Recent content by Otterishly

Hi, CSH-- So far, so good! On one of my first rides, I took it on a really, really steep hill (sorry--I don't have actual stats on that. But, it was steep enough in places that I was surprised it was actually legal, and about two miles long). I was very pleased with how it performed. Slowest...

I love trail riding. It's a fun way to be out in nature, it requires a bit more focus than road riding (which makes the time fly by)--and, best of all, you don't have to worry about some texting motorist knocking you off your bike!

Thanks for the congratualtions! I'd encourage you to at least go test ride one sooner than later. I'm truly amazed at how much more fun it is to ride with the torque sensor, vs. cadence-sensor--and also how much more control that engenders. It feels a lot safer, really. Also, it's...

I haven't upsized the tires yet, because the stock ones are performing well enough, and I hate to waste them. However, when it's time to replace them I will go with something not necessarily upsized, but definitely with at least a bit of knobbiness. (Unless I want to take the fenders off...

Thanks, Al. I'm working on it! :cool:

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience, Kayakguy (Bikeguy, too, apparently!). I ended up finding all the things on my "must have" list (and one of the two things on my "would like to have" list) quite unexpectedly at a local bike shop: namely, an Aventon Level.2. I test rode about a...

I got a chance to ride a Gazelle that was set up with the manual Enviolo and CVT a few days ago (not b/c I was considering the bike as a whole, but b/c I wanted to try the transmission before ordering the Galaxy SL)--and you know what? I'm with you: I didn't love the feel of it, even though I...

Oh, I don't really. I think they are wonderful pieces of engineering. However, the idea of a set-up that's quieter and lower-maintenance does hold some appeal. It's not that derailleurs are that bad in that hard to maintain; and I do my own bike maintenance, so it doesn't represent an expense...

Thanks for that thought, AHicks. I'm starting to lean pretty heavily in the last day or so toward the Evelo Galaxy SL, which doesn't have a derailleur. It weighs 54 lbs with battery in, and a manageable (liftable) 46 lbs with it removed. And I can add a belt drive later, and still come in...

Hi, 6zfshdb-- Thanks for the welcome, and the suggestions! I agree with you that it's important to think about service and warranty and the like. As far as my DIY level, I worked in a bike shop in college, and so I'm comfortable doing all my own maintenance, upgrades, etc. on my acoustic...

Hi, Ebike aficionados-- I'm in the market for a bike with the following must-haves: Throttle Step-through Torque sensor Sub-65 lb. (the more “sub,” the better ) Will accept tires that are wide enough to be gravel and mellow single-track capable Ability to add suspension seat post (i.e., enough...