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  1. MarcD

    Commuter Log

    Brambor & jw - Friday will be my first commute day on the new bike - I am traveling on business now - and can't wait. I did the commute on a borrowed Stromer and can't wait to try it on the new Turbo. I'm glad they had the 2013 because I got 2 batteries included, but that matte black of...
  2. MarcD

    Commuter Log

    Brambor - what size Tangle did you get from Revelate? I have a medium on my touring bike (Salsa Vaya 55cm), but I just bought a Turbo and am thinking about how to outfit it. I love frame bags. I also love my Turbo. I tried the Stromer, the Dash, the Zuma, and an A2B, but I guess I am just...
  3. MarcD

    Rear rack mounting for Dash

    If you have a bike without rack bosses, you may look into the Salsa Post-Lock and Rack-Lock. The Post-Lock is a clamp for the seat post with rack bosses on the back (do not use on carbon!). The Rack-Lock replaces your seat post clamp with rack bosses on the back. Very cool...
  4. MarcD

    Gloves and helmets.

    I wear gloves when I am riding my regular bike, but not the new e-bike. I find that I can go 1.5 to 2 hrs without fatigue in my hand pretty easily, after that I start to numb up, so I wear fingerless gels by Pearl Izumi in the summer and lobster claws in the winter. My favorite helmet is a...
  5. MarcD

    IZIP E3 Peak

    Vern - sorry but I had a crisis moment and cancelled my order - mainly because I am now torn with the Dash. I found somebody with a Stromer and I found that I could actually climb the hills I was worried about with a hub motor. Now I am torn. Luckily the order was still processing and REI was...
  6. MarcD

    IZIP E3 Peak

    After a lot of research and riding, I finally made my decision today and ordered an E3 Peak. With cincinnati's hilly terrain and my *ahem* stature! I went mid drive. I can't express enough how impressed I was with Larry Pizzi's responsiveness and help. It really makes a difference when...
  7. MarcD

    Izip Dash vs. Stromer ST1

    Thanks for the replies! I am going to keep searching for models I can test. Appreciate the feedback.
  8. MarcD

    Izip Dash vs. Stromer ST1

    Has anyone ridden both? I have ridden the Stromer for about 10 miles but nobody in my area has a Dash. Can anyone describe the feel / differences? Thanks!
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