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Could be, but we are keeping the house in Northern California, at least for a couple of years. My rides will be a mix of California and Arizona rides now.

Art, it's in Paradise Valley, Arizona, more or less between Phoenix and Scottsdale. Less than 1/4 mile from an extensive bicycle trail system! Edit - forgot to mention that we're still not traveling due to COVID so we bought this sight unseen 😱 My much younger and healthier sons toured it for...

It's the only place we've looked at that my wife REALLY liked!

Bought a house... 🤣

I haven't installed this particular kit but I don't see where it specifies a 9 speed freewheel on the web site or in the manual. I understand that the donor bike used a 9 speed cassette but how did you determine that a 9 speed freewheel would work after conversion?

I recommend a couple of good locks, an alarm, always parking in a visible area, and .... insurance.

I had to replace my OEM Specialized Trigger Sport tire on my Vado 5 last fall. I rotated the front Trigger Sport to the rear and mounted a Schwalbe Smart Sam on the front. Just enough extra traction to help on looser surfaces without interfering with the Vado fenders. The tire makes a bit...

Software controlled motors might improve efficiency of many motor driven applications; Bill Gates and Robert Downey Jr are betting they will; https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/03/firms-backed-by-robert-downey-jr-and-bill-gates-have-funded-an-electric-motor-company-that-can-slas/amp/

Who cares if the windows open, it's just too cool! These were recently put on a 'buy one now' list (OK, it's just a buy recommendation for collectors) in Forbes magazine. My wife said 'NO!' So sad...☹

I added this bike alarm several weeks ago for some added confidence when I lock my ebike up outside local stores that have no bike racks or other solid objects to lock up to. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734QN8KR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It fits under the saddle...

Our neighbor's son was killed while walking along an unlit road at night with no lights on himself. I suppose he could see OK by starlight, but the driver of the car that hit him said he had no idea anyone was there until it was too late. My wife and I always walk with at least a flashlight...

We use side entry cages on both our Vados; makes it easier to get the bottle out regardless of frame configuration.

Yep, the 'majors' don't allow owners to set their own wheel size as this would make defeating the Class (1, 2, or 3) ebike ratings trivially easy.

Coyotes have killed each of our house cats over the last 10 years. We've chosen to suffer the mice, rather than get attched to another cat that can't out run the pack. My son won't let his huskie out when he hears the pack howling.

I've had a similar irritating noise on two bikes. On my Cannondale mech bike is was a slightly loose headset. It had passed the usual 'set the front brake and push the bike' test but I was able to confirm this by riding hands free. Tightening the headset just a bit solved this one. On my...

I would suggest the ill fitting trousers are a testament to your committment to cycling, regardless of weather. Congratulations!

It seems that all of David's snowdrifts had melted away by the time he got someone to take his pic. 🤣

My spring ride, in the middle of winter, took me through 'downtown' Nevada City and past the site of a recent building fire; This was a gold rush era vacant home on the main street through town. It was in the process of being approved for a rebuild when a transient set it ablaze. Firefighters...

It's an issue of battery life. Storing and charging a lithium battery at temps as low as -8°C will shorten the battery's useful life as compared to a battery that was stored and charged at 5°C or warmer. Battery University provides more detail...

Technically yes, but mounting can be hard to easy. Batteries that clip into a rear rack are easy and secure. Batteries that fasten to a down tube can be less secure as a function of the frame inserts and frame material. My first DIY conversion used a rack mounted battery The battery voltage...