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Of course, you’re right. With gears, I just can’t stop myself from shifting into the biggest cog and spinning up steep hills :rolleyes:. I need to be forced to be on a diet (of gears).

I’m with you M-. I much prefer single speeds (analog or ebike), and to me it is just more fun than geared bikes the majority of the time (along with the other benefits of less weight, fewer components and less maintenance).

Single speeds also have the benefit of less maintenance, less weight, and less complexity. I’ll ride my geared bike when I have to (really hilly and long rides), but single speeds are more enjoyable to me, and I ride them as much as I can. Easier for me to be “lazy” with gears, while a single...

He missed that detail in the OP. Gravelster / Roadster is 15kg. The only thing I prefer more than my Roadster is my analog SS that I got down to under 8kg.

Other thoughts: - The Ride1UP Gravelster looks so much like a regular analog bike, it might be less tempting for theft - No experience with this brand or model, but another option might be the Tenways CGO 600 Pro, which ticks some the same boxes

Rider + cargo = 180 lbs (82 kg). Yes, the OP load and fitness will certainly be the biggest factors. One more detail: I think the steepest grade I’ve done with the Roadster is around 23%, which required highest PAS 5 assist and my full effort. Was do-able, but stretching the limit. Since I put...

If you are able to get it in Colombia, I am a huge fan of the Ride1UP Roadster (which I got before the Gravelster was available). Have ~ 8000 miles on mine, and it has been able to handle just about everything throw at it. Handles most hills no problem, just slower to go up 10-15% grades...

For lightweight to go up steps, and with throttle, there’s not that many options. I would normally recommend this: https://ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2-gravel-roadster/ since it is lightweight, has a throttle, has wider tires for lower pressure and comfort, has a Gates belt drive for low...

This post made me wonder what the biggest concern is with doing this. Is it for bikes that aren’t already been designed and are in-production? I’m about to place a pre-order for this bike https://ride1up.com/product/cf-racer1/ and this made me have second thoughts. But my positive experiences...

Thanks for pointing that out. Another consideration before I order. Guessing the gravel might be more comfortable on my neck/back (but less aero) with the handlebar 15 vs 3 degree flare?

From what I can tell, yes that’s the only difference. First thing I’ll do is swap out the tires for Continental Grand Prix 5000’s in 28mm size. The only thing I use now.

I don’t have a throttle on my current e-bike, BUT when I did have one on my prior e-bike it turned out to be very useful in dealing with traffic and stoplights/stop signs to easily get up to speed smoothly and quickly. I’d go as far to say that it improves safety and maneuverability, much more...

Okay, I give up. Going to order the new CF Racer1. From what I can tell, it’s just too nice of a bike, with brand name components, light weight, and a great price. Sure there’s compromises, but a bike in the weight range of a Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo for $2200 instead of $9000 and up, is...

You’ve gotten a lot of useful advice, but for many your comment below may have gotten lost in the discussion: “But I will lose some strength and coordination every year from now on.” Planning for the future, a three wheeler might make a lot of sense. Even you are currently capable and have...

Have seen that article before. Good one. Tire type, tread, material, weight, width, pressure, road condition such as really smooth or bumpy, comfort desired, etc, are all considerations. For me, as a roadie with smooth roads, a very low RR tire, at 28mm width, with moderate flat resistance...

Commuting can be a much different scenario than other bike riding. Need to get to work faster? Don’t want to have to take a shower after getting to work too sweaty? Have to deal with cars and many stoplights? Definitely e-bike, and 10 miles is not much much for most any e-bike, unless you are...

I have to often turn off the news and notifications, and listen to my favorite music. Enhances my mood right away. Technology and immediate information has its downsides. Putting your phone, radio and TV away, on a forced time-out, can do wonders. Ride a bike, sit outside in the sun, read a...

The BRR site is awesome, and I’ve used it often in my quest to hypermile and get the most out of my rides. My personal experience has been that the tire selection and pressure has made a tremendous difference. Going to a low RR road tire made me feel like I had an extra turbo mode (whether...

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Thinking more about the new CF, I may have to get it 😃. But need to make room in the garage. My Roadster v2 is still running great at ~8000 miles. And the smallish battery and motor has been fine for me. Maybe a goal for me would be to get it to 10000 miles, donate the bike to a local bike...