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  1. DouglasB

    Chain Guard Failure on Bosch Preformance

    My Cannondale Contro-e is just hitting the 500 mile mark and decided throw a chain. The plastic chain guard did what it was intended to do and prevented it from going completly off the front sprocket, but not before getting irreversable bent out of shape. The now deformed chain guard had to be...
  2. DouglasB

    Chain guard failure.

    I decided to spend a few minutes looking for the part on line myself. Looks like it is readily available. Hmmmmm? I typed in my zip code and they can ship to a local bike shop in my area. https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/chainrings/chainguard-bosch-black-plastic
  3. DouglasB

    Chain guard failure.

    I had my first issue with my Cannondale Contro-e. The Chain decided it wanted to jump the front sprocket. Since there is only one sprocket up front, it had no where to go but into the plastic chain guard. I'm not sure if the chain guard is there to protect your pants or to help guide an...
  4. DouglasB

    What's your dream ebike?

    I wouldn't pay more thant 5k for the "perfect ebike. I can already get my dream motor scooter for 4k https://www.cyclenews.com/2019/03/article/2019-honda-c125-super-cub-review/
  5. DouglasB

    What's your dream ebike?

    Reliability, 100 mile range, smooth gear shifting, comfortable seat, decent fenders and rack and bright lights that are effective during the day.
  6. DouglasB

    What's your dream ebike?

    David, that sounds like my BMW motorcycle.
  7. DouglasB

    Sky Lane trail plan in San Jose (Silicon Valley)

    I rode my pedal powered bike all ove San Jose back in the 60's and didn't see any bike trails.
  8. DouglasB

    So, how many miles do you get on a charge?

    summer to extend the range. Does anyone know how much difference this makes? I did a couple of longer rides this Spring and used the eco mode for most of the time. Eco mode always seemed like a let down after using Sport or Turbo but after a 45 mile ride, mostly in Eco I began to see things...
  9. DouglasB

    What value will the present/older ebikes retain with an upcoming better battery/motor tech., much faster recharge times+lighter materials ?

    Bicycles already suffers a tremeandous drop in value even without hi tech components. For instance, I bought a four year old road bike last year for $900 that had sold new for $3,200 and it was in near, mint condition. And that was blue book. I suspect e-bikes will fare the same or worse...
  10. DouglasB

    Cannondale Contro-e Short Review

    Glad to hear you're having good results with your bike Benzy. Pasquale had me worried. I wish he'd comment on the type of riding he was doing. So far I have been very happy with the preformance of mine. I find that the gearing is well matched to the motor. Something I didn't find in the...
  11. DouglasB

    Cannondale Contro-e Short Review

    Four months and about four hundred miles on the bikes and we're still thrilled. Did a hard, 35 mile ride the other day and was trailing a guy on a road bike for a while who was keepping up a pretty steady 25 mph. Impressive! Later in the ride the chain tried to jump off the front sprocket and...
  12. DouglasB

    Safety and bike lanes

    As I was coming out of my doctors office, I watched in jaw dropping awe as a cyclist riding in the bike lane, coming down a hill at a fast rate of speed,T-boned a car that pulled out from a side road. Should I mention that the guy on the bike was on a one way road going the wrong way...
  13. DouglasB

    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    I got mine on sale for $2,700, down from $4,500. While that may not be expensive for some, it seem like a lot to me for a bicycle with some batteries hanging off of it. I did my research and bought a known name from a local dealer. The jurry is still out on this purchase. So far I couldn't...
  14. DouglasB

    What Do You Bring Along On Rides?

    At 70 I carry my wallet, cell phone, multi tool, tire levers, a pair of latex gloves, and a very small hand pump. I learned the hard way that if you don't get the patch on right the first couple of times using CO2 cartridges, you are SOL when they are spent. I also don't like water so none of...
  15. DouglasB

    Using Negative Experiences as Learning Opportunities - What is there to learn from this?

    The man who was considered the premier motorcycle training expert (Lawrence Grodsky) was taken out by a deer.
  16. DouglasB

    Vado 3.0 or Verve+

    I think I would be looking at some step throughs. They aren't just for girl's any more. Think of them as scooters. Easy to ride.
  17. DouglasB

    "No fair." In so many ways!

    My father, at the age of 80, toured Europe on his "10 speed" for a whole year, camping and staying in people's homes. He had also just had both hips replaced. That's the high water mark for me. I have ten years to go. So far no hip replacement in my future. Mom would forward the $750 from...
  18. DouglasB

    SOLD!! Ortlieb, Sport-Roller, City Panier Pair For Sale $60 SOLD!!

    Item is sold. I'd delete the posting but I can't figure out how to do it. ???
  19. DouglasB

    Cannondale Contro-e Short Review

    I've had mine for three months now but the weather has been obnoxious so I've only got about a couple hundred miles on it. So far so good. Otherewise it would appear to be a terrific bike. I think I was better off not knowing. :)
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