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Just got back from the LBS with my Allant 9.9S. It shifts very hard and clunks. The first thing the bike mechanic did was remove the shift cable, put in a new one that was "super smooth", and we tested the resistance without the derailleur or shifter hooked up. Super smooth, no resistance...

Geez, you might expect that from country with shoddy workmanship. These are assembled in Germany! That is what mine is tagged with. Checked mine, seems super tight, but will keep an eye it. Thanks for the heads up!

Got my Allant 9.9S The other day. It had been delayed three weeks at the LBS because the hub had been cross threaded and they had to get a new brake rotor directly from Shimano. Trek did not have any in stock. Been too cold for a ride, just up and down the driveway. No modifications yet...

Yup, Jon. We took our SuperCommuters up to Cape Cod last summer and rented his mom's place for 5 days. Total fun. Not sure what the LBS ordered for pedals, will check.

I agree with Stefan. Take a ride. That is the best way for you to make a decision. For the past two years my wife and I have had a Trek SuperCommuter 8+, class 3, urban commuter. We use them mostly for road and bike trails. Love love love them. We have run into some rough dirt tracks, and...

Good. I have to go back to the bike shop later this week to have different pedals put on the bike. The tech said he would do some research, and I am sure he would be happy to try disconnecting the cable. Will let you know. I have arthritis starting in my right thumb, so it is important for...

Just brought my Allant 9.9 back from the bike shop a few minutes ago. I discussed with the bike tech the hard shifting, and in the shop it definitely felt stiffer. His view was that it was the length of the cable and the twists through the frame. When I got home, I put my wife's Supercommuter...

Yep, I agree, another battery would have meant been nice. The SuperCommuter came with 4 amp chargers, so I could top up pretty well in 1.5 to 2 hours over breakfast. And if necessary, do the same thing over lunch. Then a full charge overnight at the hotel. For my first ride I did not want to...

Getting ready to start, seeing things along the way you would never see in a car, a mojito by the pool. Never far from anyone on this route, so traveled light.

I used Google Maps and Garmin Connect to plot the route. Essentially followed the NY State Bike route. Then went cross country as best I could to get to Rutland. With the SuperCommuter I felt pretty good in traffic. Doing it again, I would choose a route that would take me through all the...

All the bike touring sounds great. I bought a Trek SuperCommuter 8+ in September two years ago, decided to take the bike from New Jersey to Vermont when my wife went back to work (teacher). Figured that she could always come pick me up after work if I got tired. Did anywhere from 50 to 70...

As of a couple weeks ago, you could still find some new SC8+ still on offer on some sites, you might get lucky if that is what you are set on having. We had two of the SC8+‘s until one was stolen off the car rack a month ago. I had to order a new bike, and decided on the Allant 9.9S due to...

Mine is delayed as well at the dealer. Jon says they are working on it. Hope to hear something today

Have an Allant 9.9 S ready for delivery. LBS said, wait until Friday, Trek has Black Friday Sale on all bikes including e-bikes. Saved $400 on the Allant.

Uh-Oh. My wife just walked in to inform me that Marty's had called a few minutes ago. Evidently one of the wheels was damaged in transit. They have ordered and expect it here by Friday, just want me to call first. So probably ready later in the day on Friday. They are a good crew there, and...

Marty's Reliable is in Morristown and Randolph. They sponsor the Gran Fondo of NJ. They can have the bike ready for the end of the day, but they called me back and said - "Hey, Trek is having a black Friday sale, $400 off on Friday, why don't you come pick it up on Friday and save $400?" I...

Hey GuruUno! Just got off the phone with Marty’s. Allant 9.9S arrived this morning, and according to the tech, takes quite a bit of time to prep. They are hoping to get it done today, if not, it will be ready on Friday.

That is true! My wife and I lived in Amsterdam for 4 years, and I rode my bike to work every day, only about 3 miles, but much quicker than the tram. Another reason for fewer accidents is that the auto driver is ALWAYS at fault. Also had a company car, and all my Dutch colleagues coached me...

The Vado is also a great bike! Having the dealer close is also important to me, and I did the same. Friends of ours in Oregon have a couple of Como's and are having a ball with them. We raved so much about ebikes they just went out and bought them.