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  1. rannyv

    Where E-bikes are Made, and Why it's Important

    I have worked with Chinese manufacturers and know first hand what they are capable of. If they are held to high standards and are paid to do so, they can make a high quality product. They can also make cheap products. A co-worker purchased a $1000 Chinese ebike and rides it 40 miles round...
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    Where E-bikes are Made, and Why it's Important

    China is perfectly capable of manufacturing quality products. They manufacture iPhones, after all. If a US or other company uses a Chinese contract manufacturer, it is up to them (the customer) to impose quality requirements on the manufacturer and to audit them regularly. But supply chain...
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    Is Brose less powerful or more "natural"? And should I buy it?

    I had a short test ride on the Bulls Lucuba class 3 version and also felt that the Brose seemed weak. But it was quiet. At 90nM, I think the Brose is one of or the most powerful of the big 3. When shopping for a bike, it pays to ride lots of them. I finally settled on a bike that I did not...
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    Can Brose motor be "de-tuned"

    Remove the 'Class 3' sticker and call it good. Do police really confiscate bikes in Canada? Have any Canadians reading this heard of real world issues with riding a class 3 bike? Some kit bikes (BBS-HD 1K Watt) easily top 30. Are those sold in Canada? Some types of displays have a setup...
  5. rannyv

    Lacuba EVO E45

    I test rode one and wanted to like it. The specs and price certainly are good. And the quietness of the Brose motor appealed, but it didn't feel particularly powerful and was a bit too big and upright for my taste. And the kickstand rattled. Which is not something I would even bother to...
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