Recent content by Blork

Hello. I'm about to take possession of an Envo ST50. Really looking forward to it, as it hits all the right spots on my requirements list. But I did see some people in another forum (FB) commenting that they get a lot of flat tires with their D and ST bikes. It wasn't clear if this is a genuine...

According to my messages with Propella, 32mm is the limit for the back but the front could possibly go bigger. This is for the 2.0 frame. The jump from 28mm to 32mm doesn't sound like much but it's significant. 32mm holds 50% more air (according to a couple of sites I checked). I don't feel a...

Just popping in to say that I recently did some upgrades to make my 2.0 more like a 2.2. I changed the tires from the stock 28mm to 32mm and wow, what a difference! (2.2+ ship with standard 32mm.) I also upgraded the brake rotors and the brake calipers (to Shimano M375). Again, huge improvement...

I would probably buy again. I have the 2.0 model, and I've done some upgrades to make it like a 2.2 (upgraded the brakes, upgraded to 32mm tires). My only issue is that I wish the frame were a bit bigger. But I really appreciate the light weight and the clean design. My only real hesitation on...

(This was originally posted in the other thread, but it fits better here.) The King Meter LCD controller that comes with the Propella has been pre-programmed by Propella to run the basic functions and to limit the top speed of pedal assist. This is normal. But there's not a lot of information...

I realized the Propella forum has only one thread, and it's dedicated to problems and issues. So this thread is dedicated to tips, tricks, hacks, mods, etc.

The King Meter LCD controller that comes with the Propella has been pre-programmed by Propella to run the basic functions and to limit the top speed of pedal assist. This is normal. But there's not a lot of information on how to use the various features and settings, so as a public service I'll...

Propella's FAQ says that the bike and its parts are "spashproof" but it shouldn't be out in severe weather or heavy rain. Unfortunately, I got caught in a downpour a couple of weeks ago. The forecast said it would rain ("showers") starting at around 2:00PM so I though I was safe to go for a...

I installed ergonomic grips on my bike and it made a huge difference. Makes me wonder why this isn't the default style for bike grips. Surely everyone can benefit from this!

@currypotter, regarding pedals, I swapped out my bike's standard pedals for a pair of "Catalyst" pedals. They're large platform pedals that are great for keeping my feet from falling off. I've seen similar (but not quite as big) ones at my local bike shop which were less expensive. Regardless...

A few days ago I said that my "crank is making a racket. Lots of loud creaking." Also, despite my endless tinkering, the disc brakes are always squealing. I took it to a bike shop and they replaced the bottom bracket (the thing with the bearings). The also took out my brake pads and lightly...

I have CIDP, which affects my legs and arms. Fortunately I don't have it as bad as some people, but as someone who always had pretty strong and powerful legs it has really bothered me that cycling was getting harder to do. Before I got my e-bike I could occasionally manage a 25-30km ride, but if...

Thanks GJ. Mine's actually a 2.0, not a 2.2. I just took a closer look and you're right that you can just remove the kickstand by unscrewing it. I think I was thinking of when I first encountered the problem and wanted to just slide the kickstand back. That's when I saw it was welded. I haven't...

BTW, here's a nice looking set of ergo grips from Amazon that come in a choice of colors including blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016XH6DGS/ Or if you really want to get fancy, check out these blue leather ones! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSZKCT4/

Here's a photo of the grips I bought. There's no brand marking, but bike shops are full of grips just like this, so any will do, although I recommend getting ones that have at least one clamp. You can see that I re-used the blue clamp from the original Propella grips in this case. (Mine have a...