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The areas near and within Zion have hundreds of trails and I have never seen anyone get hassled on any kind of bicycle or ebike on my hiking trips there. I try to get to Yosemite once a year, I have ridden my ebikes all over the Valley floor on week long trips with never a problem or word from...

You could ship the battery to your destination, as long as you disclose it and pay a little extra for Haz Mat shipping. This is how we get all of our ebikes to and from Hawaii. They put the item in a fire proof, heat shield container before it goes on the jet. Even if a cell is burning off of...

Have owned a motiv cruiser since 2014, have about 500 miles on it. The BMS geared hub motor is pretty durable and the 48 volt/10Ah battery is still charging full and with the rated output. A better chain, chain ring and cassette is needed to avoid two reoccurring problems: chain slip and...

Peak is interesting.

Attached a rear rack (Ibera Pack Rack) using the factory bosses, had to fab the rear stabilizer arms out of flat bar, and used spacers at the rear drop outs for better clearance. Mounts strong and sturdy, no vibrations or noise. Had to cut the right ergo grip to fit with the throttle. Used...

If you live in LA you live in ebike ground zero for the entire country. You will find more dealers and more brands than in any other part of the country. A test ride and the ability to inspect the exact bike you are buying is the best way to buy, period. So get the bike you want AFTER you ride...

If your fitness level dictates a higher assist level than the PAS systems offer, or if you need to have more control over how hard you peddle at any given time or condition, why take these choices away from the rider? Remember, you can't receive the benefits of any level of exercise of you don't...

For what its worth (because they are expensive $$$$), all the handmade Optibike's have a throttled mid-drive design and at high wattage's, so we know its feasible in terms of production and design; and perhaps 'optimal'.

I agree totally. The rider should always be able to control the level of assist (and therefore the amount of pedaling effort they want to put out). These are not bicycles, they are ebikes. The whole point is to make riding a bike either 1.) A viable alternative form of transportation; or 2.)...

Ed if you want respect you have to show respect, if you issue insults like "idiot" for example, insults are what you will get back. Have a nice day.

Yes, a geared or brushless hub motor will basically turn into a space heater if you try to get up a hill that is too steep and the motor bogs down at the lower speeds, but a mid drive climbs much more efficiently, AND all of the newer Bosch, Brose and Yamaha systems have circuit protection to...

With your priorities: 1.) A mid drive for the most efficient climbing performance available of any pedal assist drive system; and 2.) A good cargo bike design (like the RAD) to safely carry a child on the back. Most cargo bikes can handle the added weight but need to be heavier themselves to...

Maybe need to change out the chain and rear derailleur spring more than with other systems Luckily they are getting stronger, smaller and cheaper with time.

Was interested in purchasing a new BULLS e-stream fs3 29 and with no dealer in my state, I had no choice but to go online. I would prefer to buy at a LBS after a test ride and get their service, but not possible in this case. When you send an online dealer your money, you have to trust that...

M-Factory makes some nice fordable bar end mirror in nice anodized colors (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)

LOL at these replies.

To accurately quantify the depreciation rate of an ebike you have to assign a value on the enjoyment factor. How much is it worth to feel like Superman on the trails when you are climbing during the usable life of your bike? IOW, we are not just talking about the purchase price minus the resale...

Obviously you realize none of the big manufacturers are going to have anything above 350-500 watt motors with 48 volt batteries size. HPC in So Cal builds eMTB's with more balanced designs and the huge wattage and voltage you might be used to. These bikes are still heavy with all that battery...

Very impressive electric motorcycle with pedals. The engineering is great, but why not just buy a motorcycle if this is what you want? Electric bicycles need to be bicycles first. What is the point if you are not helping to move the bike with your pedaling? I don't think a bike with a throttle...

Thats only the case for 2016-2017 Bosch systems after software changes designed to defeat tuning devices. I have been using this method on my 2015 xduro no problems. http://newwheel.net/motor-systems