Search results

  1. J

    Bluejay Brand Owners?

    Hello, As a consumer, if I were buying an e-bike ands checked the Bluejay price point, $2995, I'd strongly consider the Electra Townie Go first. Bosch Power, Trek support network etc. The Electra has a track record, the Bluejay is preorder which is always a bit of a concern to me. My intent...
  2. J

    Newbie looking for the truth

    Wow ! What a great l looking bike.
  3. J

    Motor dies after 28 seconds.

    Hold the phone !!! You wrote " I have less than 5 miles on it and a little over $1000.00 in assembly and repair costs. " Did you say $1000.00 ?? As in, one thousand dollars ??
  4. J

    Best way lock a bike with nothing around?

    Hello again, Excellent reply. You're spot on ! I'm glad you brought up about home owners only covering theft from 'home' for folks not aware of that limitation. My needs/concern is theft from my condo garage, thus the limited coverage. Thanks, John
  5. J

    Best way lock a bike with nothing around?

    Hello, I have own a condo, and have two Trek e-bikes. My condo homeowners is with Geico. I don't know if they write Insurance in Canada. Geico actually doesn't write homeowners but partners with a third party, Stillwater. I've called three times to confirm that my e-bikes were covered on my...
  6. J

    Cyclists’ Accident

    Here's a link to the New York Times story on the accident, updated 12/21.. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/us/nevada-cyclists-deaths.html
  7. J

    Installed a Rock Shox on my Trek XM700+

    Hello Topcatken, I'm glad to hear the Rock Shox install on your Trek XM700+ is working well. Mods of the this type and how a rider responds is really very personal. Congrats on your 9700 miles. In my book that's some serious riding . The Trek XM 700 + is a great eBike. I extremely happy with...
  8. J

    Using Ebikes As Tools For Meeting a Health Challenge

    Hello, I cannot believe I missed this post. A huge loss for me. I wish I had the words to properly express the emotional support I've drawn from your experience and the marvelous way you shared your story. You've made a big difference in my life. Thank you. John
  9. J

    ADA Doctors Note

    Hi Dave, Your reply is perfect ! "Problem solved" I hope folks read your post and take your message to heart. 13,000 miles in various New York counties, 4 years of riding, zero law enforcement issues. In my opinion this perceived law enforcement 'problem' has gotten out of hand. Way too...
  10. J

    Schwalbe tire question

    Should you get some push back from the shop you might consider letting them know you're going to get the Gazelle Rep involved, even though the problem is not specific to the Gazelle. Sometimes just mentioning the Rep of a higher end e-bike can get the shops 'attention'. : ) I'm certain Gazelle...
  11. J

    Schwalbe tire question

    Hi Jenniferd, I stand corrected. The reflective strip is not molded into the sidewall, but applied to it. I just checked the reflective strip one of my Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires and it isn't perfect, but it's not 'off' nearly as much as yours. This must be very frustrating, but what you...
  12. J

    Schwalbe tire question

    Hi Jenniferd, Wow !! The reflective strip Schwalbe molds into the sidewall of their tires absolutely must be circular and even in relationship to the rim. This is so incredibly basic. You are correct ! I cannot believe the shop sent you on your way with the tire mounted as you mentioned. Is...
  13. J

    Schwalbe tire question

    Hello Jenniferd, You wrote "I'm so interested to hear more about your comment about 'fixing a rear tire is not an option for me'." What I meant was figuratively changing/repairing the rear tire on my Trek e-mountain bike would be near impossible because of the bikes weight and I have a torn...
  14. J

    Thanks for accepting me.

    Excellent Job, I did't mean you needed to summarize, but that's ok. What you have to say is important. Hopefully some folks will be able to offer help. I have no knowledge of E-Bike Kits. Good luck, John
  15. J

    Thanks for accepting me.

    Hello mscir, Welcome to the Forum. If there's help to be found or at least a good suggestion it will pop up on EBR. For old folks like me and maybe some younger folks as well, could you break up your initial question/comment into several paragraphs. One huge word dump :) it a bit difficult to...
  16. J

    New to EBR

    Howdy, I believe your bikes have the Purion controller so my suggestion may not apply ? If your controller is removable ( slides in and out of a click bracket ) remove it and reseat it. I have a three year old Trek Powerfly7 with the Bosch Intuvia Controller and have experienced a very...
  17. J

    Advice for older man wanting to get back on the trails

    Hi, I ride Schwalbe Marathon Plus Smart Guard tires on my Trek Powerfly. The are quiet on the road and very solid on the Rail Trail. To me flat protection is paramount... I'm 'not' changing a rear tire on my emtb : )...
  18. J

    Advice for older man wanting to get back on the trails

    Hello, I'm 74 and have been riding a Trek Powerfly 7 emtb Hardtail for 3 years. I absolutely love it. I ride rail trails and paved roads provided they are sparsely travelled. I have no skills to ride single track..I would get hurt. The Powerfly comes with the Bosch Performance CX Motor with...
  19. J

    new bike day in MA

    Does the battery require a key to remove ?
  20. J

    New X-treme Sedona - no motor - DOA?

    Hello, Which one of the X-Treme Resellers did you purchase the bike from ? When I saw that Uptzy is a reseller, my gut feeling is this is not going to go well (Support that is) based on the listed resellers. I hope I'm wrong. I mention Uptzy are a reseller as they come with a less than stellar...
Back