Recent content by Ang1sgt

I have had it with this Forum! The stuff that goes on here is ridiculous! If you don’t own a $2000 plus E-Bike then you automatically have a piece of junk. And that is no matter what your needs are or your money flow is. This is one of the reasons I left being a Professional Bicycle Mechanic...

Frank, Being this is an old thread, I sure hope you are still making good progress. Getting up off the couch and doing anything is better than nothing. So GOOD for you. As I age, weight becomes more difficult. Since I turned 60, I have had more health problems than ever before. Before 60 I...

There is a fellow in Ohio that did a similar test on his trails. But he lives in the plains area of Ohio so it’s pretty flat. Being that I really needed and wanted two bikes, one for me and one for the wife or one of the grandkids to go with me, that is one reason I went with the Centris, that...

The only issue with the Erie Canal Path that I do ride as much as I can is the limestone dust that get’s everywhere! It’s a good thing to have a quick link in your chain so you can clean that stuff out every now and again. I really try to keep all my bikes cleaned and lubed properly.

Let me explain myself. I the 1970’s I was a local Racer. Nothing to write home about and nothing to get me to a National level. But I was a heck of a Wrench when it came to Bicycles. I started building race rims back then and many people sought out my services. In 1974, I signed up for the...

Well, the rear axle won’t be the problem with this because it is well supported with quality bearings inside the hub motor itself. Now while the hub free body for the cassette is a Shimano Tourney, it will have less stress on it due to the hub motor. I do not see this as being an issue. I’m a...

It’s a 48 volt system, 5 different PAS settings, alloy rims with the front axle having machine bearings that seem to spin forever. As a Pro-Level former Bicycle Mechanic, I can see the reasons they made this bike the way they did. The more I look it over, and dig in deeper, I feel personally...

Right now I am just getting used to my 2 new e-bikes. Doing shake down runs on the new one to prep it for the wife to use. My area has a good amount of multi-use trails and I take advantage of. I also take the time that if I see a good spot for a phot, to stop and take it all in. Too much has...

Welcome to the Forum! Same age similar results, but loving the two e-bikes I own, 2 as of yesterday when I pulled the new one outta the box and set it up! Good Luck!

I have bought a few at Costco and it has saved me some money. The last time I got a new pair I had them take my old glasses, make them driving single prescription with a bronze photosensitive lenses. These really help my driving as the cut down on glare, are dark to begin with and darken more...

Sleepy Bob, Learn what works for you! That is the best I can tell you. I have a younger brother that lives in Utah and he sends me pictures and videos all the time of the trails he is on. About 90% of them I could do with a basic lower end e-bike like I have which is a folding 20x4 inch tire...

I am very new to e-bike ownership, but I have been a Bicycle Mechanic between 1977-2008. Have seen things change and have tried to keep up with the changes in the industry, but not working IN the industry, things pass you by very quickly. I left the Bike industry in 2008 due to a number of...

I am in the same situation that you are in. Deeply involved with what I want and need in a bicycle and concerned over Customer Service Issues. My other concerns are costs. I am not in the position that some here are where they feel that an E-Bike needs to be BIG BOX and over $3000 to be of...

Note: I don’t have an E-Bike Yet but I am an accomplished Bicycle Mechanic and former USAF Senior Technician on F16’s so I know a lil about troubleshooting. You have had 2 issues so far with your E-Bike. Both of those could be related to something as simple as a loose connections. Have you...

Jason, Sorry you are having issues. I have seen a LITTLE effort on Aventon to be here in the forums, but they need to ACT on these and just not reply. There seems to be some simple things they can do to make a good bike a lot better, like a simple change to a more common connector for the...