Recent content by JRA

SHG, I was an early adopter of 2170 cells as I thought they were perhaps marginally better for use in eBikes. I am going to put an emphasis on marginally.....as time has gone on for sure companies have adopted them and why not as margins are good for business. But if as you say your current...

The above method in use. I also live at the beach and ride in muddy times here in Oregon.

The properties of CornHead grease are such that it turns into a thick oil while in use and resorts back to a grease when not. So it doesn't matter where it gets put in the gearbox of an M620 as it will distribute itself when it liquifies under use. The thing that I personally have found works is...

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You do realize that even though 5 and 3" tires may run best at low psi that it is actually the volume of air in them that you are messing with? So I would suggest you change your search from a low pressure to as small of a HIGH VOLUME pump as you can find. The Wolf Tooth Encase 40cc is one...

Actually there was a pretty good fight against PFB's lobbying for the Class laws in OR but the legislature finally caved and the laws follow the 3 class laws now which does permit for throttles on Class II ebikes. However I don't agree with the way the law reads as it expects that they are then...

Better get you Grin order in now US citizens!

The most natural feeling eBike I have had is similar to the one shown above by Gromike. A throttle, with cruise control and front hub motor that allows for whatever input I wanted to put into the pedals (no pas) in whatever gear ratio feels the most natural at the time at whatever watt output I...

It's not just CA.....https://bikeportland.org/2025/01/14/oregon-bill-seeks-to-ban-class-3-e-bikes-from-sidewalks-bike-lanes-and-paths-392252 The comments support Jabberwockies post.

Indiegogo. Caveat Emptor.

I would say not at all for existing Giant bikes with Yamaha motors. However if Giant will continue to use Yamaha systems going forward for U.S, sales is questionable? Remember that Yamaha has only announced pulling out of the U.S. market, not world wide and most likely will continue with...

Get a piece of 25.4 handlebar and drill a through hole near the end big enough for a zip tie. Zip tie it to the flat side of the hood on the brake lever. Attach the throttle. Operate with your thumb. Helps to have the cruise control feature hooked up in the controller if available to set to...

"The chances of finding a local bike shop who will work on an M620 Ultra is likely somewhere between Slim and None, and Slim just left town." While this is true if they knew how simple a job it is to remove and split an M620 they should be all over it!

"significantly slower development of the North American market," Pretty much sums up all the current and future eBike systems removing themselves from the North American market going forward. And other than cheap eBike shaped objects and scooter/moto type models will remain so for the most...

More of the EU based eBike sellers are leaving the US than entering. It's been going on for a few years actually. Main reason is the popularity of the RAD and Lectric and online sales type inexpensive models that are more attractive to the American public over the EU cyclist culture which demand...