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Not specifically an e-bike, but I suppose you could ride on one. 😁 I mow 7 acres, mostly with a tractor, but there are places where a push mower is required. Some are quite steep and difficult to traverse on foot, let alone push a mower. As I get older, I value my time and am less inclined to...

I've been considering a Garmin Smartwatch for some time and am looking for ways it can be used while biking. Specifically, I'm interested in getting alerts, like texts, calls and other devices paired with my iPhone 14 while it's in my pocket. Garmin has a sale going now with some significant...

What are the differences and how are bikes equipped for each type of surface? Pictures welcome. I'm basically a trail rider who avoids roads as much as possible. The trails I ride here in the east have mostly mixed surfaces, including pavement, packed limestone & decomposed granite, dirt...

Anyone find a source for the motor cutout micro switch imbedded in a Magura brake handle? It's a replaceable part, but I have yet to find one. I can usually clean the buildup of road debris from the mechanism but I have two with bad contacts inside the sealed switch. So far, I've only been able...

I usually use a self powered, handlebar mounted bike headlight (Outbound Lighting Trail EVO), but don't always carry it on every ride. If I don't think I'll need it, it's just another accessory to mount before starting out. Last week, I took an evening ride and lost track of time. It got dark...

Is it just me or is anyone else seeing a rash of spam posts lately? All begin with "email..." I've seen around 20 so far and have reported half as spam but no response from admin.

Find that perfect saddle but it doesn't have enough forward or backward offset for a comfortable pedaling position? Yes, there are a few adapters out there, but they are expensive and don't fit all seatposts. Here's a trick I found from a you tube video on how to make your own using this $23...

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...

I came across this YouTube video showing a clever way to load & unload a folding e-bike with no lifting involved:

After 5 seasons, I'm finally giving up on Tannus Armor. They are just too difficult to install and make on road tire repairs almost impossible. With some effort, I installed them on two bikes in 2020 but when I recently tried to replace them, I was simply not able to do it. Not sure why since...

https://richontech.tv/p/trying-the-dryft-board-half-bike

Humorous article in the Guardian by Zoe Williams on navigating around London by bike without using GPS technology. Apparently, it's healthier? :oops: I guess this assumes you don't get hit by a bus while you stop to read the map...

Many of us older riders have converted to e-bikes now, and our venerable old conventional models are used less and less. My wife and I used ours for awhile after we got our first e-bikes, but now, since we are less able to ride them, they are just gathering dust. We tried listing them on eBay...

I got this email from Archer today: We're not stoked to say this... But the time has come to shut down our business. We have one last batch of batteries, chargers and remotes (sorry no more shifters). Head over to the shop to get what you need to keep your ride shifting...

Grin Technologies is offering a 25% off sale on their stock of non U/L approved batteries: https://ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/batteries.html All current Grin batteries use high quality Panasonic or Sony cells, but are not U/L approved. The sale is to make room for their new stock...

I know this has been discussed many times here before, mostly by roadies, but I'm curious how many trail riders actually use knee or elbow protectors. If so, what do you use and why? I've talked to quite a few riders at trailheads who use protection, and almost all say they started using them...

I just received this recall notice from Delta for their TD3418B and SM1979 stem risers. I have 3 of these risers, and I've seen others mention them here as well. So far, I've had no issues with the products, but I'll replace them as a cautionary measure...

The port of Baltimore is a major east coast container ship import location. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge may affect bike imports. It could result in a delay if you have a bike on order. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-key-bridge-video/60304085

An interesting idea: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2023/01/25/teacher-kenya-uses-old-laptop-batteries-power-bikes/11121637002/ I doubt these old cells would be any safer than newer products, but they certainly are cheaper.

I have two identical good quality 52V, 20 AH Reention DP9 downtube batteries that I purchased from Grin Tech. https://ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/batteries/52v-20ah-downtube-battery.html I charge both to 58.8V before a ride and discharge the first to 20% or so. When I switch to the...