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Hey all, this thread has spun far afield from asking a few questions about the nitty gritty of using a Nevo as a commuter bike fort a short ride. I appreciate the many, many helpful contributions made to this thread. Maybe, though, it’s time to shut it down.

And thanks Stefan for the suggestion of the Ortleib pannier. I will check it out.

Thanks for your thoughts. I’m not very handy or mechanically inclined so making my own bike is not a good option for me.

A bag, yes. We get a small locker. The bike itself, no.

Yeah, I could do that. But that lets the punks win. I'm 61. I'm trying to replace my car. I fronted the money to get the bike I want. Time isn't my friend. I'm not physically capable of my ride to work without a shower. And showering isn't an option. So I need an e bike. I want it to be...

it’s a risk. But there’s no getting around it. Where I will park is a well-travelled area with roving security and cameras. But you and Steve are correct, I may get ripped off. thanks For your thoughts.

I agree with you. I was responding to a post by Rick53.

I get it. And I have already talked with my insurance company about this. I'll be insured. The bike will be parked in a high traffic area and there are cameras. I hate that it comes to this, though.

There is a carbon footprint to obtain the lithium for batteries and keep them charged. Most devices take at a few years to pay off that carbon debt before they begin to return a smaller footprint from replacing a car. There is also a carbon footprint for the food eaten to drive a non-electric...

Great points, Steve. I have considered them. However, I'm going with a single battery for this bike for two reasons. First, part of the 'security system' for the bike is that it will look like the bikes from the city available for rent at stations throughout town. In other words, the bike looks...

Thanks for this thoughtful reply. You caught the vibe exactly right. I am overthinking it. I really want a bike to replace my car for the health, environmental and convenience benefits that come with bipedal locomotion.

New poster. I just ordered a R&M GT Rohloff HS. The idea is to replace my car on my four mile one way commute to work on well maintained bike paths and mostly well maintained roads. I'm in my 60s so I want comfort. I face some hills so I opted for the HS power to handle them. I'm a big guy and...

It comes with a Thudbuster seat post suspension. I looked at the Homage which has the whole body suspension but it was too much bike for me.

Thanks For your help, Steve. The specs say the bike comes with a Suntour XCR32 Air, tapered, 70mm, fork.

First time poster here. I just ordered a Nevo GT Rohloff HS as a commuter bike. I've fronted the purchase price, it's being built for me and should arrive in May. I'm a big guy and will be near the weight limit for my short (five mile) but hilly ride to work. From the RM website, the bike will...