Recent content by Prof_Stack

The Bionx regen, with the newer 48V 555wh battery, works very well. The 555wh battery really soaks in the regen juice compared to the older 36V versions. I do miss it when I take the other e-bike out.

Too new to be dirty, but ready for commuting.

The Kickstarter Cortland S is now complete now that the accessories have finally arrived. The front rack is attractive and very usable, but does add more weight to the mix. The emphasis on style and the use of wood slabs contribute, BUT it puts more weight on the front tire, where the motor...

Too wet (weather) or too sick (me) to get out, but I did have a nice 14 mile ride last weekend, that used about 225wH of the 305wH battery. Not bad for hilly Seattle. Here is how the handlebar looks with the GPS unit and Light and Motion 800 headlamp. The light that came on the Cortland is...

Oh yeah, Bionx. My other two e-bikes are powered by Bionx, put together in British Columbia by Ohm. One has a newer battery style with 48V and long range. The other is the older cradle style battery for Ohm @ 36V. That one I might try to sell, but it does make for a good bad-weather commuter...

I got out for 5 miles today, dropping 429 feet at the start of the ride and then making a loop around our tall hill and back home. The Garmin GPS computer is quite handy to use, and has more features than what I need it for. The backlighting option makes it very readable. I might commute on...

Blix e-bikes are attractive. I've seen them up close, but have never ridden any. Check the Blix sub-forum here. I think the important thing is to have a shop in your area that can deal with issues when they arise.

I'm so sorry to hear about it. My gut feeling is that the battery is defective. $200 re-stocking fee: that's Faraday's usual way of doing it. I hope I don't have to go that route. If you have $$$$, look at Kalkhoff. The e-bike market is expanding right now, so you'll have more choices when...

I hope the glitch is fixed soon. I'm bummed out with Seattle having the most rainfall in October history, over 9 inches this month. Yesterday I set out on a morning ride only to get dumped on a few blocks from home. I turned up a steep hill and was impressed how well the Cortland powered me...

Well, that's not a good thing at all! Check the wiring at the motor and look for a loose connection. Let us know how it goes.

I took the new Cortland S out for its maiden voyage, and things went very well. The 10 mile or so loop starts on top of a hill and ends there, so the hill-climbing got tested at the end. For a non-suspension frame, the ride was relatively smooth. The first power level is more than enough...

Again, I have no emotional attachment to this new e-bike as it sits in the garage waiting for a ride today. I'll write something about it later today. I'm sure this new Cortland will be reliable. The accessories ordered with the bike, like the rack, have not yet arrived. The dealer didn't...

Okay, I picked up the Cortland S today after work and brought it home in the light rain, dry in the back of the car. The fit and finish look good. The fenders look crisp and properly aligned. The rain stopped enough for me to ride it a little, getting the seat height adjusted upward. The...

Mine is arriving soon, and after I get it I'll post some things here. I'm looking forward to riding it.

Do you mean the Sonders Thin?