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  1. slomoshun

    Bosch's War on Self Repair

    It is my understanding that bike shops selling Bosch [and Shimano Steps] equipped bikes do not service the motor units. They are apparently required to send it to a company authorized repair center.
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    Bosch's War on Self Repair

    Bosch isn't alone. It's about keeping systems within specs, and a lot about the absurd costs of consumer tort.
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    Let's Organize a Centennial Trail Ride in Western Washington

    With ebikes, a round-trip on that bicycle highway should be manageable for most riders. Using power assist conservatively, mostly on inclines, would extend battery range.
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    Seattle Times article: "E-bikes make commuting a breeze"

    About 1100 people per month move to Seattle. That is why a crappy studio apartment costs $1800+ per month, and the median price of a vintage single-family house is $777,000. Most of the arterial roads reached their design peak back in the late 70's, and there have been very few worthwhile...
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    Advice for new e-bike riders

    Three things that greatly enhance the aging process: 1. Bicycles 2. Sense of humor 3. Glenlivet
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    New European & Japanese mid-drives in development

    This isn’t something that keeps me awake at night, but it will be interesting to see how it all settles. If you add power to a Moped, it will become a motorcycle. If you add power assist to a bicycle, at what point does it become a Moped? Via consumer preferences and changing laws, is the...
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    The saddle thread: Cloud 9 sizes and images on page three

    Brooks makes very nice traditional saddles. They require hundreds of miles to form to your anatomy, though… after you have sorted out your ergonomics on the bike. When I used them years ago on several bikes, the recommendation was to oil the leather to hasten the fit. It worked, but the oil...
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    Seattle Times article: "E-bikes make commuting a breeze"

    Having read the Seattle Times for decades, in my opinion their best section is the comics, and after that it makes a very absorbant liner for the cat’s litter box. What the Times prints often appears to be short-sighted and/or agenda driven, so it has little cred in our household. Riding around...
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    US proposes 25% tariffs on Chinese ebikes

    The USA's good stuff allowed the allies to win WW-II. I was around and remember that, except for butt-ugly cars, we made very good consumables in the 50's compared to the rest of the world. At that time, anything made in "Occupied Japan" was real crap... but less expensive than US products. To...
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    E-Bike Price increase double-whammy: Tariffs and new On-Line taxes ?

    Not just with ebikes, consumer goods all across the board will very soon be unaffordable for a LOT of people. It is also going to be quite challenging for a LOT of businesses who rely on low-cost offshore product manufacturing. Consumption fuels capitalism and the price increases are going to...
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    Ebike market crowded....shakeout imminent?

    Now, complete eBikes made in China https://tinyurl.com/y6wv3nwk
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    Lake Washington area in Seattle.
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    Can we change the culture?

    Just about a year back I had a bad encounter with a curmudgeon roadie who did not like an ebike "cheater" within his vicinity... on a public road. After that, I've kept Sabre pepper spray within reach in case I have to defend against a similar psycho who goes off the rails. The roadie scene...
  14. slomoshun

    My New Conduit+

    Don't lug it. Downshift to reduce the motor's work load. You can also install the optional Steps 38t chainring to keep the motor happier.
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    How Fast Can You Go Without Assist?

    Can I have some of whatever you're smoking? :)
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    Shimano STEPS E6000 - This is a thread with some love but most salt.+ need help and tips

    When you drive a stick-shift car or ride a motorcycle, it becomes obvious that you need to down-shift when the machine is under load. Just like needing to shift into 1st gear when moving off from a stop, you can't expect an eBike motor to lug at low speeds or in a tall gear. Electric motor...
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    An old wives tale ???

    My old wife said you might be a troll.
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