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  1. John Bowman

    Recumbent E-bikes

    Same seat/head height as a mini van or SUV. I have ridden them for years, get noticed more than an upright bike. Then there is the issue of car drivers who intentionally TRY to hit you. I have no problem out braking and out turning them. The bike stops in 15 feet from 20 mph.
  2. John Bowman

    Recumbent E-bikes

    Another Lightning Video:
  3. John Bowman

    Recumbent E-bikes

    Keep your feet down, use throttle until you get to over 5 mph, then put feet up on pedals as bike is fairly stable above 5 mph. At least mine is. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1652164782365331
  4. John Bowman

    RAD Power Bikes Going Bust

    Depends how you want to define USA. Many scholars say that by international law, Taiwan is a US insular area from WWII. Meaning products made there, are made in USA. https://www.civil-taiwan.org/hartzell5.pdf Due to political reasons, the US government will only say Taiwan status is...
  5. John Bowman

    RAD Power Bikes Going Bust

    You are welcome. As an importer I support the Trump tariffs, US was going bankrupt from big negative trade imbalance which was a big reason for 25% Bidenflation. If your business model relies on CCP slave labor, you need to be in another business...
  6. John Bowman

    RAD Power Bikes Going Bust

    PS on the holes in bike frames. Those are for pressure release during 1000 to 3000 degree welding, and 400 degree powder coating. Or 350 degree carbon fiber curing. Not for pressure changes in normal use.
  7. John Bowman

    RAD Power Bikes Going Bust

    The internal pressure would only change a few psi from temp changes, about like going from sea level to 10,000 feet. From 0 to 120 F pressure would change 6 psi, a lot less than your bike tire pressure. Any quality battery case can withstand that. Your comment about the load leveling I think...
  8. John Bowman

    RAD Power Bikes Going Bust

    If the battery case is fully waterproof, the only moisture is that inside the case at assembly. If a desiccant is placed inside the case, and the battery connections made from non corroding metal, seems there would not be a problem.
  9. John Bowman

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Thanks, the bike is more comfortable than my car or office seat, even though shape is the same. I think because of higher heart rate and blood circulation. I cruise at about 24 mph in PAS 3. More info: https://www.lightningbikes.com/introduction/index.html
  10. John Bowman

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Surf Beach, CA. Santa Barbara County. 23.7 mph average over 16.6 miles.
  11. John Bowman

    Need Saddle Advice!

    I don't waste my money on Strava. But Lightning holds the US cross country record, 3000 miles in five days. That long enough for you? https://www.lightningbikes.com/racing/f40-racing.html
  12. John Bowman

    Need Saddle Advice!

    Never worry about saddle or any type of discomfort. Instead you can just worry about what to eat.
  13. John Bowman

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    Cannot comment on batteries, but during Race Across America our rider (Bob Fourney) would ride his bike directly into the ground level hotel room, jump off, take a quick shower and sleep. Was awake 2-4 hours later and rode the bike back out of room. Always went in at about 2 AM so nobody...
  14. John Bowman

    Who's ebike riding could ALL be done on a regular bike?

    Actually, I have always done at least 80% on an acoustic bike. Commuting, fitness, recreation, touring rides acoustic. Only use the e for quick trip into town to buy something, saves me time.
  15. John Bowman

    Alien Motivator

    Same bike, updated with shock, rack etc. on top photo.
  16. John Bowman

    Alien Motivator

    Santa Barbara County California
  17. John Bowman

    Show Us Your Bikes

    No, separate display control panel. I already have 18 months on mine. This is not Chinese crap.
  18. John Bowman

    Why does EBR hate recumbent bikes?

    Trek and Cannondale both made recumbents.
  19. John Bowman

    Why does EBR hate recumbent bikes?

    Three of the brands offered. No response.
  20. John Bowman

    Why does EBR hate recumbent bikes?

    More: https://bacchettabikes.com/products/bacchetta-bella-pronto-custom-recumbent
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