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Apple Fanboi everything must conform to Apple......l33t software dev angry other sw doesn't work the way he'd design it for his own personal needs...no time to fuss, but untold hours writing the same thing over and over == no need to check this thread again.

I'll also add that the Suntour NCX17 seatpost has the parallelogram design with the spring in the seatpost and is very effective. Preload requires removing the seatpost from the tube to adjust. Figure it's not popular in these parts because of price (sub- or right around $100), and brand name...

So, was it a MissingLink or one of the regular links?

Terrifying story, but very happy you are here to share it with us.

Small correction: that is a utility bike with a trailer. That is not a cargo bike. Equating your experience riding this with an 80-lb long tail cargo bike with additional load is like comparing, I don't know, a fish to a rock.

I have both types and agree. In the perpetual hub vs mid drive argument, where I've settled, and please correct me if I'm wrong: Hub drive cadence-based pedal assist is 1:1 with the speed of your pedaling. This seems to be the most common form of hub drive assist? Mid drive torque assist...

Or you could use FlatOut, which does not dry out.

While at REI, you should have got some Nikwax wash-in waterproofing. I have a couple of pairs of old synthetic Marmot hiking pants which I waterproofed at home, works a treat, repurposed pants that would have gone to charity, saves money. They are too big for me now, but are perfect over a base...

Maybe not the first, but a recent example of what's to come: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/09/what-do-you-get-when-you-combine-an-ipad-and-an-e-bike/

Rover has a new home.

The only hiccup with those, @AHicks, is the grips I am using (and love) do not have bar-end cutouts, and I'd hate to cut them. Kind of been thinking that since I ride in a modestly sporty position, having a mirror low and more out front might work, as that is where my eyes tend to focus. I...

Upgrading/swapping is a requirement as all bikes have compromises. I'll not list out my mods, but 2 thoughts I have frequently: When we took n00bs offroading, we always emphasized - learn your vehicle, know your vehicle. Understand what it's good at, where it needs help, and really be honest...

Thank you, @Marci jo ! I've tried a mirror and simply cannot get used to it, and get annoyed by it. I suppose I should continue trying, or perhaps find one that doesn't shake so much.

Just clocked 500 miles since I got the Vado. I had one glitch - a motor error while on a rugged trail - I stopped, followed the instructions in the MC app, and kept on riding. No other issues or criticisms of this bike. I cannot overemphasize how much I love this thing! I want to ride it every...

I'll note that even with a sporty saddle, I wear some Adidas shorts I found (made out of recycled material), and underwear (ExOfficio ftw!); cooler weather brings out some thin, windproof jogger pants. Never tried padded anything, have 0 interest as well. With this properly fit seat, I don't...

== I believe it is worth considering that heavily padded, gel seats are not ideal for this bike. The rider is in a sporty position, and having a bunch of padding or gel in a comfort-oriented, designed for upright position seat is antithesis to this bike. You lean forward and are pushing...

I firmly believe you did the right thing. If, upon ringing your bell and/or announcing yourself, he moved toward you - well, you were riding an ebike and could likely outrun him. But in this case, there seems to have been no threat, so trail etiquette and being friendly was likely appreciated...

Ok, I lied... Last night, I affixed the SQLab 610 to the rigid stock seatpost and did a ride with this setup. This seat is actually awesome! On the same loop I ride weekdays, I had my fastest time, highest avg speed, lowest wh use. It was extremely comfortable, and again - no pain at all. I...

Try to stay in Eco or assist off as much as possible, incl long flat stretches or downhill. Eco (20-40% assist) and Sport (35-70% assist) for rolling terrain. I only use Turbo for 1 particularly difficult winding dirt hill climb of several hundred feet. Typically only experience 400-600ft of...

Welcome, @catseye ! Whereabouts in NC are you? (I'm in the RDU area)