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As an aside, I read complaints on threads about relatively expensive e-bikes. Users grumble that the mid-drive torque sensing e-bike they purchased or considering either lacks a throttle altogether, or the throttle performance is lacking. I maintain that throttle riding defeats the main...

The only time I tried Walk mode is when I first assembled the Omega, and it almost "walked" the bike and I through a wall. I haven't tried Walk mode on an e-bike yet that I found useful. It would come in handy on one of these hefty step-thru frames though. They are, at best, clumsy to carry...

I love my Omega, but there are a few riders with buyer's remorse, either warranted or otherwise. The Enviolo "Automatiq" is something special, but perhaps not for everyone. After one year of ownership I still can't get over the novel thrill of automatic shifting, inasmuch as I still enjoy the...

In that case, I'd prefer the larger frame size. Keeping the seat closer to the frame makes hopping on and off the saddle easier. As an Omega owner, I can report that the Zoom brakes are indeed spongy, unfortunately. It has not been a problem for me particularly, but I might replace them...

I'm still rounding the learning curve with my 1Up SD double. Has anyone here purchased the wheel stop? From the 1Up web site: "Improves front wheel stability caused by fork rotation". https://1up-usa.com/product/wheel-stop My problem is the fender on the rear wheel though, so I'm not sure this...

I'll second Myers830's advice. I'll only add that you might regret not hanging onto the spare battery even if you can sell it, especially since you mentioned range. Until I started e-biking I never imagined that I'd regularly ride 30 to 60 miles or more in a day. You can carry the spare on a...

I'm on the same page regarding tilt. My only potential use for it would be to unblock the obscured license plate when traveling without bikes, which is most of the time. As a generally law abiding driver I'm a little conflicted about the license plate business. My friend thinks I'm overly...

As to your first point, I regret not following that line of thinking, but it just didn't register in my head. How big a hassle is it to add or remove the 2nd tray? I wonder if it's feasible with the double. I installed the EZ Pull handle over the weekend. I thought the added leverage would...

I certainly like the XP Lite a lot more than all the other foldable fat tire (4" or more) incarnations with 20" diameter wheels. I agree that's it is very nimble and a surprisingly capable hill climber given the single speed. It does not have great battery capacity which I regard as the Lites...

I lost sight of that. From the Lectric One spec page: "Lectric's PWR™ allows the rider to control the eBike's output with no additional effort so that a torque sensor is not necessary for smooth rides." Maybe that's so, but when the bike was introduced recently I was curious after watching a...

There is much to like about the Lectric One, but the clunky styling is not one of them. The aesthetic is so five years ago, as one of my kids might say. Paradoxically, it's cutting edge in terms of technology though. My kids/grand kids have a Lectric Lite and a Propella Mini that I purchased...

Great parade! I love the unedited coverage, and the big turnout for Safe Streets Petaluma. In keeping with this forum we have some bicycle events here in Vermont that might also sound a little WTF to outsiders. For example, I'm riding this summer in the Tour de Slate (a ride around Vermont...

While I have lived up and down the east coast my entire life, I have enjoyed enough time in California to appreciate the west coast passion for parades and festivals. One of the best times I can remember was a day at the Balloon and Wine festival a number of years ago in Temecula. (What...

In retrospect, I regret not buying the single with the add on option since I too only need the double capability once in a while. I suspect the single would be more manageable for single bike use (which is most of the time for me), but I did not understand the wisdom of that originally. I used...

I'm a little relieved actually. I agree the knob is a very nice upgrade feature on the new n' improved version, but I'm happy to have pocketed the 33% increase instead. At the new price, I would have probably stepped up another notch to the Quikr Stuff rack. As a newbie, I have a few more...

Perhaps in the future Lectric will wed this new Xpress with their recently released "One". In other words, the One on the Xpress size frame and wheels at an affordable price. That would be hard to beat.

To quote Homer Simpson..."DOH!!!" I had a close encounter with an idiot on the Franconia Notch trail in New Hampshire last summer. He was on a pretty standard looking road bike (hard to tell given his speed) but flying down the fairly narrow and winding path at high speed in a zig-zag pattern...

I'm in Vermont which is also generally laid back, for better or worse, when it comes to compliance violations. I have a good friend in your neck of the woods so I have a sense of your area as well. In any case, as far as I know, there are no e-bike class restrictions on the rail trails here...

Yup! Speaking of regulation, wouldn't it make much more sense to regulate the rider than the bike? A guy driving a sporty BMW, Corvette or Porsche doesn't get pulled over because his car model isn't compliant with the road. He gets pulled over for driving infractions. Asking park rangers or...

This bike strikes me as a standout value. Then again, I'm a big fan of torque sensors and a prerequisite anytime I'm asked by a newbie for recommendations. (Most discussions I have had are with the e-bike curious, and I'm mindful that they would be most comfortable with a bike closer to the...