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That's exactly the trend here in coastal SoCal. But new laws have been necessary to make the parental part stick and to make enforcement easier. These measures went into effect earlier this year in both Carlsbad and Encinitas. E-moto confiscations are up. Statewide, there's a push to go after...

If he does this often, the cops might be able to catch him at it. If enough people report him, the cops might even try. Sounds like your community's already down on this kind of behavior.

You can get that same great metallic taste without the ionizing radiation from a worn disk brake rotor. Organic pads add a little spice.

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that action when I watch the replay tonight. Man, if Narvaez didn't have bad luck, he wouldn't have any luck at all! This is his 3rd crash in 2026! The January crash in the UAE Tour, also solo, resulted in multiple vertebral compression fractures. As a retired...

Exactly. Besides, what's the point of having the ebike of your dreams if you can't lick it anywhere you like?

Wait, I'm not supposed to lick the battery??

Thanks! Please explain.

Congrats — very exciting indeed! If I may, Q1. Is the SL 2 quieter? Q2. You got that trade-in from a local Specialized dealer?

Love it! Had to leave at 10 km out. At that time, the commentators were saying that Magnier had little chance on the final wall. As with weather forecasters, I've learned to put no stock in their predictions. But I do admire their perseverance.

Congrats! Best to use a torque driver. Bike shop can probably recommend one, as some are more accurate than others.

For the final climb?

The Park Tool YouTube channel has a huge number of how-to videos covering every aspect of bike maintenance. Chances are, they've covered brakes like yours.

You mean when does SB 1167 take effect? It just passed the state senate and is now in the state assembly.

Update California bill SB 1167 passed the state senate unanimously yesterday and is now in the state assembly.

Wow, never thought of my SL as that loud! Sure, I notice when I ride, but only half the time. Not welcome, and another reason to ride in OFF when that makes sense otherwise. But hardly oppressive. The noise seems a small price to pay for a bike that's perfect for me in every other respect...

Congrats! You had a truly movie-worthy medical adventure, and now you're back 11 months later. Must feel pretty sweet. I have a similar problem on my Vado SL 1: ALL hardpack here in coastal San Diego County has at least a thin veneer of loose sand, and it scares the crap out of me on the...

Welcome aboard. Interesting bike. From the official product page... Here's what I don't get. California and other states limit legal ebikes to 750W of motor power. They haven't always done a good job of specifying what kind of watts (electrical, mechanical, continuous, peak, etc.) But here we...

True, and the mechanical power needed to overcome air drag (a force) at speed V through still air is proportional to V³. So doubling V increases the aerodynamic power loss by a factor of 8! In assisted pedaling, the power lost to total (aerodynamic+rolling+slope) resistance is ultimately what...

Worth noting in the moderately aero example I gave above that air resistance is still 25% of total resistance at 6.7 mph (a common climbing speed) and 12% of total at 4.5 mph — which for many is close to minimum balancing speed. For an upright commuter in street clothes on slower tires with...

The takeover can start at even lower speeds. Using realistic parameters for 195 lb me in lycra on my 38 lb Vado SL 1 on smooth flat pavement in still air, the "crossover speed" Vc (at which air resistance becomes half of total resistance) is ~12 mph (5.4 m/s). Vc grows with total (rider+bike)...