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@Athena, many electric bike riders have gotten their start on those SLA powered ebikes! Heavy as they may be (more like 80-85lbs with 2 packs, 65 with 1). Definitely feel for you trying to ride in those crazy temps; we saw 110 in Central Texas about a week ago with steady 100+ for about 30 days...

@Eyeclark, could be a few things here; let's start with the basics: what BionX system you have: 48V or 36V, Year model if you know it. Motor size compared to your friend's. New as in you just bought them or new as in they were just recently manufactured and purchased from a shop? What is the...

Looks like I'm overdue on getting my companion article about saddles on the site, everyone :eek:. Thank you for your input; I've seen product here that has never crossed my path and yet may be someone's best solution. Saddles can be overwhelming because of the selection!

@PowerMe, agreed! My vet recommends Synovi G4, a soft chew with tasty things like chicken liver that doggies just woof down. It can be broken into pieces, as I do with my tiny 19 yr old Italian Greyhound and added to any meal or given as a treat. It comes with all of the above supplements you...

Those cheap replacement batteries with generic chinese 18650 cells can be a fire hazard and at a "claimed" 20 miles, the need for a replacement battery doesn't make sense. I also don't buy the lots of scratches with such low mileage. Perhaps the seller has misrepresented the true mileage too. I...

@PowerMe, I almost thought you were going to say that you'd strike up a conversation with it (No one around) rather than about it :D

For those of you who are curious about the Leos bikes, including that design award winning (2015) Carbon Fiber bike with the imbedded solar panels, there's a lot of interesting info about the general frame design and integrated battery on the Leos website. Not too sure that technology is ready...

@Cowlitz, these free range scooters & ebikes have a GPS built in so the people they hire to do roving pickups, charging & repairs know where to go. Saw one online ad with one of these companies claiming someone with a SUV or pickup could make up to $40/hr chasing down & caring for the dead...

@Jmfrank79, Court recently did reviews of the M2S Bikes All Terrain Ultra & All Terrain R750. Go check'em out :cool:

p0ppyman, I've found that when folks seek out a solution to an issue rather than just grumping a lot good creative thinking and conversations can happen. I'm sure your city will have several groups like our Texas Bike Coalition, Bike Austin, etc. Don't be bashful about reaching out via email &...

@Bosus; crouch behind the rear wheel and turn one of the cranks backwards slowly while you watch the chain as it rides over the sprockets. You may have a stiff link in the chain that's causing it to make a small hop each time that pair of links goes over the sprockets. Also agree that loose...

Most cities have not designed their major districts & downtown areas with bicycles in mind; that has come from public pressure to retrofit the streets & walkways to accommodate bikes. The lack of racks where renters could park & lean these free range ebikes adds to the problem. Why people are so...

@jhoblo, what I'm going to do is create a new thread to address the BionX issue since this is important to discuss.

Everyone; please be patient on this matter. You have all presented some interesting ideas and we know that some software exists to allow members to choose to give more specific location information (I think @EddieJ might have a link to one example of this) and perhaps some modifications could be...

@ebikemom, the forum isn't set up so that you can change your own username. Any member can contact me and I will do that for them. @JayVee, if I hover my mouse over your name or avatar, info pops up indicating that you are from Switzerland. Is that not correct?

Will do; I've found this a problem, too (and I'm no first timer :D) Just contacted the web team & Court.

Thanks for this story @ebikemom. The freedom your son has now is priceless and I'm glad to hear that the ebike is helping him interact with the world more. It's always been very heartwarming to me to watch some of my challenged customers grow up knowing they could be more independent with an...

Excellent detailed feedback & perspective, @jeff3545. Would really appreciate seeing a picture of how you have the bike set up. On those brakes, what brand & model are they? There's usually some tweaking you can do with the brake levers themselves; however, I think some companies might lean on...

Yes, @Cowlitz, use a compresser rather than a hose to knock off the initial dust. Afterwards, clean with a rag & soapy water. Windex or a generic equivalent or a non-toxic cleaner are handy for getting some grease off the frame. Your chain will need to be cleaned & lubed to prevent excessive...

Hi @stix999, congrats on the 2 new ebikes! We'd love to see some pics of your bikes & where you ride, please :)