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Recent weekender in Berlin, baby. https://worstwriter.com/2019/04/28/e-bikes-and-the-ageing-killer-pug/

Two days after install of new chain, cassette and front sprocket has made a world of difference. Am very pleased. Wondering if I went too long without renewing.

Just surpassed 7000km on my 2 yr old Riese & Mueller Charger GX.

Another worst-rider pseudo-review (blog post). This time about drive-chain renewal hell. Or maybe not. https://worstwriter.com/2019/04/04/pseudo-review-8-7000km-charger-gx-and-new-drive-train-hell/

Update: after telling me he wouldn't do it, my dealer finally installed 18tooth sprocket, replacing 17th tooth. And what an ordeal it was. Took half a friggin day, too. Here's a summary. Dealer suggested I needed new chain and rear cassette last fall. He said I didn't need new front sprocket...

The issue is now mute for me. In fact, I'm typing this while waiting for renewal of my chain and rear sprocket--with the same equipment. It's just too complicated in Germany for me to do something as simple as modifying gear ratios on account of (excuse my French here) Bosh proprietary bullshit...

@Alaskan, thanks for the info. I'm jealous of your speed freedom. Also jealous of your weight! (Which means I'm a bit more than 210lbs. But just a bit!) I live in Germany in a rather urban environment and I want to take full advantage of bike lanes. 25kmh is the speed limit here. I think that's...

Update! I guess I should have also said that my Charger GX is limited to 25km/h. I rarely bother trying to pedal above that speed on account the bike is just too heavy. I use the Bosh settings thus: Turbo = when I'm hungover or having that lazy day eMTB = off-road Tour = don't use it anymore...

Thanks David! Sounds like great advice. I think my cassette is already the one you describe. It's definitely got 11 speeds in it. The low gears (thanks for the terminology correction, btw!) are much farther apart than the 8 higher gears. Will be seeking more advice from mechanic soon. -Tom

Approaching 7k km on my Charger GX and it'll be two years old this spring. Couldn't be more happy with this über-expensive two-wheeled car replacement that I use as a commuter, chore vehicle and... chick-magnet ;-). After last inspection (October 2018) my e-bike mechanic suggested I renew my...

Winter break over. R&M Charger GX back on the road. Alert! Need advice for new drive-chain config.

Not much to report. Charger GX going strong. https://worstwriter.com/2018/11/17/pseudo-review-7-charger-gx-at-6000km-winter-is-coming/

Croatia with R&M Charger GX https://worstwriter.com/2018/10/05/labin-e-bike-tour-and-testing-limits/

I used something similar on my previous regular touring bike securing my seat and axels. It works great but only secures those parts, not the bike itself. For more security I prefer a lock in combination with chain or cable. That way I can secure my bike and wheels to a surface, pole or tree...

Humming brakes galore, baby. https://worstwriter.com/2018/07/22/pseudo-review-6-rm-charger-gx-at-5000km-and-humming-brakes-from-hell/

Had a great 90+km ride yesterday. Testing limits of batteries. After year they're still going strong.

Sometimes you need help with these e-bike thingies. Or maybe not. https://worstwriter.com/2018/05/27/mini-clubman-uber-fun-and-electric-bike-cheat-galore-or-how-i-learned-to-love-a-car-hitch/

Although skeptical on account I never used a hitch like this before (knock on wood!), I’m sold with this setup. Mini was purchased with a factory installed hitch and we finally put it to good use by purchasing a bike rack (Westfalia) from a amazon warehouse deal I happened across. When not used...

New review: https://worstwriter.com/2018/04/12/pseudo-review-5-rm-charger-gx-4000km/

RM Charger GX in the shop for frame replacement due to bad paint job. Hope they do as good a job as the factory. Just a little concerned.