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  1. bikerjohn

    Service and delivery problems: Solved?

    Some thoughts on the value of Fenders: Although fenders are a struggle to adjust. Installed and adjusted correctly they are extremely beneficial. Fenders are a big help for the rider to stay cleaner and perhaps more importantly they help the bike stay cleaner. Even when it seldom rains, one will...
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    My second ride on the CCX

    It was cold and windy but thrilling today on the second spin on my CCX. I've learned there is a considerable difference between a cadence sensing class 1 ebike (like my old EG Zurich), and the class 3 cadence and torque sensing assistance of the CCX. The cadence only ebike did not have the...
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    Thinking strongly about ordering the CCX

    -Bottom line here is: "The guy riding the bike is still responsible for its safe operation." I remember well the day I reached a screaming 45+ mph down hill speed on a country road in South Bristol, NY. That speed was all about gravity and momentum, with my 230+ pound physique on a 30 pound...
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    CCX intermittent power

    Please report your corrective results with some photos of the alignment if possible.
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    Some CCX vs Old CC Observations

    Great comparative assessment, Y! I too, spent some time strong arming the rack on my CCX. Must be a squaring-up issue with the manufacturers welding jig. I hope Tora and the Juiced assembly crew are conveying this issue to the manufacturing plant. Initially, it was necessary to remove the rear...
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    My new ebike arrived today

    I am reasonably happy to have discovered the cracks on the EG Zurich. I had been trying to sell the bike since February. As the year progressed, I had to reset the sale price so low that it became clear for me just to upgrade the Zurich bike with newer components. It was after I made the...
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    Almost a year and about 2k (?) miles with the CCS. A quick visit to update:

    Great write-up on a positive perspective! I thought I'd chime in with an observation about easy ways for tracking bike miles... I use an inexpensive Garmin device. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/cIntoSports-cCycling-p1.html The Garmin 200 I use with all my bikes is no longer being manufactured...
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    My new ebike arrived today

    stats on a short ride around the block, here: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3200366021
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    Service and delivery problems: Solved?

    Jake, You should have first had a "purchase confirmation" email shortly after placing your order. Use that email to link any inquiry you have about the status of your purchase.
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    First (ever?) Commute on a Crosscurrent X.

    My first ride on the CCX was great! https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3200366021 My CCX awaits it's next ride. Here is the link to my Google review: https://goo.gl/maps/SiHMZJKdgr62
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    Service and delivery problems: Solved?

    I followed the countdown to the start of the Black Friday sale. Placing the order for the $2199 CCX at the start of the sale on 11/22; The purchase was confirmed about 10 AM EST on 11/22. The bike was shipped on the 26th of November, traversed the 2600+ miles, and arrived around Noon...
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    Service and delivery problems: Solved?

    I was expecting delivery of my CCX on 12/03, and was pleasantly surprised to hear that "UPS rumble" up the driveway 2 days ahead of schedule. The bike arrived at my house in Spencerport, NY -9 days after placing the order. Super fast service from across the country.
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    My new ebike arrived today

    Basic assembly is quick, although I relished the process and I'm a bit fussier than average. Unboxing and setting-up the bike, involved removing packing straps and protective tape, installing pedals, front wheel, front fender, handlebar bell, batteries in the taillight, aligning the headlight...
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    My new ebike arrived today

    The CCX arrived early. I'm "Juiced"! Love that new bike smell. I was expecting delivery on 12/03, and was pleasantly surprised to hear that "UPS rumble" up the driveway this morning. After some assembly I pedaled it up and down the driveway. Some fine tuning and finish assembly yet to do. All...
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    Shred battery lost in UPS shipment. Any tips on how to handle a replacement?

    A very similar event happened when I sent a battery to EMP, back in January '17. They said they had finished the repair, and had generated a return label. The battery was supposedly picked up from their rebuild lab by FedEX, and never made it into the FedEx tracking system. The battery just...
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    Survey for those with higher mileage (2000+) ebikes

    The thought is good. Most of the Zurich's components will be utilized on a conversion I am planning.
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    Swapping to an IGH on the CCS?

    Well, I rode my EG Zurich 350IX ebike for 8400+ miles. It had a 7 speed Nexus Hub and a 350 watt front hub motor. I had decided to upgrade the 7-speed Nexus IGH to an 8-speed Nexus, when in the process of tear down I discovered the Zurich Frame had cracks where the down-tube, seat-tube, and...
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    Survey for those with higher mileage (2000+) ebikes

    My 8400+ mileage EG Zurich 350IX is broken down, and I'm not having it repaired October this year was the best October for work commutes and total miles for an October since 2014. However, November started out with some consternation! The goal of achieving 100 work commutes for 2018 is out of...
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    Buying Ebikes On-the-Cheap

    As someone who tends to buy bikes "direct", and handle most bike repair issues at home, my purchase experiences with entry level quality has been better than good. Additionally, newer up and coming quality innovative brands, as well as most national retailers, seem to go out of their way to...
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    Guessing the frame is used-up

    A project on the front porch this weekend may get it done. I'll document the conversion attempt. My 2005 Specialized Hybrid frame will need a thorough inspection with extra attention at the bottom bracket and down tube area. The Specialized Globe which is the 13 year-old frame has 11,459.73...
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