Recent content by JethroXP

Definitely a consideration for me too. There is a state forest a few miles from my house, lots of gravel trails to ride, but about halfway in the cell coverage drops off entirely.

I just watched a YouTube video on the pairing process. For two Bluetooth helmets it's pretty simply, but seems to get complicated for adding in the 3rd and 4th ones, so the EVO seems to have the advantage there. I think the only think the Bluthooth version might to better is avoiding...

I believe the two-way HD Intercom is only a feature of the M1 (bluetooth) model. I'm curious if that is only considered "HD" compared to standard bluetooth, or if it's also better than the standard MESH communications of the EVO.

Trying to decide between the Sena M1 and the M1 Evo. I don't expect that I'd ever need to talk to more than 4-people at once, but I do like the idea of having that option. Though the M1 claims to offer a 2-way HD communication option and I expect 2-person comms (me and my wife) is likely to be...

I think the issue is "who pays for it". If the bike manufacturer requires a bike shop to do it, then there is a case to be made for the manufacturer covering the bike shop's fee. But no one should be demanding that a bike shop do a service for free. If you are consuming their time and effort...

The fee is on par with the hourly labor rate at my local bike shop, I'm guessing it's a standard rate for most types of service.

If you are asking a business to perform a service for you, then yes, I would expect a fee will be charged unless otherwise covered under some preexisting agreement.

Congrats on the comeback!

I use Flatout Sportsmans formula (the yellow label) and I run my 26x4 fat tires at 18 PSI. 1200 miles, no flats.

I had never heard of the Creeper Trail, but when I looked it up the first two photos I saw included a pair of Lectric folding eBikes ;)

I took a look at the Creeper trail on All Trails, it’s only 1350 feet elevation gain over 33 miles. That’s easily with the range of even a 350-500 watt hub motor. The commuter bikes you are looking at, as well as others in that class will do just fine. So it really comes down to value for you...

That to me, indicates you are better off with a hub drive, which are easier and more accessible for non-cyclists. When you say you live in a hilly area, can you provide more detail or context? And would you expect the bike to move you effortlessly up those hills or would you be ok pedaling to...

Nice looking bike, is that a carbon fiber frame? Given what Najmahal posted as their top two, which both appear to be city commuters, I'm guessing a full-suspension eMTB is probably a very different bike from what they are looking for.

Looks to me like you are looking for a city commuter bike. Take a look at Biktrix. I own three of their bikes. They are high quality and their support is excellent. https://www.biktrix.com/collections/swift-series

The password for the 500C I have is 1919