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  1. Viking1

    How does the geared hub motor work?

    The 380 is a VERY good choice! Do your homework in advance of purchasing and then having buyers remorse. Gazelle makes an incredible product to boot. Welcome to the forum!!
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    Do You Wear a Wristwatch When You Ride?

    Just a basic Apple Watch. Monitors my heart rate and let’s me know if important information quickly without having to get my phone out of my pocket.
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    Some bicycle travel tips

    Good stuff!! We are “gypsies” as we are full time RV. We always have our bikes and our own laundromat as well, so we are covered I guess. Since it is Oct TOW ber, we are getting ready to head south for the winter and find some new places to ride. This is us.
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    Some bicycle travel tips

    You can usually buy a 3 pack or so of basic white T shirts or so. They are flat and pack easily. As they get dirty just throw them away, sometimes you don’t find a laundromat and are just hauling around dirty clothes.
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    How Do You Carry Your Tools?

    I just use a zippered “money bag” from a local bank. They will give them to you for free and they are mostly water resistant. I keep the bag inside of my panniers. I carry tools on both bikes. Pictured is a friendS Como beside mine.
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    "Best advice for new ebike riders" from us

    I always carry tools and tubes, and wear my gloves and helmet for safety. On my e-bike I also carry my charger and a $10 bill. SHOULD I run out of battery somewhere, I can usually find a house or building that would allow a recharge for the $10 bill.
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    Were You Moving Away From E-Bikes, What Traditional Bicycle Would You Buy?

    I still have my old Dekra shaft drive that I try to ride fairly frequently. It is not fancy and I have it set up very “old school” style with an analog Speedo. I will upgrade the 3 speed Shimano Nexus internal gear hub to an 8 speed for more flexibility. Nonetheless I just love the old bike.
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    2023 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Nice!! 750 km would outlast me for sure!!
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    2023 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Just a short 1 mile ride on the acoustic bike today taking the trash to the dump. There is always a reason to ride!!
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    Fulfilling a dream

    Hope you’re feeling better!!
  11. Viking1

    Garmin Edge 520 Plus problems

    I had a Magellan a few years ago that I purchased because it touted “lifetime updates”. Apparently their legal team define lifetime updates as 3 years.
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    Harrisburg, Pa.

    While you’re there get Three Mile Island too!!
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    What have you done with your gearing?

    Nothing, just a clean and lube. Nothing with the Gazelle either, very happy with the current ratios.
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    While I am at it, here are both acoustics!!
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    Brought the analog bike with me this trip. We are at Lake Anna in Mineral, VA. Beautiful place for sure!!
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    E-bike Insurance

    Smith and Wesson provides a reasonable rate that you only have to buy once. However, batteries are not included. 😉
  17. Viking1

    New Member

    Welcome!! I presume a piano player?? I am a bassist myself. Great folks here and information as well. Stick around, you’ll love it here.
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    Infestation of Aunts in Your Kitchen?

    Here is a praying mantis with some barbecue. Does that count?? 😈
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    As a train buff, I am always on the lookout. These are in Romney, WV and used for the Potomac Eagle Passenger excursion runs they do here. This rail line was defunct, and was then purchased by the State of WV. This made West Virginia the first state to own a private for profit railroad...
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