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To the OP, a Montague with a conversion kit is rather popular with pilots and boat captains b/c they have 26 inch wheels, fold up to fit into a locker, and don't suffer frame flex (the riding a wet noodles effect). Also lightweight for a folder at under 45 or 50 pounds. We have a (rarely...

Many people think of our 4 lane Interstate highways only as highways.We have many twisty 35mph to 55mph State highways in the East, many that pass through old main streets in towns with 25mph limits. Sometimes they even have shoulders for pedestrians, bikes, and horses, but not that often.

The only other ebikes I see very often in my town is a super73 clone and some fat tire bike whose pedals are used as footpegs only. We have a couple good LBSs that carry Treks and Giants, but noone seems to ride them anywhere around here except trails. No Sur-Rons though.😃 . Lots of...

The most important things are to keep the batteries out of the living area, and the bikes locked up out of view I suppose. I like the little shed idea a lot. The common bike shed behind an apartment complex is probably a very poor idea for obviously expensive electric bikes. But "adult tetris"...

Correct. @6zfshdb maps his routes (and alternatives) using both a route planner and Google Earth zoomed way in, ahead of time. I just get lost a lot, even on local routes. It's a system :rolleyes:.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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