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  1. Jeff Backes

    Availability update...

    Any update on this? I saw the video of Court on a PowerFly 8 FS with the walk assist working... jeff
  2. Jeff Backes

    Can you please explain your photo. They best I can come up with is an orca with water coming...

    Can you please explain your photo. They best I can come up with is an orca with water coming out the blow hole. jeff
  3. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 8 FS

    ahkim, Let us know how the Di2 works out. jeff
  4. Jeff Backes

    Bosch CX motor software upgrade

    Cool! Should make up for some of the switching I have to do whenever I stop in front of a big root or super rocky section. jeff
  5. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 8 FS

    I also considered a Felt. The full suspension, 500 AH battery, 27.5 plus wheels, Bosch drive where the purchasing decision points. I paid $200 less than retail. Enjoy your new ride. jeff
  6. Jeff Backes

    Bosch Intuvia on-board computer: Light button NOT functioning

    In my case I took my bike to my dealer, she plugged it into the diagnostic computer made some changes, and poof everything worked.
  7. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 8 FS

    I ended up buying one of each. I have an XM700+ and a PowerFly 8 FS. They are totally different animals. I put a 3" stem extension on my wife's XM. jeff
  8. Jeff Backes

    Airless Tire at last on bikes first!

    Michelin was the original inventor of the tweel. It finally did come to market but only for heavy equipment. jeff
  9. Jeff Backes

    Airless Tire at last on bikes first!

    Also, do a google search for tweel, They tried this on the Segway and the different weights of riders made it impossible to get a good ride for all body types. jeff
  10. Jeff Backes

    Anti theft GPS

    The thing I like about the boomerang is the visual blinking lights and the movement alarm. I feel that blinking and beeping at thieves helps deter them. My wife does not like the iPhone app, she would like a more pronounced "Your Bike Is Being Stolen" indicator that fires no mater the state of...
  11. Jeff Backes

    eMTB off road photo thread.

    Here is my adventure in the woods a few weeks ago.
  12. Jeff Backes

    Hi fromChicago

    I did the Tucson ride last month. Probably the best bike loop I've ever used. jeff
  13. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 5 FS - Any opinions

    Here is where I mounted the u-locks on our xm700s
  14. Jeff Backes

    GPS Tracking device, in case of theft?

    If you have metal tubes, radio signals can't penetrate. jeff
  15. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 5 FS - Any opinions

    The u locks come with mounting brackets that install on the frame of the bike Jeff
  16. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 5 FS - Any opinions

    I use U locks through the fame to the bike rack. I'll post a picture tomorrow.
  17. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 5 FS - Any opinions

    I hope you have hours and hours of fun. Our bikes are on vacation with us, currently we are 2,400 away from home, looking forward to breaking 8,000 before we are home. We travel by car one day, then ride around whatever city we land in. Currently we are in New Orleans LA. A day of riding...
  18. Jeff Backes

    Powerfly 5 FS - Any opinions

    Sorry for the delayed reply, I am on a road trip across the US from CA to FL.. I own three Trek e-bikes, XM700+, XM700+ Woman's, and a Powerfly FS 8. They all have different strengths. I'll try to answer all of your questions: There are times when I bump into the 20 MPH limit on the...
  19. Jeff Backes

    GPS tracking

    I use a boomerang it has all of the features you are looking for. $200 and $4 a month. jeff
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