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Thanks for the reply. We will be test riding this coming week.

Perfect. We do plan on test riding some in the coming weeks. Thank you for the info.

I'm considering a Pedego City Commuter for my daughter but would like to raise the top speed. It appears this was possible on older models but perhaps not on a left over 2018 model. Can anyone confirm if the top speed can be raised from 20 to 25 mph or higher?

Me too!

I've also looked into using an electric scooter to get me the last 4 miles from the train station to work. However, in NY, they are illegal to operate on the roads. I'll probably end up with a folding bike (maybe electric, maybe not) to cover that distance. I did ride a Lime-E scooter in...

My Metro+ with a full charge on the battery and the power setting set to "power" reaches 25 and the assist starts to fade. I can reach 26 maybe.

As it turns out, my chain is at 0.5% stretch but not quite at the 0.75% stretch per the Park took gauge. So, I've ordered a new chain. I'm at 1340 miles and probably should have changed it around 1,200 or so. I'll start checking it monthly with the spoke tension. Thanks to Drew for the tip!

Good point! I’ll be acquiring a chain stretch gauge and will start checking monthly with the spike tension. Thanks!

I commute about 100 miles a week on my Metro+, and just hit 1400 miles. I lubricate the chain once a month or so. Chains are cheap and they rarely fail, just stretch out too much. Don't stress over the chain. Just lube it and move on. Since I broke a rear spoke at 900 miles or so, I've...

That could be true but extra energy is used in both cases, the amount of energy used depends on several factors. When hypermiling, one would coast to the stop as much as feasible and accelerate slowly away after the stop. When biking, Ive noticed that most drivers don’t coast at all. They are...

Hypermiling isn't just about attaining high mpg on low speed side streets. It's really driving to get the best efficiency out of your vehicle. For example, my car is EPA rated for 28 city / 40 highway. I usually get 42 mpg driving normally but when I hypermile, I get 48 to 50 mpg. I do drive...

(Link Removed - No Longer Exists) In Tarrytown, NY is offering some deals: Blix Prima Komfort - MSRP $2,649 - We have one for $1,500 with a Brooks saddle thrown in! Faraday Cortland - MSRP $3,499 - One blue one white - $2,595! Faraday Porteur - MSRP $2,499 - One white medium - $1,495...

I agree that a road trip is fun and I do enjoy driving my manual transmission car. What I don't enjoy is sitting in traffic for every commute. Those are two entirely different things. Automakers sell a myth that all drives will be this "road trip" style with open roads and a sense of...

I just came across this and ordered one, looks like a nice solution to help keep my hands warm. I hadn't seen it before so I thought I post here to spread the word. http://barbra.ca/index.html I'll update this thread once I receive it and let you all know how it works!

I test rode one last year but needed more range for my commute. The low step version is nearly ideal for my daughter. I'll check with the local e-bike store to see what he has. Thanks!

Bummer, I was still considering a Faraday for my daughter.

I have a velosurance policy. The Elf may be difficult though as it's not a traditional bicycle. I think the Elf's are a neat solution for the right commute/community. Hope you are enjoying it and good luck with finding insurance!

Neat project! I think these bikes are interesting and have seen them for sale locally at prices that make me want to do the same. Keep us updated with how it goes!

Agreed on the disc brakes. And I’ve had my daughters current step through up to 45 mph while descending and didn’t experience any flex. Thanks!

Seriously? I wasn’t asking for advice on whether she should be making this ride to school. Had I been doing so, I would have provided more information about the route and such. And sound advice should be based on an understanding of the situation and only offered when asked for. Sound advice...