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Yeah, automation has been around in some form for centuries. AI is quantum leap in information technology, but is a continuation of what has been happening for 75 years. I remember the dream was to replace manual labor with robots, knowledge workers were believed to be safe from robotization...

Beautiful bike.

I would say that the bias against recumbents that you perceive might be due to the market for (e)bikes. What percentage of bikers ride a recumbent?

I built four motor wheels so far, all thanks to Grin's (ebikes.ca) tutorial videos, spoke calculator, and spokes. The cost of a rim and spokes (and the time) should best be used on a decent motor. Grin's spokes are reasonably priced, but not shipping, and a custom duty is due. Regardless, lacing...

I'd go for the Portola as it has a lower step through, a more powerful motor, and is 5 pounds lighter. Range might be limited by how long you want to sit on a bike, and pedaling will make you go farther. Though, if you want to pedal get a bike that feels good for you to pedal. That would entail...

My opinion is that old people on ebikes shouldn't be locked on their pedals, and, as such, I ride unclipped. YMMV.

That could be an heir to my Huffy Oslo. Great price! The Oslo was a pretty good 20inch folder ebike, but it ate a $150 to get there, on top of the $350 for the bike. Do the brakes on your bike squeal?

Got this one in my 'hood. Didn't even know who henry was until this thread popped up.

Boy, if you're riding to that music, well I think I need to take a nap! Though, good for you, boosting the BPM. :)

Back to the original topic about these under $300 mid drive bikes (I factored out the shipping cost.) The frame appears OK, and the motor and battery work well. But everything else is super cheap. So. it's a yes and a no as far as this ebike in concern to the question "Do prices reflect...

Some mid drives have throttles. I have one (a Bafang BBS02), no pedaling needed. European and Japanese mid drives usually don't because they conform to their jurisdictional regulations. The US is the wild west of ebikes, but we don't build motors or controllers. It all depends on how the motor...

Welcome. So you want the motor speed controller replaced? Why? You might be able to contact someone. Their website's still up: https://fattebikes.com/pages/contact .

Just thought I'd celebrate the end of my Crazy Walmart Mid Drive Deal! I bought three of them, and after replacing the seats and brake calipers they are a sweet ride. About $440 in each bike, which includes bike, shipping, parts, and taxes. Labor, as always, is free. One is now my around town...

I had that happen while riding a motorcycle on a winding road. The bug landed between my lips, turned and stung my lower lip. My vision went black for a moment, and I gently braked to the side of the road. Had a first date with someone that night, and they didn't care too much about my big old...

When did the Trump administration start caring about workers rights, and when have they ever spoken the truth. To them, this is just a lever to use against Taiwan in the present trade dispute. The jewel of Taiwan's industry isn't bicycle manufacturing.

Love Shack by the B-52's?

I was reading up on this, and it seems the US is in difficult tariff negotiations with Taiwan and the motivation is to put pressure on the Taiwanese government to concede to US demands. The labor exploitation issue is much bigger than one Taiwan based bicycle manufacturer. It was also stated...

I don't know, but maybe the Ultra might work well for this CVT. The problem with the cables is that you are working those spring loaded plates, so it's a bit of effort. An electric/electronic setup might solve that issue. It's a really cool over a century ago concept, but it might have found...

I have a Nuvinci360 hub, a predecessor of Enviolo. Same design. It has a 360% range. I put it on a bike fitted with a TSDZ2b. I needed more range, or more gears, or more motor. Took the Nuvinci wheel off and went with a derailleur setup, but ulimately gave up on that bike. The Enviolo design...

Some of us have been broken then screwed, glued, and threaded back together. You fit the bike to you the best you can.