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    Tour of Denmark 2025

    I don't have HBO Max so I'm not watching it. Who are the TNT announcers?
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Today I rode out to Orleans attempting to ride the OSV (Over Sand Vehicle) paths. Off road motor vehicles pay for a permit to be able to drive their vehicles out there and stay for the day. No overnight camping. I read through all of the regulations but there was nothing about bicycles, so I...
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    Another new TQ motor: hpr40

    I thought the visuals were telling. On the X20 bike, you were huffing and puffing and putting out 300w. On the TQ bike, you were having a conversation about turning down the assistance. Real world stuff.
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    How about greasing electrical connectors?

    You're correct that it is mainly an insulator at e-buke voltages, not so at high voltages. A properly fitting connector will scrape all but a very thin film off, which protects the connector from moisture.
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    How about greasing electrical connectors?

    I've been using it for decades. Always in moderation, as a lubricant, not a sealant.
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    Grizl:ON CF 7 - Puppy Delivered to Vet

    Must be out riding.
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    Another new TQ motor: hpr40

    Thank you for your comparison review. This fat (somewhat), old (guilty), arthritic (without question), ill (sometimes) e-bike rider really appreciated the comparison, and your effort in putting it together. The spoke noise drove the mechanic in me crazy, but you knew that. If you want to see...
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    How about greasing electrical connectors?

    The best is dielectric grease. It's an insulator, but electrically, it's not. You can get it at any decent auto parts store.
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Does it come in a yellow or blue box with rainbow stripes?
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    I saw that TQ has a Fidlock mount for their extended battery. $25. Hmmm.
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    Not really advanced but - cassette wear after first 180 miles?

    I see a little bit of wear on one tooth of cog four at the end of the shift ramp, but that's normal as the cog is pressed to create the ramp and it isn't always perfect. Are you having shifting issues? What are you doing for chain maintenance?
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Right, but the torque would rip your arms off.
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    Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?

    On 8, 9 and 10 speeds, the misalignment is very easy to see. On 11 and 12 speeds, it can be subtle. The same tool works for all, though.
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    Another new TQ motor: hpr40

    Or they do the right thing and make it open source.
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Love it. We were into trials bikes and owned a Bultaco Sherpa T.
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    Back to the bike shop

    The plan is to get me out of the back and more in the front, but I'm happy either way.
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    Back to the bike shop

    An update to the original thread. Since I started, some of the things I've done so far: - Restored several vintage steel framed bikes, including a Ciocc, Pinarello, and a Colnago. - Built, updated, tuned, and upgraded a bunch of e-bikes, including several Velotrics, a Pinarello Nytro (TQ), and...
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    Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?

    What is "hangar out of alignment", Alex. This is a game show reference for those that aren't familiar.
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    Bike shipping, within USA

    We are happy to give away bike boxes, but if we are shipping bikes ourselves in the very near future, which we do frequently, we keep the assembled boxes and give away the broken down boxes. One lady got indignant about that. She's not a customer, wants something for free, and got picky about...
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    Back to the bike shop

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