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Stefan Mikes reacted to RabH's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with
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Thanks for your input Stefan, I have no desire to ride on gravel and Polini are far from unknown with 10 years in the e bike motor... -
Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.The problem is, it is not a British company. Ras, wait... are you buying a Dolan? Because it is so easy for you to advice a purchase to...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.Central Communication Port (CPK): Cycle Sailing Once a year, with predicted strong wind, I take a train and ride far into the headwind...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.The issue with a smaller e-bike system manufacturer is they often go bust. Remember Fazua? Once a brand chosen by TREK and many others...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Like.
My Brose needed new main bearings sprag clutch and planetary gears. 350 quid including upgraded bearings. It was making some pretty...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Rick B's post in the thread 2020 turbo vado 3 battery not available through specialized california dealer with Sad.
Very disappointed how this worked out. Specialized offered a 40% on a new bike ordered/purchased from the .com store. The MSRP pricing...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.I wouldn't take any risk related to an unknown e-bike system. There were many e-bike motor brands who didn't stand the trial of time...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to JGcycle's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
A pic from today's 23km ride:
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Thanks everyone. I drove to Des Moines yesterday morning and picked it up. No problem loading it.
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread New Federal E-Bike Legislation March 2026.None of the chinese crap has the Type Approval Compliance document.
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Rás Cnoic's post in the thread New Federal E-Bike Legislation March 2026 with Like.
Legally as a bicycle, a throttle can only be used for walk assist up to 3.7mph. Up to 15mph it is legally classed a moped. You'll need a...
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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.
Rab, given Yamaha's rep I wouldn't be surprised if they throw in some new bearings, give it a quick grease and it'll be back on the...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to McApple's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Like.
Wow! And here I was, feeling good about doing 3,300km and 4-1/2 Everests this year 🤣
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Stefan Mikes reacted to DaveMatthews's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Like.
Excellent, and fingers crossed!
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.It is so sad to hear about your disaster, Rab! It is interesting how differently the motors behave when shot. When my Specialized/Brose...
