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  1. Operator7

    Does the ST1 only fit certain rear racks?

    I just received my white ST1, and I was hoping to go with this rack, because it is white - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VUB2KW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p468_d1_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-3&pf_rd_r=1DYFAYNR0Q6ZDH3M6KPC&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2084660942&pf_rd_i=desktop As I look at the...
  2. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    My rack and lock arrive tomorrow. Plan to have hitch installed on Friday. ST1 arrives Friday as well. Santa loves me! :-P
  3. Operator7

    Dirt roads/paths?

    Thanks Ann!
  4. Operator7

    Dirt roads/paths?

    My very rookie guess would be that bumpy roads would make all of the parts on this thing shake, and possibly fall out of alignment. Not sure if that's true or not, but this definitely doesn't seem like a mountain bike - then again, I could never get the front suspension fork to unlock.
  5. Operator7

    Dirt roads/paths?

    Hi guys and gals, Well I managed to get my boss to buy my Eflow for the office, and have ordered an ST1. The Eflow is great for commuting around the city, as it has plenty of torque, and the top speed of 28mph isn't needed. At any rate, my boss was asking me if he was able to ride this on a...
  6. Operator7

    Stromer ST2 2016 Model

    Am I able to purchase this headlight, or anything similar, by itself? Is this available now? I bought the ST1 without the City Kit, and am shopping for a good headlight.
  7. Operator7

    Stromer ST2 2016 Model

    Nice to see them getting a little more sporty with the styling. Would love multiple style/color options.
  8. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Good idea on the hitch lock. We should compare notes once we receive. Curious how much protection that will provide against thieves.
  9. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Well, just placed my order for http://www.1upusa.com and (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) Even though this rack is $100 more than the Saris, it seems much more stable and nice looking. When the rack is on the car, it seems to fold much closer to the car, which is very important to me, because...
  10. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    The Saris rack is rated to carry two bikes at 35lbs each, so total of 70 lbs weight limit. The 1UP is actually only rated to carry 50lbs, but ST1 without battery is only 5 lbs over, so I'm thinking it would work. I don't want to be OVERLY cheap, but I also don't want to spend needlessly. I don't...
  11. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    The 1UP rack is what I'm leaning towards, if I leave the rack on all the time, but it will be a little expensive. I'll have to get the black (my car is black), so that is $349, and with the lock, tax and shipping, I'm thinking well over $400 final price. There are a couple racks at REI (like...
  12. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Can I ask you guys this - is it a big hassle to remove the rack? I'm getting the idea most of you simply leave the rack on your call most or all of the time...
  13. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Thanks guys, but see, watching this video? Something like this would take me a whole weekend. I know very little about cars, and really don't like messing with stuff that I don't know anything about. I might re-consider purchasing the hitch and having U-haul install it, but in the end, it might...
  14. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    That includes the hitch. I was considering buying a hitch like the one you purchased, but don't feel good about having to go to U-haul to have it installed. When it comes to installing something to the frame of my car, I want capable hands. Still, you paid $100 less! :-)
  15. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Thanks. I contacted a company in the area that installs hitches (there aren't many, but this one is very highly regarded), and the total damage comes to only $261, so I am ok with that. They not only install the hitch, but also install any adapter and rack. I'm leaning towards the 1UP since you...
  16. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    I wonder if this is their way of saying that even with their own lock, theft is taking place? They aren't recommending their own lock, they are recommending other measures... cable or U-lock would seem to me to be quite awkward. What say you guys/gals? Good stuff PowerMe!
  17. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Wow, they guarantee against theft? That's a great policy. How hard is it to remove and put back in? (how long does it take) And how many of you use a padlock through the hole? Or are you confident that because of the specialized allen wrench needed, no one will mess with it? thanks again for...
  18. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Hmmmmm, does anyone remove their rack? My parking garage is someone compact, and it would help to not have the added length of the rack to contend with all the time.
  19. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    I heard people will steal them, if you leave them on your car in public. I have a security parking garage at home and at work, but parking in public would seem to necessitate removing the rack.
  20. Operator7

    Hitch or trunk rack, and weight limits

    Thanks guys/gals!! Between the 1Up and the Saris, what do you think about the ease of removing and mounting the rack? Do you all leave the rack on your car at all times? For me, I will most likely be removing the rack a lot, because of theft concerns, as well as wanting to keep the length of my...
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