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\\ 2015 Specialized Turbo-X \\

Having passed 1,000 miles, I performed a comprehensive tuneup on my bike today. Took off the wheels, checked torque on brake rotors, checked spokes (2 loose on rear, 3 on front), took off tire, cleaned out rim, checked liner. and felt for any burrs. Checked torque on all accessory bolts, brake...

Just wait. Someone will fix a seat on one of those and take their dog for a walk while getting a free ride.

That's an interesting note about people possibly just walking up and turning your bike on. Personally, I never really leave my bike anyplace for an extended period of time. I am very lucky and get to take my bike inside with me to work.

@Douglas Ruby hah hero? For a being a little bit crazy? @reoutput I love riding in the rain! Seriously love it! Three times now, I've gone out in a torrential downpour with no particular place to go (proving my crazy demeanor here). Just a a few weeks ago I rode home in a thunderstorm when the...

So after flip flopping several times about winter riding, I've decided to just do it. There will certainly be heavy snowfall days where it just won't work (that's what my folding bike is for); but I think I would just miss riding my Turbo if I sidelined it for several months. It has been...

Hi @Allan47.7339. Thanks for the comment. The spacers in my photos are the ones that came with the rack. It is technically designed for bikes where the brake caliper obstructs a normal rack.

Here is an aftermarket fender kit install on a 2015 Turbo-X BikeSmart 700 Elmers 38-45c (Not recommended for stock Turbo X Tires) http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/BikeSmart-Elmer-700-Fenders/PR3E4300/Product First off, the fenders I bought should be for 38c or smaller. The BikeSmarth 700 Elmers...

My winter gear consists mainly of waterproof and windproof materials like Gore Tex. I have a pair of Hi-Tech waterproof boots and North Face waterproof shoes. I have three pairs of waterproof pants. Under Armour Storm Sonar, Cannondale Couldburst Rain and Pearl Izumi Select Barrier WxB. My...

The fenders for the Specialized Turbos cost $300, granted they come with integrated rack and powered real tail light. So I don't consider $159 too outrageous. The coverage looks very good on these. Great for sloppy days in the rain and snow.

Congrats on the new ride @RRAPTRR! That's a beautiful bike. Happy trails!

Unfortunately, the 20% off coupon is for non-sale items. Still nice to have an REI membership.

UPDATED BELOW: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/ortlieb-panniers-25-off-at-rei.10067/#post-120121 For those looking for some high quality panniers, REI has their entire stock of Ortlieb on sale for 25% off. I just picked up a pair of Back-Roller Classics for $134.99. That's...

Fenix makes very nice quality lights. They are pricey, but you get what you pay for. I'm also a big fan of Cygolites

The Diamondback Lindau's gearless hub motor will work against you when it is not helping you. When the motor de-engergizes, you have the magnets to contend with and they are strong magnets. If you've ridden your bike with the power off and felt that on-off-on-off resistance, that resistance...

Upgrades come in pairs Well after 3 flats in a week (all rear tire) and 5 flats total within 900 miles, I decided the stock tires on my 2015 Turbo X suck! So I ordered a pair of Schwalbe Energizer Plus HS 427's in 28x1.75 (47-622) size. Wow, what a difference in ride quality. Bumps are so much...

Turbo X pulling a CitizenBike Seoul :D Had my new folding bike delivered to my work. Since I wasn't confident it would be ride worthy out of the box, I decided to bring the Turbo X to haul it home. I like that Xootr @ROJA! Very cool bike.

I just ordered a $330 eBike accessory ;) Even tho it is 70 degrees in Minnesota today, Winter is coming! I really don't want to go back to driving every day and my old road bike just isn't in a condition it can go another winter. I mentioned previously considering a fat tire bike for winter...

Thanks. I use a Garmin Virb Elite. I actually have two...one pointing forward and one pointing backward. Got mine refurbished on amazon. Works great.

Good news is the new brake rotors work (not that the old ones didn't). Looking at the car on the left...should have been looking to the right. I have noticed under heavy braking the front will start to scrape. Not sure if this is because the caliper isn't retreating properly or if the rotor...