Recent content by scottsdalecommuter

Pretty interesting stuff. In this kind of gray-area with e-bikes and no one seems quite sure what to do. Not walker/manual bike, but also not motorcycle/scooter. Kids/teens are riding them en masse now. 5 years ago I thought safety rules/regulations may be further along than they are with...

i think that's reasonable, seems the prices are coming down pretty nice on the e-bikes right now especially in that price range. that Velotric Discover 2 looks pretty good, i could buy that one, i've been riding my current commuter e-bike (Aventon Pace 500) for 4 years or so and kind of ready...

i cycled a few weeks ago in Chicago while there for a conference and found it to be a very nice and effective way to get around-they have rentable e-bikes that we used that were cheap and easy to ride and had a nice front basket for our bag. my wife was less sure with the traffic, and then...

cycled in this morning and wore my fitbit just for fun to see heart rate data, turns out my heart rate was perfectly at the top end of zone 2 for me, my ride is only 20 minutes but total per week that's an easy 3.3 hrs of light easy zone 2 effort which is so good for the heart. the fresh air...

also have and love the bike, kicked around buying a second one too during the mega sale but passed due to garage space, just had mine in the shop for the first time in 3 years, they put a new chain, new brake pads and it's like new. tires still look brand new, really happy with those, only thing...

ive almost got to the point where i am stopped around pedestrians, after bike commuting the past 8-10 years, i feel like i've seen it all. between airpods and phones, no one can hear me coming anyways and isn't listening. i've had so many people completely turn in front of me without any notice...

that is good looking, i'm starting to be in the market for a new bike in the next year or two and will consider that. checks all my boxes for sure.

if you are anyway near illinois, i could probably give you a good deal on it because im kicking around getting something new, my brother is selling his lectric xp that he absolutely loves but is moving and doesn't want to take it with him. thats another really nice bike, i don't love sitting...

i spent 1000-1500 range and was very happy on a 10 mile one way fairly flat commute. aventon pace 500. rear hub motor, no front shocks. if i got a do-over, i would have spent more and got a mid-drive for a more natural pedal feeling and got front shocks.

I've got 2,500 miles and 4 years out of my rear-hub motor on my Aventon Pace 500, no idea what motor is on it but seems to work like the first day I got it. battery is definitely showing a bit of signs of aging, but motor sounds like new.

any chance it came to you with a dead battery and just needs a charge for the first start up? ive had electronics that get to me fully depleted and just need a quick charge to fire up.

i'snt this the truth? i hardly bother to ring my bell anymore since no one reacts anyways. i just go around nice and slow.

went to their website and looks to have a 2 year warranty, not sure if you bought it from a dealer or direct online but would reach out asap to whoever sold it to you, best of luck! never fun to have problems with a new bike (or any product for that matter)

I've definitely slowed down on my e-bike the past few years. When I get around walkers/joggers I go even slower. I've seen people on bike paths just randomly cut across in front of me multiple times for no reason at all. And most folks have in airpods so a bell or polite on your left doesn't do...

just took my 3 year old e-bike in to the LBS for a basic tune-up for the first time since owning it! they put a new chain on, adjusted the brakes which was the primary reason for the visit, and a few other minor things, out the door for like $130 and it rides like new. couldn't be happier!