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Tom@WashDC reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with
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There is a thread on the Great American Wheel Route. She describes her custom bike packing bicycle and what it does for her. In a... -
Tom@WashDC replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.Like the Man said - Torque sensing mid-drive.
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Tom@WashDC reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with Like.
Definitely mid drive over hub for me. Only one build, a 750w BBS02B which was very reliable. If I had to do it today, I'd probably be...
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Tom@WashDC reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with Like.
Torque sensing mid-drive. 500W nominal.
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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 Like.
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...
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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!
