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    How Important are Disc Brakes for a Heavy Rider?

    A few reviews and write-ups I've come across mention the biggest value of hydraulic brakes is for heavier riders. Yes? No? How important are they if you are over, say, 250lbs. (I'm down to 262 from 276... so far -- work in progress!)
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    How Many Have Received Fines for Class 3?

    As I'm researching ebikes, the subject of "legality" keeps coming up. But how many of you have actually ever received a fine for running faster than 20mph here in the USA? Or is there more to it than that? As in, do local laws allow the Police or Park Police to confiscate your ebike? I...
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    Choices for a Heavier Person?

    I was mostly interested in Fat Tire models (there's a joke in there, somewhere!). My needs are for campground, and local trails (not mountain climbing), and beach, and grass.
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    Choices for a Heavier Person?

    Some of the issues I've encountered in my research (and some reasons I do like RAD) -- a) Accessories. A lot of these companies do not offer many accessories, like racks or fenders or lights or... RAD's look well-conceived. b) Most manufacturers do NOT reply to email or Contact Us inquiries. No...
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    Choices for a Heavier Person?

    Okay. Started NutriSystem today. Starting weight is down from when I left August 1st for Oregon (276) -- now, I'm at 263. So that means my own measures helped a little (smaller portions, going on hikes, etc.). I hope to drop at least 20 before December. We'll see. This is the first RV month that...
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    Choices for a Heavier Person?

    Not really sure on my budget, yet. I sometimes get convinced to spend more than I should. I guess tjat's the trouble with being single. But I do like to do enough research to "know" that's the right decision. Thanks for the link.
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    Choices for a Heavier Person?

    Thanks for the replies. No dice on carrying one inside. There's just no room, and the jostling during driving would create its own special problems. But I will take these ideas to mind. Ideally, I'd love to have a NuVinci hub as I have on my Acme Spot that I bought years ago. And full...
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    Choices for a Heavier Person?

    New to all of this ebike craze. But I love the concept. I currently weigh 276 - working on that! Male. 65 years old. Not in the best of shape after sitting at a desk for 38 years. How does weight affect the range and type of ebike I would choose? Are the stated payloads a set-in-stone issue, or...
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    Hello! From Maryland!

    Well, technically from Maryland. I travel in my Leisure Travel Vans "Unity" RV every other month, and am writing this from a State Park in Oregon. In December I will be touring Washington State. Doing research here for a possible ebike purchase - my first.
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