Recent content by Ready

I have 4" and they are OK. Just OK on the really soft stuff. I would avoid it though. Sand in the drivetrain is terrible. Really hard to clean out.

I use a backpack as well. Tripod bungeed to the rear rack. I'm not chancing my gear falling off the bike if it's on a rack.

Just more of the selling the US to China that's all. Move on.

A lot of people don't like group rides. When solo, it's really hard to average 20+ mph over 30 miles. I like class 3, but can see why a class 1 would be preferred by many. If you want range and don't mind 15mph with moderate pedaling, class 1 bikes makes a lot of sense. It's not about hiding...

There are still systems like that-on lower end bikes.

I've tried the Creo and didn't think the sound was loud. I've not yet tried Ebikemotion's hub motor yet however... The Brose motor didn't appear to be any louder than the Fazua in the Domane+ LT. Great point about the Creo's lack of gears. I have mostly hills around my place and that could...

So...you're moving to Specialized Turbo Creo? 😄 Kidding. Good to hear that it's reliable. Not so sure about the more complex Creo. I too ride regularly, but I need some assist. There are just too many hills in my area. I don't like the class one bikes for the same reason as you.

You just defined it. Progressive means out with the old and in with the new. Look at U.S.A. now. OK. this is my political post for the month. No more I promise.

Sorry about the late response. I missed the notice. I was 158. I'm 152 now. I think changing the gearing is a great thing. I don't see a point of trying to go fast on this bike, but I do think it'll be great if it can climb better. To increase range, the best thing is probably to go with...

Just out of curiosity, what motor is on your bike?

By 2030, all ebikes will have GPS and the government will track your every movement. No mods allowed and you'll be locked out of riding in certain places.

For me, it would be purely politics. It's a one party state and things are being done without discussion. They'll raise the taxes when they feel like it and re-allocate funds without hesitation. I'm paying more and not getting more. As the day wears on, I feel more abandoned. I'd rather...

Specialized shows the carbon version at 26.7, though that's probably the top of the line. However, the EVO version is still under 30lbs. The carbon comp (non evo) is probably somewhere in between.

As a California resident, I can't wait to get out of the state. Retirement can't come quick enough.

The weight difference between Creo to Vado SL is about the same as Vado SL to Vado.