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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.I use a strap. Sometimes a strapon can be useful. You can watch a video on how to use a strapon. I once purchased parts called Shimanno. -
PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.You can watch a YouTube on 'How to Tune a Piano'. Or hire a blind guy who has been doing it for 40-years for private homes, churches...
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PedalUma reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with
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Truer words were never spoken. I've got the brakes down, it's the old, worn out low end derailleurs, even with new cables and housings... -
PedalUma reacted to Dave Rocks's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
$620.00 ÷ 12 months = $52.00 a month. Know people that have these bikes for 2 years now and are happy.
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.I am in the wine country. You can get a $6 bottle or a $12 bottle. You can get a $120 bottle. It is a matter of taste and appreciation...
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PedalUma reacted to gromike's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
Be warned about those cheap ebikes. Just today I pedaled my torque sensing $350 mid drive to a local store and the chain broke...
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PedalUma replied to the thread Shimano shifters.It is the DHAG!!! It could also be a very common assembly flaw. Young guys will put pliers on shift housing zip ties and sinch them down...
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+1 on the derailleur hanger. Swapping out the rather flimsy OEM hanger on my bike with a quality one, made a big difference. I improved...
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What kind of bike, and did you buy it direct or from a shop? I agree that poor shifting should not happen with a brand new bike. I'm not...
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How old are the shift cables? Do you ride in the rain or off road? Replace the cables before replacing the shifters.
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PedalUma reacted to harryS's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
Usually around the holiday season, Walmart sells some of their Hyper ebikes for under $500. Basically a bike with a small battery that...
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In 1950 I saw a 3-speed come by. I didn't know it had gears but loved the rider's geometry. Unlike other bikes I'd seen, it reminded me...
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PedalUma reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
Welcome aboard! Where do you plan to get this ebike serviced? The day will come, and you can't assume that local shops will work on it...
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.They also have local dealers for support and warranty claims. That is worth $300. Pro assembly is free, not $150. If it arrives damaged...
