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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    Evolution? I'm excited by companies such as Delfast and Juiced Bike for their wiliness to move the industry forward. Both companies are "Pushing the Envelope." To better serve the needs of riders, electric bikes will have to evolve. Witness dedicated ebike specific components i.e. Frames...
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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    I'm sorry for the confusion. Your analysis "Sondors appealed to everyone at that price point" is correct. I tried to draw a comparison of a startup influencing an industry. Sondors was one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns. I believe that by eliminating a concern for many riders -...
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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    Delfast Replied! :D I had emailed Delfast asking if they could provide additional information. Below is their reply. From Delfast (where I could, I've included links): Frame: Ukraine Fork Zoom: 680DH Black: http://bike.us.hlcorp.com/product/item-255.html Suspension: Rear Shock Dnm...
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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    Emailed Delfast So I sent an email to Delfast, in which I asked if they could provide more info on each of the 3-bikes that will launched on Kickstarter later this month. Here is Delfast's email address: [email protected]. Their Kickstarter campaign is to begin the 20th of September. If I...
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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    Transparent ;) Before Delfast's kickstarter campaign launches, it would be helpful if they could release detailed information about their 3 bikes.
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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    Devil in the details?:confused: • Their Kickstarter launch date is September 20th. • Perhaps their bikes will have been reviewed by then? • ebiketips states that the bike will have an 3072Wh battery. • My concern is whether or not the bike's battery can be removed for charging indoors/storage...
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    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge!

    Delfast bike offers 236-mile range on a single charge! :eek: From ebiketips "Delfast are courier company based in Kiev, Ukraine, specializing in quick delivery of online purchases. Their quest to find the perfect delivery vehicle for their operations has led them to experiment with e-bikes, and...
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    Voltbike mariner front derailleur

    I own an 2016 Mariner stripper (no fenders, luggage rack, tail light and bench seats:D)! Not once has its chain popped off. :) The reason may be that older Mariner's chainring had two plastic chain guides. Newer Mariners appear to have just one. :eek: Having the second chainring guide may fix...
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    Known Issues & Problems with Voltbike Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    Sorry to hear:( Can you upload some fotos of the offending part? From what I've gathered from your post - correct me if I'm wrong - the crank arm (drive or non-drive side?) was incorrectly installed onto the center drive motor's spline (Square Taper?). Please post updates. Good luck.
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    1 month with the VoltBike Mariner

    Great review!:) Thanks for sharing.;)
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Hey thanks for this @Moooo!:D I didn't think to source locally for a replacement battery.:( I'm understanding that not all silverfish batteries are created equally.:confused: A battery, while it may appear identical, nonetheless might not be compatible.o_O • Some manufacturers may not use high...
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    2017 Voltbike Urban

    Thanks for sharing @SuperGoop!:) The new Urban appears very improved over the previous version. Its price is amazing!:D Do you know if its rack can accept a "slide-on" style rack bag or no? Good luck with it!;)
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Very interest observation @ace20ri! :cool: Perhaps you should post your splendid idea to @Tora Harris in the Juiced Bikes forum? Thank you!;)
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Philosophy regarding battery packs and e-bike range Found this informational video - Juiced Bikes - Let's Talk About Battery Packs - on YouTube. @Tora Harris explaining the philosophy regarding battery packs and e-bike range. Additionally, BESV recently introduced new eMountain Bikes at Sea...
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Thanks for this @Ann M. :)!
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Hola @Moooo :cool: Thirty Mile commute WoW:eek:! There are a few Voltbike Mariners in NYC. Should create a Mariner owners meet up group. @Voltbike has recently increased the Ah for some of their offerings including the Mariner. For the Mariner, its battery Ah grew from 10.6 Ah to 11.6 Ah, a...
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    Voltbike Mariner (tyre swap)

    There are 20 in x 4 in road tyres available. Check out VEE Tire Company's site. Perhaps their SPEEDSTER might fit your needs. You should search other bicycle tyre manufactures such as CHAOYANG. They also offer a tire - SAND STORM - that could fit your needs. Post your findings. Good luck! ;)
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Good luck with your ebike. Don't forget to share your experiences.
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    2016 Voltbike Mariner - My Honest Review

    Hi @Claudio At this time, I have not purchased a new or upgraded my existing battery. I'm still researching battery options. Some people have posted their experiences here which is great. We can learn from one another so I hope that people continue to post their experiences. From what I've...
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    NYC Electric Bike Law

    There appears to be two competing bills circulating: From The Daily Gazette "New bills seek to clarify e-bike rules": • Brooklyn Assemblyman Nick Perry’s bill, which has an identical counterpart in the state Senate sponsored by western New York Sen. Thomas O’Mara, would clarify the legal status...
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