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Nice score. How much of a steal? And at looking at your pic, it almost appeared as if there was a dropper seat post, then I realized it was a rear blinky light, lol.. Trek's first prototype had a dropper post on it, and I strongly advocated for getting rid of it. The Trek design team was...

I've ridden all three, and clearly the mid-drive motor should be classified as a safety device (ok, possibly a slight exaggeration)! Bicycle handling, being key to a safe riding experience, is paramount. Rider balance and weight distribution are important. Wheel mounted drives add a ton of...

Slow speed ability and balance will equate to better handling at higher speeds.

Couple of points. It's almost impossible to answer this question without more info. A slide? What kind of slide? Front or rear wheel? Sideways or forward slide? I believe it is hard to say "if this, then turn into or out of the turn", as all crashes are dynamic and involve too many...

As others have stated, saddle choice is subjective. I also recommend finding a bike shop that will allow you to buy/return saddles until you find one that works for you. As a former racer, I can tell you my philosophy used to be "less is more". The less surface contacting your butt, the...

The integrated lighting interests me. What did you do? How? This was one of my recommendations to Trek, to have a plug/play system for lights that could operate on the ebike battery system. It was not incorporated into the final design that I know of.

Well, Trek has treated me very kindly by allowing me to p/u direct. However, I imagine it has something to do with my involvement in the project. In 2016 Trek approached me and asked for some input into their police e bike development. On several occasions I visited the Trek HQ to provide...

Visited the Trek world HQ today... Snagged my ebike from them. We had some rain locally yesterday, so unfortunately their private secret test singletrack was closed... :( I also spoke with the reps in charge of their ebikes, who explained they were made aware of the police ebikes being sold...

ALL the time... and it’s typically followed by a short discussion with my class about proper down shifting when coming to a stop. Developing good habits will lead to not having to think about shifting later on. When someone is slow to start at an intersection, I’ve never (in the past)...

I have repeatedly said I’m not against people having throttles. It’s just not my thing. I acknowledge the throttle is a feature that makes sense for some riders, and that if it makes sense for you, then you should use a throttle, free of judgement from anyone, including me, In fairness, I’ll go...

Can you explain the differences in motor models? I’m not familiar

Thanks for the welcome. This place is a treasure trove of info.

I also like the idea of adding some sand paper grippy area. Take the seatpost, remove any applied grease, then spin the sestpost around inside some sandpaper (cupped in your hands). Do this in the area that is likely to be in contact with the seat tube. This roughens up the area to increase...

Bruce. I do understand that the throttle makes things easier. I’m not saying people shouldn’t have them. If you like the throttle, and it works for your lifestyle, then by all means who am I to judge what you do. I am simply stating my opinion that: 1- it’s purpose is to make it easier...

Wheel circumference is certainly the issue with speedometer differences. Ive experienced that even having a few psi tire inflation change can change the actual circumference somewhat, which in turn affects the distance travelled per wheel revolution. The actual speed difference issue can be...

Solid advice

This is meant with zero disrespect. I am just not sold on the concept of a throttle on a bicycle (and think it changes it from bicycle to something else..). I have this image of somone riding a throttle bike, with them cruising down the road without peddling.. it looks like a scooter. I am...

Vehicular Cycling 1- cyclists fair best when they act like, and are treated as vehicles. (Larry beat me to it). 2- be predictable 3- be seen and recognized as a cyclist (conspicuity). Reflective gear, lighting (DRLs), create a cycling signature 4- sidewalks are often much more dangerous 5-...

Not sure why.. but I dont like the idea of a throttle on an ebike. It is probably something I just need to get over... but a bicycle with a throttle is a motorcycle or scooter IMHO. I own motorcycles and bicycles, and at one point I was one of those cycling purists that disliked the idea of an...