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  1. Bobsiii

    "No fair." In so many ways!

    I think we're living in a time of huge change in (urban) transportation patterns, with dockless e-scooters and owned/dockless e-bikes proliferating and both users and regulators struggling to catch up. Anything we can do to ease the transition - i.e., trying to be encouraging vs. judgmental - as...
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    Any Garmin Connect users?

    I thought Google Maps rely on municipalities, etc. to report updates to their bike paths/bike friendly streets while Garmin and Strava use rider data to tell you where people are riding. Seems to me that users data is more reliable than government/bureaucratic processes.
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    Any Garmin Connect users?

    Signed up for Strava, checked the route in question in Global Heatmap and saw that 32nd is a heavily biked route, all the way. Exactly what I wanted to know, thx a ton.
  4. Bobsiii

    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    @Deeps - was astounded at all the bikes casually leaning against buildings - do they even sell bike locks in France? I can only wish it was that way in the US.
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    Any Garmin Connect users?

    I'm quickly finding that google maps is often out of date.
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    Any Garmin Connect users?

    In the Denver areas we have 100s of bike/multi-use trails, but most of them are disconnected. I haven't ridden roads in decades and worry about safety, as I'm sure others do. There are several trails I'd like to work out loops for and wonder what roads most bikers use/think safe. It sounds like...
  7. Bobsiii

    Altimeters?

    Thanks. Not sure why I didn't think of hike/treking. Sometimes I'm still amazed at just how far into our lives technology has penetrated.
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    Altimeters?

    My Magnum Metro display shows everything I want to track except altitude. Does anyone have a recommendation for a separate altimeter? A watch type would be good or even just something to carry/strap on bike. NOT looking for super expensive models, don't really need multi function.
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    The joy of running errands on an ebike

    Been using my me-bike for errand running for a few years now (haven't driven in several more), can't wait for my e-bike in 2 months. It's not errand running (Neighborhood Nosiness?) but I love slow riding, just sliding, thru the neighborhoods around here especially in summer, I love checking...
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    UI5, 6, Metro rear racks

    Ran into a Metro+ owner at the e-lbs Sat who had this problem. He added an extra fender strut higher on the fender for support - and ended up with the bags rubbing on his brake caliper. Looking realistically at my usage, rather than pursue a possible problem I'm just going with a Topeak trunk...
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    2019 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Maps

    Timing is everything - I just saw a facebook post of a guy kayaking down Avenue of the Giants. Glad you got a dry ride in.
  12. Bobsiii

    Eye candy!!!

    Love design, no idea of bike specs/performance. Color scheme, leather panniers remind me of those Grand Touring cars from the 40s, all leather and burled walnut with fitted custom luggage.
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    Eye candy!!!

    BTW - they ship free in US.
  14. Bobsiii

    Things just keep getting worse for e-scooters

    800,000 rides in Denver in less than a half year. That will pay for a lot of maintenance, etc.
  15. Bobsiii

    Eye candy!!!

    Stopped by local ebike shop, saw this in the back. Sweet looking ride, same price range as r&m
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    Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese (Li-NCM)

    As I thought, somebody forgot to translate the specs from Engineer to Marketing. And Ravi I don't know that they were SO generous; from your infographic it looks like there are several formulations of the compound so no trade secrets given away.
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    Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese (Li-NCM)

    What is a "Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese (Li-NCM)" battery? That's what Magnum lists for my Metro. Just another name, or different from most?
  18. Bobsiii

    2019 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Maps

    Loving your photos for the window on Australia they offer. (Especially appreciated when it's below zero here. Like now.)
  19. Bobsiii

    disc brake locks??

    Does anyone have any experience with these? From your experience, how useful are/would they be? I'm looking for simple, short-term bike security without the awkward storage of U-locks or folders, for mid-ride stops or errand running...
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    Collapsible, quick-release rear baskets?

    I have the Nashbar Townies on my reg bike, very similar looking but solid other than mesh, they're ok but the velcro top straps don't hold with much of a load.
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