZ2B middrive on the BB and losing the hub motor. Might run OK on 36V7AH. Might disappoint.

OK, let's think...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-21-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By tds101

RipRacer, upgraded w/a higher capacity battery &...

RipRacer, upgraded w/a higher capacity battery & a 7 speed drivetrain (eventually)...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-21-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By LennyAK

eBike Under $2K

I Went For The Aventon Aventure,2 - Rated Very Highly For Under $2K - So I Bought 2 - His & Hers :tandem:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,098
Posted By john m flores

1993: Did Not Start ...

1993: Did Not Start

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1994: DNF
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,098
Posted By john m flores

What three TDFs might he have won had he not...

What three TDFs might he have won had he not eaten too much Taco Bell over the winter? I recall stories about his winters off the bike but he always used the Spring Classics to get his fitness back...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-19-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By MarcusT

No longer an E bike snob

My history with Ebikes is high range FS emtb with Bosch motors. I wanted a good bike for mtn trails. Rocky ascents and gnarly descents.
I always looked at hub drive bikes as cheap chinese...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-18-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Rick_D

Criminy, those weights. My first stop...

Criminy, those weights.

My first stop on-budget would be the Ride1Up Roadster, then I skip all the way to the over-budget Priority Current to find one I'd consider owning. It would be a bomber of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-14-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,192
Posted By dayco

Excellent. It seems as long as you have pedals...

Excellent. It seems as long as you have pedals that work and legal power and speed limitations you will be considered a bicycle. I would hate to see motorized bicycles classified as motor vehicles.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-08-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By Arthur Peabody

The envious e-bike rider

I was waiting at a traffic light when a redneck on an e-bike stopped next to me. He said, 'I got to get me one of them.' I wondered what I had he could possibly want. Perhaps he saw my puzzlement,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By spudston

YankeeRider, I hope you enjoy your Aventon as...

YankeeRider, I hope you enjoy your Aventon as much as I do my Aventon Level.2. I too have wrist pain as well as back problems. I modified my bike with more swept back handlebars, a suspension seat...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By 2old

Bundle up and get out there in the cold; it's fun...

Bundle up and get out there in the cold; it's fun (well in socal where we get snow once a year if we're lucky).
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