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    2021 Vado 3.0 Battery "Permanent Failure"

    I see that here in the US, the batt price is $1000. I would lean to the new bike if you enjoy your 2021 model. Even better if you get any sort of trade allowance. If not, at least the new battery is good for both bikes. Not an expert, but permanent failure seems premature. I'd make sure to...
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    RAD Power Bikes Going Bust

    in 2021 I was on the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry, with at least 20 other ebikes. Every single one of them a RadPower bike. Feel like a survivor w/ my 8-yr old Tern.
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    Where to order rear axle assy

    R&M won't sell parts to you directly. You should start at the dealer who sold you the bike, if possible. Delite4 doesn't sound that old. Is it still under warranty? If you are out-of-warranty, this is likely to be expensive. If it's just the QR assembly, I'm inclined to agree w/ @gromike unless...
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    Touring - Planning a long journey

    https://parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/permits/palouse-cascades-state-park-trail-registration/palouse-cascades-state-park-trail-use-registration-form You get the combination by email. I don't recall having charging issues between Ellensburg -> Rosalia. Some examples: Vantage/Beverly - state park...
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    Touring - Planning a long journey

    Hi. I attempted (only 52% complete at the time) this route in 2021. I am from the DC area, but started in La Push, WA, with home as the end goal. The largely completed portion between DC and Weirton, WVA is something I've done 10+ times as it is local. There have been improvements/additions...
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    Amsterdam Bicycle Company pause US Ebike sales citing 50% tariffs

    I am not familiar with their business model. Don't most of these brands only ship on prepaid orders? That said, if I were a small foreign business, I would probably pause just to see if most tariffs get rolled back by the courts.
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    Amsterdam Bicycle Company pause US Ebike sales citing 50% tariffs

    Tariff collection continues, despite the shutdown. CBP is largely operational.
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    Does anyone know of an alternative kickstand for the Multicharger?

    The Tern kickstand is available to older GSD owners as an upgrade. Might as well swing by a Tern dealer to see if it fits your bike, although I suspect not tall enough.
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    Does anyone know of an alternative kickstand for the Multicharger?

    The Multicharger3 features a doble-legged kickstand option. R&M identifies it as Ursus 80 Jumbo II double-legged kickstand. It appears to be widely available online. A dealer may have one in stock to check that it will work with your MY. Otherwise, ask R&M customer service. I own the Pletscher...
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    stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread

    I know you're expecting Jeremy, but I stopped by to make sure you're safe -- here you are posting while under attack.
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    Riese & Müller stops sales to the USA

    My understanding is that R&M has resumed shipping to the US.
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    Riese & Müller stops sales to the USA

    This happened when I was a kid, so the idea of petitioning the govt is just part of the fabric. https://www.agweb.com/news/policy/politics/tractorcade-how-epic-convoy-and-legendary-farmer-army-shook-washington-d-c
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    Riese & Müller stops sales to the USA

    I am female and have spent decades biking around DC without getting accosted. It's even easier if you just want to see the sights. Where we agree is that homelessness is a problem, nationwide. Truthfully, it's way worse on the west coast as compared to DC. But my point is that individuals like...
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    Riese & Müller stops sales to the USA

    Morning after the bulldozing, I saw an unusually large number in Maryland border towns. You have to cross a river to get to VA but can walk into MD. I think these were 'self-deportees,' and nobody knows what happened to the homeless who were rounded up. I've done a lot of bike touring on...
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    Hypotheticals - would you replace your R&M with another R&M??

    My comments don't include Pinion models (not available in the US) or Bosch Gen5 CX, which, for some manufacturers, includes a torque bump to 100 Nm. I don't think this applies to HS models in the US as of this writing - someone will correct me if I'm not up-to-date. What you're calling R&M's...
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