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    How do you turn on the Power Port?

    With the control panel powered on, press the "SET" and "+" buttons at the same time to toggle the USB power on and off. Press the buttons until you see the icon appear (circled in the attached photo). When it appears, the USB port has power.
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    Driven Bikes Playa Express 500 (L.A./Orange County)

    Driven Bikes Playa Express 500 (clone of 2017 E-Lux Tahoe Classic) $1,250 or best REASONABLE offer. Lowball offers will not be answered. This bike looks and performs like new and rides very comfortably. It has been ridden only 12 times (with 12 battery charging cycles). Has only 284 miles on...
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    E-Lux Controller - has anyone upgraded theirs?

    I have a 2019 E-Lux Tahoe Classic with a 20 ah battery (and 500 watt motor). I looked at the controller on my bike and its maximum current rating is 18 amps. For all I know, that may be the perfect sweet spot to balance power and battery efficiency, but I'm no expert. I previously owned...
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    The Best Electric Bikes for Large People

    Congratulations Phil! I am 6' 3" and am 340 lbs. My ebike got me off my butt and back into riding bicycles. I thought I would be tempted to use the throttle too much, but I found that I really only use the pedal assist. If I'm at the beach with the wind at my back, I can even turn that off...
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    Front rack options for tahoe

    I have a 2019 Tahoe Classic. I bought the Wald 139 but the struts were too short, so I am returning it. I researched more and found the Wald 1392 (below) has the same size basket but with adjustable struts that look to be able to reach. I just ordered it and will update this post when I try...
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    Any ELux Tahoe owners out there?

    I have a Tahoe "clone" from Driven Bikes and the bike fits me very well (6'3", 325 lbs.), but the 13 ah battery gives me some range anxiety. I usually ride on PAS 1 and will bump up for very brief periods to pass others. At about 26 miles, and at my weight (plus the bike's weight), I'm running...
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