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This is going to be kind of an odd suggestion, but you might like to consider the Scorpion by Juiced Bikes. It's got fenders and full suspension, which would be helpful for ice and snow. The main reason I suggest it is that you would have a lower center of gravity and the ability to put either...

Thanks for the update. Always interesting to know what mods others are making.

Update: I usually don't ride the bike when voltage gets lower than 46 or so, which is 45% state of charge. Not because of battery longevity; that's just where I notice that performance starts to drop off sharply. I still get noticeable assistance lower than that -- I've never gone lower than...

Yeah, you can't just look at the legislation. It's true that they didn't adopt the 3-class system in the law. But they made class 3 bikes, and anything less, legal. And the folks who push this 3-class plan were very active in lobbying. So it had its impact in making the law as generous as it is...

I'm with everyone who thinks that the 3-class system is not workable. However, it was what got ebikes made legal as bicycles where I live in North Carolina. There was talk about making them mopeds. Which means registration and insurance. So if that's what it took for our legislators to decide...

This is from an article about physics and road bikes: "Let's just put in some values here. Suppose the bike plus rider has a mass of 75 kg with an average speed of 2 m/s. If the grade was 30, this would require a power of 441 Watts." 441 Watts is a lot for a human-powered bike. Not so much for...

52 volt battery, new controller. Not sure of any other changes.

That's a great question, Asher. The RCS came out after the switch to Sapim spokes, which helped immensely with the CCS spoke breakage. But would fat tires make even more difference? I hope some RCS owners might speak up. The mag wheels was one of the draws for the Scorpion, for me anyway. Now...

A little WD40 might penetrate and loosen it up. I'd try that first. Or, like @Sierratim said, find an allen wrench with a longer shank. And, welcome to ebikes and the EBR forum.

I don't believe that is accurate. Cite your source, please.

I used this riser to raise my CCS handlebars to a more comfortable height. Made a huge difference. You might also want an adjustable stem to rotate the handlebars closer to you. I've thought about it but never added it on.

I had an online chat with Kayla at JB today. They estimate they'll ship the Scorpions out of San Diego in July. Dejà vu for me. I had to wait 3 months to get my CCS, back in 2017. At least I have my CCS to ride while I wait this time.

I'm not sure what you mean by "on electric alone." If you mean throttle-only, no Class 3 bike provides this. There are those, such as @Chris Hammond, who commute long distances and maintain a very rapid pace, for whom a Class 3 bike is essential. Along with that big battery you mentioned. I...

I like being able to go fast. Most of my riding is in the 15 mph range. But when time is a factor, having the ability to go 25+ mph is welcome. There is a 5 mile stretch of 4-lane highway between my little village and the next town of any size, where all the shops and my office are located...

I agree. I top them off every so often and leave them on the charger for a while after the light turns green. Having a timer is easier than trying to remember to pull the plug!

I've seen a bunch of that guy's videos. Knowledgeable and a good communicator.

Our home was flooded by Hurricane Florence. During the restoration, I decided we'd like having a smart home system. Lights, switches, plugs, fans. It's very convenient and kind of fun. The grandkids love it. We put a "charging station" in the area where we charge our ebike batteries. Wife has a...

I love my CCS. A little over 2 years old, with 4000+ miles on it. But I'm not getting any younger. The arthritis in my knees makes it hard to get on and off. I've dreamed about getting a CCX since they came out out, but swinging that leg over the seat to get on and off is more difficult all the...

Graphite. It's dry but slippery. Doesn't attract dust and won't get gummy like WD-40. Google "lock lubricant" and it's the first entry.

One of our members took it to the extreme (@Reid) and managed to put on a 29 x 2.35 tire -- but not without having to crush the chain stays to squeeze it in. Not recommended. If you go back to early 2018 when he was active on the forum, you could find the series of posts where he was reporting...