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    What does it mean when one motor is better than another??

    There is a tendency to over-buy. Bigger (or more powerful) may not be best for your circumstances. For the most part, any reputable LBS will advise you on the best combination for you, once you accurately describe how and where you will ride.
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    Holy crap Aventon! What is this silver stuff you're putting on your chains?!? I've tried 2 different strong degreasers

    KMC e series for any ebike. My e10 (on Gazelle Bosch 10t) with 11,500 miles and the fifth KMC e10. Each is good for 2,500 to 3,000 miles with lube every 100. Complete confidence.
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    A creak and a rattle

    Good day, I suspect the large and hollow nature of the frame transmits such sounds making them hard to trace. My Ultimate T10 (2022 with 11,500 mi) was no exception. Padding the battery case - yes. Ensuring that the stem adjustment bolt was torqued to spec - big difference. I also removed the...
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    Lubing an eBike chain

    Bosch mid drive - Deore 10sp here - KMC e10: Wipe chain (and chainring) every 50 miles. Lube (ProGold) individual links (118) every 100 miles. Wipe excess. All by bike upright, pedal spin backwards. 2,500 to 3,000 miles per chain.
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    Slime in my tires

    When I was running schrader valves, I installed pre-slimed tubes on two different occasions. Both times, eventually (within 6 months), the rubber surrounding the valve stem developed leaks. These were premium tubes. The leaks began by the expansion of the rubber (just before they blew out)...
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    Gazelle Ultimate T10

    Gazelle Ultimate T10 High Step 2022 This bike gets ridden. Alot! Two year report: 11,500 miles. Environment: Phoenix AZ USA (pre-dawn in summer). Paved and gravel canal paths and city streets. Riding style: Aggressive (for 72 yo), inner city, 65 avg cadence, 114 HR, 2,500 ft ascent/week, 14 mph...
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    Gazelle Bike Bell Attaching Ring

    Go to the hardware store and get a; 3mm (0.1 in) thick by 25mm (1.0 in) or so diameter rubber "O" ring. This should be a very close replacement for the original rubber strap.
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    Gazelle Bike Bell Attaching Ring

    Go to the hardware store and get a; 3mm (0.1 in) thick by 25mm (1.0 in) or so diameter rubber "O" ring. This should be a very close replacement for the original rubber strap.
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