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    New trek police bike

    My only concern would be the health of the battery as it is already 2+ years old. If the LBS gives you the full manufacturers replacement warranty for the battery then that solves that worry
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    How many miles do you have on your Brose system?

    How many belt changes have you had
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    New Shimano motor

    I have an E8000 and there is minimum drag. Hopefully the new motor will have even less
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    Look’s new carbon fiber city electric bicycle weighs just 15.8 kg (34.8 lb)

    The weight saving must be achieved by a small capacity battery of which is not mentioned anywhere that I could find
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    Trying to decide which ebike to buy!? Hellllppp!

    I doubt whether it would get past the Australian border control If that is the case the bike will be seized and the buyer will be out of pocket Simply not worth the risk
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    Rohloff vs. SA 3 Speed

    There are a lot cheaper options that may suit your use case other than a Rohloff Shimano Nexus 3SP & 8SP, Alfine 8SP & 11SP, E bike specific 5SP
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    Belt or chain!?

    Agree, the pricing for internal geared transmissions, coupled with a belt drive is very prohibitive at the moment This review may give you some assurance on belt longevity https://www.cyclingabout.com/belt-drive-best-bicycle-drivetrain/
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    If you were to build a long range...

    Maybe something from the BMC Alepnchallenge series https://us-en.bmc-switzerland.com/models/e-bike-amp.html
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    handlebar chart - help finding

    This one? https://whatbars.com/
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    BBSHD / BBS02 Operating temperatures?

    The host bike I intend to use is a Giant Roam with a Shimano 10SP 11-25 cassette, and weights approx 13kg I weigh 85kg My commute will be 400km per week
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    BBSHD / BBS02 Operating temperatures?

    Thomas calling on your vast experience with the Bafang mid drive kits If you had to choose between the BBS02 or BBSHD, which do you consider the best choice for commuting, in regards to battery usage Wh per Km, reliability and total cost of ownership say over a 12-18 months
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    First 10,000 Kms on OHM's STEPS Ebike

    If they have a Shimano drive, then no throttle
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    Does my bottom look big in this🤣
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    Not To Service?

    What make of motor are you asking about FYI I have done over 32,000km’s on my Shimano E8000 in 2 years, with no servicing and still using the original battery
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    Articulating suspension seat post question.

    I would suggest you buy a 27.2 dia seatpost and shim it to fit the 30.4 dia seat tube This way you can use it on any other bike, shimmed to fit different seat tube dia’s
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    2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    Maybe an extra meter🤣
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    I’ll let the photo speak for itself
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    Raise handlebars!

    You need something like this https://www.amazon.com/OUTERDO-Extender-Handlebar-Aluminium-Installation/dp/B013JY38NE
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    Name your favorite accessory

    Good to know....as I have this on my radar
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    Tell us about your handles and avatars and why you chose them

    Sounds as if you would be the equivalent to what we call a “Grey Nomad” in Australia http://www.greynomadsaustralia.com.au/index.php/features/item/282-what-is-a-grey-nomad
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