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  1. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    The half dozen chargers I own will only accept US 110v current. I know there isn't supposed to be "extra current", I also know how many fried transformers ("power supply") I and my young friends suffered in the early days of "computer clubs" all on supposedly steady grid 110volt power. Surges...
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    “No e-bikes allowed”

    Several cheap and dumb 110v chargers, both Specialized and boutique ones that came with the bottle batteries. They all appear to be identical. Not an EE, but EVs are very high voltage devices and Ohms law says something about lowering voltage raises amperage ... the current must go...
  3. Art Deco

    Do you ride with someone?

    You, my friend, have been cursed. The universe obviously doesn’t want you going anywhere. Make sure you have roadside assistance on that new truck.
  4. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    I can think of a practical reason but it would be very uncommon. In many newer motels/hotels in tourist areas, they have EV charging stations in the guest parking lot and lockable outdoor 110v outlets ( why? No idea, maybe homeless people) on the outside walls of buildings, as well as...
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    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    German infrastructure link... [https://substack.com/@carfreeamerica/note/c-140434551?r=hhp6b
  6. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    Boom! :eek: and that's if you can find one that works. McDonalds, an empty outside outlet or a cafe is much easier to find.
  7. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    Probably the way most EBR members would handle it, myself included. But I wouldn't even try to ride that kind of distance, even if the law was on my trail.
  8. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    There is no such thing as a truly safe, reliable lithium battery yet. Even though Chargeride's may be particularly edgy ;).
  9. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    Plus some extra weight, expense, and bulk to manage . Might be the only option if you are far from the grid though.
  10. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    True, but the meal is more dangerous than the batteries in the long term. I have worked on an outdoor cafe table with a laptop plugged into an outdoor outlet and only bought coffee and tea.
  11. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    Honestly I never tried. I don't think anyone would object, b/c there are usually empty outlets available at pavilions and such without locking covers which I know exist.
  12. Art Deco

    “No e-bikes allowed”

    I don't think you will have an issue with any campground or cabin that has electricity at each site. Many don't have electricity at the site but have outdoor outlets in a common area you can use. The key seems to be that it must be outdoors. At many cities and tourist towns, motels prohibit...
  13. Art Deco

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    I also live in rural PA, where the best/only riding is often the county roads whitch rarely have a shoulder even as wide as my handlebars. And of course, crumbling edges without even a painted line remaining. The pickups don't mind that, and the horse and buggy folks don't vote anyway. Both...
  14. Art Deco

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    A speed and impact visualization. Attempt to link ... https://substack.com/profile/29379251-artdeco/note/c-140072988?r=hhp6b
  15. Art Deco

    Just for fun...

    "With a fortune guaranteed to come true"
  16. Art Deco

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    Well, it's not really infrastructure, but I switch my iv drip from coffee to beer around lunchtime, but use water only when riding.
  17. Art Deco

    What have you learned from your e-bike experiences?

    Yes (dtc) direct to consumer vs (lbs) local bike shop
  18. Art Deco

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    An urban planner who rides bikes wrote this. https://open.substack.com/pub/speakeasy/p/american-cities-have-a-hoarding-problem?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=hhp6b
  19. Art Deco

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    You know how to investigate a planned route better than almost anyone on here, so investigate. But I probably wouldn't do it.
  20. Art Deco

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    That area is still a challenge, even in a car.
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