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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    ______________________________ Hi Pal, I think you have looked at the wrong Vee GO model as the one that I have narrowed \my search down to, does not fold. It is fixed framed. Please, my friend...take another look, ok. My best, Norwin
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Alex, Don't be so dismissive. As you are obviously quite wrong. You, have evidenced (yourself) this morning that you remain focused on this query by (your) again having responded . And, as others on this forum are themselves evidenced they too are choosing to add to the length of this message...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    ______________________________________ Hi Alan, My local island bike friend who is the islands 'standard' knowledgeable bike guru had to go to NYC for the week. He said, before he took off, that he'd call when he returned and we' would 'gather' for a bike conference...and, possibly if it was...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    __________________ Bill, Of course. Your advice and the advice of these other wonderful new friends have been invaluable to our decision making. You do understand this is both a lot of money for us to spend. And, a very scary purchase, as well. It's not something we are taking lightly. I...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    ____________________________________ HELLO ALL: I DO NOT seem to be able to successfully encourage an affirmative reply/help from the folks at VeeGo - I guess I need move to plan B, which is the RAD CITY bicycle. The RAD CITY BICYCLE people offer to ship free, state sales tax free and...
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    Newbie here in Southern Florida

    Hi David, Many thanks for your quick and detailed reply. Indeed, much of what you wrote resonated with me, except I am an old buzzard and our wish for a bike isn't speed nor mountains. We simply want dependability, comfort and as maintenance free as possible. I am an old bicycle rider, long...
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    My Blix Vika+ Fully Loaded

    Jim, Very curious why you choose this particular style and make of bicycle? The pannier is less important to my needs, I am trying get a handle on why certain bikes are purchase when there are what seems like a hundred bikes on the market. Yours looks like the kinda bike I would buy is why I...
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    Newbie here in Southern Florida

    Hi Pal, I would really be grateful if you would be more specific as to what really motivated you to purchase this specific bike for yourself and your wife. I am in this dreadful process myself. And, it's not an easy decision. The number of bikes in the field are endless. And, trying to find the...
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    GreenBike GB750 Fat Tire Low Step Folder

    ____________________ Hi SouthSide, I am curious why you choose to purchase this bike. Are you a resident of Florida, perhaps? Why in the world would you be encouraged to purchase this as your fifth electric bike. Me? I am trying to purchase my first electric bike. And, I assure you, it's not...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Alan, It is not only the Florida sales tax. I won't be able to recover any of the 'jacked up' handling charges - including, our government's import duties, nor the carriage charges, nor delivery charges, etc..etc...all of which are based upon the total cost of the items purchased (which will...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    This purchasing is more difficult than it should be... The named bike company representative wants to ship the bike from their Florida offices to our bonded "duty free" international warehouse freight forwarder in (Miami) Florida, - "FOR EXPORT"! However, she doesn't understand that if the...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    My very appreciated - friend, Bill - I don't know the answer to the question you raised. And, I have a feeling from the office lady with whom I have been corresponding - she will eagerly reply affirmatively, without really knowing the answer. I could b' wrong. But, that's the feelin' I get...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Grateful for your advice and reply. Thank you, Norwin
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Hi Alan, I guess when we were thirty, 20 or 26 mph would have been something we would have sought out to obtain. Now, just typing this reply, feels too fast. No, I don't think we two shall ever wish much more than eco speed... As for the Mrs. - she's already second guessing this search. It'...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    _____________________________ Hello, They ship the bikes for free and for two bikes the price is two hundred less. As regards Hydraulic brakes, they want two hundred more per bike. However, I have no clue as to whether these brakes are worth the $$$ or important enough to pay an additional...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Hi All, It appears that the bike company most eager for the sale. And, most compatible with what the Mrs. wishes in colour, style and components (and, who in the world would choose to argue with my beloved?) is the VeeGo 750'. Your thoughts? Norwin
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Of course, you are correct. When I make my decision, I shall be (thrilled) to tell everyone on the forum what I purchased for my Mrs. and myself. And, why... I will also try to post photos, if I learn how to do that, too. Yes, it it may even be quite silly at my age, however, I am...
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    __________________ If I could only drop over to your house this afternoon and we could have a long conversation on this same subject, I would be 'ever so grateful'.
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    I believe out of respect, we could private email each other, ok?
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    Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's

    Thomas, Wouldn't ya know it... One of the Bike companies CEO' to whom I wrote some weeks ago, as I was really interested in his bikes, just answered me this morning, suggesting and recommending his companies bikes. Tom, I hate to say it, but they too are interesting. Yes, so many bikes...
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