Recent content by Robspace1

In Wa. state, the law say's any ebike over 750 watts has to be registered as a motor vehicle. The speed of the bike is not the determining factor. My bike is 1000 watts, so, technically I'm breaking the law. Didn't know that when I bought it. The bike makers should state the local laws to the...

So, the bike shops in you're area must work cheap. $150.00 for parts and labor? Wow. My tuneups are more then that. And who would pay $1000.00 for a 500 watt battery? My 1000 watt is $350.00. Yamaha is selling the name, and their going out of the bike business. Why keep a bike that is...

Or sell it and get something with more power. Test it out on the hills before buying.

Same here, though I find 15-20 my relaxed cruising speed.

Yamaha may have discovered that most people don't have 5k for a bike. You can get a fast ebike for half that.

Yea the roadies will blow by me doing 35 mph or so on the flats, on they're 2lb. racing bikes, but I catch and overtake them on the hills. Lol

The wide tire was suppossed to be lighter than the duals thus saving on fuel. The discomfort and worry to the driver was secondary. On bikes I fail to see the advantage of the fat tires.

I retired from trucking in 2000. I pulled double tanker trailers that had those super single tires on them. Those things made me nervous. With dual tires, the second tire will keep the load upright. But blow a super single with 105,000 lbs. load and that liquid load could roll. Never noticed the...

In the end it's whatever you want. Some like a stiff ride, some don't. I prefer not feeling the road anymore then then I have to. The extra weight is nominal. With enough power, gears or both, the hills are no problem.

That setup looks painful. With no front suspension you feel everything you go over. Nothing to absorb the rough roads. I wanted my bike to be comfy as possible so I added a riser and Jones H bar to allow my arms to be higher up and back. Much better ride. Here's some photos.

Suspension makes a huge difference in the comfort level. I have it in front as well as suspension seat post and with my back rack I carry extra battery and tools.

Yes. 20 is fast enough on the flats for sure. It's those big ass hills that get in the way. Lol

I have 1000 watts, and it gets over some super steep streets. With me helping of course. That extra power is so nice if you live in a hilly area. At my age, 75, I'm having lots of fun not stressing the hills or the range. I carry a second battery on the back. Just know, anything over 750 watts...

If you live in a hilly area you need more power or younger legs. I'm in my 70s and have many big hills to go over. That's why I opted for extra power. I have 1000 watts helping on the hills and together with me peddling we climb everything. For those in places like San Francisco, more power is a...