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    Electric Bike for snow, slush, hail, sleet and ice (sometimes at the same time)

    My commute sounds similar to yours. I am two hours north in Madison WI. Been commuting on and off for the last 15 years. I tried a recumbant with studded tires in snow but it is difficult to get started from stops and the front tire did not track well. Had been riding with a full fender touring...
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    2019 Trek Powerfly FS 5 first ride and Handlebar question

    My Powerfly 5 is used for my 23 mi round trip commute. 1/3 of my route is residential streets, 1/3 bike path, and 1/3 quiet low traffic roads. The front suspension soaks up the potholes and or curb drop off. I increased the front sprocket by one tooth to increase the high-end speed since I am...
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    TREK Powerfly 5 mounting points on underside of seat stays?

    My Powerfly 5 came with a bracket that connects the two bolts. Trek says it is a mount for a fender.
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    Derestrict your Bosch/Trek e-bike?

    I too added the badassBox 4 Bosch to my Powerfly 5. I had to buy it from a guy in Australia via eBay to get it shipped her to the US. Super simple and it worked. I wanted the Police Version of the Powerfly 5 that is a class three. My Powerfly as a commuter was cutting out at 18.5 mph on the...
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    2019 Trek Powerfly FS 5 first ride and Handlebar question

    I added a Jones Bar H loop to my bike. My right elbow that does not like to turn for traditional flat mountain bike bars. With the Jones Bar I can now ride. My position is fairly upright. I rode it for a few weeks with the right side controls angled down to make the cables reach but after...
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    Hello from Wisconsin Trek Powerfly 5 commuter

    I purchased a Trek Powerfly 5 in March. I use it mainly for my 23 mi roundtrip to work. I added Jones bars to help with elbow pain, fenders and a bell.
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