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    I just bought an Ebike!

    Seems the motor acts as a governor, I sure that if I had switched it off, which is easily done while riding it would have gone faster, but 28 mph on a stiff light bike is actually kind of scary. I used to be a long time dirt biker, but dirt bikes are heavy, super suspension, etc., so, I wouldn't...
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    I just bought an Ebike!

    Ok, I should have said "manufactured" which still means nothing. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was manufactured in the USA, but in reality Boeing makes almost NOTHING for this plane. The cockpit is made in China, the struts that hold the wings on are made in Israel, and the center section (between...
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    I just bought an Ebike!

    I was just stereotyping. China makes some fantastic things (especially electronics), but they also make a lot of junk. Plus, if you read the reviews, some E-bikes made in China have to be shipped back to China for major repairs, really...look at some of the reviews of ebikes on Amazon. At least...
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    I just bought an Ebike!

    I bought a Ecotric Seagull. I bought this bike since it is made right here in California, it is not China Junk. Most Ebikes have 350 Watt motors powered by a 36V 8amp hour battery. The Seagull has a 1,000 Watt motor, a 48 volt battery and 13 amp hour battery. It easily will go 28 mph under it's...
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