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Why not just get a rack from a 7 and put it on the 8? That rack on the 8,9 makes no sense to me - can't put anything on top.

Was uploading stuff to Youtube 'till they cut me off for using ad blockers. Can still upload, but no more streaming without turning ad blockers off. Not going to keep giving them free content if they won't let me watch videos.

In my 1st year of ebike commutes I logged about 3,000 miles & replaced a chain and tires. OEM chain was not an ebike chain, so only lasted 1,000 miles or so. Ebike chain has not worn enough to show up on the stretch-o-meter yet. Tires were not made for this, so I switched to IRC Boken Plus -...

I'd start with an analog hardtail first - especially if the goal is to shed some pounds while exploring. You can get a nice starter bike for a grand, where good eMTBs are gonna be tough on that budget. You'll also need a few basic tools and some way to carry them, helmet, gloves, possibly some...

Kinda goes for both viewpoints, doesn't it?

I've had more issues with XT and SLX mechs on analog bikes than the Alivio on an ebike. Moral of the story is - higher in the price range doesn't make it more reliable. You just get more features, lower weight, and a higher pricetag. Some higher end gear is actually weaker than the cheaper...

So go find some data.

Data? Lol. Go find someone who's lab-testing these - which is probably nobody. I stand by my statements though. I own everything from XTR down and the Alivio has been amazing over 3,000 miles. And I did not expect it to be. I also ride in the mountains. And yeah, poor setup will tear up...

This is a drivetrain issue. Trek does not make drivetrains. Get with a good mechanic - they should be able to figure it out.

Yeah, the Alivio stuff is great. It's not the latest tech with 12 speeds, a clutch, and extra do-dads, but it does what it does very well. Any setup will shift poorly if it's not properly set-up (or damaged), and whoever assembles these bikes is not very good at it. Has it been tuned by an...

The drivetrain components on the Allant are fine. Generally you're sacrificing weight and bells/whistles in the lower end Shimano stuff - not quality. Either you have a bent hanger, mech is bent, or it is not set up properly. My money is on the latter, but there is likely damage/wear at this...

No such issue with mine. Looks like an issue during assembly - which doesn't surprise me. I found lots of little nOOb mistakes on mine when going through it after purchase. Biggest oof was the front wheel bearings had WAY too much preload on them. Rack was (and still is) tweaked. One bottle...

You're wearing the wrong skivvies. Get ya some synthetics that hang on tight - it'll change your life.

I called my insurance company & asked, but it was kinda pricey. I forget how much but seems like it was more than a buck/day. That's getting up there to what I pay for truck insurance, so I declined.

Wind noise is definitely an issue on all the bikes. Maybe not if you ride a Gold Wing.

Yes though. It's programmed in. I've been into car audio for 35 years. I love the challenge of trying to reproduce the concert experience in the car and listening for hours on long drives. Riding works the same way. I've been riding with earbuds or headphones since the first Walkman & it's...

and why do you hate deaf people?

seems legit

It's pretty common here. Actually, name your dick move - you're going to see it around these parts. I imagine I'm pretty well desensitized by now. You just expect it and get on along with it. I'm not bothered by much anymore.