Recent content by scottsdalecommuter

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!

just happy to see folks out getting fresh air and some movement. for what it's worth, a lot of the folks ive talked to riding e-bikes say they cant quite ride a non-electric bike anymore for a variety of reasons so i think that's a positive overall if they are on an e-bike as opposed to not...

yikes that's scary, been biking my whole life and never had a frame crack (just by saying that itll probably crack tomorrow on my ride), good luck with a warranty claim. i'm pretty sure most bike companies offer lifetime warranty on frames and this sure looks to be a quality issue and nothing...

seems like a tough sell, i'm seeing more e-bikes out on the path's this year which is a good thing overall. don't see how it would be very feasible to license/insure these things at all but i'm sure someone will try. i saw another article the NYC is trying to ban e-bikes in central park but i...

year over year i continue to see more ebikes on the bike paths and in the bike lanes, it will be fun to see this year as the weather turns nice in illinois how many new ebikes are out there on the paths. i know i'm excited to get mine out more frequently now that the weather is turning even for...

used to do a 10-12 mile one-way commute, my only advice would be get something really comfortable that you really like spending a lot of time on. sometimes by the end of the week, my butt and shoulders were pretty sore. if you are looking to get a workout sometimes but not all the time, i wish i...