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  1. Bill G

    What is wrong with Spandex...

    Unfortunately, they are. I'm having my cataracts put back in,
  2. Bill G

    What is wrong with Spandex...

    Sorry Stefan. You don't qualify as obese in the U.S.; we have much higher standards.
  3. Bill G

    Trailer Receiver Jack: Is there such a thing?

    Thanks. I currently use the ramp/walk mode method, but as you say, it's a bit of a dance since the pedals are turning and they require tilting the bike away from the vehicle to avoid interference with the vertical stanchion. I do remove the forward battery (I have a Nevo 3 with two batteries)...
  4. Bill G

    Trailer Receiver Jack: Is there such a thing?

    Thanks. This is pretty much what I had in mind., minus the nose bleed when I saw the price. It would be nice if you could just buy the lift part and attach your existing hitch rack. Wonder if you can. I went to their website and noticed they now offer this rack with wheel trays as opposed...
  5. Bill G

    Trailer Receiver Jack: Is there such a thing?

    I have a ramp on my Thule Easy Fold XT....there's even a longer optional ramp available. It works, but still requires a lot of maneuvering to avoid the upright stanchion while in an awkward position. I can certainly live with this. I just thought that a more elegant (and certainly more...
  6. Bill G

    Trailer Receiver Jack: Is there such a thing?

    As I and other members of my seniors' riding group try various methods of loading heavy e-bikes, I was wondering whether there was some sort of jack mechanism that would fit between the receiver and the bike rack. Could be a scissor or ratchet type of mechanism, hand cranked, electric, or...
  7. Bill G

    Let's Ride Together (Ebike gangs 😉)

    Anyone who lives/visits in Upstate NY (north of Albany) should check out the Adirondack EZ Riders, https://adkezriders.org/. We have a weekly ride, usually Tuesday, and have some nice easy to moderate routes of 20-28 miles. It's an older group and a mix of e-bikers and analogs, tending toward...
  8. Bill G

    So what's your other hobbies or interests?

    So many things to do, so little time.... Kayaking Building sailboats (2) Building kayaks Rebuilding my old bike (1972 Falcon)
  9. Bill G

    Do Ebikers Have Group Meets?

    A number of years ago I joined the ADKEZriders (https://adkezriders.org/), a mellow group of over 55 year olds who ride in areas in and around the Southern Adirondacks. When I joined, I was riding an analog road bike as were most of the other members. As the group aged, more switched to...
  10. Bill G

    Not riding again until I install mirrors

    After this post, I did a totally subjective review of my two mirrors: Mirrcycle and EVT Safety Zone Bicycle Helmet Mirror (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LVHZ4O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). The helmet mirror is big (2 1/4 in dia) but it gives a slightly narrower...
  11. Bill G

    Enviolo NuVinci CVP Hub Overview

    Sorry I came across this post so late, but still wanted to share my similar experience. When I received my bike in Nov 2021, everything seemed to be working fine. A rattling noise initially diagnosed as crank problem by LBS, but they decided it was the enviolo (trekking model). They made...
  12. Bill G

    Not riding again until I install mirrors

    My Nevo 3 came with an Ergotec M88 mirror. It was very nice until I read the torque value upside down (9 nm instead of 6 nm). Broke a small internal threaded sleeve and it would cost about $25 to replace. Went with the Mirrcycle and am very pleased. Of course I have been wearing a helmet...
  13. Bill G

    Which E Bike Carrier Should I Consider?

    I just posted my experience traveling to Florida from Upstate NY and back ( https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/transporting-an-e-bike-2-800-miles-some-observations.48525/). Rickman 1's comment is spot on. I didn't measure my wheel base before buying my Thule EasyFold XT 2...
  14. Bill G

    Supernova light (rear) on ST1 X

    I don't know if this will help you, but try https://www.manualslib.com/products/Supernova-M99-Pro-11184354.html. My R&M taillight was not working and this info helped my local bike store fix it. Good luck.
  15. Bill G

    Transporting an E-Bike 2,800 Miles - Some Observations

    I recently took my Nevo 3 to Florida from my Upstate NY home and back, about 2,800 miles round trip. I had no previous experience transporting an e-bike and was quite nervous about possible damage to the bike and theft. Here are a few details: Car: 2021 RAV 4 Prime with 2 inch receiver...
  16. Bill G

    Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

    I'm currently (4/26/2022) on South Hutchinson Island in Ft. Pierce, FL. The Island is very narrow and has the Atlantic on one side and the Indian River (actually a really long lagoon)on the other. Our condo is on A1A, which is my usual out and back ride. No hills, but often strong winds...
  17. Bill G

    Camping a felony? Tennessee Law

    I have often said if I were given unlimited time and resources, I probably couldn't solve the problem of homelessness. Maybe I could fix certain parts of it, but not all of it. Mr. Coffee's post is one of the more thoughtful pieces on the subject. Well done.
  18. Bill G

    Math Problem?

    Many thanks. They even listed the Enviolo Trecking hub. Now I'll have to road test it.
  19. Bill G

    Math Problem?

    Am I getting full range on my Enviolo 380? My Enviolo hub was making a noise. My LBS got rid of the noise, but I’m not sure I’m getting the full range on the hub. My highest (hardest) gear might be a little low. Does it make sense that given that I have 27.5 inch tires, a hub with a 0.5-1.9...
  20. Bill G

    First post. I invite you to vist my introduction in the bike garage

    I bought this Falcon in 1972. Rescued it from my son's garage and totally restored it. Mostly original components including Campy front and rear derailleurs (which still work well). Now I have too many bikes (Specialized Roubaix, 1988 Trek 1100, Cannondale hard tail mountain bike, and my new...
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