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A timer on any charger is always a good idea. I use them on my cordless tool battery chargers as well as those for my bike batteries. Be aware that some inexpensive chargers can slowly discharge the battery if the DC side is left connected.

I'm not surprised that age is a factor. The longer one uses the battery, the more it is handled and transported. Rough handling while sitting in the back of a vehicle, bouncing around in the trunk or on a bike rack during transport, can cause parts to shift or loosen inside the case. Even riding...

Same here. People who used to buy and ride snowmobiles are switching to ATV's since they can ride year round in all but the deepest snow. There are two snowmobile clubs in my county that have switched to ATV & UTV's. Years ago, I was approached by one club who wanted to extend their trail...

All very true but for different reasons. Snowmobiles are disappearing around here as well, but it's mainly due to the lack of snow. 20 years ago, we averaged 50". Last season we had just 10". Every year, new bike trails are being built and the moderating climate & lack of snow have stretched the...

Thanks for the video but none of the riding conditions shown are what I would call a "rough" trail.

Someone on Facebook posted a video showing a unique way to mount a recumbent. With the bike on it's kickstand, the rider simply walked backward with a leg on each side of the bike as the pedals and handlebar passed between his legs. Once over the seat, he just sat down. He folded up the...

I tried the Lezyne Classic HB, and it's a well engineered product that provides a lot of light. It operates on 12V though, so I had to rig a relay and use a 12V buck converter: The wire for the high / low/ beam switch wasn't long enough so I had to piece it out. I should have bought the E550...

I recently replaced the pitiful headlight on my Pedego and was faced with the same controller power output issue. I didn't want to cut off the proprietary connector, so I measured the current draw on the OEM light by sticking pins in the connector holes and hooking up my multimeter. I found...

A year old thread, but still appropriate this time of year. If you want to throw money at the storage problem, get one of these service lifts: I use one to store my bikes as well as my pickup bed bike rack. It can also be used to service the bikes. A cheaper option would be one of these...

Not like this I hope. :rolleyes:

Sadly, there is no way to protect a bike from a determined thief. My approach is to never let the bike out of my sight in public and keep it inside my home and out of sight when not in use. Unfortunately, even doing this isn't enough. There was an incident near here recently where a bike was...

I used to ride with my brother until his hip gave out. Since then, I've mostly been riding alone. My brother recently had hip surgery and hopefully, we'll get back to riding together again in the near future. I've found that, for me anyway, cycling is really a solitary sport since it's often...

+1 on the derailleur hanger. Swapping out the rather flimsy OEM hanger on my bike with a quality one, made a big difference. I improved shift performance even more by investing in an alignment tool...

There are so many brands out there now, it seems the market won't support them all. Covid took it's toll in 2023, and more recently, tariffs have pushed up prices. Sales have been slow to recover which is also having an effect. The used bike market is also growing and cutting into new bike...

I'm not sure where you're located but I deal with Bicycle Motor Works here in eastern PA. They are local to me so I can pick up and deliver without having to ship anything. https://www.bicyclemotorworks.com/ They are a great resource and may be able to help you with rebuilding or replacing...

There are many reputable battery suppliers, and I'm sure others will chime in here with recommendations. In my case, most of my replacement batteries were purchased from Grin Tech in Vancouver: https://ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/batteries.html?battery_nominal=111 They stand behind...

These problems do sometimes end a ride for me, but not the trip. I can usually limp back to my truck to make repairs but I'm often 3 or 4 hundred miles from home on a multi day excursion.

I'll admit I don't need a bike stand on the road often, but there have been times when it's been handy. I sometimes have to adjust the derailleur if I happen to hit something on the trail. Doing so is difficult with the bike upside down resting on the bars with the shifter in an awkward spot...

They make these trailer tongue levelers but it just adds more to the total price tag...

No pics yet but I'm in the process of making a simple mount for the PRS 30 that will fit in a vehicle receiver hitch. That way, I can use it outdoors on the road or inside a garage. The PRS 30 is fairly compact without the base and not too difficult to carry. This adapter plate should work...