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    Bike To Bike Communication

    Received 2 Sena R1 EVOs yesterday after Chris of Propelbikes sent them out same-day ordered Tuesday (thank you!). Set up today—great prez for Father’s Day/37th anniversary, hubs says. Large works very well for spouse, medium for me. visor attachment helpful. Received with updated firmware and...
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    Why am I looking at ebikes again?

    and unlike walking, biking creates a breeze in summer!
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    Suggest E Bike Hitch Rack for 2 Bikes Please!

    1up-usa.com. Excellent, modular, strong, all metal, American made.
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    Know of any cheap 28mph city-commuter bikes, with Nuvinci N380 hub?

    Ah, Ruskin! Long time since grad school! Bravo!
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    Bike To Bike Communication

    To further share TMI: ordered two Sena R1 EVO thru propelbikes this a.m.; they shipped today. Decided go with communications over lights options as 61 yo husband is riding regular bike until comfortable spending the E-bucks. Wears himself out behind my 65 yo legs spinning in PAS 4. Otherwise...
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    So true about the Rohloff; I opted for the “poor man’s Rohloff.” :) If I’d thought my husband...

    So true about the Rohloff; I opted for the “poor man’s Rohloff.” :) If I’d thought my husband wouldn’t kill me, I’d gone for the Riese & Mueller, which can come now with the NuVinci more cheaply around $5800, than the Rohloff at ..what?...$7-9k to start? Reality check: I liked the flat-foot...
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    Hi AlexZ The Evelo does offer auto shift and throttle. with Evelo a waiting period tho shorter...

    Hi AlexZ The Evelo does offer auto shift and throttle. with Evelo a waiting period tho shorter than many right now. As for price, Cafe Moto was available at sale price because so under-rated and poorly marketed. I paid $4k plus tax, had in a week. I can’t speak to suspension issue because I’ve...
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    Why do you prefer a derailleur vs IGH (Internally Geared Hub)?

    i’m with you 100%...for my own reasons: age 65, wanting to return to biking mostly recreationally and easily get up gentle hills, not wanting to learn bike mechanics—IGH looked like a frickin’ miracle to me. Court’s reviews revealed a couple options and I found more searching the correct terms...
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    Know of any cheap 28mph city-commuter bikes, with Nuvinci N380 hub?

    Throttle great question. Re: Cafe Moto, thank you for the list price note. I was offered better than 10% discount from 3 more stores, purchased for $4,000 plus tax. never hurts to ask.
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    Know of any cheap 28mph city-commuter bikes, with Nuvinci N380 hub?

    Electra Cafe Moto has those features AND was available for $3500 sale at some point online, at Holland’s bike shop in San Diego, I think I recall. I find it comfortable. And I had mine in a week whereas so many models are sold out til fall. you will want LBS to optimize the NuVinci/Enviolo hub...
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    Smart helmet?

    my challenge so far researching is finding the great lights and turn signals on Lumos paired with clear communications capacity. Livall, Sena, etc. not quite so far, so input and feedback very appreciated by users.
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    AlexZ, good question on IGH vs derailleur to Court. have you asked the general community? I’m...

    AlexZ, good question on IGH vs derailleur to Court. have you asked the general community? I’m curious their replies. I chose IGH & Gates for all the reasons you list, went with Electra Cafe Moto. I can’t imagine why the trouble and noise of derailleur system unless cost or type of bike...
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    New Review Desired

    interesting. is it common to avoid naming the motor brand?
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    OK- it is official: the used bike market is INSANE

    Yep, when we went ebike shopping last week, the bigger bike shop told us our 2 Electra Townie 7Ds from 2009 should bring $300-400 each even in Dallas/Ft. Worth. didn’t believe because that’s range of what we paid, then saw two on craigslist SOLD for $800, including bike rack very much like the...
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    BICYCLE BOOM 2020

    Standing in line Tuesday to order my Cafe Moto ebike, overheard salesperson explaining “only 3 mountain bikes in stock, no more expected until July, unless Trek and that may be November.” Cafe Moto, ignored by ”real cyclists,” and inefficiently marketed to the “please give me an easy-to-ride...
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    Best ebike on the market if money is no issue?

    I think so. Adjusting to overdrive means giving up the manual pedaling low-gearing, not a problem if you always plan to be in an assist mode anyway. A very strong cyclist told me he zipped up his city’s biggest hill by shifting modes to turbo on Cafe Moto, no thought to gears; he thinks strictly...
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    Best ebike on the market if money is no issue?

    Can you please clarify “means loss of manual pedaling low gearing“? Do you mean when pedaling without assist? Or?
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    Car rack--which brand

    interesting. can you tell me how long the stinger is from hitch receiver to where starts to turn vertical? have you noticed paint rubbing off where hooks meet frame? thk u.
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