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Perhaps I could have done a better job explaining. Simply stated...A QuietKat Jeep type vehicle is in my view an e-Motorcycle, and it should called what I believe it and others like it are. The QK Jeep has a massive 1000W Motor with 160 NM of torque, weighs 75 pounds plus all of the other...

Howdy, I checked out the QuietKat Jeep on QuietKats web site. It looks like a ton of fun... The 'Jeep' seems like a very well thought out, well designed 'e-motorcycle.' In my view this is not an e-bike. Not specifically picking on this product, there are many, but I really wish these...

Hello Herc, You wrote..... "I'd prefer to keep it under 2k, and truly the cheaper the better as I am having a hard time convincing myself it is ok to spend money on this" I'm here to take you out of that mindset : ) If you have the financial means I would push the 2k number to 3k minimum...

Hello, And Welcome. Wow ! The Allant +8S is a great bike. Excellent choice. I have two 'older' Trek e-Bikes and I'm extremely pleased. 11,000 miles with zero problems. Should you be in the market for a suspension seat post, consider the Kenekt Active seat post. I have one on each of my...

Agreed, An e-bike mode can be as simple as a bell, mirror an grips or can be 'full boat.' To the each individual owner it's all special and unique. John

Hey 'Rome,' Good for you !! Sounds like you're completely into and enjoying this whole wonderful e-Bike 'Thing ' : ) Isn't it great. ..There are so many excellent e-bikes as I'm sure your know. For me it truly is the first time riding every time I ride. Such a joy. Thanks for your great reply...

Hello LPB, Welcome to EBR check in often. You mentioned you'll be purchasing your first e-Bike. If I may share my story with the sole purpose of offering encouragement. Six year ago I was in the exact same situation you're in.... I didn't know an e-bike from a pound of cheese. I rode a Trek...

Hello StuGuy, Welcome to EBR...Great looking bike, love the color ! ...and you your wife's Trek, another great bike ! What's with the 'Old Guy Stuff. ' 68 ? : ) You're a youngin. I bought the first of my two ebikes when I was 70, I'm 76, soon to be 77 and approaching 11,000 miles. Every...

Hello All, I'm curious if anyone has knowledge of the type of 'average' injury ( if there is such a thing) one might experience from a scooter crash ridden at 'speed' aka 20,30 40 + mph. I'm assuming death is in the mix of crashes ? The laws of physics seem to rule against the rider...

Many times the decision is split sec Go, No go and typically 'we' opt for Go. We've all done it, Once I got past the reluctance to opt for the safer way It was very easy the next time trouble popped up. I'm not lecturing, but we tend to underestimate falls...Look at me. I was barely...

My riding philosophy over the last couple of years or so has changed. If I have any doubts, I don't ! Several years ago, while rail trail riding my Trek XM 700 Commuter over a small patch of 2" processed stone. I had ridden over exact same spot many times with my E-MTB. As I approached the...

Thank you for pointing the brake failure, I missed that. My opinion, 'Fishwagon' experienced a catastrophic life threatening brake failure situation on a 4 month old 300 mile bike. I cannot see a responsible Local Bike Working on the repair from a liability stand point. I would not want or ride...

I really hope 'fishwagon' is ok ?? If you're out there please check in.. John

Hello, I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade, but I'm confused. If the photo of 'the motor' is totally made up and I have no reason to doubt m@Robertson, that would seem to end the consideration for this trike right there ? Obviously the motor and battery are the two most important...

I've asked the poster several times how the brakes failed... Slowly, getting worse and worse or catastrophley with no warning, but haven't seen a reply. If the brakes failed with no warning I would never ever ride the bike again. Even if they failed slowly over a short ride... Remember the bike...

Agree, Bleeding the brakes etc is a routine job. My concern as I've mentioned prior. This a 'new' bike. New brake system shouldn't have a catastrophic failure...period. If fishwagon can find a local bike shop that's willing to work on the bike ( which may be difficult from a liability...

Hello again, So your bike is 4 months old with 300 miles...That's a new bike ! As mentioned prior I would take your bike to skilled bike shop for an eval / repair and not 'play amateur night' trying to come up with a fix... Your life depends on those brakes working correctly and reliably for...

Hi, Welcome to EBR. My two cents, but first a couple of questions. How old is the bike and did the brakes just suddenly fail or did slowly get worse . No my two cents... Brakes are not amateur night. Go to a shop, but don't be surprised if the shop isn't willing to work on no name Hydraulic...

Hello, I've been selling on eBay for 24 years and like you, I liked the initial eBay - PayPal buy /sell relationship as well. It was neat, tidy and very 'cozy'.... but then eBay sold PayPal. I'm assuming the information you're referring to that eBay is requesting is to setup your account in...

Hello, The large rectangular box attached to the stem facing forward in photos 1 and 2....A storage area inside ? Thanks, John