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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread NSW [Australia] considering plan to halve power and top speed of ebikes as rider dies in collision with garbage truck.Riding in traffic without a helmet. Nuff said. -
Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Recumbent E-bikes.Yes the Catrike Speed has a 2.5-3 inch ground clearance. That would not work on speed bumps and 50% of my terrain. They are good for a...
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A guy from the Netherlands loved an electric bike I had. He was helping an elderly neighbor pick up her bike with his truck. I worked...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread E-Bike Theft (no way to prevent it?) with
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That's why I bought my riding partner all the bike bling available 🙃 -
The most obvious issue to me is not being able to pedal out of the seat which is a huge advantage on long hills.
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive) with Like.
My setup is chain dive but I still feel the Rohloff is a low maintenance, low failure solution. Same +5000mi on my chain and it doesn't...
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Recumbent E-bikes.Tried an e-recumbent tadpole. My main concern is that your head is right at bumper level. I tried it a few times and felt very...
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Natural selection at work
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU).You know it. They want you corralled and collared by their proprietary systems. Engine lights, limp mode, software updates.
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As Ive said many times before, only a matter of time before ebikes have an engine light, limp mode and dealer only plug in diagnostics.
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Pashley to launch a consumer ebike in 2024.Looks nice, I might do Rock Creek Park this weekend. Great 24 mile ride down into DC full of fall colors. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
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I'm still waiting for EBR to review this one:
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Why does EBR hate recumbent bikes?.I purchased an electric recumbent last year. Everyone that tries mentions they do not feel secure at intersections because their head is...
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I have made something like five recumbent bikes electric with middrives. My main problem is that they are too low to be seen. There has...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread What have you learned from your e-bike experiences? with Haha.
I will bet that @Gionnirocket will do it, in exchange for a new bike. He would also need to walk between all the trucks at an...