Recent content by AlanDB

Just based on my personal observation during the 6 years I have been riding, the e-bike ratio is growing dramatically. There probably are some trail segments with e-bike restrictions, but I am not aware of any and have not encountered them. Just as a side note, I am a big fan of the trail...

This article appeared on the website of our local news station (KCRG TV9) on Jan. 26, 2025 Study: Cycling brings $1.4 billion to Iowa’s economy By KCRG Staff Published: Jan. 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM CST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Cycling and trail use across the state of Iowa brings at least $1.4...

Welcome to the forum! Always happy to see another fellow Iowan join the forum. Enjoy your ebiking adventures on all the wonderful Iowa trails.

I still love my Gen 1 Nyon on my 2017 Gazelle bike. I wonder though how successful you will be in finding an available Gen. 1 Nyon for sale, especially if you also want the control switch/remote.

The High Trestle Trail is on my bucket list. Enjoy!

I am not real good at posting pictures, but I'll do my best. I started out with a T shaped flat repair bar like you can buy at Menards or Home Depot. I cut a couple wood blocks to the right size and thickness to attach to the T bar with 1/2" wood screws. This assembly fits between the plastic...

foofer, your posts and pictures are always worth the look and read. Thanks for sharing all your adventures.

I believe the newer Toyota Hybrids (like my '23 Toyota Crown) sort of have "brake by wire". The brake pedal actuator is electronic and sends signals to the computer which can then electrically control the combination of regenerative braking from the electric drive motors (turned into generators)...

I have had the Ring Pro since 2020. It is hard wired for power using the doorbell button wires and the doorbell transformer, but uses WiFi for connectivity. I have a conventional frame home with vinyl siding and have had no problems with the signal. Before purchasing the Ring Pro, I did test the...

Yes, this is the biggest advantage to having a throttle IMO. When I had a non e-bike with a derailleur, I was frequently forgetting to downshift before stopping. What a PITA to get going again! There were even times when I was stopped on an uphill incline where I would have to turn around and...

My wife purchased our first e-bike which was a 2017 Blix Aveny, cadence sensing hub drive. I rode it enough to know when I purchased a second e-bike exclusively for me, I wanted a torque sensing mid drive which would have a more natural feeling assist. I selected the Gazelle Arroyo with the...

If you are lucky enough to live in a community that has a local biking/trails advocacy organization, do what you can to support it (contribute, join, volunteer, etc.). I am lucky enough to have such an organization (Linn County Trails Association) in Iowa. It has made tremendous progress the...

Yes, this is important to know in order to advise on how to use the combination of gearing and PAS. A cadence based drive system is a totally different experience than a natural feeling torque based system.

I did that with my Evelo Compass trike. Evelo arranged it with the LBS to accept shipment and do the assembly and setup. I don't know how much Evelo paid the LBS for that service. I have not had to have the etrike serviced yet, so I don't know if the same LBS will be willing to service it.

I was surprised today when I booted up my Gen 1 Nyon (1 GB) it gave me notice that a software update was available. I plugged it in to USB power and it updated from version 1.9.2.0 to 1.10.1.0. Also updated the installed maps for my state. I figured that Bosch probably considered the original...