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    New California Senate Bill 1167

    its the same with gas powered cars for a long time, measure the db and power at 3500 rpm to get it passed on the norms...
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    Broke two spokes today

    right, presumably running low spoke tension for a while. spoke washers are a common thing
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    Broke two spokes today

    depending on where the spoke broke you could estimated what the issue was with the spoke. If the broke in the "elbow/hook" or the spoke at the hubs flange the tension was too low on the spokes (is most common issue) to get a tight fit with theses spokes in these eyelets, use spoke washers. And...
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    New California Senate Bill 1167

    they are looking at the nominal watts drawn not the peak.
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    RM Nevo 5 multi day Tourer compare to Charger 5 Mixte

    this type of platform uses a sliding dropout design to tension the belt. This dropout can be swapped out for a different style of dropout (eg, switch between deraulleur/hub, hub style) at least thats what is on the latest version of this model. Your local dealer should be able to tell you what...
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    2023 Vado 5.0 SL Leak at lever end of brake hose - barb damaged in shipping?

    You would need a new olive and hose pin.
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Snow again here, very windy with eastern wind and lots of snow. Not to much riding at the moment from out datcha
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    Como SL safety notice

    indeed, also when you know that the Como SL IGH already had an earlier recall.. so a second one for those owners.
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    Como SL safety notice

    https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-como-sl-safety-notice-ride-january-2026 I did not see this recall on this forum. There has been a recall and Stop Ride Notice for certain Como SL bikes due to a failure of the fork.
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    Ebike touring recommendations 120 km a day range with a 150 kg (bike+ rider luggage) and 750-800 wh battery or 2 batteries 750-800 wh batteries

    it depends on what's available there. I was thinking in the direction of for example Tout-Terrain e-xplorer, idworx oPinion ET, Santos traveler+ or Koga e-worldtraveller. depending on your riding style these would fit the bill (besides the R&M) for the brands with which I've worked in the...
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    ShockStop Stem on Vado SL

    thats indeed my idea with suggesting these spacer-light-mount options.
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    ShockStop Stem on Vado SL

    I'd opt for a spacer with a go pro style mount I'd go for the Lupine one with an extension.
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    getting a regular bike after my battery fails?

    Those are flat mounts indeed. In itiration of the Klein mount. To run 160 mm rotors you would need a caliper which is designed for flat mount. I have to find a manufacturer which has an adapter to run a 140 mm + adapter on a FM frame... And I ve seen a lot of interesting combinations.
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    Which bicycle companies have fast smart bike chargers?

    current Bosch chargers are for the Bes2 in 2A, 4A and 6A, however for the Bes3 system currently just the 2A and 4A available
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    New Old Bike Day

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