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Hi guys! As with some of the other displays and control units out there, I decided to create a resource for the Specialized MasterMind TCD2. The Turbo Connect Display 2 (TCD2) is a backlit, color, LCD display, with the active portion measuring 2" diagonal. Not to be confused with the original...

Thanks Dewey! Giant had some announcements at E3 and sent the following info and photos: MOMENTUM INTRODUCES VOYA E+ COMMUTER BIKE SERIES Lightest E-bikes in Momentum collection designed with invisible battery and motor, and pedal assistance that adjusts to rider cadence for a powerful...

Hi guys, I created a complete and detailed walkthrough for the Bosch eBike Flow smartphone app (for Android and iOS). This display panel is designed to work with a new generation of Bosch electric bike products called "The Smart System". In order to connect your phone, the bike needs to be...

Hi guys, I created complete and detailed walkthrough of the removable backlit color 2" LCD unit called the Bosch Kiox 300. This display panel is different from the original Bosch Kiox, which mounted magnetically vs. using a spring, and required a disposable coin battery vs. running directly off...

Hi guys, I'm making deep-dive guides for each of the Bosch Smart System components. This one is focused on the LED Remote. The video below is a detailed walkthrough of sensors, buttons, and LED readouts. The LED remote is the main interface for powering on the bike, activating lights, activating...

It's difficult to say exactly how things will play out, but I get a lot of confident feedback from Bosch that they will support for 7 years after a product is discontinued. This "support" may not include feature development, but it should mean repair and replacement.

Good question! I asked them and did some of my own searching. It appears that Riese & Müller, CUBE, Haibike, BULLS, Centurion, Ghost, Pole all have Smart System models for 2022, and most have them listed for sale now on their websites, but some are only Europe.

Hi guys! Bosch sent me three press releases, and I spent time talking with two of their reps about the new "Smart System" to get a deep understanding and then share with you here. Check out this in-depth video, and some high resolution images below. Bosch Smart System was announced at their...

Hi guys! I saw this press release from Specialized today, and thought it was positive and interesting. It appears that they have created a path to recycle all Specialized ebike batteries. I'm going to attach their official release to this post, and I welcome your input on other ways to recycle...

Hi guys! A while back, when I was attending the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail Colorado 2021, I got to meet professional kayaker Emily Jackson. She owns a Benno Boost, and we started talking about electric cargo bikes. I asked if she would do an interview, and she said yes! This is a short...

That's awesome @folmonty! Thanks for the kind words, and encouragement. Trek has been doing a great job with ebikes for a while now, perhaps the biggest drawback lately is that they seem to be sold out at many shops. Hope you enjoy riding, I'd love to hear how it holds up and any updates or...

I have an opinion on this topic! I know that it's difficult and overwhelming to run a small business, especially a bike shop. You've got forecasting and ordering, lots of expensive inventory to potentially mark down before it gets outdated, insurance against fires and theft, and the rent for a...

Hi guys, a contact from Bosch shared this press release with me that introduces Tour+ mode. Here are my takeaways: It's an optional software upgrade that replaces Tour with Tour+ To be clear, standard drive modes were originally Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo and we recently got Eco, Tour, eMTB, Turbo...

Hi guys! I'm frequently loading electric bikes onto my car rack... and many times I have to do it alone. I've shared this before in some of my reviews, but wanted to create a stand-alone video showing how it's done. Recently, while visiting Arizona to see my Grandfather and Dad, we went out to...

The bike looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your first impressions @Jayaznpride!

Good question @Zeego! I also vote for Rad (at this price point) or the trailer option. Trailers can be great, but they take up extra space when not being used and you may need to purchase an adapter or be careful which ebike you choose to make sure you can attach the trailer (especially if it...

Hi guys! my father recently retired and bought his first RV. For a long time, he was researching the best way to travel and see the national parks with his wife. They considered using a tow vehicle to navigate jeep trails and other off-road environments that would lead to the coolest remote...

Hi @graybikes! I haven't tested the latest Cero model, but their original was very cool... the company was completely focused on it vs. a range of models, and I was impressed with their decision to use different sized wheels. Here's that older review in case you haven't seen it. I hope to cover...

I hear ya, some plastic fenders are thick enough or paired with aluminum sheets to make them stiff and quiet. Steel tends to be sturdy, but that can introduce rust. Have you seen the Curana fenders like the ones Gazelle sometimes uses? They blend plastic and aluminum, here are some pictures.

Hi @darksky, I think many companies are using Facebook to share announcements and engage with their community. Things might be more active there, but I have found that it's not searchable, sometimes comments are censored, and some people avoid the platform due to ads and stuff. Perhaps you can...