Search results

I am no fan of Cat Ears. Tried and discarded. Agree! I am a big fan of a skull cap pulled down over the ears and/or bacalava — totally negates wind noise, but find that type of ear covering a bit too warm in the summer.

Try searching Google for bicycle wind noise — much discussion, many products. Some audiologists claim wind noise to be a contributing factor to hearing loss.

Have you tried regular safety earplugs? Flesh colored are available. They don’t cancel all noise, just deaden high frequencies and amplitudes.

If you like Harleys, check out the Series 1 ebike made by HD. Maybe not what you are looking for in a bike, but an interesting endeavor on HD’s part.

How do these comments have anything to do with the initial post? Let’s stay on topic.

Once a comfortable lower pressure is established, be sure to check it at least weekly, but better prior to each ride. The remembered resistance to a strong caliper-like finger & thumb squeeze is often a reliable pre-ride reference.

For sure you will void any motor warranty with mods. At your projected speeds (although 56kph is not overly fast) I would be far more concerned for tires and brakes than motor.

A good question may be: what do we do when driving our cars and encounter a bicycle? Like you, I most often ride ~25+mph but recognize I could be doing 45mph and the driver behind will deem it necessary to pass. Maybe it is a case of thinking a quick pass will restore a safe lane for the biker.

You can run your tires — especially your wide tires — safely at a lower pressure. Try 30psi, or even 25psi. I often ride at 20-25 on similar tires. No risk to tires, but I weigh 150lbs, bike weighs ~65lbs. This is a common practice to smooth the ride over pavement cracks, etc.

Welcome to the forum! I concur with fooferdoggie, don’t worry about your motor. Thinking I had a bearing failure within my Bosch motor, neither my LBS (local bike shop) nor my local Trek mechanics would even consider opening the motor case. 10k miles on my Bosch motors and still going strong...

Your assumptions are incorrect. My State Farm policy covers the retail price paid including purchased add-ons, for the life of the policy. Covers stolen without stipulations, e.g. being locked within my garage. Covers repairs back to retail price paid. This is not under my home owners policy...

I insured through State Farm. No deductible, no depreciation.

I totally agree having owned a class 1 that I much prefer my class 3. I am 72 yrs old and I am a sprinter and like to go fast although ALWAYS slow down when encountering others on foot, bike, or car. Just ride smart on the bike of your choice.

No argument from me. Kuat’s Piston Pro was not available when I bought my NV. I suggested to Kuat for 2 yrs to add lights but they said no. But now they do. I added my own light bar.

My Kuat NV 2.0 works great with fenders. Have traveled cross-country 4 times. Easy on — easy off. Very stable. .

When in doubt, call Trek Tech Support. Always been helpful for me. (800) 585-8735

The Momentum’s Internal Geared Hub sounds attractive. Be sure to check your dealer’s recommended maintenance program. And, don’t forget to buy the optional kickstand.

Given you are commuting, consider lights, bell, luggage rack. All standard equipment on the Trek. My wife rides the Verve+2 with over 4k miles. Not a lot of miles but all worry-free. We have no experience with the Momentum but it looks like a decent bike. I had a Verve+3 and sold it for a Trek...

Winter riding in the Phoenix area is great. Yes, we must travel our bikes to most trails, but the local cities and counties have built many beautiful asphalt paths along the many canals and “washes.” They have also adorned the pathways with myriad desert plantings. Our favorites include, Indian...

The front light on the Verve is more than adequate for night riding on streets and maintained paths, however, with most bike lights the width of the projected beam is narrow. Per the weight of an ebike: one suggestion I offer to new riders is to always compress the brake lever when getting on...