Recent content by Esther

If you have a road bike that you love, think about pricing a Calfee conversion to e-bike. It's not for me, because I ride a frame small enough that I would lose access to water bottle cages. https://calfeedesign.com/calfee-ebike-retrofit-service/ The Yamaha Civante runs around $3400 This Ribble...

Helmets with visors tend to be marketed as mountain bike helmets, and those without visors as road helmets. Specialized tends to have slightly deeper visors. However, when the sun is close to the horizon, helmet visor cannot get low enough. You may want to look at https://dabrim.com/ helmet...

@Deacon Blues I got the titanium rear rack from bikeman.com - they are a distributor for Carver Bikes, the manufacturer of the rack. http://carverbikes.com/parts/accessories/ti-raq-rear-rack/ My wonderful husband did bend the titanium stays with a bench vise for me. I used poster paper and a...

I bought a Domane+ ALR in late July. Had to drive to a Trek store in adjacent state to get a size 52cm. I have ridden 284 miles on the bike so far. I really like the Fazua system, and the geometry of this road bike suits me. I have upgraded the firmware to version 2.12 (released Aug 6, 2021)...

I'm looking at Alchemy E-Ronin bike (made in USA) https://alchemybicycles.com/product/e-ronin/ has mounts for rack and mudguards. Starts at $6500 US Fazua evation motor system. 13.2 kg with battery, without rack drop handlebars

I know the Durham, NC stay-at-home order said that bicycle stores were essential, because bikes are transportation. The mayor said he preferred curbside service and drop-off. I haven't gone to the front door of any local bike shops to see if they are open for maintenance.

I see a fair number of e-bikes when I'm riding on weekends. I always see at least 1 if I ride on ATT for a few miles or sit at the New Hope Church Rd rest stop for a bit. I often see 2 or 3 on the White Oak Creek greenway. I have seen people riding e-bikes in neighborhoods in Cary, usually...

This is an expensive option, but Calfee has an e-bike retrofit service. https://calfeedesign.com/calfee-ebike-retrofit-service/

I disagree with Popeye here. I control the lane that I'm using. I do choose safe places to pull off and 'release' faster traffic. I help to create circumstances for the motorist to make a safe pass; the motorist forgets about me as soon as they get past me. In states with a 3ft passing law, a...

I highly recommend bike fitting. I've had it done on a few bikes. Some people can use a non-fitting bike for lots of miles without pain. Some cannot. The basic level bike store fitting sets the pedal to saddle relationship for the rider (height and the 'knee over pedal' forward/backward...

For Court, sorry to read about your knees. I've had some knee pain (only on the right). Exercises from physical therapy have helped, and put the knee replacement some years into my future. I have used a roller and had PT on my IT band problems. The PT recommended consultation with an...

The Copenhagen Wheel has 'lock via phone app' and a regen/exercise mode. This is a rear wheel sealed kit.

I have a below knee amputation on 1 leg. I don't have balance issues, but I get a lot less strength from 1 leg. There are a few manufacturers of electric trikes, https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/product/trike/ and Worksman. Spinlife sells...

I got a Verve+ in the coral color. I asked the store to install my Jones H-bar handlebars, and a rear rack. I have to carry a laptop, so am using panniers. My commute is 14.5 miles each way. Due to rain and workload, I did not commute very many times during Nov - Dec 2018. My average speed on...