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  1. Rickman1

    Another Bike Rack Question

    I initially purchased the Thule Easyfold XT 2 for my cruiser ebike. The wheel holders were not wide enough to hold the bike. The bike’s wheelbase is 51 inches and was too long for the Thule rack. Lost money on that one as I sold it at a loss. Bought the newer 2021 Hollywood Sport Rider (HR1500)...
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    Sun hat / Clothing? Avoiding Sun?

    Check out the Shelta Hats lineup. Love mine. Good shade and holds up well in the wind too. https://www.sheltahats.com/collections/sun-hats
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    Trouble finding someone to work on your ebike

    The company that built my ebike is local and they service them. Nice to be able to take it to the place that builds them for anything if needed.
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    Loosing The Knobbies

    I have these on my big cruiser (26x2.8 on my bike). They have been pretty good. No issues. Grip quite well and no sliding. For pavement and hardpack. Vee Speedster
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    YOWZA!!!

    Ford GT40 1969 LeMans Winner. Definitely an eye catching color combination.
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    What's in your repair pack?

    I just received my Handlebar Jacks. Put them on my big cruiser to make sure it lifted the handlebars high enough. Worked fine. Just got my repair kit put together. I will be "Desert Proofing" my tires once I get my first flat but in the meantime I want to have an emergency repair kit. I...
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    Bike commuter in Scottsdale

    I retired about 2 yrs ago. Then Covid hit and I became a couch potato. Need to get some exercise. After two knee replacements I want some “help” so got myself an ebike. Love it. so much that I purchased a 2nd one. I have a Soul Sonic Saber Pro. Big cruiser bike. Big enough to haul me around. I...
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    Buying a chain - all you need to know?

    Thanks for sharing that vid. Very informative.
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    Fat tire ebike using flatout to prevent flats

    I saw that Bolton Youtube as well. Looked pretty convincing to me. Got a couple bottles in my wishlist on Amazon.
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    Bike commuter in Scottsdale

    Welcome from an eRider in the East Valley. Looks like we might have a wet weekend.
  11. Rickman1

    Best ebike repair stand

    Bikehand HD Bike Stand. Rated for 110 lbs. Holds my big electric cruiser just fine. Folds up nice for easy storage. $169
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    Fastest eBike for 6'2" rider <$2K

    I wouldn't consider "building"an ebike since I have never done one. Spare the hassles and just buy an ebike from a company that's been at it for awhile. I have the Soul Beach Cruiser, "Sonic Saber" with the Pro package. I weigh around 275 @ 6ft tall. Bike is plenty big and with pedal assist 5 in...
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    Fastest eBike for 6'2" rider <$2K

    Check out Soulbeachcruisers.com. Comfortable bikes, unique looking compared to majority of ebikes available. Soul Sonic Saber- $1899. They have smaller versions for the ladies.
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    Bigger guy looking for an e-bike

    Check out Soul Beach Cruisers’ Sonic Saber. Perfect for big guys, 750W with 1000W peak. $1899. Add the Pro Package @$2499. Not a generic looking ebike. Nice styling.
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    Hitch Bike Rack

    The Hollywood Sports Rider Rack instructions specifically state to not use an adapter for a 1 1/2“ hitch. Too much stress. Also I read somewhere that using an adapter reduces the weight capacity by about 50%. I wouldn’t take the chance with expensive ebikes. Pay once, cry once. Get the correct...
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    Hitch Bike Rack

    I had a Curt 2” hitch installed on the CX-5 so I don’t have to use the full sized truck all the time when I take the bikes out. I had a Thule EasyFold XT rack but it was not wide enough for the big cruiser bikes. Wound up purchasing a Hollywood Sport Rider 2021 Edition with the large tire...
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    The Good Things You Have Bought ver. 2

    The bike: Soul Beach Cruisers, Sonic Saber with Pro Package Handle bar extenders for mounting extra lights Kinekt suspension seatposts Cloud 9 Cruiser seats Top Tube Bags A couple of ABUS chain locks to lock seats and front tires Insulated bottle holder for larger insulated bottles Portable...
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    Which Bikes Would You Like Reviewed? Opinions Needed!

    Soul Beach Cruisers has the Sonic Saber and Sonic Saber SS Pro. Nice cruiser bikes with quality components at affordable price point. Don’t see hardly any reviews on these models.
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    Need help with first purchase of Ebike for my large man.

    I’m a big guy and wanted a cool ebike to cruise around on. I found it...The Soul Sonic Saber, $1899. Upgrade to the Pro version you (he) will be glad you did. More range. High quality components and neat design. The perfect cruiser. Definitely has that “Cool Factor”. For his size the bigger...
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    Hollywood Racks Sport Rider ebike Hitch Rack

    I purchased the 2021 model (model 1500) for fat tire electric bikes online about 4 weeks ago from a bike shop in CA. They had 3 on hand when I bought mine. Had it in 4 days. I had been looking for about a month and everybody was out of stock and had to be backordered. I kept looking and looking...
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