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    Thule Easyfold XT2 - A good rack for ebikes and the best one if you have fenders

    For a thread that started 7 years ago, it still (if not more so) is relevant as step-through bikes with fenders are more and more common. For my fender-less eMTB's I use and love the 1-UP For my wife's fendered step-through Specialized Como and my fendered Specialized Vado, the best option...
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    Flat pedal (no-pins) recommondations?

    I'm going to try these: https://www.rei.com/product/184901/shimano-pd-ef205-platform-pedals On sale for $24 A decent review from 2021: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/spotlight-shimano-pd-ef202-and-ef205-casual-flat-pedals-review/
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    2022 Levo 2.2 motor replacement

    Oh that's too bad your local bike shop isn't too "local" and they charge for everything. I've found that with Specialized dealers, they get to chargeback Specialized for any warranty work and parts replacement, so if the noise is consistent, they may just warranty out the motor. It may be worth...
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    Flat pedal (no-pins) recommondations?

    I came across these Bontragers - they are concaved like a mtb pedal and they are on sale too. https://www.rei.com/product/199270/bontrager-city-pedals
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    Flat pedal (no-pins) recommondations?

    While I have become accustomed to being semi-locked in with the 5 Ten shoes and pinned flat pedals, the Vado is used mostly when casually riding with my wife on bike paths - paved or light cinder/gravel - no hucking :) So I think some stock take offs from a Como/Vado or a set of new VP-831P's...
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    Flat pedal (no-pins) recommondations?

    Ah, yes. Great selection. My wife's new Como have those as well. I think when I bought my Vado, I was so used to using my 5 Ten shoes with flat pedals (with pins) that I immediately replaced the stock pedals (which undoubtedly were the same VP-831P's) and regrettably discarded. Thanks for the...
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    Flat pedal (no-pins) recommondations?

    It's a good thought, while without the pins, they may have even less grip than a flat pedal designed to grip without pins using molded pins, rubber tread or non-slip grip tape. I'll no doubt give the pin removal a try before buying any new pedals, but still curious what others use.
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    2022 Levo 2.2 motor replacement

    I feel your anxiety and can understand. While e-bike motors are a relatively new invention and one would anticipate a certain percentage of issues/failures that only are discovered with a large number of bikes out being ridden over a period of time, but I would have expected a trusted brand like...
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    Flat pedal (no-pins) recommondations?

    While I love a good set of aggressive composite and aluminum pedals with grippy pins on my eMTB's, I've also been running the same on my Vado city bike which is in my opinion overkill and I'm tired of the shin and calf scrapes from the pins. What are some favorite flat pedals that people are...
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    2022 Levo 2.2 motor replacement

    It started as as an occasional knock/clunk and soon became more consistent. With your description, it may be worth bringing it to your LBS to have them check it out and hopefully provide you with some options if it is serious. (warranty replacement, repair/rebuild, etc)
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    2022 Levo 2.2 motor replacement

    Mine was a rotational "clunk". The motor does have an electrical "whine" which is louder when going from Eco to Sport and moreso when in Turbo. I think what you are describing is normal.
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    2022 Levo 2.2 motor replacement

    Specialized USA extended warranty on the motor to 4 years. Unfortunately, I was at 4 years and 2 months, and they wouldn't make an exception but did provide a slight discount on a purchase of a new motor which was $960 USD. Ouch. After the fact, I have only recently heard of a 3rd party motor...
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    2022 Levo 2.2 motor replacement

    I feel your pain. My 2020 Levo (with 2.1 motor) started to make noise at less than 500 miles, and a few months past the warranty. So with the bike being pretty much worthless without a properly working motor, I too paid for a replacement - it was a 2.2 - but still, I don't trust that it will...
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    Need Recommendation For A Lift To Work On Our Two Heavy Ebikes

    Nice choice. I wasn't aware that Feedback Sports had developed their own e-lift until well after I bought the Remco. The price point on the Feedback is lower and to your point, it is easier to move around (the base plate alone on the Remco is 65 lbs) which would be more convenient if you don't...
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    Rear view mirror - bar end

    The nice part about this particular accessory is the cost to try both the Mirrcycle and the Hafny to determine which you like best is not going to break the bank.
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