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  1. Viking1

    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    Here is a funny one! We are in Romney, West Virginia and here is the name of a small island near the South Branch of the Potomac River. Official name… Piss Pot Island!!
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    Stuck piston

    If it is hydraulic you may be able to squeeze the brake lever with the wheel removed to force the piston from the caliper housing. Or wrap a rag around the piston and apply air pressure to the caliper. Either way is messy, so beware.
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    Criteria: Mid-Drive, Belt Drive, Class 3—what bike do you pick?

    I think the C380+ is a great choice. I love the internal gear hub to keep the parts clean, and being able to shift at a dead stop is a great benefit as well. I noticed the no class 3 from Gazelle also, and feel it is to bypass all of the upcoming litigation imposed on other than class 1 bikes.
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    Help! Can't get my wife to try ebike.

    My wife scared herself on her first e-bike ride...however not enough to make her not want one. Her issue is the “jerk” when the pedal assist kicks in when starting out from a stop. I now leave her bike in mode zero, which is an analog bike. With her thumb throttle she has full control of how...
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    How about the Stonehenge replica in central Kentucky. Very cool!! We are back in Virginia currently, for now……😈
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    Gazelle Medeo T10 HMB or Dost Drop Chain space ?

    Great choice! I think you will be pleased with your choice, I know I have had no complaints with mine.
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    Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag

    Excellent work!! I love the internal gear hubs as well and miss the one I used to have with my Dekra. It was a 3 speed Nexus IGH. It also had the cool factor of shaft drive.
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    Diamondback vs Yamaha?

    I was originally looking at Yamaha as well, but supply issues stood in my way and I was not buying an e bike I couldn’t see and ride in person. Thus the Gazelle, and very glad it worked out this way at this point.
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    Hello from Spanish Fork, Utah

    Welcome and a very nice review as well. Stick around here, lots of wonderful folks and great information. Very nice bike as well!!
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    Kope CVT Belt drive - My experiences so far

    Thanks for the comprehensive review. I am a gear guy myself and don’t think I could be happy with a CVT. I liked Gazelles internal gear hub with their belt drive, but could not justify the extra cost. The internal gear hubs can be shifted while stopped as well, but DO allow you to still choose...
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    Crazy Brake Vibration

    You may try a thin layer of Permatex blue silicone o the backsides of your brake pads from an auto parts supplier. The silicone absorbs the vibration eliminating the squeak.
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    Just vanilla. Being the Vikings fan I am, I couldn’t resist!! Very good as well. The restaurant was The Purple Cow in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Fun place and great food.
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    Some bicycle travel tips

    Good list!! I use disposable clothes!! Just old clothes you don’t care about. Wear them, get them dirty, throw them away. Makes for more pannier room as you go.
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    Kind of a whole new meaning to “go for a roll in the hay”.
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    I don’t know. Their lawyer asked if they had a “Case”? They said “No, it was a John Deere”!!
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    Hi from the capitol city - St Paul Minnesota

    Welcome and SKOL!! Beautiful bike as well. Stick around, I think you’ll like it here!!!
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    We recently stayed on the River in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Beautiful spot!! Great German food here too. Best rated in the entire state.
  18. Viking1

    Rome?

    Sorry to hear about your friend. A lot to process for sure. You’re in our prayers.
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    Gazelle Ultimate C380+ Panniers

    I DID go with the Gazelle panniers and love them. I also used the MIK rack mounting system to make things a snap. Very pleased, but expensive.
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