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Any recommended source for helicopter tape? Finding it fairly expensive.

Before I got a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 GPS, I used this inexpensive one for several years and probably 10k or 15k miles, and it worked out great. Speed, cadence, heart rate, and even can upload my route to Strava. A deal for $40...

These bullhorn bar ends have been great for me, to allow multiple hand positions when climbing and to prevent numbness especially during 4-6 hour rides. Only $14.99 !! Has lasted me 6000+ miles and 1.5 years so far. https://www.amazon.com/Yizhet-Handlebar-Ergonomic-Mountain-Non-Slip/dp/B08MTGXDKV

I have the Roadster v2, so can’t comment on the current display, but I was able to get all that information and more when I added the aftermarket EggRider display (which from what I can tell is compatible with previous and current Roadster/Gravelsters). My experience with that in the thread...

+1 . the look of a sleek and minimalist design (even better with a single speed with no gears or shifters) can’t be beat :)

p.s. - the other thing I’ve found that makes a difference, is going to lower rolling resistance tires (especially if you’re on the road, instead of trails). makes it feel like I added an extra turbo mode, where I expend less energy due to less watts required to generate motion not sure what...

SKS bottle adapters above are great, so you can carry two bottles if you don’t have the range extender.

+1 on the aerodynamics and running motor off, when possible. makes a really big difference. I hypermile all the time, and along with the above, I also use low rolling resistance tires at higher pressure. (I don’t have a Vado, but same rules apply) only change for me though, I’d turn motor off...

Looked at those and others, but nothing else besides the SKS seemed to be suitable for a large diameter downtube.

Congrats and have fun! Fyi, for those that like to do grand fondos and century rides and need to carry a lot of water, I posted a way to carry a or another bottle here: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/roadster-v2-extended-battery.51452/page-2#post-588990

In case anyone wants an alternative way to carry a water bottle while using the extended battery, recently found this as a relatively clean and easy way to do this (replacing a messy plastic sheet and multiple zip tie hack).

I’m just on the verge of ordering a new, lightweight acoustic bike. Looking like a State Bicycle Black Label 6061 aluminum framed carbon fork ~17 1/2 lb track bike based single speed will be the one! 😃...

Same here! I’m really glad I modified my Ride1UP Roadster to use an EggRider display, with its display and customizability of power level at each PAS level. Now I know exactly the real time watts output from my rear hub motor - with my settings from off, to 20 watts in PAS1, 100 watts in PAS3...

p.s.- Regarding risks of ordering online, having a SS belt driven bike does generally reduce the risk of problems, since you have no derailleurs, shifters or chains to deal with. Keeps things simple, and less to maintain. Though I would avoid the cheapest models without many reviews or history.

You may be right! Too much of a coincidence that it has essentially the specs for battery capacity, 40nm of torque, and weight :)

That Bonvelo looks nice, and seems much more like the Ride1UP Roadster. And Gates carbon belts are known to be very reliable.

Yes, very difficult to find a lower cost, big brand bike like that available to you in Europe. I have the same love as you do, for the simplicity and look of the SS belt drive low key bike. I wasn’t sure about the Ride1UP Roadster before I got it, but I’ve gotten almost 7000 miles on it in the...

Good that you found something quiet that you like. Something about an e-bike that sounds as quiet as an analog bike, that just adds to the joy of a ride (especially when out on country roads, or when otherwise not much ambient noise around you).

I do a lot of riding about, and tbh I can pretty much always hear the whirring of the e-bike motors and bike chains. My two e-bikes with derailleurs and hub motors are relatively noisy. My single speed e-bike with belt drive is almost completely silent in lower assist levels, and only mildly...

You all have me convinced to stay with single-speed bikes, LOL.