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I have the 5.0 EQ, TCD, range extender. Rack and fenders are important for my use thus I never considered a non-EQ version. I'm pleased with the rack. I have a Racktime trunk bag with a lock but my preference is to use either my Ortlieb Sport Packers or Gravel Packs and a Topeak saddle bag. I've...

No. Stock crankset still on the bike. No impact to torque sensor. I've had a couple of 15-20 mile rides and the SRAM is very smooth.

I just couldn't resist switching the drivetrain on my Specialized Turbo Vado SL. When I bought the bike in the summer I pledged not to spend a lot of money upgrading the components. I definitely broke that promise to myself. First in late fall I added carbon gravel rims and Schwalbe Aerothan...

Cause of fire not determined yet. Selfishly, I really hope it wasn't caused by a Vado SL battery. Gocycle and Canyon in same office park but apparently separate buildings. https://www.velonews.com/news/fire-devestates-uk-headquarters-of-specialized-bicycles/

Swapping one good bike for another. Nice choices. I would think with current demand, the LBS could easily sell the R&M to another customer. Assuming R&M is already filling the order and it can't be cancelled. Of course if R&M hasn't filled the order then a cancellation should be easy. Seems like...

I have a Wavecel but haven't fallen on my head yet. Apparently this guy tested his: Man sues Trek for $5 million over Bontrager WaveCel helmet safety claims – VeloNews.com

I swapped wheelset, hub, tubes and tires. Goal wasn't about dropping weight but moreso improving ride quality. And the improvement is noticeable. I'm not sure what the net change in weight is...

I was looking for a 2020 wrap-up thread and I guess this is it. Unfortunately no photos as I didn't get to go anywhere. In 2019 I commuted or 1/2 commuted to work 65 times. In 2020, 5 times. But I managed to exceed my 2019 miles and hit 4,000 miles in 2020. It was a different type of riding I...

As I posted earlier, I gathered up this data from Mission Control and Weather Underground with the intent to 1). Show my range relative to average assist and 2). Really find out if a lighter wheelset and better hub provides any range benefits. To summarize the prior posts, I upgraded the bike...

Ah yes, the poor bike lane etiquette I have posted about ad-nauseum in this forum. The worst incident of that scenario happened to me at about 6am. Jogger with his back to me jumped into the bike lane with no time for me to avoid him. He had headphones and never bothered to look back. I passed...

Video published a few days ago. Really good discussion on trajectories of bike weight and power, torque etc in emtbs: (2) Future E Bike Technology Part 2 | Are Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes The Future? - YouTube

"you'd be amazed how much water e-bikes can go through" is one opinion from the video linked below ... there has been a lot mentioned in the forums and in various videos about water and e-bikes and likely each manufacturer has guidance on this ... just personally, I would avoid fully submerging...

I just switched out the Thudbuster ST on my Vado SL 5 EQ for the Redshift. Redshift is a little less noticeable and I think a little lighter. Initially I wanted the Cane Creek eeSilk but no longer offered. The Redshift seems similar to it in terms of profile/noticeability and weight. I think it...

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When I started commuting on R&Ms I thought having front suspension would be a benefit. After getting some experience, I found myself mostly locking out the fork for my commutes. Where I tended to take more impact was on the tailbone even with a Kinekt seatpost. My hands, shoulders, wrists were...

Speaking of fascinating videos - I posted another one in this existing thread. Really fascinating insight on how bike/luggage setup can impact efficiency: Choosing efficient clothing for your bike tour | Electric Bike Forums - Q&A, Help, Reviews and Maintenance (electricbikereview.com)

This is one of the most fascinating videos I have happened upon. Really gives food for thought on how to set up a bike and what to wear. Often I see comments in the forums about efficiency not mattering as much with e-bikes. But I think about doing a 30-35 mile commute over years and how that...

Some interesting Pinion information at about 20 minutes of this recent video: This is the Dream Bikepacking Bike! Post GDMBR Review of the Priority 600x - YouTube

@William - Bosch Team - is there any chance that Kiox users will see the ability to custom tune power output at some point in the future? Thanks

I was wondering moreso how to incorporate this into fitness goals. Like so many peaks over a certain watts for example? But I guess it would amount to the same thing if I just hooked up a heart rate monitor and set a goal around average heart rate - and it would probably be simpler. Right now, I...