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4A charger for $85. Shipping included up to $15.

This battery has about 30 cycles on it. I generally don't fully charge or discharge. The Cannondale cover fits a variety of bikes, and is black.

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I got my bike back from REI. The mechanic found that the creaking sound I have been hearing is coming from where the battery and frame meet, and can be recreated by simply pushing near the seam. It doesn't seem like a big deal, whereas a loose motor bolt could be a big deal if left unaddressed...

You guys have convinced me that single-speed with a powerful motor is the way to go.

I really wish the Topstone had a gates carbon drive paired with internal geared hub. It would be worth the premium cost. I hate chains, and I hate derailleurs. I'd go single speed, but that doesn't make sense with a sub 2 kW ebike.

Two pints plus eggs benedict. I only charged for 2 hours, and it was just enough to get me home. All total I did 122 miles over nine hours. Some of it was straight up mountain biking, as well as carrying the bike up and down some stairs. I instantly passed out on the couch as soon as I got home...

I did about sixty miles from my house to North Bend, WA. I spent about thirty minutes trying to find a place to charge, so I could get home. Luckily, I succeeded!!! There are these outlets along the main st so that Christmas lights can be easily installed. It's also right next to a restaurant...

A few days ago I was pedaling at high speed, shifted, and threw the chain. It wedged between the cassette and chainstain, gouging the frame.

A few people have noticed with these bikes that a bolt inside the motor housing can work itself loose and start to make noise when pedaling. I think that has happened to me. It seems to be gradually getting more pronounced. I guess I'll take it into REI and have take off the motor cover and take...

Mine has held up pretty well.

The GravelKings I currently have on my bike have surprisingly good traction in a variety of conditions. They have a unique textured tread. The one exception is any amount of mud. They don't cut it in mud. I ordered the GravelKing SK, which have the knobby tread. They were on sale for $35 a...

The class 1 topstone I first had, those bolt holes had some type of plastic bolt in them. The class 3 I now have had open bolt holes, meaning water or anything could get into the battery compartment. If I had to guess those holes are for mounting some type of plastic down tube protector. I just...

This is the final iteration of my bike packing setup. I have my tent, groundsheet, and sleeping pad in the handlebar bag. I have my sleeping bag in the seatpost bag. The spare battery and chargers fit in the triangle bag. A few items, including water, will be carried in a backpack.

I was dealing with an atypically unhelpful REI at Alderwood. REI itself is generally on the up and up. However, I have had not-so-great experiences at the Alderwood, and Tacoma, locations. I'm too old to let anyone get over on me. I don't have time to waste not going beast mode. However, I...