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    Schwalbe Super Moto X

    Thanks so much for that info dblhelix! That article really explains it well. Some of the other google searches I found didn’t make it clear enough. It’s a lot different looking at a rim straight on versus a cross-section picture as shown in the Flocycling blog. I really panicked last night...
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    Schwalbe Super Moto X

    I have Schwalbe Super Moto X tires that I want to install on my Lectric XP Lite. The tire sidewall reads, “For use with Crotched Rims only”. The description of the tire when I purchased them said they were the Super Moto X ”Clincher WirePerformance line”. I don’t fully understand the concept...
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    XP/XP Lite Handlebar or Frame Bag

    Balsa, the two concerns I had about this set-up were the cables at the handlebars getting in the way of the bag and interfering with the steering; the second thing was the Brompton bracket interfering with the headlight. I’ve solved the first issue by using a velcro strap around the top of the...
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    XP/XP Lite Handlebar or Frame Bag

    Hey Balsa, you can get the bag and Brompton bracket at AliExpress. The mounting plate that attaches to the bike is a free sample of laminate flooring that you can pick up at Home Depot/Lowes. I just cut it down to the right size to mount to the bike with four stainless steel screws. It makes...
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    XP/XP Lite Handlebar or Frame Bag

    Well, for those interested, I‘ve found a solution for a front mounted bag using a front mount Brompton bracket and Rhinowalk bag designed for the Brompton. It’s pretty slick…the bag just clicks right into the mount for easy on-off. I have now cancelled my two XP Lite rear racks that were on...
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    Our XP Lite finally arrived yesterday!

    And don’t even think about a suspension seatpost! That will be another grin that will cost you. 😁
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    Redshift ShockStop "Full Suspension" Review

    Stefan Mikes, that Redshift Seatpost is a game changer. I let my wife try it out, now I have to buy another one. Boy, she’s expensive! ;) So thanks again for your excellent review on EBR and for answering my questions about the seatpost!!
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    Our XP Lite finally arrived yesterday!

    Btw, that triumphant grin on my wife’s face after that first hill told me she was keeping it. 🙂 And that’s why I then had to order one for myself! No regrets. Like I mentioned before, it may not be the “perfect” bike, but for the money it’s a fun bike to ride.
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    Our XP Lite finally arrived yesterday!

    Hey Balsa61, glad you enjoyed your first true test ride with your wife. When we looked at ebikes, my wife would have preferred a step-through, but we took our chances with the XP Lite hoping the stand-over height wouldn’t be an issue with her. With the bike having overall dimensions shorter...
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    XP/XP Lite Handlebar or Frame Bag

    Thanks for responding, I agree the backpack is definitely not a long term solution. I’ve been looking at frame bags along this type...
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    Question about Bike Radios

    You might want to take a look at the JBL Wind 2 (round shape) or JBL Wind 3 (rectangular shape) bluetooth speaker with FM digital built in. (Sorry, no AM). But if you need AM you could use your smartphone and connect to the bluetooth function. I have a JBL Clip 3 bluetooth speaker similar in...
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    XP/XP Lite Handlebar or Frame Bag

    So our XP Lite rear rack that was suppose to ship in mid-june is now delayed until the end of July. I would greatly appreciate any ideas of bags forum members may have that work well on the XP/XP Lite. It looks like the cables would be in the way for an outside mounted handlebar bag, but how...
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    Our XP Lite finally arrived yesterday!

    True, but their inventory will also be at the mercy of supply issues like any other manufacturer these days.
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    Our XP Lite finally arrived yesterday!

    Glad to hear you had positive first impressions!
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