Recent content by Brendon@OEB

It's not a hard conclusion to draw that the seatpost isn't in far enough. Have I run seatposts above the min insert line? Sure, but I knew full well that I might destroy something or hurt myself. Would I endorse it on a customer's bike? Absolutely not, it's a clear violation of what the...

Pathetic? Stefan I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Seatposts have a minimum insertion line set by the brand to avoid catastrophic failure of the seatpost. Your seatpost is clearly above the line for minimum insertion. Doesn't mean it won't work for your particular use case, but it's...

It's not an opinion, the seatpost isn't in far enough. Does that mean the bike explodes? Nope, certainly does not, it's just not installed properly. Bosch didn't invent THE hub motor and I made no such argument. They're late to the hub motor game but I suspect it's going to be a pretty dialed...

PS, the seatpost is extended too far in the first pic...

I didn't forget about the SL motors, those were great, now they're behind the rest of the field. Specialized has been first to market with lots of things, they're design forward for sure which is great but does come with shortcomings. Bosch usually isn't first to anything, but when they...

Interesting point of view. Counter point: Bosch is a world leading engineering company with some of the best quality control that makes the cycling industry look like a joke. Bicycle brands have been used to lower quality control because "it's just a bike" and when a big boy company like Bosch...

Bosch slave? y'all create some really interesting scenarios in your head. Slave to Bosch...huh.

https://www.jbi.bike/site/product_details.php?part_number=96991 Any bike shop with a J&B account can get those

There are pedals out there with heel retention that are used by folks that have motor control issues. You'll see them on exercise equipment in PT settings. Those usually have the same pedal spindle threads as most bikes so adapting them to a tadpole trike is the same as installing any pedal.

So are closeouts if you know how to play the game right ;)

True, the Creo and Vado SL are overdue for an update, I'd expect something to happen sooner rather than later. Creo with flat bars is the Vado SL

Are you familiar with the Creo? Specialized had the corner on lighweight ebikes until Bosch came out with the SX motor, then Avinox, etc. Regarding what OP said, I hardly think what's happening in NJ is representative of the entire US market...

Hmm, you want foot retention but don't want toe cages and straps? Something with heel retention like this? https://share.google/aziQX7OndbA0WKrdQ

I wouldn't hold my breath

Fewer contacts for sales and service is another way to say it's more streamlined for the dealer in terms of contacts. Usually things get done more quickly, or they can anyways. Investment =/= wasteful spending Not sure about the Excel comment and product range. I've got a couple Italian...