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@Tora Harris would you please explain 'throttle ready'. Optional feature but only for the Class 1 & 2 Display choice? I don't see it included on the order form, nor did I find the Class 1/2 preference. Last Q relating to the order: Guesstimate on when it will again be possible to order the...

Fortunately, I don't HAVE TO ride a bike in all weather conditions so a fat bike with studded tires - which are used here by a few folks - aren't requirements for me. I would love to see REI offer 50% discounts but over the past two years I've not seen them advertise anything beyond the 20-21%...

" I just don't see the tension between LBS and Ebikes. The biggest bike shop in St. George sells Townie and Specialized ebikes, beside the non-powered version." @George S. I don't get it either. Of course, when we spent time in St. George, we found it abounds with bikes everywhere and seems to...

@Nicco you might this thread to be helpful. Your circumstance is pretty common. Jack

I expected @George S. to follow up my comments with a pitch for DIY and, George, I've wrestled with the basic DIY vs. Dedicated Ebike choice more than any other. But in the end, I favored Ravi's advice over yours despite my mechanical ability & hands-on preferences. For a first-ebike...

@FredB do you have any follow-up comments yet re: your new pair of Protour's? @Bill R the 2016 Protour motor is TranzX, Model M25GTS. So...same brand, but a different (newer) model. Court's review and also a PM from him made that model sound like an improvement, which is consistent with...

Don't overlook the fact that Pedego has an established dealer network, apparently has a U.S. based parts distribution system, and has brand recognition that in part indicates warranty support and build quality. There is some cost associated with these factors and also some perceived value (at...

@GregF your circumstances almost mirror mine. We just moved to a small city in Montana, surrounded by mountain ranges and with biking a BIG recreational activity here...but alas, no noticeable ebike presence and certainly no ebike dealer. I too am seeing an ebike as not only an enjoyable...

@Crazy Lenny Ebikes so very sorry to hear about your 'real' fire sale. Please keep us posted so those of us who were in the buying queue know when it's time to line up again. Here's hoping you have great insurance!

Or you can go directly here. Gosh, I'm sorry to hear this. @Crazy Lenny Ebikes is a member of our family, so this isn't just a news story.

@Roger Grissom the lesson I've learned so far, while climbing my learning curve, is that one's satisfaction depends to a large degree on a) how suitable it is for your particular needs and b) how it 'feels' to you when you ride it. To the extent that's true for you, praise and/or cautions to...

And we're all the better for them. Thanks, Court.

For those who want to catch Court's review of the last Trail prototype model and pick up the stats provided by one of the founders, here it is.

"The problem I see with Court's review is that he is talking about not getting past 10mph, but no comment about what speed setting he was using, and I also don't see him using the gearing either." @pxpaulx, perhaps I mentally blended the Hardlife SL review with Court's comparison video of the...

A good explanation & demo of what @pxpaulx is describing about the Yamaha motor's performance can be found in Court's review of the sduro Hardlife SL. Start watching at ~14 mins into the review and you can see Court demo the limitations on the bike's speed as it relates to the gear chosen as...

Court just released a Youtube video on the side by side comparison of the Bosch & Yamaha mid-drive units. Especially worth watching for those of us scratching our heads about these two relatively high-end motor/battery systems. For those of you using one or the other, what would you add? Jack

I found this to be an excellent thread! Thanks for those who shared their experiences.

I've begun using it, planning trips around our new city of Bozeman MT, and I was left wondering if my problems with it are due to using an iMac vs. a PC. Bike paths suddenly disappear when route planning, no +/- control buttons so zooming/panning becomes awkward. It could well be due to my...

@Fensus I was left wondering what other uses you plan for your ebike. The way you've laid out your requirements, it's as tho' commuting to/from work was the only mission to be accomplished. If you already have or are sharing a family bike and/or would prefer to ride a different non-ebike for...

I'm late to seeing this thread and enjoying the video, Ravi, but no less impressed. I admire the mix of challenges: the strategy of planning, the psychology of accomplishment and the physical challenge of the ride. Congratulations...and thanks for sharing your ride with the Community here.