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We have tons of Uber Eats etc delivery bikes in my area. There's a distinct rattle from many of those bikes, like every bolt is a half turn away from popping off. I'd say a complete lack of maintenance plays a big role.

Fitment is a big deal. My bike came with an Ergon ST10 (a good brand), but I'd have discomfort around the 20km mark. It took about 3 rides to really figure it out. In my case I had to tilt it forward more than I normally would. After that, it was smooth sailing. A suspension seatpost might...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/metrolinx-says-e-bike-batteries-that-dont-meet-standards-wont-be-allowed-on-trains/ar-BB1jUwAm I regularly take the train out of the city, and do day rides back. Luckily, when an inspector rolls around, I'll be in the clear (I double checked), but I think...

The unchanging sliver over the past few years is for electric buses. The more maroon bar (right above the yellow) is for 2/3 wheelers. :)

Maybe a unicorn, but you can get close if you peruse the Biktrix line-up. https://www.biktrix.ca/products/juggernaut-ultra-duo-4-step-thru?variant=42192348676293 Swapping the standard derailleur with an Enviolo CVT hub would be the quietest option, but I'm not sure how they fare over rugged...

On my main bike, I DO have Monkey Lights. While there's all kinds of funky patterns, I stick with this, and only really use them when city riding at night. Given how much constant construction leads to congestion in Toronto, something to catch the eye is not just about being pretty, and I like...

Many of those pop up on my playlist, though for Soundgarden, it's just as likely: It recently popped up on a gravelly ride sandwiched between Mountain Song and the following... For Dave Grohl fans, it's worth checking out Killing Joke's 2003 self titled album, just because he goes back to...

That escalated quickly! With that approach, why have a bike with a circuit board and a battery? :)

Sometimes, the high tech approach might be safer, especially when riding... the following isn't the best for responsive braking :D

I stopped wearing wrist watches some 30 years ago, but now wear a Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch. As I slink past middle age, I wanted something for general health monitoring and didn't want a phone branded smart watch - I'm geeky enough that I run a De-Googled Android alternative called Graphene OS...

Most of the time, my seat roll (Silca Grande Americano picked up on sale), with tools for the most common mishaps (tire, chain, basic first aid), does the trick and doesn't interfere with the suspension seat post. I also like that when unrolled, it's a great place to put small parts. The...

I'd suggest knowing what you want from a bike is more important than motor, at the beginning stage: The geometry you want/need is key, based on how you plan on riding. This would also inform whether you need as opposed to want full suspension vs front or rigid. This will help whittle down...

First thing I do is turn on the biking layer on Google maps. ;) Also take a look at RideWithGPS, which has a solid web interface, and apps for mobile. https://ridewithgps.com/

It can get complicated. :) Depending on where the soreness is, you might not need a suspension stem, especially since you have a front fork (haven't seen a lot of reports on the two working together or not) I'm not selling SQL stuff here, just scroll down for examples of what changes can be made...

Ha! My commute is about 8km, and going in is essentially riding up a gentle grade (think Toronto, from the lake up to Yonge/Bloor), so I'll throttle on when it's gross out. Most any rear hub bike will come with a battery that will handle more than a single round trip, and depending on how much...

Commuting for work? If so, what's the daily mileage you need? Do you need the extra weight that the dual battery setup adds to the equation, and would you be fine with only having a single gear if the electrical goes out? Just as a point of reference, my old 20"x4" fat tire folder with a...

A 70lb single speed e-bike that uses a cadence sensor so your legs are like a salad spinner to hit 28MPH certainly says something. :D I mean, it might make for a good low maintenance, decently priced commuter, but given those stats, they could have shaved the weight of the second battery, and a...

Yep. I think the question was specifically about the PWR from the rider being displayed in-app. @StuartKuz I tried the app with my set-up, and PWR was blank for me as well. Since it's a measure of user input, I don't know if it's a limitation of the specific motor, or if Shimano reserves that...

One thing I wanted to add re the 6100 display... It's a chonky display. I love that it's removeable, but it uses dual arms that straddle the stem, so it eats up some real estate. Here's a pick that shows the display with the bar mounts to help with scale. :) I've been toying with the idea of...

My bike came with the 6100 display, but from what I've read it should be a straight up swap out since the two use the same SD50 cables. You'll just need the little Shimano cable puller tool (my bike came with it as part of the tool kit). I'd recommend double checking with the bike dealer and/or...