Recent content by Tom@WashDC

My brother and I had minibikes from Sears Roebuck Co back in the early 70's. We never thought of riding on streets or side walks. We lived in a rural area, but the public roads and sidewalks were verboten.

Research indicates the following may be true: Annual rate of Fires from Gas and Electric Cars/Trucks: 1 in 1,300-1,500 vehicles. E-bike fires are much rarer in absolute numbers but can have a comparable or slightly higher reported rate in some low-quality segments. Many E-bike fires involve...

We've had several Sheriff Dept sponsored meetings and HOA meetings because parents are purchasing electric bikes (motorcycles) and scooters for their kids and it is unlawful or against local rules to ride them on paved trails, sidewalks, streets, community roads, and school grounds. Many ride...

Proprietary integrated "ecosystems". A bike dealers dream, a consumer nightmare.

Sounds like a good hub Merlin. I've got 10,000 miles on my Rohloff Speedhub14 IGH married to a Bafang UltraMag @160nm. Riding off road MTB style 70% of the time.

Good to hear. Yes they are very reliable hubs, at least from my experience. I've heard good things about the 3X3 NINE.

It's been 3 years since I installed the Rohloff Speedhub14 on my Luna Z1. Original Installation post: Rohloff Install Not a single problem. I've never had to adjust the shift mechanism in three years. Perfect shifting every time. That is all.

It is good for thier advertising, but it ain't real world conditions.

I've encountered these types of barriers in differing forms in the last few years while biking. Always a well worn path around them.

It appears so. Can you imagine the bureaucratic hubris that went into studying, funding, and implementing this decision? And when they were finished, did the people responsible for this ridiculous expenditure of human capital say to themselves "job well done! That'll stop 'em"?

Bikers and pedestrians always find a way. The "path" of least resistance.

OK, the reason they went Bankrupt is because they and their (2021) investors are just dumb. From Geekwire Demand surged during the pandemic, climbing nearly 300%, In 2021 the company raised more than $300 million, reaching a valuation of $1.65 billion and branding itself as North America’s...

Sorry to hear that Bobsiii. I know it hurts. I take four precautions when out and about. Motion Sensor Alarm Cable Lock Small padlock on the rear disc brake. It's an unexpected surprise if they try to ride away! I never let my bike out of my sight. I go to restaurants, small stores, coffee...

You always build very clean looking bikes. I am looking forward to photos the finished product.

Update since my last update January 2024: Original install April 2023. I ride 50% MTB trails, 50% paved trails, 4-5K miles per year. Zero problems with the hub. It performs beyond my wildest expectations. Shifts perfectly every time. I've never had to adjust the shifting mechanism since day...