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I definitely wouldn't recommend JUST stuffing a poncho in there... even a little rain will collect in the folds, defeating the purpose. It it's going to be stored outside 99% of the time, and without the battery, I'd highly recommend considering something durable. If just a little DIY is in...

I like the look of the Tero as well... but I think the Vado is TOO gentrified. :)

Yeah, I'm thinking more tire width than diameter. It just seems to be to going away from its roots and has little in common with either the SL version, or the previous full power Vado.

Specialized Turbo Tero. Turbo Vado - really don't like some of the decisions Specialized made on this year's model... kind of goes away from what the Vado was. Litt;e differentiates this from the new Tero, other than the way it's equipped.

If the serial number is still on the bike, it might be worth sending an email to OHM via their contact page. https://ohmcycles.com/pages/contact-us The whole "dog chewed the cable" + "no key" combo is super sketchy.

Many REI locations are authorized Bosch service centers, but if your local doesn't inspire confidence, it's worth using Bosch's website to search for local service centers. :) https://www.bosch-ebike.com/ Using the "Dealer Search" button in the upper right will list local dealers, and if the...

Like others have said, checking your LBS is always a good idea, though in my area, the only stuff in stock at all are high-end bikes. :) Other than that, now that you have a shortlist based on price, I'd recommend asking yourself questions (roughly in order of importance). What kind of seating...

I'd agree with this. :) I like hydraulic brakes because they feel better, but if someone is unfamiliar with hydraulics and/or doesn't have a good maintenance setup mechanicals are easier to deal with compared to doing a full brake bleed (a lever bleed is often enough, of course, until the fluid...

I first heard of this when I randomly came across a group called the "hellhat posse". it's a whole community of equestrian riders who DIY cowboy brims to full helmets. I hate to share a pinterest link, but here you go... https://www.pinterest.com.au/petmanship/hellhat-horseback-riding-helmets/

Just curious... were you dealing with Bafang USA Direct? It's my understanding from other posts that they're just another reseller of a couple of different Bafang kits, with no connection to Bafang itself, which is at bafang-e.com ( not bafangusadirect.com )

Like everyone else said, helmet! :) A MTB style helmet with a longer visor, and then any standard neck guard would do the trick. If you're into a western motif, you could always opt for a cowboy hat helmet with ASTM certification. :)...

I never THOUGHT I needed one, until I got one. I love my Silca Grande Americano seat roll. :) It's a great option if you have a ShockStop or Kinekt suspension post.

Not all twist throttles are built the same, but in general, the thumb throttle will probably take a bit more time to get the feel of, just because there's less travel from "zero to sixty". I've seen posts on here where people have extended the flap of a thumb throttle to give it more travel...

I spend SO much time going back and forth on new handlebars (the bike came with pretty relaxed 35° backsweep MJ bars). Ended up putting the SQ Labs 30X 16° backsweep (45mm high rise) on my bike about a month ago. They recommend cutting down to 720 minimum, but after a bunch of ride testing, I...

If you're good with a Bafang Ultra motor, the Frey CC might suit your needs. Back when I was considering a FS, it was right around $4000 Cdn plus shipping, still not cheap, but still over $3000 cheaper. :) Getting something similar with a "big brand" motor and quality components for...

if you want more personal sound, I'd recommend what @ephemere said... Aftershokz bone conduction headphones are pretty good. Not QUITE as good as regular buds/over-the-ear cans, but close, and allow you to hear everything around you. I don't own a pair (yet), but have tried a friend's, and...

I take my chances and ride (though more tame than prior to my angioplasty). A new bruise or gash on the leg is a new badge. :) As for your friend, if the doc says it's okay, then she should go for it. It's been my experience that the shins take the most banging (outside of an accident, at...

I did that once back in the early 1990s, in my MTB days. We were out in the boonies, about 15km from the nearest town, and I clipped a fallen log, snapping the derailleur. No long walks in the e-bike era, luckily. The furthest was when my SO ran out of battery after a 63km ride, about a block...

I suggest stay local and get the OHM Quest. I'm biased as I have an OHM Cruise and love it, but the shop being local is certainly a bonus. It also helps that the Quest was tagged as the "Best City Bike of 2021" by EBR. :) https://electricbikereview.com/best-electric-bikes/

How so? By the PFB definition, the only difference between "Class 2" and "Class 1" is a throttle that allows unassisted speeds up to 20mph. Is it the existence of the non-functional piece of plastic on the handlebar? Should said plastic be tossed in a backpack, or better yet left at home? Would...