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Yes, I've been using many different brands of padded shorts for years, and they really do help. Unfortunately, most are designed to work best with standard saddles which I can't use. I have circulation issues which force me to use noseless saddles. I have yet to find shorts with enough sit bone...

I'm not ready to give up on my step thru yet. I can still ride fairly comfortably on rides less than 50 miles or so. I was looking for something to use on rides that approach the century mark. If I can't find a solution, I would just scale back on my "hypermiling" before giving up on my current...

Most of the torque wrenches discussed here are smaller tools used on e-bikes that read in the low Nm range and not suited for automotive use. FWIW, I do a lot of mechanical work on my tractors though, and have been very happy with the eTORK EC3250. It is both digital and click style, moderately...

Functional but not great.

My main concern is stopping and getting started without falling over. Doing so on an irregular gravel surface could be problematic. Getting up out of a low slung recumbent is out of the question for me anyway.

It's a StreetMachine GTE https://bike-on.com/shop/p/streetmachine-gte

There have been a few threads here on recumbent e-bikes but not much discussion on logistics, such as starting and stopping. As I get older, my back and butt are becoming limiting factors in my ability to do the long distance rides I like so much. With some success, I've explored every bike...

Before disconnecting any lights, I would wait until you actually run low on power during one of your rides. Most riders have quite a bit of juice left after a ride, and as others have said, running lights consume very little wattage. If you do have an issue, I would consider a bigger battery...

DO NOT use the original lead acid charger with the lithium battery! Those low priced Amazon batteries don't use high quality cells and the risk of fire is much higher!

Lots of rail trails to ride in the Johnstown area now. Most notably is the Ghost Town Trail. Were you there during the 1977 flood?

Rode the Pine Creek Trail in North Central PA this week from Wellsboro to Jersey shore and back. 128 miles total in 2 1/2 days. Absolutely perfect weather! I enjoy riding Pine Creek this time of year when the Wingstem are in bloom. Not a particularly beautiful flower but pretty impressive...

Very true, but the OP was talking about transporting in his vehicle. The advantage of a tote is, it offers some mechanical protection and won't allow bike damage if items shift or other items are piled on top during transport. Soft sided bags offer some protection, but not as much as a hard...

I hope that's a fireproof carpet. :)

I understand the need for these drone regulations and I'm glad they are in place. Unfortunately, those who would use them for illegal purposes are often criminals who don't care about laws or regulations. As is the case with many laws, it's the general population who is inconvenienced, not the...

Saw a guy at a trailhead a while back that used these plastic totes: He had two of them for his and his wife's folding bikes. The wheels on the tote made it easy to slide in and out of his SUV and they stacked on top of each other to save space.

I considered building my own batteries for a time. Obtaining the necessary skills, equipment and materials, plus my time, made me change my mind. I would never save any money. The only advantage would be the known build quality. With UL standards being applied to e-bike batteries now, that worry...

Are the drone use laws as strict in the UK as they are in the US? I'd love to take one on my rides, but with all the no fly zones, airport restrictions, licensing and registration requirements, I never know if I would be breaking some law. The FAA levies some pretty hefty fines for violations.

Unfortunately, you can't regulate or prosecute idiocy, which is the major cause of these fires.

I've been ebiking for 8 years now and tend to ride the same trails multiple times each season. During year one, it was rare to see another e-bike. Today, on these same trails, every other bike I pass is an e-bike. Most are seniors like myself, with some teenagers in the mix tearing up the...

I've learned that this behavior depends mostly on where and when I ride. I go to rural or semi rural locations and avoid weekends & holidays. By doing this, most of the people I encounter are older, like minded individuals and not hard core roadies.