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  1. phoenixtoohot

    New ebiker

    I recharge mine after 23 miles, which is also about 2 of 4 lights on the battery gauge. My normal route is 23 miles, so I don't think the battery would last two trips, and I sure don't want to have to pedal this beast home with no assist, LOL. BTW, with only 4 status lights, when 2 are lit, it...
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    Once you go eBike, you never back (at least I won't ).

    My wife and I had a similar experience about 2 years ago, coming back from a fitness ride in Cortez, CO. Simultaneously we said "I hate hills". So we bought a couple of e-bikes, and the great thing for me is that at 76, I believe this will extend my biking for another 10 years, as my primary...
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    Pedaling with no power

    I ride mostly for exercise and have two e-bikes. My ride1up 500 is a commuter style with 2.25 inch tires at 55 psi. On my 22 mile route, I use no assist about 60% of the time, and level 1 and 2 the rest. I burn about 650 calories this way. On my Ecotric Hammer, 26 x 4 inch tires at 18 psi, on...
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    bike stand for maintenance for an ebike

    This is quick, cheap and easy way for me to maintain chain and derailleur.
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    New ebiker

    Welcome Jag. I have a Ecotric Hammer too .... love it ! Feels like a Humvee, impervious to the ground below, LOL.
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    What are your plans for winter exercise? Keep riding your ebike or an exercise bike?

    Ski Jacket, ski gloves, balaclava, and long underwear keep me comfortable down to 32 degrees F.
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    Espin is having a sale!

    Reduced from $1799 to $1499 is not much of a deal, considering they sold it earlier this year for $999.
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    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    My 22 mile exercise route on Peavine and Iron King trails in Prescott, Arizona. Bike is Ecotric Hammer.
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    Fatbike Tires Compared to Not So Fatbike Tires

    I have a ride1up 500 (commuter style) with 27.5 x 2.2 inch tires at 55 psi and an Ecotric Hammer (cruiser style) with 26 x 4 inch tires at 18 psi. I ride mostly for exercise. I prefer the ride1up on smooth pavement because I can pedal with no assistance on level ground and burn more calories on...
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    Cyclists’ Accident

    Moderator - please move to Off Topic thread.
  11. phoenixtoohot

    Hello from northern Ca.

    Hope you get it sorted out. I have a Ecotric Hammer (big cruiser style, fat tire bike) and love it. Well built and a blast to ride. I had good email support on a couple of problems early on. Send them and email.
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    Ducati Announces e-MTB

    Can't resist ... A guy went into the auto parts store and said ... "I"m looking for a rear view mirror for my Yugo", the clerk paused and responded, "Okay, sounds like a fair trade to me". LOL !
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    Ecotric Hammer

    I have now had my Hammer for one month and 400 miles. I can't stop riding it. My ride1up 500, which is a great bike, is feeling abandoned, LOL. This is a big bike, about 7 feet long and heavy (I think 70 pounds), but I love the stability and high up, upright riding position. I ride a 21 mile...
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    Ducati Announces e-MTB

    I owned 14 motorcycles over the years .... 2 Ducatis, a supersport 900 and a ST3. They always put a smile on my face. I think the major reason was the motor, a V-twin that had fantastic torque for accelerating out of turns. I'm not sure how that translates to e-bikes, as the motors or not...
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    Cyclists’ Accident

    Tragic ! Apparently a handful of riders had tucked in behind the support vehicle to avoid the winds and were pinned between the box truck and the suburu support vehicle. The box truck driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the authorities, but still unclear how he could have missed...
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    Rad Mini Step Thru 2 vs Lectric XP Step Thru

    Taylor, did you mean "battery strapped on" ?
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    Howdy From Kansas City

    Welcome David. We are also 70ish and the e-bikes have been a blessing as they will extend our cycling lifestyle for at least another 10 years. Bigal had good advice on spares, tools, cellphones, etc. I've added a lithium pump (and large trunk bag) to my on-board kit, as I don't want to have to...
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    Ecotric Hammer as 2nd e-bike for Variety?

    Well, I did purchase the Ecotric Hammer, and wow, what a blast. I'm going on my same fitness ride of 18.5 miles on the Peavine and Iron King, rails to trails route, in Prescott AZ. My other bike is a ride1up 500, which I also love, but the Hammer is giving me the variety that I was looking for...
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    Rad Mini Step Thru 2 vs Lectric XP Step Thru

    I'm not sure the motors are different. Rad has always used it's peak power rating in it's marketing. I believe the Rads are 500 watts continuous and 750 peak. The RadMini does have front suspension, which I would think would be nice to have on those small, 20 inch tires. Style wise, I like the...
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    Any pictures of how you transport your favorite ride?

    Back of pickup truck. Upright on day trips, laying on side with tonneau cover to conceal for overnight trips.
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