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  1. Tom@WashDC

    If my wife knew... she'd kill me.

    Cleaning my chain bathed in solvent with her ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. If she knew, she'd kill me, then demand I buy her a new unit. Gonna wax the chain after it's cleaned. The ultrasonic solvent bath does a great job btw.
  2. Tom@WashDC

    Replace tire???

    If it were me, yes, I would replace it. I wouldn't have much confidence in it. I am sure it is structurally compromised.
  3. Tom@WashDC

    California DMV getting tough on e-motos?

    They are electric motorcycles and should be registered as such if you intend to drive on the road or paved trails.
  4. Tom@WashDC

    Can I bypass Aventon Zoom brakes w/ power cut off

    Many Youtube videos on how to remove a stripped Hex/Allen bolt. This one looks worth a try using a Torx driver. It worked for me recently. your question is, can I ride the bike with only one brake having a motor disconnect working? Yes. Will it affect the bike electrically ? No. It will work...
  5. Tom@WashDC

    Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag

    8/3/23 - Updated to original post on page 1. Broke my Downhill Chain tensioner, broke my chain, and lost my rear cog snap ring. Riding yesterday in the grass on a hill, felt like I hit an object in the rear, not sure what it was (rock, stump, stick), if anything. My crank started spinning...
  6. Tom@WashDC

    Environmental Recycling Fee $15.00 now on e-bike purchases at checkout

    What I am saying is that they do not "need" to charge you for this program. You don't "need" to pay somebody to eventually take your battery and recycle it when you are finished with it. Almost every bike retailer in my city accepts used batteries for no charge. Your local landfill generally has...
  7. Tom@WashDC

    Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag

    Updated to original post above. 8/28/23 - Still have not dropped the chain since removing the last two links. Looks like I will not be installing a chain guide. Performed my first oil change (easy peasy). The oil goes in clear and this is how it looks after 3,500km of use. This first change is...
  8. Tom@WashDC

    Environmental Recycling Fee $15.00 now on e-bike purchases at checkout

    It's a scam. Same as a "processing fee", it's just a more palatable label.
  9. Tom@WashDC

    Carbon fiber frames

    I've had a Carbon Fiber mtb with a Bafang Ultra for a year and two months. I ride about 400 miles a month mostly off-road, very hard riding. I've had two excellent wipe-outs on concrete, and a head on collision with a tree this week. Seems to be fine.
  10. Tom@WashDC

    Ultra install problems

    Not much room to work with for sure
  11. Tom@WashDC

    Bafang G020 hub motor — conflicting specs

    Jeremy, read this article on motor power ratings. https://ebikes.ca/learn/power-ratings.html
  12. Tom@WashDC

    Ebike Riders - We Need Your Help ($ for your feedback)!

    So it is an bike Manufacturer?
  13. Tom@WashDC

    Ebike Riders - We Need Your Help ($ for your feedback)!

    What organization has contracted you do do this research?
  14. Tom@WashDC

    Unboxing and assembling

    Its a bike in a cardboard box. You can open it pretty much anyway you want. Just do it with care, and don't use a sharp object that cuts deeply. If you want to save the box for later, don't slash at it like you're Zorro!
  15. Tom@WashDC

    Never thought I would build an ebike..

    looks like a nce project.
  16. Tom@WashDC

    Another Frey Savannah Ultra - CC owner

    damn hips
  17. Tom@WashDC

    Level (1) Do I need to be concerned about the possibility of overloading the motor?

    I've had two Levels (1) since Sept 20', don't worry about it.
  18. Tom@WashDC

    I got it! and hello from Florida

    Welcome, started my ebike journey with the Aventon Level. Still running like new, though it is now relegated to my "guest" bike.
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