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@Dallant, I've used those crossbar adapters to haul ebikes before and never had an issue... I am extra careful about tightening the seat clamp, but if you look at the angle of the seat tube and how the crossbar adapter pulls on it, there is lateral force that creates friction and a wedge if the...

I saw some articles about Miami inviting tech people who are interested in bitcoin and Elon Musk, who wanted to do a Hyperloop tunnel there. It's cool that each state can have its own personality and evolve over time. I always saw Florida as this interesting mix of relaxed retirement + Disney...

Hi @Places, I think @smorgasbord and @harryS really covered this well, but I wanted to ask if you have considered transporting the bike in your trunk? I would often remove my wheels (which had quick release) and stuff the frame into the trunk of my car in order to go mountain biking. I've had...

Hi @mholling, I'm not a lady and I have not owned a trapeze (mid-step as I call them on the site), but I have tested many many different models from CUBE including some "wave" step-thru and "trapeze" mid-steps. I figured I'd share my own experience briefly, in case it adds to the conversation...

I don't know the name of any manufacturers in Asia, but it seems like some companies have moved to Vietnam and Taiwan after the China sanctions from 2019/2020. Perhaps someone else will chime in, but this is also something that companies seem keep secret as a competitive advantage.

Thanks @e-boy, I've seen a BMW ebike in years past that was just a Bosch motor attached to a frame that felt kind of generic. I like how Lamborghini is offering something unique here... but I don't expect to see many out on the street. Ford has done several ebikes over the years, and I was...

I'm from Colorado USA, but I moved to San Francisco California, Austin Texas, Bermuda, Mexico, New York City, and then ended up in Vancouver Canada (where I'm at now). I've never been to Belfast! That's in Northern Ireland UK? My Aunt is adopted, and she's part Irish :) maybe I can come visit...

Hmm, that's a bummer! I'm sorry @rod's Engwen, I am not super familiar with this bike, nor do I have a display like yours on hand to mess with. Maybe someone else will chime in to help, or you can contact the company and get a replacement display or controller? It almost sounds like the buttons...

Wow, what a great story @Nesdon. It sounds like you got the VW settlement thing like my friend @Chris Nolte. Great choice on the Leaf! I see them around, and love the new design for 2020 or 2021, and they seem like some of the best value electric cars. Glad it has worked so well, and thanks for...

Sweet! I thought I recognized the cloudy weather and fauna in your pictures... the townhome-like setting ;) I'm down in Coquitlam but also spend time in Vancouver. Nice to have you here @peejaygee68, and great choice of bike! Perhaps you chose it strategically for the fat tires, hearing that it...

@Antbrewer, thanks for the great tips. Do you know the make/model of the fenders you've used? Did they come with your bike or were they also aftermarket like @Evansilver is talking about with his Planet Bike option? If you have a link or some pictures, that would be useful. I'm up in Canada...

Hey guys! I did some research and reread some of my past Specialized electric bike reviews. The "always on" lights frustrated me a lot too... NO, you cannot turn off the lights for the SL models. I think this has to do with European regulations that require a certain brightness and quality of...

Hey guys... I saw the question from @rbermanaz and it reminded me of some ebikes I've tried that seem to zip from standstill, even in lower levels of assist. It seems like this is a refinement that other companies have made to their (mostly) cadence sensor ebikes, and it's nice to see...

Hi @Taylor57, that's an interesting question. It seems like restaurants here in Vancouver, BC Canada have put up plastic shields between booths to allow people to eat inside. Since it's rainy here and pretty cold this time of year, most people don't want to eat outside. A couple of months ago...

Thanks @Gbart, I'm starting to narrow down a bit. Many of the models are sold out but it looks like these might be available: Giant Fastroad E+ EX Pro https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/bikes-fastroad-eplus-ex-pro-2021 Giant Roam E+ https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/bikes-roam-eplus-2021 I'd...

Hi guys! I haven't covered a Giant or Liv ebike in quite some time, the corporate people have been very difficult to reach and work with, and the shops I've tried to collaborate with in Vancouver Canada have been a lot less supportive than my buddy Mike Franze at Fullerton Bicycles in...

I've really enjoyed reading all of the comments and examples here. Ebike performance can be very subjective due to rider weight, terrain, weather, tire pressure... so one person's struggle might have been solved or less relevant to another. Please keep in mind that I'm a 135lb (61kg) 5'9"...

Hey @hughresearch, welcome to the forums! Shop class was one of my favorites, it sounds like you were a good fit for that job considering your limited amounts of fear!! Where did you get the upgrade parts for your RadRover? I agree that the stock forks (especially older ones) were kind of...

Wow @McSchotte 88, those are beautiful pictures! Your bike looks great, so happy to hear that you're enjoying it! Welcome to the forums, hope your knee feels better soon... but at least you can have fun online until then ;) I traveled to Germany once and we visited the Rhine river to see a...

Interesting... I saw it for $2k at Crazy Lenny's but the design is nice and they're using a Bafang mid-drive. I haven't seen or test ridden one in person before. If you can get that for $1k (depending on the drive modes you want) that seems like a good deal. You're correct that there aren't many...