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    Look of horror when I mention getting an eBike

    Had my first positive coworker response today! My manager (for the dept category not just my dept) is jealous and wants to test ride. bahaha.
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    Reflective Vinyl Wrap: Colour Matching a Battery

    This is the kind of wrap I was thinking of using on he exposed battery of he bike I wanna buy :) (Except white reflective)
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    Reflective Vinyl Wrap: Colour Matching a Battery

    Does anybody know if using an automotive grade vinyl wrap on a downtube battery to make it better colour match will impact how the battery functions and/or will impact warranty. I'm considering using this kind of modification to a surface 604 rook on a white model so the black battery doesn't...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    Just a quick question (or two) Evo Street seems to say 30 nm at 500w Rook has 65 nm. Rook Has more oomph? @surface604 #surface604 Also, am I going to be disappointed buying now instead of waiting until black Friday in the event there's someone having a sale? odds good or bad?
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    RadCity vs Surface 604 Colt/Rook

    The escort would be perfect for me of it wasn't a 750w. I need something less juiced to be legal. but the Rook is now the top pick, and I love both for their torque sensors!
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    I finally rode an bike today! I started at Gears on Lake shore in my hometown on an Easy Motion Evo Street. I really liked the torque sensor, and hated the throttle being on level 0 only. It took some getting used to as I needed to lower the PAS before moving from standstill at a stop sign, as...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    I've looked seriously at the Easy Go Street several times. I keep coming back to future proofing myself, and getting the Max electronics wise for my buck. I think it fell off the radar when I decided the currency conversion was too painful. If I'm now willing to pay 1899-2199 maybe it should...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    Thinking aloud here, feel free to chime in. Surface 604 Rook: Pros: Local dealer. Torque sensing system Stealthy hub motor should last a long time because gearless and direct drive. Full fenders, rack, and wired in lights 48v, Cons: White colour not exciting, alternative blue underwhelming...
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    Rydesafe Reflective Decals

    Just another weird regulation of my hometown. I'm wondering if he cycling organization made the recommend but alas. Rydesafe.com :D they are adorable. Court might want to review them!
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    Rydesafe Reflective Decals

    After reading my city bylaws I noticed I need reflective tape on front and rear of my bike. White for front fork, red for rear. I did what I always do and google and found a video on this adorable dudes, which even seem to come in colours I've been perusing in bikes I like. I love the idea...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    I have not been able to find tires for use on the 20mm Alex rims from the volton. The three over bikes I'm lurking over are the Gadis from ejoe and the ui5 from magnum. The last is the rook from surface604. I've got a surface dealer in my town and will call tomorrow about potential to test...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    Thanks for the tire knowledge! half the year I might need those studs. I've been emailing some of the manufacturers who sell direct, including Volton (alation), E-Joe (gadis) and Magnum (ui5). Noticing lighter weight geared but brush less motors and different options on battery voltage...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    I did, and perfect might not be the right word without that, BUT the mid step is still an improvement over the high bar my current bike has. I don't think I'm gonna luck out and be find a convenient opportunity to test ride the radcity. They don't use dealers to sell. A few of the companies...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    Bicycles on sidewalks are technically legal because my city allows them within. The bylaws are specific about bikes because as my research has been showing me, my province Ontario has highly regulated them. I'm panicking a little because there's a video I should never have watched with an OPP...
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    Question for experienced builders: wattage

    A bike cover will be on my list for whenever it's at work, can't trust surprise ice storms where I live :)
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    Question for experienced builders: wattage

    I'm worried because of the branding that they just google it, or read it off the motor hub. I asked customer service but they gave me a no, and also stated hat the bike shouldn't be left out because of the rain which kind of contradicted the founders who stated it was fine so long as a bike...
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    Question for experienced builders: wattage

    It's the motor used in the radcity commuter and I'm not sure what is accessible.
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    Question for experienced builders: wattage

    I know any changes to an bike can void a warranty but I'm going to ask, as I am curious. Can an owner 'govern' their bike's Max wattage output? Through the menu, controller, or something else? I don't want a cop to google my bike and ticket me for using a 750w on a sidewalk when anything...
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    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    I keep coming back to the Rad City but with despair. if only it was sidewalk legal with 500w output. My sad self would like to know if there's absolutely no way to meet my province's legal requirements with the stock equipment. Can I not cap wattage in a menu's settings? maybe? Over than it's...
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    Volton: Battery compartment with cover

    The latest Volton video showed a lot of issues with removing and replacing the battery within it's compartment. I was really excited to see the replaceable cover for the battery compartment, which is a vital piece in my opinion for commuters who want the protection during rainy days. Are there...
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