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Maybe not where you live, but most urban centers are rife with angle grinding thieves. The litter of cut U-Locks are ample evidence of that here in Toronto, and YouTube is chalk full of thieves caught on video and not giving a crap. One incident from London just this past week...

A good suspension post combined with a proper saddle setup shouldn't require a sprung saddle, IMHO. My current setup is a Redshift ShockStop suspension post and a regular saddle (Ergon), and it works well enough that I don't feel saddle sore after a 60km ride (about 70% asphalt/30% gravel-dirt...

100% this. I've never backed an "out of the blue" company, as they fail way too much. The video you shared is a perfect example of someone Kickstarting with good intentions, but WAY too early in the development stage, and not enough grasp on the realities on the ground. A friend of mine...

Watched a few demonstrations of FlatOut Sportsman Formula, but couldn't get in Canada without exorbitant import fees. Some finally cropped up on Amazon, and arrived yesterday, so will be adding it today... supposedly good for up to 1/2" cuts, but this quick thumbtack test sold me. :)

Gotta say that the performance/weight ratio looks pretty good, especially when compared to comically large Altor SAF. This might suffice along with my Every Day Carry Bordo folding lock when I'm doing grocery runs, whereas I would normally bring my Beast chain setup, and significantly lighten...

Being a less attractive target is a perfectly valid strategy. :) If I see a $1000+ Specialized bike locked up with a cable combination lock, I'll definitely park beside that. And I've seen that before. :)

I definitely wouldn't recommend JUST stuffing a poncho in there... even a little rain will collect in the folds, defeating the purpose. It it's going to be stored outside 99% of the time, and without the battery, I'd highly recommend considering something durable. If just a little DIY is in...

I like the look of the Tero as well... but I think the Vado is TOO gentrified. :)

Yeah, I'm thinking more tire width than diameter. It just seems to be to going away from its roots and has little in common with either the SL version, or the previous full power Vado.

Specialized Turbo Tero. Turbo Vado - really don't like some of the decisions Specialized made on this year's model... kind of goes away from what the Vado was. Litt;e differentiates this from the new Tero, other than the way it's equipped.

If the serial number is still on the bike, it might be worth sending an email to OHM via their contact page. https://ohmcycles.com/pages/contact-us The whole "dog chewed the cable" + "no key" combo is super sketchy.

Many REI locations are authorized Bosch service centers, but if your local doesn't inspire confidence, it's worth using Bosch's website to search for local service centers. :) https://www.bosch-ebike.com/ Using the "Dealer Search" button in the upper right will list local dealers, and if the...

Like others have said, checking your LBS is always a good idea, though in my area, the only stuff in stock at all are high-end bikes. :) Other than that, now that you have a shortlist based on price, I'd recommend asking yourself questions (roughly in order of importance). What kind of seating...

I'd agree with this. :) I like hydraulic brakes because they feel better, but if someone is unfamiliar with hydraulics and/or doesn't have a good maintenance setup mechanicals are easier to deal with compared to doing a full brake bleed (a lever bleed is often enough, of course, until the fluid...

I first heard of this when I randomly came across a group called the "hellhat posse". it's a whole community of equestrian riders who DIY cowboy brims to full helmets. I hate to share a pinterest link, but here you go... https://www.pinterest.com.au/petmanship/hellhat-horseback-riding-helmets/

Just curious... were you dealing with Bafang USA Direct? It's my understanding from other posts that they're just another reseller of a couple of different Bafang kits, with no connection to Bafang itself, which is at bafang-e.com ( not bafangusadirect.com )

Like everyone else said, helmet! :) A MTB style helmet with a longer visor, and then any standard neck guard would do the trick. If you're into a western motif, you could always opt for a cowboy hat helmet with ASTM certification. :)...

I never THOUGHT I needed one, until I got one. I love my Silca Grande Americano seat roll. :) It's a great option if you have a ShockStop or Kinekt suspension post.

Not all twist throttles are built the same, but in general, the thumb throttle will probably take a bit more time to get the feel of, just because there's less travel from "zero to sixty". I've seen posts on here where people have extended the flap of a thumb throttle to give it more travel...

I spend SO much time going back and forth on new handlebars (the bike came with pretty relaxed 35° backsweep MJ bars). Ended up putting the SQ Labs 30X 16° backsweep (45mm high rise) on my bike about a month ago. They recommend cutting down to 720 minimum, but after a bunch of ride testing, I...