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The use of the word "block" was a poor choice on my part. Reduce is a more accurate choice. There is no question the anything that is designed to reduce outside noise whether mechanically or electronically will shorten the distance within which one becomes aware, through sound, that a car or...

They also block all other noises, including the sound of oncoming cars. I am convinced that anything that reduces your ability to hear what might be coming at you on the road, presents an unacceptable increase in risk and danger. I wish you luck with those foam ear plugs...you may well need it.

You don't look like a dork with them on your helmet straps, more like a guy with '70s sideburns ;);)

There is a very effective, low tech solution that helps reduce wind noise called Cat Ears by Air Streamz. It is a fuzzy strip of faux fur that velcros onto the forward down strap of a helmet in front of the ears and dramatically reduces wind noise without covering the ears at all. I have had...

You should use heavier springs and less preload. Preload reduces the range of motion so you get less "suspension effect" Keep the preload around one and experiment with heavier springs until you find the right balance between seat bob while pedaling and bottoming out on potholes. Your tush...

What she said. @dblhelix knows her ebikes like few others and you can probably count the number of riders with more miles on ebikes on this forum with the fingers of one hand PLUS she knows Tern bikes well. Don't bother waiting for any more advice as it won't be any more reliable. Just...

Not only is there no problem with your battery strategy but it sounds like it should be helpful in keeping both batteries in relatively equivalent life and state of health over time.

The existing switch can be activated easily at any Bosch shop. It's a simple software choice available when the bike is connected to the techs software. The OP made this way more complicated than it needed to be and got unjustifiably ticked off, based on too little info.

Bosch does not have any options for charging to less than 100% (unless that really is not 100% ;) I am left using a timer between the AC plug and the wall outlet. The timer four options, on or timed for 1,2 or 3 hours. From experience each hour is about 30%. If I get home from a ride with...

A brief visit to any Bosch certified bike shop, they hook it up to their diagnostic system, check one box, now your on off switch works..out the door in 15 minutes How about asking around here or even better at the shop where you bought the bike first before jumping to uninformed conclusions...

Great neck of the woods! Some of the best bike rides anywhere. Monterrey Bay, epic climbs through redwoods, Carmel, 17 (or is it 18) mile drive, great weather and fabulous food. Obviously, I love that area.

Don't your think his handle "Calcoaster" gives a hint as to the location of that photo? I'll go with the easy and obvious, California Coast either that or the Black Sea 😉😉

@Ravi Kempaiah has been a valuable contributor and a source of solid, trustworthy and reliable information on this forum for quite some time. I remember this post well. Thanks for reminding me about it. This was one of the first bits of information, from well informed expert sources, that...

@tomjasz I am curious as to your opinion (one I do respect on this topic) regarding avoiding storing or holding batteries at a charge level above 80% being the primary concern. As I said earlier, my research has lead me in the direction of keeping my batteries below 80% but charging them fully...

I am just grateful that some of most amazing women have questionable taste in men ;)

"drastic improvements in calendar and cycle life when they are not held at the nominal full charge voltage of 4.2 V/cell but are charged to a lower voltage instead." Correct me if I'm wrong but "held" is a synonym for stored.

Adjusting the fore and aft position of the saddle is also very important and can relieve knee discomfort. Ideally with the cranks parallel to the ground, on the forward foot, you want your knee joint to be directly above the axle of your pedal, such that if you drew a line from your knee down...

Rotating the crank to clean the chain can be easily done in a forward direction by turning the bike upside down on the saddle and handlebars. Doing so on a thin pad or mat will protect things from getting scraped up as will a pair of handlebar jacks, which are a good thing to carry on rides in...

My understanding is that the battery life is reduced by charging and storing batteries at higher than 80%. The reduction occurs due to long term storage at above 80%. If you keep your batteries stored at less than 80% and charge to 100% immediately before a ride so that it begins discharging...

I prefer riding with purpose designed cycle clothing. The bottoms are designed so that seams and chaff points are eliminated, they don't bunch up, insects are kept out and they move with, not against, you. The jerseys usually have bright, high visibility colors and three convenient deep...