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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch?.If that motor has no "overrun" then there is something wrong about that e-bike. Is the assistance constant (ECO, TOUR,...) or Dynamic... -
Stefan Mikes replied to the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch?.Stomp, if you pedal full power on a mechanical drivetrain and shift, it ends up with a loud CLUNK, doesn't it. Easing up on the...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch? with
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I may be taking this comment out of context, Stefan, but I do exactly what you say I don't, and I do it all the time. When I'm slowing... -
Stefan Mikes reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch? with Like.
Bosch Performance Line CX from the 2022 model year on a Bianchi step-thru city bike.
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Creo 2 is still in the bike shop, I asked specialized for help, they said go to your local retailer, uh I cant my bike is still in the...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread Shimano E8000 + ... Alfine 8? Rohloff Speedhub? with Like.
I know nobody here is waiting with bated breath for an update, but nevertheless I feel like I owe this thread something. Fun Fact: if a...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Like.
What app is that? Looks kinda like my Specialized app (latest black icon version), but my app doesn't show time spent in rider power...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch?.Please remind me what make and the model/Gen of the motor it is? Some motors have the "overrun". It is a feature for the following...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch? with Like.
Ah, true, except when it's not. The whole reason this thread forked is I mentioned my wife has suddenly had a few motor "excursions"...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch?.Don't you think powering a stationary motor would release all the power as heat inside the motor? How do you "stall" an electric motor...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch?.Nate, the matter is actually very simple. The throttle has nothing to do with the pedalling. If you pulled brake levers but the throttle...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread From Class 2 to Class 1. How "hard" is it to switch? with Like.
Thank you for that reasoned answer, that seems like a good alternate use -- as does another rider who said he would lightly squeeze the...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to RabH's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
A chilly day with frost lingering well into the afternoon so I decided to stick to the main roads as much as possible, we had a chilly...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Rás Cnoic's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Haha.
You'll have to pay to see that on my only fans page.
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Rás Cnoic's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Like.
Yep they are steep alright! It's all up or down. Hence why I burn through brake pads so fast. But there's no doubt after 5 years I've...