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    Interesting Use Case. Need Advice.

    I was just looking at a Brompton. This one line dissuaded me from investigating further:
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    Rode the Rockstar up a 14-er! Pikes Peak Group Ebike Ride

    Nice ride report... but you're not done. Get back out there and do it again on the LX (and maybe the Cruiser). We need comparisons of the Sondors mid-drives. It's your dang fault I have a LX on order from watching this video too many times: https://electricbikereview.com/sondors/lx/ I don't...
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    Changing tire with Tannus Armor.

    Here's one of the capped end tubes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HR088OG Manufacturer website: https://gaadi.de/?page_id=3671
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    Which safety considerations make or break an eBike purchase for you?

    On the Varia radar display unit it appears that it doesn't have an audible warning. That's one of the features I wanted from the Garmin computer.
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    Which safety considerations make or break an eBike purchase for you?

    From what I understand, the price difference is small between the RTL510 and the RTL515. If you may want to use the Garmin radar with a phone, the RTL515 supports BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) where the 510 does not. I bought the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus primarily for radar, mapping, and cadence...
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    Fastest eBike for 6'2" rider <$2K

    All of them!
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    Flat Out Tire, Slime or the Dart System, Armor-Dilloz. What’s the best Tire Sealant?

    What was the problem trying to mount the tires with Tannus Armour?
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    Flat Out Tire, Slime or the Dart System, Armor-Dilloz. What’s the best Tire Sealant?

    Another one to throw into the fray: Truckerco Cream 2 II Tubeless Tire Sealant https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07VYVYYPB/ The name sounds like the title of a bad porn movie. But if it works well...
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    Which safety considerations make or break an eBike purchase for you?

    2-lane country road with no shoulder… which is very common here in rural Tennessee. 50 MPH speed limit, but most people do 55-60 (or more). At the top of the hill I was on, the road turns slightly left and goes down even steeper. I was nearing the top of a hill when the radar went off (audible...
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    Which safety considerations make or break an eBike purchase for you?

    The Sondors LX has integrated tail lights that function as brake lights too. They are a little low being at the bottom of the chainstays: For turn signals, I've considered one of these helmets: https://lumoshelmet.co/collections/all/products/lumos-ultra I like the Apple Watch integration...
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    Which safety considerations make or break an eBike purchase for you?

    Visibility is my #1 concern. Being seen by cars is critical. To that end I wear bright colors, have a white bike, and use lights on front and rear. The rear light is a Garmin RTL515 which also includes a radar unit that works with either my cell phone or the handlebar mounted Garmin Edge 1030...
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    Old new guy here.

    Thanks for the feedback. Looking forward to getting my hands on the LX.
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    Old new guy here.

    Welcome to the EBR forums. I recently bought my first ebike... a Sondors MXS when I really wanted the LX. The LX would not ship until September and I needed to be riding now for heath reasons. After getting the MXS in-hand, I went ahead and ordered the LX too. I'd be interested in hearing...
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    Fastest eBike for 6'2" rider <$2K

    By the way, the price has increased since that review was posted. The current price is $2,299.00 +$97 shipping for the LX or the Cruiser.
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    Fastest eBike for 6'2" rider <$2K

    The Sondors XS and MXS have 750 watt hub motors. I've changed my MXS to the max it allows (28 MPH) and was able to sustain 27 MPH for a few miles... but I was peddling quick. It would have been much easier if I'd been willing to just use the throttle. I have an LX on order for September...
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    Looking for an ebike and definitely overwhelmed ><

    I've hauled a light-weight trailer behind a scooter for thousands of miles. While I wouldn't want to pull it everyday, they are useful when you need them for items like grocery shopping or camping. I pulled the Wike trailer (empty) on a 20+ mile ride as a test. Like the scooter trailer, it's...
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    Looking for an ebike and definitely overwhelmed ><

    I initially wanted the Sondors LX (mid drive) but it wasn't in stock and I needed to be exercising now, so I ordered the Sondors MSX (hub drive). One week after receiving the MXS I went ahead and ordered the LX for September delivery after discovering the hub drive strains on some of the hills...
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    Reasons you ride? - Aside from the obvious reason where riding is your passion.

    No, I did not think torque sensing would be an issue since I'm working on minimizing battery usage on some of my rides and have PAS set to zero about half of the time. I work the gears as much as possible and only kick on the motor for inclines, fighting a heavy wind, or if I get in traffic in...
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    Reasons you ride? - Aside from the obvious reason where riding is your passion.

    For work I sit and stare at a computer screen most of the day. I’ve had (more) heart issues lately and should be exercising. I need to exercise, not give myself another heart attack riding up the Tennessee hills. Therefore an ebike was necessary rather than a regular bicycle. Furthermore, I...
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    Hitch Bike Rack

    I was looking hard at the 1up, but was concerned about the weight limit since I have an 89 pound ebike on order. Then I found the Mach2. Yeah, it costs a bit more. However it will carry more weight and I like the functionality better. https://quikrstuff.com/product/mach2-single-rack-2-hitch/
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