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My wife and I have 4 bikes all fitted with MIK adapters — which I have described earlier in this post. And also shared how I fitted the Giant MIK rear carrier onto my bike. Below are several of a collection of bags and baskets we have in duplicate for both of our bikes — that we swap daily...

It is true! I am as lazy as my wife claims that I am. I am coasting! And, very likely 40% of the time. The terrain around my AZ home is relatively flat. And the few hills provide invigorating high speed downhill coasts. (I don’t do off-road desert mountain biking any more. Too many flat tires...

I am 73 and have never found a need or desire for a throttle. Turbo — yes, of course. Class 3.

I have not seen any cadence graphing or logging data. Maybe I don’t know where to find it.

This is a new bike for me. 4months. And the bulk of the rides are with groups vs. solo. Average speeds 12-16mph with groups. 22-28mph solo. More detail from the Diagnostic Report: Odometer: 1,212mi Total operating time: 268 hrs Total active operating time (with assistance): 68 hrs Energy...

Today we had an opportunity to perform a diagnostic., et.al., evaluation of my newest bike at 1k miles. The Bosch Kiox (which I love) displayed “maintenance required” with every Start starting after 998 miles.. The diagnostic report included an anomaly that we — my LBS tech, and me — cannot...

There is nothing going on at Trek that isn’t happening with virtually every bike manufacturer. They are overstocked. You can find news articles re: this issue with minimal searches. FYI, I purchased an 8s and have passed 1K miles. Great bike, although I had Trek add $1K of mods before I picked...

… and will/or is the Volvo subjected to the latest sanctions levied against Chinese imports? And will it also be regulated as a Chinese cyber threat as recently suspected of Chinese autos? Maybe should be if not.

If you buy Specialized you must live with it. Not a bad choice. Just one of many options. Personally, having been a Specialized owner, I now go all Trek. Very sweet rides — I own 7 Treks now.

The perfect bike will be the one you buy. Whatever it is. The joy will come with the ride. Don’t delay! Have fun!

Mine has just started clunking also @ ~975 miles. When I turn the motor off there is a slight noise, but minimal. No other noticeable feel or power interruptions. My guess is my dealer would be hard pressed to isolate and identify the cause. I plan to keep riding through the annoying noise for now.

I agree per the Kiox. I put it on my 8s. However I am staying with the Purion on my Allant 7s and Verves as I still like its convenience.

If you want to take advantage of additional planning services there are ebike vacation planning companies that offer packages from fully supported to self-guided. My wife and I have done both including packages where they supply the bike to ones where you bring your own bike. There are...

I run tubless — and all tires purchased at my LBS. Cost for one recently replaced PanaRacer GravelKing tire mounted with sealant = $175. Worth it to me. FYI, zero flats on the trail in >5K tubless miles following 4 very unfortunate flats in 3K on tube tires with Slime.

How far back in time do you go? Do I need a dinosaur gun? Will I still be able to charge the battery on my ebike?

The general rule for a UL approved lithium ebike battery is 60%-80% charge, store at near room temperature with modest relative humidity.

I grew up on gravel roads. What is cool is locking your rear brake and sliding. I still do it to impress my wife. She says it is not working. I ride GravelKing tires and surprisingly only get a couple of thousand miles out of the rear tire. Gotta start locking up the front tire too to wear them...

Ok, yes maybe redundant, but yet suitable. You must have also wished the MIK top plate would fit the 8s pannier rack without the need for the intermediary rack. But you made it work.Yet another solution. Nice one.

Tell them is only regens when you are pedaling backwards going in reverse.

Very nicely done. I totally agree that TREK put on the wrong rack, I don’t like panniers either. I hope you achieved the necessary clearance between the fender and rack for the male protrusion of the front MIK adapter. That was a bugaboo for me. So far I have not retrofitted from the pipe...