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mrgold35 replied to the thread Clicking Noise At My Bike Rear Wheel.I had the clicking noise from the rear of my Radrover fat tire ebike. It was from the spokes at various levels of tq. Some took a 1/4... -
mrgold35 reacted to spokewrench's post in the thread Clicking Noise At My Bike Rear Wheel with
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See if all spokes feel equally taut. A loose spoke can allow lateral movement when the hub is hanging by it, and that can make a click... -
I test rode an Aventon Level 3, Aventon Avenutre (hub drive), a Segway ebike (didn't know the name and the rep wasn't familiar either)...
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mrgold35 replied to the thread Heavy Rider, need suggestions.Any ebike shops, Facebook groups, or any ebike rental places within a several hours radius to test ride? It is a different experience...
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mrgold35 replied to the thread Heavy Rider, need suggestions.I really like my Himiway ebike. They have options from mid-drives and rear hubs in step thru, hard tail, and full suspension designs...
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mrgold35 replied to the thread Raising Handlebars to Ease Hand Pressure.I had issues with "numb hands" with my Radrover and Himiway Cobra Pro. I added: -Adjustable 85 degree handlebar stem riser - SQLabs...
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mrgold35 replied to the thread helmet search bike.I do a mix of trail and road. I like the Bell Sixer MIPS with an up/down adjustable sun visor (live in southwest). I use padded wind...
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mrgold35 reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread The Ultimate Mid-Drive Chain Care Thread with Like.
I just boiled a chain in wax. Little bubbles come out as the wax goes in between the pins and rollers.
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mrgold35 reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Horn, Bell or Voice, how to warn others of your presence and intentions with Like.
I've had my best luck yet getting pedestrians' and dogs' attention with the $11 Incredibell XL. That's without calling out (pointless...
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mrgold35 replied to the thread Horn, Bell or Voice, how to warn others of your presence and intentions.I added the Accmor Bike bell to all of our ebikes (Amazon, $6). I picked the red bell to dress up the ebike a bit. It rings with...
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mrgold35 reacted to MrClortho's post in the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike? with Like.
This is one of the greatest benefits in my opinion. Man, that feeling when you are on a 25 mile down and back ride and feeling great...
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mrgold35 replied to the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike?.Exactly! Bum left knee now from B-ball and football after decades of playing after H.S. I start to get increasing lower leg and knee...
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mrgold35 reacted to MrHyak's post in the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike? with Like.
In my 20's and 30's I was heavy into road bikes, occasional racing and a little mtn bike. Years of basketball wore out my knees and...
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mrgold35 reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike? with Like.
Just because you ride an e-bike, especially a light weight model, doesn't mean you have to use the assist all the time. Switch it off...
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mrgold35 reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike? with Like.
I retired from racing 11 years ago after a long career. I spend day after day all season long training and racing in order to ride fast...
