Recent content by BlueRidgeBoy

I’ve run into a weird issue with my Kuat hitch rack that I’m wondering if other folks have dealt with. And if not, this may be cautionary advice: I have a 3-bike Kuat Transfer V2 with the +1 bike add-on (so 4 bikes total - yay math!) It claims to be rated for 40lb per tray, so naturally like...

Ok, I’ll be the heretic here: @FredE, if bike mechanics is a hobby of yours, than the different tire/tyre size strategy is a simple one. But I doubt the tweaking (and cost) will stop there. And I’ll say this with love as a fellow ripcurrent owner: all the time and money in the world isn’t going...

@Dry Fork , sorry to hear about your heartburn. You can read my thread elsewhere in this forum about my own rear hub failure (which thankfully was under warranty). It’s possible this has been discussed already, but for the sake of others who may run into hub failures: as far as I can tell...

Update on my RipCurrent rear wheel issue: Juiced had me send in my entire rear wheel/hub assembly plus the controller, for diagnosis and repair. The downsides: I had to learn how to almost completely disassemble the electronics of my bike (which is maybe an upside too?), and my bike was out of...

Reading this string with interest, friends, as I've had similar hub issues with my RCB (that's Base, not Sport). Assuming that my friends at Juiced may read this along with everyone else, I'm going to be as fair and balanced as possible - knowing that these situations are always complicated...

I did manage to find that Stihl jacket, FYI everyone. It's called the Advance X-Treem Jacket, and for some reason I struggle to find it on Stihl USA's website - only the European market. The link I included here is for (I think) a British supplier called Gusthart's. Agreed though, it's pricey...

Agreed, that Stihl jacket looks fantastic. I do plenty of tree work with my Stihl chainsaw, so a multirole piece is always a nice thing too! Maybe some of these non-cycling brands just need to recognize that they could be marketing to a MUCH wider audience. @sc00ter , do you work at Stihl?

Great input @Stefan Mikes. I’d be curious to hear more about your crash experiences, if you care to share. Road rash and head injuries are relatively easy to address, with abrasion resistant fabrics and helmets. The need to protect against impact injuries with padding is I guess more up for...

Good input, friends. Another small brand out of the UK to be aware of is ArmaUrto, who make lightly-armored hi viz cycling gear. I have a shell from them with flexible elbow and shoulder padding. It’s as breathable as a GTX shell (ie not very), and definitely less waterproof - but it isn’t a bad...

Friends, I’m sure this topic has been covered before, but maybe worth revisiting: As a daily class 3 e-bike commuter in hilly terrain and all seasons and weather, it has become increasingly clear to me that the outdoor market hasn’t yet caught up with the specific needs of us e-bikers. We’re...

Good input, @Uuzd4S. I couldn’t quite bring myself (yet) to spring for 4-piston Tektros, but I can absolutely see the argument: lots of weight, lots of speed. E-bike tech is an emerging and evolving field. Larger rotors and 4-pistons may be ubiquitous one day. One other thing I’ll say: organic...

Thanks for the words of encouragement, @Dunbar and &PeteH! My rear wheel has been making all sorts of unholy sounds and feeling like it wants to seize. After much time and tinkering, I’m convinced it’s something in the hub itself - maybe the clutch/gearing mechanism in that video. Unfortunately...

Friends, I’m way late to this party but reading the chat with interest. After 9 months and 2k miles of daily commuting on my RipCurrent base model, here’s what I’d say: the Logan brakes are off-brand garbage. My rear brake failed twice - both times the pistons, and the second time three weeks...