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Anybody out there use a thin latex glove under their regular gloves in cold weather? I'm thinking they would act as a vapor barrier.

I got a B7 about a month ago. I love it. Expect you will too. I paid a little more to have them swap out the 400 kWh battery for the 500 because I wanted the extra range, and the shop threw in a pair of good metal pedals (I was the store's first customer). Let us know how things work out.

Can you please elaborate on this? My bike is a commuter type (mid-drive, seven speed sealed hub, 20 mph assist), and on flats with minimal wind I'm often in the highest gear cruising along at 18-20. Are you saying that if I'm maintaining my usual cadence (100ish?) that the battery is draining...

My entire post is about ebikes in bike lanes, and there is a faction here (still small) that wants ebikes banned from them entirely.

"Does anyone really think the current ebike regulations are going to stand the test of time? " Yes -- unless ebike riders abuse their current privileges under whatever laws cover them, and then things could get ugly. In Oregon allows Class 1 ebikes are allowed in bike lanes (with some...

An inch might be enough. I'll take a look. Thanks.

The problem isn't the length of the seat post. The problem is the length of the spring mechanism.

Even when the flange of the post is butted up against the seat tube, the seat's too high. I'll check out the Suntour and its dimensions.

A well-meaning sibling sent me a Thudbuster LT seat post. The original post has suspension, but nothing as beefy as the Thud. Problem is, it raises my seat height about 1.5 inches, which is a bummer. I really wanted to try it. Anybody know of a shorter option? Thanks

Thank you.

Any chance you could post a picture of the bike on the stand with the rear wheel still on the ground and then raised? Thanks.

My Kalkhoff came with a service booklet, just as you'd get with a new car, which lists recommended service intervals and a set of specific services/inspections that should be completed for each one. There's even a place for the LBS mechanic to stamp, sign, and date each service list. The bike...

Interesting, and kind of gratifying, to know that the "stop pedaling" technique was recommended to you.

I'm playing around with downshifting technique on uphills with a internal hub (Shimano Nexus Inter 7 powered by a Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor). Wondering what approaches others have found the most efficient/effective. For instance: Sometimes I stop pedaling completely for a split...

I think you're mistaking me for... Actually, I have no idea what you're talking about. Have a nice one.

You're right, everyone's entitled to make bad decisions. I have links, too: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/sep/22/bicycle-helmets-reduce-risk-of-serious-head-injury-by-nearly-70-study-finds http://gawker.com/tedx-speaker-talks-about-how-ted-talks-are-bullshit-1496985980 Then...

On the other hand, the inverse square law is natural law, and as such cannot be argued against; ie: the impact force at 20mph is four times that of 10mph. Accepting that natural laws cannot be argued against, each of us makes a personal decision for each ride, whether to wear a helmet. So...

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I've only seen a few responses from those saying 'I don't want the government telling me how to live my life' about the ability of insurance companies to deny any coverage whatsoever for head injuries sustained during a ride when the rider isn't wearing a helmet. Some insurers, in fact, do that...

What's an "artificial law?"