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That is an awesome bike. If I lived in a town where most needs were met within a 15-mile radius, I'd give that a go. Even when I was a daily commuter of 34 miles, I still couldn't get to everything I needed. Worse now because the only grocery store within reach, closed down a few years ago. How...

I'll see your Ono! With another ❤️ At the time Ann was 61 and Nancy 58. BTW, the drummer is John Bonham's son. Kennedy Center honors Led Zeppelin.

Sounds reasonable. I've owned ebikes and many packs for 9 years and my practices have been refined in that time. When I started, I commuted 34 miles a day and I would charge overnight in the house. Because I ride in 90+ to well below freezing temperatures I always let the battery rest an hour...

On Saturday morning, a roadie gets up early, as he has for so many Saturday morning rides, and softly slips out of the bedroom. He dresses quietly in the next room, so as not to wake his wife. He grabs his helmet and water bottle, then goes out to the garage to pump up the bike tires. As the...

My county has a HazMat recycling day; first Saturday in May. They bring in industries that want these materials and they give you a $5 home center gift card for your trouble. I have no idea what these bike sellers are doing with the batteries. I know the batteries have value; they should offer...

I ride in winter snow and Ice. A real issue is snow and ice can build up in the drive and freeze solid. See my avatar and banner when you hover over it. I ride on gravel roads and a packed limestone rail trail. With the ice and snow buildup comes gravel and dirt buildup. Chain cuts through the...

A tired cyclist stuck his thumb out for a lift. Nobody stopped for 3 hours. Finally, a guy in a sports car pulled over and offered him a ride, but the bike wouldn’t fit in the car. The driver got some rope out of the trunk and tied it to its bumper. He tied the other end to the bike and told the...

I was disqualified after the question about my toys; boat, MC, ebikes. I think the survey comes from the motorsports industry, and possibly it's aimed towards people less vested in motorsports. They might want to know if we can be marketed, persuaded to becoming more vested. If we are already...

Christmas Shopping A couple were in a busy shopping center just before Christmas. The wife suddenly noticed that her husband was missing and as they had a lot to do, so she called him on his cell. The wife said "Where are you, you know we have lots to do?" He said "Do you remember the...

This is what you would have to do. Plus a new switch to change from flash to steady. I would just keep the light you have and add a flashing headlight to the handlebars. The more lights, the better.

I realize it's not what you are suggesting, but if you want to go to the latest post in a thread; from the list of new posts, click on the time in the list instead of the name of the thread and it will take you to the latest post.

I think it is a legitimate survey, possibly connected to the automotive, or motorcycle industry. Jon Emmett, principal owner of Clarity Research has a long relationship with the automotive and powersports industry. Jon was a Senior Survey Specialist at the University of Michigan, from 2000-2002...

Excellent report and pics! I have a couple Thule racks for my pickup, great brand. Consider posting your review in the accessories sub forum for people looking for a rack, that don't read the Specialized forum. I nearly missed this.

Quick links aren't as strong as the rest of the chain and can become loose and worn out. Adding more quick links just adds another unnecessary part that can wear out and fail. In the case of Shimano, as noted above; if you have an all Shimano drive: chain, cogs and rings, Shimano recommends...

In the US, a motorcycle has to be approved by the USDOT to be sold for use on public roads. Everything has to be approved; lights, tires, horn, brakes... the list and costs are crazy. Once approved, the MC can be sold in any state. Sondors MC didn't even submit his motorcycle for approval. Like...

Hey @Art Deco any updates on your new ride? Or are you too busy riding?

The derailleur and all drive components are most likely Tourney. Shamano has offered some OEMs, models of Tourney without Tourney printed on them. You need a 7 speed chain, any brand will do. KMC offers good chains at an affordable price. If you look around you might find a longer chain, but 116...

Finding torque specifications for bike component fasteners can often be difficult. For safety's sake I think bicycle manufactures should offer an online source, but they offer very little, if any help. There is a great one stop source for torque specs; Bike Torque Specifications. It is a...

Get a quality torque wrench to check all fasteners. Hopefully you can obtain specs from Stromer. You can get component specs here: https://biketorquespecifications.com/ The site is extremely helpful. Check the brakes and brake fluid. If you hear rubbing, or feel pulsating while stopping, the...

It's an excellent cleaner. In the 90's WD-40 changed it's formula, in order to comply with California regulations. It used to be heavier with better oil. They do make a bike specific lube, but I've never tried it. Finish Line makes a good line of chain lubes for every riding condition.