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Thanks for sharing @Nirmala!

I wasn't a backer - didn't find out about it until after funding was closed. Seems clear to me that Jeff & Co are planning on running this as a business far beyond fulfilling the original campaign orders, otherwise why be so exceedingly meticulous? I'm hoping they are meticulous in designing...

Yeah, as we get close to actual deployment this is looking a lot more complicated than the original vision. Those zip ties on the Townie's downtube in the pictures give me pause, as they contradict my longstanding impression of the SR as a quick-on-quick-off solution. I'm still looking...

I'm still using my original set from this thread and am very pleased. Good luck with them, don't forget to post your impressions!

Hi Ann - Thanks for opening this up. I'll start off by saying my 750W eRad system has been very reliable over the past 20 months and ~ 1200 road miles. I use it mainly for commuting in hilly New England, only about 5 miles each way, plus occasional longer trips into Boston from the suburbs. I...

Based on personal experience... absolutely not a problem. I might not hit the controller with a pressure washer but other than that you're good.

Hi Dave - Sorry I don't have a solution for you but just a data point: in about 1500 miles over 2 seasons with my 75w kit I've never had a problem with the brake cutoff switches. They trigger when I pull the brakes and otherwise do nothing. Good luck and let us know when you figure this out.

Hi Biff. Thanks for commenting on this older thread. I'm just wrapping up my second New England season with this bike and I has been completely trouble free. Regarding the throttle I think I've stayed true to my original inclination and have only used it a handful of times in 2 years when I...

I have an E-Rad kit and it's been great. However, one of the drawbacks of a kit being installed on a nice bicycle like your Kona is that you lose your brake levers (replaced with cutoff-compatible ones) and your crankset. The replacements are serviceable but definitely a couple notches below...

Go Sal Go! Looks beautiful out there. One of my favorite bike-related writers (Grant Petersen) claims to ride Mt Diablo all the time. Still winter here in the Northeast :(

Welcome Pete, congrats on your decision - I think you went the right way. My commute is very hilly, but only 4.5 miles each way. I weigh about 200#, depending on what I've been eating lately ;) With the 750W motor running at PAS level 3 (of 5; good for about 18.5 mph on flats) and me pedaling...

Wind Blox do look essentially identical to the Cat Ears product, and so are likely just as effective. I was out for a ride on 12/26 (not usually in the cards in New England) and I really appreciated how effective these things are. I wasn't tempted to ride helmetless to enjoy the last ride of...

I know it's been a couple of weeks but because there have been bouts of warmer weather lately I tried out a pair of the black 'Elvis' style Cat-Ears on several rides. They really do work well, just about as well as riding without a helmet. My spouse (a helmet absolutist) will be very pleased...

I agree with @Pastabatman; I'm looking to be able to hear as well with my helmet as I can without it. It's important to me to hear traffic approaching from behind and just to be able to enjoy the riding environment on the more quiet areas without constant wind noise. Unfortunately it's looking...

Heh. Or, you could just set a personal low-temp cutoff for bike commuting, which for me is a relatively wimpy 40 degrees F. There's always next year (until there sn't).

Awesome, thanks for the suggestion. I have to admit I go helmetless a lot of the time mainly due to the wind noise caused by the straps. I ordered an 'Elvis Black' pair of these just now and hope I get a chance to try them out before the New England winter sets in for good! Thanks!

I do not experience any noticeable crank drag when the system is powered down, but you can certainly feel the additional weight. I can't really say if 350W would be enough. I know a 350W Stromer I test rode (rear direct-drive hub, so different technology) felt a little underpowered on some...

Hey Sal - Mt. Diablo looks like a cycling mecca to me, lucky you. 25 miles with heavy use of the motor is pretty damn good! I'm glad you got your early 'bugs' ;) worked out and are out enjoying the area. What happens when the battery is completely drained - I assume the display/motor just...

Background: I have a 750W Lectric BBS02 kit on my bike with the 48V/11.6ah/557wh battery. I've been using it for about 3 weeks now, and really enjoying riding extensively for the first time in years. I commute to work each day and charge the battery overnight each night, plus some play riding...

For a 15 mile commute, with a rider who is looking to do some pedaling (rather than just riding the throttle) you could get by with a fairly small battery, which saves both money and weight. I'm far from an expert, but 8 to 10 amp-hours should give plenty of buffer.