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I've owned mine for six months and have five broken spokes. About one a month. I have about 1800 miles on the bike. I have spokes breaking every few weeks. Its a very frustrating experience. I'm thinking of simply going back to pedal bikes. This is nonsense. I commute 13 miles r/t daily...

Hey MacVado, I test drove the Vado at my local shop. Since its a new model year (subject to new model year issues with automobiles) i asked about bugs/problems. The mechanic said 1) no real probs so far but 2) some of the bikes were accidently shipped to the US with European software...

I agree with comment by rich c. I have a hub motor and had to take to the shop simply to change a flat. This was because I'm not well-versed in bike mech and was very intimidated by the configuration. The mid drive is FAR easier to service for flat repair, etc. Maybe somebody will disagree...

Hi OJS, I have the Juiced Cross Current. I'm happy with it. I'm 150 lbs and commute 6.5 miles on paved streets. The cadence sensor is AWESOME, esp for the price. I would be intrigued to ride the torque+cadence sensor that was mentioned above. specifically to see if that combo would help...

nobody but you can ultimately decide. test riding is a great way to decide for yourself. I have a cross-current and I absolutely love it. If I could convince myself of an actual NEED for the fat bike, I'd buy it too. But, here's the thing: I think fat bikes have really limited use. They are...

Thanks so much for the prompt feedback! Much appreciated. I love the cross current!

Is there a manual/guidance on changing tires? I finally encountered my first flat today : - ( for the record, I suspect it was simply glass or something and I have successfully commuted daily for the past four months. I have about 1,000 miles on the bike before this first flat. the rear...

hey lark, yes I got fenders from my local bike store, made by Planet Bike. ***I just googled them and found they are called "Planet Bike Cascadia ATB Fenders." Cascadia is kinda hilariously appropriate. They feature 130mm mudflaps, and REALLY do a good job protecting the chain. This is my...

Hey Lark, yes- absolutely and unequivocally. I commute five days a week. I've ridden almost daily through the heavy winter rain in the Pacific NW. All wires, batteries, and motor components are sealed. If it's frequently rainy, I would strongly suggest fenders. Fenders do an outstanding...

thanks to all for the feedback! I'm gonna stay with the original tires. also, thanks for the 100 w per hour tip! After riding about month I'm noticing that I can ride at level 3/Sport Mode and can get to work and home (flat 14 mile round trip) and still show have two bars on the meter...

Thanks Mark! yeah - - I absolutely agree the distance allows me to use higher level assist. Just kinda wondering about ways I could more efficiently pedal without using higher assist. 14 miles a day doesn't even use a full cycle charge. But I'd like to keep it that way to prolong the battery...

loving my cc! however, I'm considering some upgrades to increase efficiency. I ride 7 miles each way to work on flat pavement. I'm finding my average speed is about 13 -14 in PAS 2 or 3. Feeling a lot of wasted effort going into the suspension fork and wide tires. switch to stiffer fork...

Thanks youth! Very much appreciated! QUOTE="youth, post: 94982, member: 1108"]Icy conditions with the CC are fine with carbide studded tires. With packed snow/slush tires need to be deflate to min pressures & still I have to be very cautious due to the wheels fishtailing (wobble). The 700x40...

Hey all, I love my new CC! However, we are getting ice storms like every other week here in portland this year. Does anyone have experience riding on/through icy slush? ... Youth, where ya at buddy ;-) I haven't tried it yet and wondering if I should leave the cross current at home on winter...

Hey Mark! Right on dude!!!! I grew up in Pittsburgh and RESPECT cold weather warriors. While I don't encounter the frigid winters on a daily basis anymore, I do go skiing. Also, I am a backpacker and have slept in a tent in the snow. My Chicagoan father-in-law thought we were nuts, lol...

Hey All, I got a job transfer and will be moving to Portland, OR in January. I'm already a (pedal-only) cycle commuter but plan to finally take the plunge for a pair of e-bikes once wifey and I get there. Does anyone have any insight regarding outdoor bike parking for e-bikes? Like, would...

I read this article yesterday and immediately sent it to my wife and sister-in-law. they both also bike commute. separately, I'm attending my first-ever city council meeting tonight as the conversation will focus on bike lane infrastructure. apparently there is some pushback on proposed bike...

@Ann M. I totally agree that the title was designed to be somewhat dramatic/sensational for sales purposes. Separately, I did NOT know about the 'murky legal' environment in NYC. VERY disappointing to hear that. Hopefully things will improve in that regard.

This is my review of “Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution” by Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth Solomonow. Ms. Sadik-Khan is the former NYC Transportation Commissioner who implemented the NYC bike share program and oversaw the installation of dedicated bus lanes and bike lanes. Ms...

lol, entertaining post. I'm still riding my "push" bike. waiting for a new job to become finalized before pulling the trigger on 2 e-bikes for me and my wife. we already both bike to work and for grocery runs. thinking an e-bike will get us biking even more - - by extending our "bikeable...