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  1. mrgold35

    4” x 20” VS 3” x 20” tires Pros/ Cons

    I really haven't looked; but, 20X3" seems to be a less common size compared to 20X4"? I would double-check if you want to add accessories or upgrades/mods like tire liners/inserts, tubes/tubeless, upgraded to different paved road/knobby off-road tires, etc... I have a 26X4" and 26X4.8" ebikes...
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    Cycling Classic Helmet Visor Brim

    I upgraded my old Fox helmet with a fixed visor to Bell Sixer MIPS. I like the option with the Bell Sixer with the sun visor that can raised/lowered as needed. I have the helmet visor mounted rear view mirror I can quickly adjust as needed.
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    Heavy E Bike hitch rack with ramp?

    I have a roll of 1/2" velcro to cut as needed around the house...
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    Heavy E Bike hitch rack with ramp?

    I always like cutting pool noodle to length and secure with velcro strap some folks use for rubbing bikes.
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    Heavy E Bike hitch rack with ramp?

    If you look on the Quikrstuff website in FAQ section. The Mach2 rack is rated for two bike maximum config with 2" hitch model RV, 5th wheel, or travel trailer. The rack needs to be inserted into a chassis mounted hitch receiver (not bumper only mount). What I liked about QuikRstuff Mach2 over...
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    Heavy E Bike hitch rack with ramp?

    I purchased a Himiway Cobra Pro that comes in at +95lbs with all accessories (rack+bag, aux light, suspension seatpost, tannus tire liners). I upgraded my heavy Saris Supercamp4 platform rack to QuikrStuff Mach2 rack. - I can handle up to 120lbs on one rack and 240lbs to two racks -...
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    Correct spoke tension, 2019 Rad Rover rear wheel?

    I have two 2016 Radrovers, 2018 Radcity, and 2023 Radcity. I've noticed the spokes from the factory had various tension and sometimes caused a "ticking" sound when riding and some slight wheel wobble. I purchased the round 8-way spoke nipple key wrench (Amazon, $2.60) and set even tension on...
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    Share a recent frustrating experience that made you want to switch bikes!

    I had a spill on my cadence sensor 750w rear hub 4" fat tire ebike a few months after purchase in 2016. On a muddy trail, hit a sharp turn, cadence sensor applied to much of the 80nm of tq, the rear tire slipped out from under me, and I ended up on the ground (after landing on handlebars and...
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    Is Any E-Bike With A Throttle A Type 2 E-Bike?

    I have the option on my class 2 Radrover (4" fat tire, throttle, 750w rear hub) to set the motor cut off up to 24-25 mph (PAS and throttle work at that speed). The Radrover's 7 gears for pedaling does max out at 20-22 mph (ghost pedaling or throttle only at speed +22 mph). My class 3 Himiway...
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    Car Rack For Step Over

    Is the hanging bike rack attached to the hatch/trunk area or the type that comes out of a 1.25" or 2" hitch? I like platform rack from a hitch over hanging bike racks. It can be easier and faster to mount/dismount an (e)bike with a platform rack with minimal bike prep (no extra straps to...
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    Pannier Recommendations

    I like the Topeak MTS DXP 22.6L rack bag with fold out panniers and pop-up top options for space on demand (around $105, Amazon). The spouse has the Velcro version on her Radcity and I have the plastic bottom QuickTrack bag version for my Radrover with Topeak fat tire rear rack track system. We...
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    What does it mean when one motor is better than another??

    What are you comparing? The best combo of everything on your check list that fits your needs, wants, budget, and riding environment. Very few ebikers are picking a specific motor type and test riding every ebike combination with that one particular motor.
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    What does it mean when one motor is better than another??

    Best ebike motor and best ebike for you don't always match up. Some ebike manufactures have similar models of ebikes; but, with a mid-drive or rear hub motor option (rear hub Himiway Cobra -vs- mid-drive Cobra Pro for example). You might need to narrow down your wants -vs- needs to help with...
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    Would you choose a suspension seatpost, a dropper seatpost, or a combination of both for your bike?

    I have Cirrus Kinekt Bodyfloat suspension seatpost on my hard tail Radrover 4" fat tire for years. Recently upgraded to full suspension Himiway Cobra Pro and swapped the Bodyfloat over (had to add a shim from 27.2mmm to 30.9mm for the larger Himiway seatpost hole). I don't do a lot of downhill...
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    Looking for a rack for our Jeep to carry 4 bikes, one of which would be my Voltbike Kodiak Cargo bike.

    My Himiway Cobra Pro is +95lbs with rack, bag, aux light with almost a 53" wheelbase and fits with room to spare on QuikRStuff Mach2 rack 56" max wheelbase. I like having the extra rack tray wheelbase length because I sometimes need to adjust the ebikes left/right for seat and handlebar...
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    Mounting lock on mountain bike

    I only need a lock/chain about 10%-20% of the time I ride. I added a rear rack with Topeak rack bag with fold out panniers to my Radrover fat tire and Himiway Cobra Pro ebikes. The top part of the rack Topeak bag is usually filled with tools/spare parts/flashlight/electric air pump (fold out...
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    Best color you like for the ebike

    I have 2 Radrover fat tire and 2 Radcity ebikes in black and white. I try to use those pre-cut paint protection film on high impact areas to help protect the paint and the frame from nicks. I also have a paint pen in white and black to touch up nicks exposing the aluminum frame (usually around...
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    Looking for a rack for our Jeep to carry 4 bikes, one of which would be my Voltbike Kodiak Cargo bike.

    I added a Himiway Cobra Pro with a 4.8" fat tires, +90lbs, and little under a 53" wheelbase. The spouse has a Radcity with 2.3" tires, +70lbs, and 44" wheel base. I researched 2" platform racks and narrowed down to 1UP and QuikRStuff Mach 2. The 1Up rack is very similar to the QuikRStuff...
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    Bafang Ultra motor for the ultimate riding experience

    I purchased my Cobra Pro last year before the D7 was announced. The upgraded specs on the D7 and color choices would have been my 1st choice if both were offered side-by-side for the same price.
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    Bafang Ultra motor for the ultimate riding experience

    I have the previous model Himiway Cobra Pro with the same Bafang M620. Excellent powerplant and soooo much smoother compared to my Radrover 750w Bafang geared rear hub. I can ride exactly the same with the M620 on PAS 1 up to 20 mph because of 2X the tq compared to having to use PAS 2-4 with...
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