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    Purchasing advice 50+ miles per charge

    Dual Battery bikes seem to be the latest rage: HAOQI LECTRIC XPremium ...and If You Have Some Extra Moola
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    Purchasing advice 50+ miles per charge

    Was wa that 50+ miles per "Change" or per "Charge?"
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    Advice. Looking for an ebike to bring my 4.5 yo to school 1 mile away in NYC

    Having lived in Stuy Town for 5 years, best bet is inside with battery and seat removed. If you can, lock it to something permanent, otherwise a good quality chain.
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    full suspension e-bike - 29" standover height

    Very interesting ebike that meets your requirements from a little known (unknown?) maker/vendor. Bee Explorer
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    Advice for adding hydraulic brakes?

    I agree, at least for my mechanical abilities and desire. I don't think the OP (@mikeschn) would be intimidated by the skills required to do the full hydraulic conversion--based on his other posts. With a full hydraulic conversion like the Tektro E350 you would be dealing with fixed...
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    Are the hydraulic brake option worth the extra money?

    Last summer I had the opportunity to take a short ride on the same bikes as mine (DJ eBikes mountain bike) that this fellow had converted the stock mechanical Tektros the bike came with to Juin (sp?) hybrid hydraulic calipers. The Juins use a hydraulic fluid filled caliper which is activated...
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    Quickest/cheapest way to upgrade my current ebike for a little more top speed?

    Pretty good? I think it's exceptional, unless you weigh like 100 lbs. Then it drops to pretty good.
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    I rode through this it was crazy.

    Now I know why my sister-in-law who is stone cold crazy moved there.
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    Another "WHAT BIKE FILLS MY NEEDS" Thread?

    I'm about 3 years into a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and while I'm in much better condition than many of my co-sufferers, it nevertheless has taken its toll on me physically. My current ride, a basic 26" mountain bike from DJI e-bikes, has been trouble free, mostly because I ride paved or...
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    Ancheer dying fast

    When we were on vacation in FL last January I chatted with a couple that had the same bike. They said they bought them at Walmart and are immensely happy with them...both bikes had over 500 miles on them. The one problem (for both bikes) was the batteries which failed after "10 or so charges."...
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    Eahora x7 not turning on

    The Eahora be nice or else warranty: "......we will NOT tolerate rude/vulgar language towards our staff. We will offer a warning if this occurs, after that we do reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, issue refunds, void warranties, or cancel orders at our sole discretion. If...
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    Anyone know the diameter

    from web site
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    Are Class 3 ebikes that are programmable to Class 2 legal in NY state? ie Ride1up or others?

    Current NY State law regarding eBikes eBike Definition Bicycle with electric assist. A bicycle which is no more than thirty-six inches wide and has an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts, equipped with operable pedals, meeting the equipment and manufacturing requirements for...
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    sure looks like a scam bike to me on indiegogo

    True, not a single bike has been delivered. Limited backer money has been refunded, possibly as a result of lawsuits vs indiegogo itself. There's a BIG facebook group of folks seeking commiseration with one and other in their attempt to recover lost pride, er, money. Here's the...
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    Compare insurance rate...real numbers here

    In NY, State Farm wouldn't provide coverage. In NC it was absurdly high. (State Farm insures my homes in NY and NC.) USAA referred me to Progressive. (USAA insures our cars.) Progressive punted.
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    2022 Aventon Sinch Folding Fat Ebike Reviews

    Perfect timing ! My progressive neurological affliction, a.k.a. Parkinson's Disease, has advanced to the point that climbing aboard and dismounting from my full sized D J eBikes mountain bike will sooner or later become an onerous if not dangerous chore. I rode a neighbors Lectric folder and...
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    NAKTO brand ?

    While the flip-up seatpost is very handy when removing the battery, it severely limits your choices in replacement seats without modifying the release lever. (personal experience)
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    BtrPower - LiFePO4 failure after only 20 uses - WARRANTY WAS HONORED

    You should know that by using eBay you give up the right to sue in court and accept arbitration as the resolution method.
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    Massive fire that tore through Bronx building sparked by e-bike battery: FDNY

    The Jan 8 2022 fire was caused by an e-bike when restaurant workers had several e-bikes charging inside the restaurant overnight and one exploded. In In Sept 2021 a scooter battery caused the FIRE that killed the 9 year old boy. On Dec17, 2021 A man was killed in a raging East Village...
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