Recent content by Gionnirocket

For me and maybe a bit ignorant but I can't get that paranoid about it. I have my charging setup to typically only reach 80% slowly with a 2a charger so I'm avoiding the overcharging/over heating danger... but that's done because that's all I need, not for fire prevention. I do have a smoke...

Yes perhaps in city driving stopping frequently it can begin to be a factor, but the OP is riding a rail_trail. Again I can only speak for myself but the bit of throttle I use to break free on a start is negligible as I immediately start pedaling. I can't begin to express the benefit to my...

Yes using the throttle to get going uses some power.... but it's also one of the major benefits to older gentleman with arthritic/worn/tired knees and often a key reason for wanting an ebike. That said, at least for me... it's a not that taxing on the battery because it's only used less than a...

I hear ya. . . The mileage quote is a bit subjective and add there's many variables. Leaving your wife out of the equation... For comparison if you rode the R1UP on the same ride, how much battery would you have when you returned?

A quick search shows the Velotric has a 13ah battery while the R1UP has a 15ah...so the battery is a little smaller and both with a 750w motor. Are you doing any pedaling? My experience... even in a low gear some input from you should get you near 40mi with the 13ah on flat terrain @15mph

So you see.... it can be done. 👍

In this day an age where my kid is never wrong and the parents are the problem, I don't see that being enough of a deterrent.

I concur... Riding reckless, especially in an organized mob, confiscated with a fine and community service. Perhaps a 1 year ban on having a driver's license

Tru_dat... as I thank the good lord. The Good News: NASA has dropped everything and has fast tracked your issue. They're currently running a quality assurance and specification validation test on all GPS hardware. 🙃 y 📶 m v

I can understand that... but at the same time I know when I'm in shape and when I'm not and the numbers at least for me end up being anecdotal. When I can push myself, I do... and if it's been a long day already or I'm just under the weather I'll ride at a comfortable pace. Most rides it's a...

I totally agree... and I know it's not a perfect answer but I lean towards finding ways to enforce laws against bad behavior. Like speeding, racing or weaving in and out of traffic is with cars. If you're riding an illegal scooter safely and respectfully and it's not bothering anyone...

But you do realize that they do have legitimate use and I can almost guarantee that they are a blast to ride. That style isn't for me anymore at this stage.. but I wouldn't mind taking one for a rip in an appropriate place.

. . . and I just don't get documenting every pedal crank. When I ride I like to clear my mind and with as little tech as possible. I carry a phone only for emergencies and only the most demanding of responsibilities. Otherwise I'm off the grid.

I avoid the latest flagships at all cost with their exaggerated price and their beta hardware/firmware that end users test. Just ask the OP about repeated camera focus failures. One step down is typically far more reliable and reasonably priced.

Never was a big fan of the genre as repeatedly watching 20 guys waiting in line to get their ass's kicked one at a time gets to be a bit much. But you can't deny his accomplishments in life, especially those before his film career. He always came across a genuine nice guy.