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    Plastic free lunchboxes for rear panniers?

    I have a small sized stainless steel bento box container in my car for a few emergency food snacks. there are all different sizes. So you could have multiples of the same size stacked in your pannier. this is small but it just gives you another direction to search. this is what I have in my car...
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    Boo! I had just planned to go for a short bike ride near my house to see the Halloween decorations and costumes. Wow! I hit a gold mine when I pedaled over to Goodwin Ave. So I have to thank all of the residents for making the holiday awesome for all! I lived nearby for 10 years and had no idea...
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    Who's ebike riding could ALL be done on a regular bike?

    I do. Today I rode my nearby route on my Creo, for a short 1 hour ride...19 miles. up and back with a little loop at the end. On Tuesday I did 33 miles on my road bike using the same route but extended further for 33mi. That full ride was about 2.5 hours. Just like to mix it up.
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    cleated (clipless) pedals

    There are quite a few variables that come into play when chosing the type of pedal: Type of surface (pavement, gravel, or trail) Type of ride (casual vs. intense workout) Physical ability Duration of ride Type of e-bike I have Shimano SPD MTB pedals on my Creo and the same on my gravel bike...
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    Music Junkies?

    I am a huge music fan. I listen to music almost every day, sometimes in the background. Sometimes specifically dedicated to enjoying the music itself. I went to a Nation of Language concert on Monday, and saw B-52s and Devo last night. I ride both MTB greens and easy blue rated trails, and ride...
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    Battery Tech and weights Creo 2 / Vado SL2

    Thanks @BioWheel !!
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    Battery Tech and weights Creo 2 / Vado SL2

    I am no electrical guy, so was wondering what the answer is? I did go to the Specialized site for my bike (Turbo Creo 2, 2024)...the specs did not show voltage. My friend who asked me is a DIY ebike conversion guy. I don't DIY, though understand voltages, just never looked at that. So if anyone...
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Yeah, yesterday, our M4.2 quake was not on the San Andreas, but the Hayward Fault, centered in Berkeley! I like the Doobie Bros a bit, but a little early for me...never heard that song.
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    I tried to get out earlier knowing it would be very hot, but was delayed, so it was in the mid-90s, though my Garmin1040 recorded 104° F (which I don't believe). It has been a while, but this was the first time to take obligatory photos of the Creo, at the Pulgas Water Temple, as I do with each...
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    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    What a great area! Fun photos! How deep was that water?... it looks to be as high as the tires. How long of a ride?
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    Well you likely rode this more than I have. but I am catching up on pedal bikes. Today, I ended up listening to the band at the general store after my ride. it is the social epicenter of San Gregorio. Cowboys, riders, farmers, etc. so unique. This photo I took as I started my ride at noon. a few...
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    I have to add something about my ride today, I noticed something a little different today... Quite a few motorcycle riders waved or signaled. All sorts of bikes...from adventure bikes to cruisers. I started at San Gregorio so there were a bunch of bikes parked there of course. FWIW I was riding...
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    A rare ride for me since it went as planned! 🤣 From San Gregorio General Store (started with a breakfast sando) just down Best Road through Pescadero, and checked out Costanoa for the first time and their General Store! Added quick stop Ano Nuevo State Park for the coastal beauty (no riding...
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    @Jeremy McCreary Great that you are back on the bike! Sweet that you had a beautiful clear day.
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    Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!

    This is where I ride… Well, my planned route was my normal Coastal Trail but then add Verde Rd and a bit of Tunitas then stopping by the Bike Hut. But of course I kept going on Lobitos Creek Road, which I rode on my Lemond years ago it is a climb! It was a greatly diverse ride...when I got...
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    Ebike helmet

    I also did not know there were e-bike specific helmets. The Dispatch(eBike) is 100g/0.22lb heavier than the Engage (MTB), based on the specs. The Engage has 3x the amount of venting, likely commuter oriented helmets are more rugged and cooling is not as critical as a MTB helmet used for multiple...
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    Creo 2 Flat Bar Conversion

    Wow...I just checked. I paid $6500 USD, in June 2025, now the Carbon Comp is $7000 (Sept 2005). The specs remain the same.
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    Vado SL 1 and 2 vs. Creo 2 — modeling rider power and range

    Whoa, a lot of data Jeremy! my eyes are crossed. I made it through it though. Though you stated you did not included the Alloy Creo, it is about $2k less, so that is a great deal, only limiting the max tire size. Speaking of tire sizes... I just checked and Specialized finally updated the Creo...
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    Specialized App stops tracking if I pause ride and check a different app

    My test today of the App on an iPhone. it continued to record after stopping midway to take a photo and send email as a test...I never send email during a ride. my phone goes to sleep I do not reopen the Specialized app. I only tap record and then press the main button to put it to sleep, then...
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