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  1. Tom@WashDC

    SKS Speedrockers - A German Example of Ingenuity for Fenders/Mudguards

    Yes, I concur Stefan. I've tried several fender products and nothing comes close to the SKS Fenders. I've had these fenders for almost two years and ride this bike really hard off road. They install easily, and stay put. However, if you ride really, really hard, see below. After a 2-3...
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    Disappointed after purchasing an e-bike?

    Dissapointed that I didn't get into ebiking 15 years ago. I purchased two Aventon Levels in 2020, one for me, one for my wife. Quickly threafer built a BBSHD Fat Bike, then modded one of the Aventons with a KT Controller for smoother performance, then bought a Luna Z1 Enduro for me, and a Frey...
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    New Fat Tire BBSHD Build From Scratch! Need HELP Selecting Components!

    Tannus is for tube. Not necessary of if you are tubeless.
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    DŌST as common thieves?

    Did you check the terms? A refund through RBC if the product ws not delivered? I am unfamilar with that "plan"
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    DŌST as common thieves?

    How did you pay them?
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    Smart helmet?

    We've heard....
  7. Tom@WashDC

    First e-bike for a 68 year old - buying help needed

    What are the e-bike offerings from the local bike stores in your area? That is where you should start. I recommned you look at the Aventon Level Step Thru (torque sensing). They have 1,000+ service centers. Check thier service map and see if there is a local dealer with inventory for a test...
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    Fixing geared hubs with a hammer

    Just like @Rome :)
  9. Tom@WashDC

    Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

    Yeah I ride mostly around the monuments and DC city center. Ebikes haven't been too bad. Lots of scooters though. Those peeps are crazy! Riding double with no knee/elbow pads or helments.
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    Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

    When I went to NY City (Theater District) in October 2023, I was surpised to see so many ebikes on the road and in bike lanes, mostly delivery drivers. I never felt in danger from automobiles while crossing the street, but the ebikers as a whole seemed very reckless, with little regard for...
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    Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

    Nope, those are not "my" statements. Those are direct quotes from the article. The article was shared for informational purposes with no comment from me.
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    Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

    Nope, that is a subset of e-bikers.
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    Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

    Nope, only "a third of e-bike riders" that died, not all cyclists. Nope, that is a subset of all cyclists.
  14. Tom@WashDC

    Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/nyregion/nyc-cyclist-deaths-ebike.html Most of the 30 cyclists who died in 2023 were riding electric bikes... Nearly a third of the e-bike riders who died crashed or fell without any apparent interference from a vehicle or pedestrian... Most of the cyclists...
  15. Tom@WashDC

    Increase speed?

    No doubt! Those trikes are dangerous at high speed, especcially if driven by "Geezers".
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    Increase speed?

    Short of having access to the Display menu that has the option to increase the speed limit (I doubt it has that feature), you would need to change out the controller located below the battery with a controller that has a higher amp rating, along with a matching disaply. The KT family of...
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    New Fat Tire BBSHD Build From Scratch! Need HELP Selecting Components!

    I did that, suspension seat post, a Suntour. It helped a wee tiny bit, but I lamented not having the rear suspension big time. It was the height of the panedemic, bikes were in short supply so I could only get a steel framed hard tail Mongoose Fat Bike. I'd wait on investng in the controller...
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    Enviolo or Rohloff?

    Me too...
  19. Tom@WashDC

    EMBT RAMBLAS? Thoughts?

    It's got good specs. They should've gone with a rear suspension though.
  20. Tom@WashDC

    Enviolo or Rohloff?

    You are going to love the Ultra/Rohloff combo. What size rear sprocket and front chain ring will it have? See my Rohloff Speedhub installation thread.
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