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I think the main drawback to buying an ebike direct is the lack of available service options for the E part of the bike. Most lbs won't touch them or won't touch what they don't sell, unlike a regular bike. If you're comfortable working on your own stuff, it's a great deal.

You need Gripshift instead of paddles SRAM etap is about $1500, not $3000, not that that is cheap either...... lol Integrated motors and transmissions are really the future for ebikes since from a commuting standpoint, it minimizes maintenance, gives you a much cleaner (literally) drivetrain...

There isn't a standard spoke length for 26 wheels, it all varies with the diameter of the rim where the spoke nipples rest, the lacing pattern, the number of spokes and hub dimensions. You need to use a calculator and get very accurate measurements of the parts you have on hand. Even a few mm...

There have been plenty of conflicts elsewhere in the world with ebike riders going too fast or riding like idiots, which I agree is a behavior issue more than an ebike issue. As far as enforcement goes, it all comes down to money, if the city has it, it's a good way to keep bad behavior from...

I'd take the Zero for that kind of money.

plus tax...... :p

It will also incorporate a tranny, which sounds really cool. That would eliminate all the chainline issues and fragile bike part problems. http://www.bike-eu.com/home/nieuws/2017/7/continental-develops-48-volt-drive-for-e-bikes-10130561

Yeah, a carbon bike with a $1600 drivetrain and $1500 forks for $250? Sign me up

I'll disagree with you on this one, you'll have a much firmer grip on the bars when you hit that unseen pothole or debris that is hidden in the shade if you one finger brake and keep all other available digits wrapped around your grips. This is assuming you have discs or well adjusted brakes...

Considering that on a push bike you'd be at walking pace if you're lucky on those grades, I think you're doing pretty well.

That Fox is a really nice helmet, I think you made a great choice.

Water is the enemy of all things that move on a bike, I only wash mine when needed. When I do, I use low pressure, wet it down and let it sit for a minute, use a rag or brush to loosen everything up and then rinse it off. Water will wick into every gap and "sealed" bearings are not water...

Keeping people off of bikes in the city seems like a counterintuitive way to fight traffic congestion

I think it's fair, unless I missed something, he never said they cause any more damage, just that you can ride farther on an ebike than on a p bike using the same amount of human energy. Which is true. As far as the disability bit goes, it's not the comparison between a disabled person on an...

I have friends who work as bike planners and in bike infrastructure, the animosity of car drivers towards cyclists who take their territory away by bike lanes or street quieting is often unbelievably hostile. I've seen city employees become afraid for their personal safety after taking an...

I guess I was talking about you, lol. Nevermind. :D

You mean the guy riding against the flow of traffic on the wrong side of the street? I've seen worse.

There's really no need for ghetto tubeless anymore since there's so many better options out there. You can buy rubber rimstrips that work pretty well, tape is ok if you're careful. The obvious is that tubeless ready rims and tires make life so much easier, especially recent models. I prefer...

Just because you don't see signs doesn't mean much of anything. I don't know what the rules are where you ride, but it might be worth looking into. I've never seen any no ebike signs on Forest Service or BLM trails even though I know they aren't allowed.

Wow, that's a fantastic bike lane. We can only dream of such infrastructure.