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  1. mrgold35

    Does your e-bike need makeup?

    We have entire neighborhoods in New Mexico that put out Luminarias (called Farolitos in Northern NM) on their houses and yards every X-mas. Some neighborhood block off roads for bus, vehicle, and self or group guided bike tours on X-mas eve. A lot of folks add battery powered X-mas light to...
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    Best vehicle rack for step-thru e-bikes

    I would second that. The QuikRstuff is rated at 120lbs and no additions/mods or tools needed to adjust up/down for up to 5" fat tires. I don't have to remove rack bag, seat, or battery off my Radrover (around +/- 80lbs w/ accessories) or Himiway Cobra Pro (+/- 95 lbs w/ accessories). That...
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    CES 2024 Las Vegas

    Motocross bike doesn't have pedals. I can't ride a motocross bike on the sidewalk if there isn't a bike lane. I don't need to register an ebike. Way less maintenance requirements with an ebike compared to motocross bike. I can get as much and as little exercise as needed with an ebike. The...
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    CES 2024 Las Vegas

    I have something similar for my Cobra Pro I put my front tire into in the garage.
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    CES 2024 Las Vegas

    Did anyone attend CES 2024 and stop by the Himiway area? There were two ebikes that looked really interesting; but, no specs as of yet:
  6. mrgold35

    A few newbie questions

    My suggestion is to provide a little background to help narrow down your choices. There is a difference between the good/better/best ebike choices on the market compared to good/better/best ebike for "you" that meets your needs in your riding environment. - budget range - miles per week, max...
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    Best vehicle rack for step-thru e-bikes

    Another platform rack made by the same inventor as the 1UP Super Duty is the QuikRstuff rack. It is a Colorado based company, this rack is "Made in USA" expensive, a few more features for flexibility, folds for easy storage in vehicle or home, easy on/off in minutes with zero tools, 28lbs for...
  8. mrgold35

    Would You Stop The Thieves?

    Two lies and and a truth.... I would even tell them I have the police on the phone, they are on camera, and the ebike has a hidden GPS tracker. Are there real or fake warning stickers for (e)bikes warning about hidden GPS trackers? Kinda like having the ADT security sign outside your house or...
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    It is interesting how many e bike batteries are NOT locked.

    I was thinking about a "wake" button somewhere on the ebike LCD screen or On/Off power button so the wireless key fob can sync to ebike if you don't have the secure encoded key option. I've had key fobs with a single Cr2032 batteries last 3-6 years depending on vehicle. The key fob could be...
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    It is interesting how many e bike batteries are NOT locked.

    Seems like it is opportunity for future manufactures can electronically link/lock a battery pack to an ebike with an encrypted code. Battery packs do have the power to transmit the unlock code to the bike once you enable with a key/keypad/fob. Similar to vehicle having several key fobs being...
  11. mrgold35

    I’ve narrowed it down to three..

    I'm above average also at 6'3" around 310lbs. I'm probably around 325-330lbs in full winter gear and commuter backpack loaded down with work cloths, lunch, electronics, etc... I just upgraded from my 2016 Radrover 750w rear hub to a Himiway Cobra Pro full suspension mid drive. The main reason...
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    One more

    More lights=more better!
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    New to group

    Welcome! Are you upgrading from pedal bikes or getting back into (e)biking after X amount of years aways?
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    Looking for a lightweight city/commuter bike

    I have a 750w rear hub cadence sensor Class II/20mph Radrover and 1000-1600w Himiway Cobra Pro Class III/+28 mph mid-drive tq sensor. Both have throttles that come in handy. It is more involving with a mid drive with up/down gear shifting depending of speed and needing to applying more "pedal...
  15. mrgold35

    6v vs. 12v Light

    Any additional features with either light? I always feel safer during daylight "share the road" riding with headlights/taillights that can strobe.
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    Reflective Jacket

    One thing I've noticed are (e)bikes do not have very good side illumination or have side markers like you do with vehicles. This type of reflective top would be excellent for dusk-to-dawn share the road riding to improve 360 degree visibility. I've seen these types of bike riders at night and...
  17. mrgold35

    Which brake first?

    I use both front/rear equally in general riding on paved or dirt surfaces on dry surfaces (Radrover and Himiway fat tire ebikes). This is usually slowing down or stopping straight at an intersection/stop sign, before a gradual turn, or emergency stops. I use mostly my rear brake single track...
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    I am putting it up for the winter. Do I keep the battery (about 60% charged now) inside for the winter? Anything else?

    I would read the owner's manual for long term storage and restrictions in below freezing temps. My Himiway 48v 20AH Samsung/LG Li-ion suggests not to store in near/below freezing temps, NEVER EVER deplete the battery, top off power on every ride, and store fully charged and top off to 100%...
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    Specialized Roll Comp Conversion vs. Himiway

    My Radrovers are rated to 275lbs max (around +/- 300lbs for me after pandemic). I'm around 310lbs-335lbs between summer or winter temps when I was work commuting back in 2016-2019 pre-pandemic on my Rover with work backpack (work cloths, water, lunch, electronics), Topeak rack bag with...
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    Frame Wrap - Frame Protection

    My Himiway Cobra Pro has a carbon fiber looking wrap. I was worried about trying to repair nicks and scrapes single track riding or damage from chain slap hitting the frame. I used pre-cut Paint Protection Film (PPF) Enlee bike frame protection stickers, ($18, Amazon). You can place the...
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