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    Chainring selection

    Changing the front chain ring is pretty common on the Specialized Turbo Levo. With this bike, most riders are trying to get more speed.
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    Upgrading to a larger battery. Trade in the new existing battery for a credit or just buy the new one and have two batteries?

    I have two batteries for my bike. The original battery was replaced under warranty and I decided to buy another. I can be gone from my home base for more than a month. My bike is part of the enjoyment of my trip. I decided having the second battery would allow me to continue daily riding if one...
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    Full suspension ebike

    For more info on the Levo go to the embt forum. The Levo is the most popular e-mtb. https://www.emtbforums.com/community/
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    Best Cheap Car Bike Rack?

    How about using the word inexpensive instead of cheap? To me, cheap means it will not last, and I probably should not buy it. I always look for a good deal, my spendy bike was a rental. I hate to waste my money on cheap items that break or do not last.
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    Black Friday deal?

    Here's another one e-bikes508.com.
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    Oroville Dam State Park in October. E-bikes are allowed on the singletrack trails. The enforcement ranger is thinking about buying an e-bike!
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    Black Friday deal?

    Try Eriksbikeshop.com for Specialized deals.
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    PNW checking in...

    Snowed today in Leavenworth. Parked the bike.
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    Budget ebikes <$1000

    The problem with the under $1000 ebikes for me is small motors and is the frame is too large. Even a Rad Rover was too tall for my 5'6" body. In Washington State I cannot avoid the hills.
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    Black Friday deal?

    That's any purchase of anything.
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    Black Friday deal?

    Specialized has e-bikes on sale at their website.
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    E Trike conversion

    My wife has similar disabilities (MS) with balance and leg strength. She went with a Liberty Trike. This is a throttle only trike with one gear. You pedal as you like and use the throttle to assist and the throttle always brings her home. A 12 mile ride is easy. This trike is easy to mount and...
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    first ebike: giant vs specialized vs trek vs waiting for 2020

    I am retired also, 69 years. I started mountain biking in 1989. I had to quit because of knee problems. The e-bike changed all that. I also ride mountain roads, some single track if not too steep. I stay away from those steep switch backs.
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    Help finding the right mountain bike?

    Specialized has four frame sizes in the Turbo Levo. It is full suspension. There are a few online shops having sales.
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    first ebike: giant vs specialized vs trek vs waiting for 2020

    I have had my turbo levo for 1 year and still love it. I did have the battery replaced under warranty. I do like the mission control app for track mileage, number of charges, motor temperature and more. You should check out the Electric Mountain Bike (embt) forum for the latest on embt's.
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    Changing brakes pads - open bleeding port when resetting pistons?

    I used an gasket scraper to spread the pistons. It is similar to the Park tool. Its made to remove gaskets for engines, etc.
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    Help my EMTB go faster - tech says it can't :(

    Changing the chain ring is very popular on the Specialized Turbo Levo which has a Brose motor. Go the (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) website, then the Specialized section. There are several threads.
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    Range differences between types (road vs. MTB vs. City)

    I have a full suspension e-mtb with 2.8 tires. My owners manual recommends 27 psi for the tires. I have found this psi does not affect the ride that much. You could change tires to 2.4 to 2.6 with a center rib if you still need the off road tires. You do not have to go with a pure street tire. I...
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    Buy now or wait?

    I would buy the Rover and change the tires if you don't like the noise. You are not going to get as durable bike for less money. 8 miles on an e-bike is nothing as far as distance. It's like a 30 minute ride. Ask Mr. Gold about the Rover.
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    2019 Trek Powerfly FS 5 first ride and Handlebar question

    If you are going to keep riding steep downhills, you need a dropper seat post.
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