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    getting a regular bike after my battery fails?

    You will appreciate the lighter weight, responsiveness, and handling of a push bike. Just get tires will low rolling resistance.
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    You can try Jersey Bents. Berlin, NJ https://jerseybents.com/
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    How far are you from North Kentucky? One for sale there. https://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/forum/main-category/classifieds/bikes-for-sale/3038423-e-lightning-electric-mid-wheelbase-recumbent-for-sale-very-low-miles
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    1. Both feet down, start with throttle. Or, 2. Put into PAS 5, push with one foot it really takes off. If you carry more than 30 pounds, use a trailer. Good video on riding one:
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    What my butt, back, neck, hands ordered.
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    Santa Barbara County.
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    New ebike laws in California taking effect January 1, 2026

    What does law say about blinking light? I just saw a rear light is required. Steady or blinking?
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    New ebike laws in California taking effect January 1, 2026

    70 years. If I cannot put unloaded guns in my truck's rear window gun rack, that is too much oppression.
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    The Future of eBikes: How Fast is Too Fast?

    My fastest setup is not an e bike. Yes it sucks on long hills, but rips on the flats and downhill.
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    The Future of eBikes: How Fast is Too Fast?

    I go 65 mph downhill on my non motorized bike. I also have 40 years of bike riding experience. The problem is high speed with no experience or training.
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    campagnolo crisis

    China tariff is 50%, going up to 80% in a year. Europe, Japan, Taiwan tariff is 15%. US is disengaging from China. That is my point, I never said "Made in USA".
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    campagnolo crisis

    In USA, Taiwan components (Microshift) sell much better than made in China, and the Trump tariffs will doom made in China parts.
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    Recumbent E-bikes

    Those guys are freaks of nature. But here is some advice from Lance's coach.
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    Recumbent E-bikes

    I ride a recumbent and my experience is same as in video. Also science: "CONCLUSION: Uphill cycling while standing results in decreased cycling economy due to physiological and biomechanical variations compared to riding seated. The implication for elite cyclists looking to conserve effort...
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