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While dodging a car I ran over a broken bottle and it cut my rear Schwalbe. I had my wife come to pick the bike and I up and haul us home. After pulling the rear wheel off and digging the glass out of the tire I ended up replacing the tube (I like Schwalbe tubes better anyway) and put a...

Just for giggles (actually peace of mind) you should invest in a good quality "U" lock or a big chain lock. It would be a shame to lose the bike, and cables, even many of the real big ones, are not a lot of protection. Big city folk tell me that using two locks is the way to go. Personally I...

Hi Bruce, I find that I draw less power by using lower gears and spinning faster when going into the wind. Another benefit is when a big gust comes along it is easier on the knees as you work to overcome it.

Thank you Tora, Here in Tucson the e-Bike law states that e-Bikes must stay below 20mph. That translates to 20.000001mph can get your bike seized and a ticket. I sometimes like to take 60+ mile rides and want to be able to ration the power out to last. I swapped the 52 tooth ring for a 50/38...

Will riding with the motor cut off cause damage to the motor/clutch? I installed a switch into the brakes motor cutoff circuit and have been riding for 15 or so miles at a time without using the motor. When I get too tired, my knee starts to act up, or the hill is just too steep I turn the...

I am 6'1" and like my XL. I guess the 18" could work, but you may have to get a longer seat tube. Only other option would find out what dealers received XLs and buy one from them. Otherwise it is either the RipCurrent or wait for the next boatload to arrive.. Good luck!

How about a charger with a switch so you can choose 80% or 100% ? Maybe someone can come up with a mod (aka "hack") for the stock chargers.