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    Disappointed after purchasing an e-bike?

    Voltbike Mariner 2. Pros: got a rebate from the province so it didn't cost much. Voltbike's factory warehouse is nearby and they'll service it. It does seem well built with name brand parts though not top of the line. The folding feature is handy if I want to take it anywhere. It's easy to get...
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    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    Central Coquitlam BC. 7/10 I'd say. Pretty good. Multi use path running by the city center. Bike lanes on some roads -- they're actually doing a lane with a barrier though some have complained it's too narrow and the intersections with bus stops are problematic. Right now there is a pilot...
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    Battery safety education - Only you can prevent battery fires!

    We had some fires in Vancouver -- at low cost housing where people had "acquired" e-bikes without chargers and jury rigged connections.
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    OK to feather my thumb throttle?

    I also use my throttle when I'm starting up and sometimes when I'm riding slowly as it feels a bit more controllable than the pedal assist (my PAS only has speed settings and not power settings).
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    New e-biker in the tri cities BC

    Proud new owner of a Volbike Mariner V2. Still getting used to it. A few comments (mini-review): I was one of the lucky ones who managed to apply for and receive an e-bike rebate. Voltbike happens to be right down the road from me, the price was good and the folks seemed competent. I picked...
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