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    mschwett replied to the thread Another new TQ motor: hpr40.
    what conversation? 😗
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    mschwett replied to the thread Another new TQ motor: hpr40.
    i think you'd really like the skitch. 31lb, 10-50 cassette, fazua 60, 400ish wh battery, 31lb! hopefully your SL will never need a...
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    mschwett replied to the thread Another new TQ motor: hpr40.
    of course they do :D with modern mid drives in the low 80s, even a big improvement (say 80 to 85% - a quarter less wasted energy!)...
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    mschwett replied to the thread Another new TQ motor: hpr40.
    the range issue really comes down to 1) efficiency - any modern mid drive should be about the same 2) if going flat … speed. assist...
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    mschwett replied to the thread Another new TQ motor: hpr40.
    a really, really nicely integrated system. drivetrain and lights powered by the internal battery, options for expansion, no big displays...
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    I carry my Fumpa every ride. Has been useful on a few occasions for myself and others. Haven't needed CO2 ever... yet, although I still...
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    mschwett replied to the thread Specialized Creo 2 owners.
    what do you mean “pop?” if you’re rolling down hill and the pedals aren’t turning and it makes a loud sound, the number of places it...
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    mschwett replied to the thread Another new TQ motor: hpr40.
    it doesn’t feel much different than any carbon road bike with similar geometry, I’m sure. My addict eRide weighs about 24lb, and...
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    mschwett reacted to jabberwocky's post in the thread new discbrakes for Spesh with Haha Haha.
    They look like pretty standard 4 piston brakes. Shimano SLX calipers or older Codes. I wouldn't be all that surprised if they were...
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    mschwett replied to the thread new discbrakes for Spesh.
    I am not sure this collab will ever get past MTB. I think it’s even downhill only right now? they look crazy heavy.
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    mschwett replied to the thread best security ideas for ebike.
    I left a small bag with an iPad in it at a park once. realized about 10 min later, was on my commuter hub drive. Rode back quickly...
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    mschwett replied to the thread best security ideas for ebike.
    sorry, mixed up the average listed (which is microamps) and the peak (which is milli) still won’t add up to anything meaningful for a...
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    mschwett replied to the thread best security ideas for ebike.
    we aren't talking about leaving lights on though, it's just an illustration of how much power a battery really has. a visible light is...
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    mschwett replied to the thread best security ideas for ebike.
    that would be a really dumb design to draw a lot of power just waiting for a connection. i have never had this problem with my bike that...
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    mschwett replied to the thread best security ideas for ebike.
    not sure why a mechanical lockout - properly engineered - is dangerous. i've hidden airtags inside the frame of all my bikes, and my...
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