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Very much agree it is more about frequency than distance. The body can only adjust so fast to changes so might as well go slow and sure. Just going out and "messing around" is enough for fitness, when considering the alternative is sitting.

If I had one in the 80's I would have been on my tours and never returned until fall and school started. Calling home only to get money!

They (Flats style) are designed for MTB where one wants a sure footing without cleats (clipless). To get that solid footing there are small pips that rise out of the surface. The result is like inverse cleats-spikes. It is VERY hard to slip off, but more to the point, once you put your foot...

Yes what you describe is the common thinking. However the science shows a more complex picture. The amount of resistance and where it occurs are at interplay. It is better to absorb the imperfections of the road in the tire than in the upper bike. Also there is a belief that the sound and...

Sounds like the OP has the wire "fused" into rim using the tire "rubber" material. The tire material acted as glue to the stiff wire. A gentle usage of a heat gun might have softened the material enough to break the adhesion.

Lower tire pressure also helps comfort too. And it often make the bike faster (less rolling resistance). I have 29" 38mm and 50mm tires rated to 60 psi and run them at 28-30 psi, which is smoother and faster than 40psi. But it depends upon the tire. That is why fat tires are helpful, lots...

The make a regular and heavy duty. Of course they will be more fragile but some people ride over stuff, and don't stop to pull out the debris. Seriously, one only gets flats by running over stuff (or hard strikes-cuts). Simple solution is not to run over so much stuff (avoid strikes), and...

Hi All, Dandelion Bikes in Seattle upgraded the firmware on my Kiox. The layout screens are now customizable. You can choose what you want on the screen and even change the layout format and information positions. There are more screens It turns onto the last screen used instead of the...

There are sort of two applications you are describing. 1) Travel-commute: for this it might be best to choose a more aerodynamic solution. The stuff you carry is sort of "known" shapes, and sizes. Mini Panniers on the front rack for main cargo, saddle bag or frame bags for other stuff. The...

Part of it depends upon the width of the rim. The Vado 4 specification don't show the width. But that tolerance is more about having the tire width being 120% of the rim width and running tubeless. I am very much with you on getting more performance and tires are a huge factor. Rene Herse...

They closed down there after labor day and moved to town. Now they are hibernating.

I ride to the other side on every ride (Lopez, Richardson) where the old fuel tanks sit.

Talking to the the guy who rebuilds the Bosch motors, he claimed Gen 3 and Gen 4 are MUCH better with their seals. Bottom line is submerging for long periods or pressurized water is not good. Occasional short term water submerging (5-10 seconds) is probably OK. Heck a dry paper bag can...

I got a pair of those only to discover they use the standard ISIS spline, so they fit Gen 2 and 4 Bosch motor spindles, not Gen 3 micro ISIS spindles.

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I think this is KEY. There is a lot that can be done to make the effort adjust. The Bosch really kick in regardless of mode in certain situations. Using a timer one would know when someone is stopped and restarting for instance. I can imagine it turns into more of an automatic shifting feel.

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That will be an excellent bike to start and possibly the end all. Lots of extras will make it a good turnkey solution. Also it will resale easily if you want to change.

You have the greatest gains up hill where 12 mph is fairly easy. Flats the motor on a class 1 will cut out at 18 mph, which is pretty easy to achieve.

On the Rene Herse tires, they do not work with sealant that contains fiberglass. The fiberglass works through the threads and causes bleeding. Need to use Panaracer latex sealant or equivalent. As for the other problems, it sounds like a bad tire and should be exchanged for a new one.