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Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag.Update since my last update January 2024: Original install April 2023. I ride 50% MTB trails, 50% paved trails, 4-5K miles per year... -
Tom@WashDC replied to the thread Performance Report: Installed a Rohloff IGH on my Luna Z1 Bafang Ultra Mag in April 2023.Update since my last update January 2024: Original install April 2023. I ride 50% off road MTB trails, 50% paved trails Zero problems...
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I was brought up to ignore d_bags who's ax grinding stone never goes cold. 🙃
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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.
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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: