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As I mentioned in a previous post, the existing axle is probably more secure than a QR unless you make a habit of removing the wheel and taking it with you all the time. Pain in the butt AFAIC.

Hmmm, for $53 I can easily carry an allen wrench. LOL!

Yeah, I had a closer look and would entail all of that. Not really worth it. Actually the hex head bolt is probably more secure anyway. Just have to remember to carry that allen wrench in the tool kit now!

My wife has a Velotric T1ST and would like to convert the front wheel bolt to a quick release skewer. Has anyone done this?

There is a decent synopsis of current e-bike rules in MA here: https://www.massbike.org/ebikes. Changes were made in 2022 but because the National Seashore and state parks are different jurisdictions the rules can be different. We're taking up a lot of space in the Welcome forum. Maybe we...

Oh, I totally agree. The laws should be standardized so there are no questions about what's legal and what's not. Unfortunately our democracy is messy as evidenced by this and other issues!

Thanks for the welcome. The battery issue is a moot point as it is embedded in the downtube on this bike. So why do you say that MA is not an e-bike friendly state? I have my own opinion about e-bikes generally, but I doubt it's state policy. My wife and I were active on our town's Bikeway...

Here in MA freezing temps usually don't happen until at least Dec. Global warming may change that. However I can't just unsnap the battery because it's built into the downtube on this bike. Wrapping the downtube in a heat blanket may not be very efficient but for long periods the battery can be...

My wife and I have been bike enthusiasts for many years and in our retirement that enthusiasm has only increased. We both have traditional road bikes but this year my wife decided she'd like an e-bike to keep up with me. She bought a Velotric Thunder1 ST, and after we tricked it out, she is very...