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  1. RunForTheHills

    Best Buy will sell ebikes in the US

    That is true. I know of some sensitive OT environments still running Windows XP because the vendor no longer supports the software and the company won't spend the money to look for and migrate to an alternative. There is always a reason that old unsupported operating system is still there...
  2. RunForTheHills

    Best Buy will sell ebikes in the US

    As much as I liked Windows 7, you do need to get off of it. Being able to get security patches for new vulnerabilities is extremely important in these days of ransomware and state sponsored hackers from China and Russia. If your CNC vendor doesn't support Windows 10, you need to put pressure...
  3. RunForTheHills

    Best Buy will sell ebikes in the US

    I have no need to use the Geek Squad to service my computers (or my bicycles), so I can't speak to their competence from experience. However, I am sure they have some talented techs and some that are dangerous. There is no way that they have the budget to hire experienced IT people, so they...
  4. RunForTheHills

    Tall Pants for Fall/Winter, Rain pants 36" inseam

    Here is what a rain cape looks like. It does add some wind resistance, but it is not that noticeable at lower speeds and with a motor it probably won't matter.
  5. RunForTheHills

    Tall Pants for Fall/Winter, Rain pants 36" inseam

    Showers Pass XXL may fit, but it says 35" inseam. I have a cycling rain cape that works pretty well and it doesn't matter what your inseam is. If it is not too cold, you can just accept that you are going to get wet and bring a change of clothes with you.
  6. RunForTheHills

    Best Buy will sell ebikes in the US

    That could be, but who would have the national footprint that they would need? Rad?
  7. RunForTheHills

    Best Buy will sell ebikes in the US

    The part about the Geek Squad offering at-home servicing is interesting. I wonder what kind of training they will give their techs and if it will be limited to just the bikes that they sell.
  8. RunForTheHills

    Where is that elusive folding bike?

    Can a folder with a mid motor and belt drive fold small enough and be light enough to still have some of the biggest benefits of a folder? It will probably fit in the back of your car or the corner of your apartment. However, can you take it into a restaurant and tuck it under the table? Can...
  9. RunForTheHills

    Wow, Nakto turned out to be junk, so what should I get?

    I realize you are just venting and it is frustrating to have deal with bad quality and defective merchandise. However, it is not a scam and you seem intelligent enough to know better. A cheap bike with bottom of the line components and no motor is going to run $200-$500. A good quality bike...
  10. RunForTheHills

    E bike with throttle

    It is possible to adjust the reach by replacing the handlebars with swept back bars if you like everything else about the bike.
  11. RunForTheHills

    seat post

    It wouldn't be for me. Maybe if you don't want to get out of the saddle when you stop the bike at a light? I would rather get a suspension seat post like the Kinekt.
  12. RunForTheHills

    Gravel Class 3

    Lol! It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
  13. RunForTheHills

    Gravel Class 3

    Congratulations!
  14. RunForTheHills

    36v hall effect voltage same as 48 v hall effect?

    Try these instructions by Spinningmagnets. It is not a video, but he has pictures. https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=51310
  15. RunForTheHills

    Changing steel brake line( NCM Moscow)

    Sorry that I am late replying. It doesn't need to be a special tool. I have a pair of the Felco C7 cable cutters for trimming the housing. I use the same tool for cutting the cable.
  16. RunForTheHills

    Possible Donor Bike to DIY - Single speed, is it good?

    Since you have two working ebikes, take your time and wait for the right frame. Get the right size (XL), disc brakes, gears, and a front suspension. Just check Craigslist every day until you find what you want.
  17. RunForTheHills

    Changing steel brake line( NCM Moscow)

    Any brake cable is going to be long enough. You just cut it to length and put a cap on the end. You will need mountain style cables. Your local bike shop will have them in stock or you can order them online.
  18. RunForTheHills

    Broken Spoke

    The problem with heavier gauge spokes on a bicycle rim is that most bicycle rims are not strong enough to allow you to get the proper tension on a heavy gauge spoke. They will be too loose or if you do tension them properly, they may crack the rim. You need a moped or motorcycle rim to get the...
  19. RunForTheHills

    hydraulic brakes

    The only thing ebike specific about the hydraulic brakes Rad uses is the cut off switch. You can buy a switch to attach to a non-ebike brake lever, or just rig a kill switch if your bike doesn't already have one if you want to use different brakes...
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