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DaveMatthews reacted to mrgold35's post in the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence! with
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I've only an issue with one of two of my Bafang 750w rear hub motor on my Radrover with +4000 miles on each is when the odometer stopped... -
DaveMatthews reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
It may be safer than I think here. It's very common to see unlocked ebikes parked at popular surfing spots. Mostly 20" fat tire Rad...
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DaveMatthews replied to the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence!.I completely get what you're layin' down. That said for me, I like knowing I can take my bike for service at any Giant dealer in any...
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DaveMatthews reacted to gromike's post in the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence! with Like.
If your goal is reliability a direct-drive hubmotor is the way to go. Not that I have had any failures of my mid-drive bikes other than...
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I use carbide saw chains, which rarely if ever have to be resharpened.
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DaveMatthews replied to the thread Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!.Yesterday was gorgeous weather, and after some chores it was obvious I had to get out for a ride. At 17C I decided to wear long sleeves...
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DaveMatthews reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
I'd like to do much more shopping by bike, but I still can't bring myself to leave my SL unattended, and I'm very picky about where I'll...
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DaveMatthews reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence! with Like.
Being able to do stuff like:1) get parts, 2) lube the main gear, 3) run self-diagnostics yourself, makes all the difference. I agree and...
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DaveMatthews reacted to Tom@WashDC's post in the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence! with Like.
Agreed. 3 eMTB's running Bafang Mid-Drives since 2020. I run them hard, in the heat of the summer, in the cold of the winter...
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DaveMatthews reacted to fooferdoggie's post in the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence! with Like.
There were 34 replies not exactly a big enough group. Hell, these numbers on all the motors are a really low amount, and people who are...
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DaveMatthews reacted to juggernaut1's post in the thread Reliability of ebike motors. Let the arguments commence! with Like.
Not surprised Bafang are one of the most reliable, especially in the eMTB space. Never had an issue with mine. Parts are widely...
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DaveMatthews replied to the thread Commuter Bike Setup.I went with a Topeak MTX DXP unit. I also have their QuikTrack rack system which lets me easily remove the bag and bring it into the...
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Suggestions? I'm new to panniers and commuting in general.
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DaveMatthews reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
That's my plan, too. In fact, there'll be no rack or pannier most of the time, as I can usually carry what I need in jersey pockets...
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