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... except that arguably the Chinese conglomerates that make the most offensive e-motorbikes are probably bigger companies, both in terms of annual sales and employees, than any of the "Big" bicycle companies. The problem in our system is you can't hold those companies accountable, period.

I've spoken privately with a few people who maintain MTB trails and they are talking about putting barriers in place that you can reasonably hoist an FS MTB over but won't be practical for most people to get a heavy e-moto over. And a lot more MTB routes are not being published or shared to...

I don't know, when you look at some hard numbers about how people use e-bikes they don't seem to be going screaming fast... https://nacto.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020bikesharesnapshot.pdf Just for reference, 12 minutes for 1.5 miles is 7.5 mph average speed. This study from China is...

What matters for power output is the total weight of bike and rider and cargo. Also, I am a moderately fit cyclist and have hooked myself up to a power meter and I am hard pressed to sustain 250 watts for more than about ninety minutes. Most acoustic cyclists I see here are less fit and I...

What I'd say is that most of those manufacturers are small-batch operations and they'd probably make you a custom model with your preferences. Or you could make your own: https://www.coldbike.com/2018/10/05/myog-pogies/

There is obviously a backstory here. So some more context would be helpful. Also, the Internet is the Very Worst Place to get advice on something like this.

I would think that would depend a bit on the politics in questions.

bahaha. 35mph is for the toddlers and little old ladies.

This sounds like a really good way to break your arm.

There is a more graceful way to solve the same problem: https://www.methowcyclesport.com/product/45nrth-cobrafist-pogies-418562-1.htm?variations=610491,610499&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X1ehU-8WZ1QJemcIFjiikNpGHNQc02GGion48GUvgpriY8gbWB3zShoCbhUQAvD_BwE...

Voltage isn't generally what kills you in an electric shock, it is the current. When you rub your stocking feet on the carpet to build up a charge and shock your friend that little spark is somewhere north of 1000 volts. Maybe up to 70_000 volts. But not many people are killed by that...

These Presta-to-Shrader valve adapters are a handy thing to carry. With these you can use the compressor at most gas stations to air up...

My opinion has always been that e-bikes that can't handle being wet are worthless jokes at any price. Normally you use an e-bike outside and unless you live in a very dry place like the Sahara Desert sometimes it is wet outside. Even if you only ride when it isn't raining you can't control...

IPhone models later than 12 (through 16) are waterproof to 6 meters depth for up to 30 minutes. So unless you take really long showers at terrifically high pressure they will do just fine in the shower. Samsung Galaxies are not quite as water-resistant, but fine for taking with you into the...

I always like to see a review that rides a bike hard. In fact, they should ride them much harder than they are meant to be in real life. Literal teardowns of the battery, controller, and charger are also good. It would be even better if the person doing the teardown had worked on e-bike...

My pet peeve is people who orient their maps any way but having North at the top.

Some of us were taught basic map reading in school. Not just highway maps but USGS contour maps. Mostly in the sixth grade if I recall.

I think it is a question of Appropriate Technology. Very few of us could successfully navigate on a maze of poorly marked roads with no clear reference points. I know from experience how challenging and confusing that can be. Even with fancy technology it can be tough and you can expect to...

True, but if you are riding a bike like a normal person you aren't likely to often find yourself pedaling at those low cadences. In practice, a normal cyclist riding a normal e-bike over typical terrain is likely to get more Wh/km in a mid-drive than in a hub drive. Sometimes far more...

Every business transaction you do with a large heartless corporation has an insane amount of fine print. Fine print that they frequently change. Nobody has the time or resources to spare to monitor all of that. For all I know my cell phone plan and notion.so software license require me to...