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Tom@WashDC reacted to David42000's post in the thread Think You’re Defenseless Against the NJ E-Bike Law That Hits TODAY (July 19)? You’re Wrong. It’s Not Bulletproof—Not Even Pea-Shooter Proof. with
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The Law of e-bikes is an emerging field. A lot of attorneys haven't really thought it through. Today, July 19, 2026, New Jersey... -
Tom@WashDC reacted to McApple's post in the thread Accell group goes bust; Raleigh, Haibike, Lapierre and others future in doubt. with Like.
Sad news, my first bike with multiple gears was a 3-speed Raleigh in 1962, loved that bike. My first ebike was a 2015 Haibike Trekking...
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Accell group goes bust; Raleigh, Haibike, Lapierre and others future in doubt..My first bike was a 1967 Raleigh, English Racer, with a 3-speed, Sturmey-Archer Internally Geared Hub. Loved that bike. I now ride a 14...
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Not sure if you saw the update... but sometimes leaks are attributed to using too much oil. Rohloff has decreased the amount of oil used...
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag.Here you go Gionnirocket - I keep my tension tight else I lose the chain occaisionally on a hard bounce or jump. The Rohloff is...
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... so now add is it UART or CANbus? 2022 was the transition year.
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag with Like.
Contemplated that myself... Just to lazy to be a beta tester these days. That and I have >5000mi on my current KMC e8 chain and still...
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Luna Z1 - First impressions.I purchased my Z1 for four years ago 17,000 miles. I ride it aggressively every other day on a mix of paved and wooded trails. I really...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Police - questioning the power rating of your E-bike? or Ticketing you? with Like.
I really like this tactic. Some of the offenders would think twice if they thought there was a real chance of getting caught.
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Police - questioning the power rating of your E-bike? or Ticketing you?.Gionnirocket! Good to hear from you! I started this thread back in 2021 out of curiosity. Back then my buddy and I were about the only...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Police - questioning the power rating of your E-bike? or Ticketing you? with Love.
And on this day... internet Jesus resurrects yet another dead thread... ¡Hallelujah!
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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Bafang 1000 Mid Drive.I don't know. The first thing I would do is disconncet your throttle. The throttle and torque sensor are mapped together. A faulty...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to RunForTheHills's post in the thread Do You Wear A Cap Underneath Your Bicycle Helmet? with Like.
If it is cold enough, I will wear a thin beanie under my helmet...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Re-greasing the Ultra motor...is it time? with Like.
In my experience so far... A little. The Cornhead grease is excellent at making the motor quiet, but you need to fill the gear...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Re-greasing the Ultra motor...is it time? with Like.
Yeah that's more grease than I've seen on most post factory inspection. I'm torn between the two greases I've tried on different motors...
