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  1. slomoshun

    "E-bikes to face speed limits on popular Seattle trails"

    Intentional, no doubt. It fit somebody's agenda.
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    Moped Style Electric Bikes

    Yes, width does make some difference in soft terrain but it won't fix the problem of small diameter wheels.
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    Moped Style Electric Bikes

    As a general rule, smaller diameter wheels don't do well on soft surfaces. From my own experiences with 20"-wheel bicycles and scooters that have even smaller wheels, they tend to dig in and plow instead of rolling over the surface. On pavement, surface irregularities and debris will try to...
  4. slomoshun

    Suggestion for scrape repair?

    Find someone who knows how to use an airbrush. That is frequently how car dealerships repair lot damage.
  5. slomoshun

    Known Issues & Problems with Trek Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    Then remove the tires and check them for filings. Riding a bike 'requires' the knowledge and ability to do that, and to fix a flat because they happen. It's a 20 minute inconvenience.
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    Bike Maintenance for Newbies (me!): The Drivetrain

    Park Tool has a good series of maintenance and repair videos. https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
  7. slomoshun

    Price increases coming - tariff on ebikes, kits, motors, is now 'official'

    Collateral damage, and there is going to be a LOT of it. The bike industry isn't mute: https://tinyurl.com/ybe584je https://tinyurl.com/y8wlnagt
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    Price increases coming - tariff on ebikes, kits, motors, is now 'official'

    Having observed the trade give-away to other countries since the 50’s, it appears that the reason for the tariffs is to make imports more expensive so US companies can compete. Many thousands of businesses [worldwide] have folded over the years because of China’s devalued Yuan. I doubt the...
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    Bosch Performance motor "surging"

    This may, or may not apply to your situation, but it's worth mentioning. We all have a dominant hand, and leg, which is stronger than the other. You may unconsciously be applying more force with your strong leg which will cause a surge.
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    Must have Tools for a bike kit

    (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) https://tinyurl.com/y7dwvvur
  11. slomoshun

    Ride comfortably

    Riding an eBike frequently generates questions from observers. Many of them currently have a pedal-only bike, and most of those are either road bikes or MTBs with ergonomics that lean the rider aggressively forward. The purpose of the lean is pedaling leverage and improved aerodynamics. My...
  12. slomoshun

    Hill Topper recall

    The controller that Clean Republic uses is industry standard. If you own any bike with a controller, do not submerge the unit or clean with a high pressure hose.
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    Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

    It does operate with an on/off button. Even if the button stuck down, or there is some sort of electrical fault, the 250 watt Hill Topper [Bafang geared hub] is so anemic it would stall if you apply the brakes. 3350 units sold, "....six reports of a rider losing control of his bike when the...
  14. slomoshun

    Over pedalling a 36v 250 watt motor

    As Mark, said, no. That is why they cog.
  15. slomoshun

    Grease for seatpost?

    The purpose of greasing the post is to prevent corrosion, and galling adhesion with aluminum against aluminum. A basic grease will do the job. Avoid the super slick additive greases because they can cause the post to slip when your backside hammers the seat on a rough road.
  16. slomoshun

    How Do I Make The Yukon 2018 Voltbike faster?

    Buy a motorcycle.
  17. slomoshun

    Is buying a used bionx bike a big gamble right now?

    Is buying a used Bionx a gamble now? I think you already know the answer is 'YES'. Orphaned dealers might have spares.... for a while.
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    Replacement battery

    Check at https://www.nycewheels.com/ , they sell the m29r.
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