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    I finally took my ebike for a test ride.

    I like the look of this 2.8mm "micro" spiral wrap. IMO, It makes for a smoother look. Takes a lot of it to cover a long cable run though. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X88Y6MH?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
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    Just for fun...

    Class 1, 2, or 3 ??
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    Lock Recommendations?

    A throttle can also get you out of a jam if you have a medical emergency. On one occasion, it got me and the bike back safely when I injured my knee and couldn't pedal.
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    Lock Recommendations?

    I thought I'd seen every kind of bike anti theft device out there, until I was at Walmart last week. A bike was parked near the entry door and appeared to be unlocked. When I took a closer look, I saw a big pile of dog crap on the saddle! At first, I thought someone had vandalized the bike, but...
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    Amazon Stops Selling Illegal eMotos in CA

    They're starting to use something similar on jet skis now to replace the old wrist strap & lanyard. Too many runaways from operators not using them.
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    Amazon Stops Selling Illegal eMotos in CA

    That would help, but it wouldn't prevent the bike from taking off unexpectedly at a stop while I'm still seated. Such a switch would also be difficult to rig on my saddles, which I change frequently. I'm thinking of something more sophisticated, like a proximity switch.
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    Amazon Stops Selling Illegal eMotos in CA

    I've had the bike take off on it's own twice so far. Both times it was because of an open in the throttle ground circuit. Luckily, I was able to grab the brake before it got loose. I now keep my hand on the brake until I turn off the power button as a precaution. I'm trying to think of a "dead...
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    Just for fun...

    The first thing I do when I can't find my hat or glasses is to check my head. 😁
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    Proprietary Bikes and the Right to Repair

    Or, just buy a bike that doesn't use proprietary components. Sure, it restricts your choice of bikes, but if you're a cobbler like me, it's worth it.
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    Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain.

    Does all this mean I should start wrapping my helmet with tinfoil? 😁
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    Do you wear cologne when you ride?

    Add an igniter and you've got an afterburner! :oops:
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    I finally took my ebike for a test ride.

    If you don't pedal, why do you need a chain? 😁
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    Lock Recommendations?

    The first thing I would do is ask your employer if you could bring the bike somewhere inside the building. At the very least, take the battery inside with you. A bike without a battery is a deterrent for some would be bike thieves. I would also check for bike theft reports if you're in a...
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    Versatile rack bag

    I also like pockets in a bike bag, but I've found the selection limited. I eventually chose this extra large "Big Poppa" MIK rack bag. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWBX38HW?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_6 It lacks interior pockets, but has a couple on the outside. The fold out...
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    The transition

    When I priced solar 15 years ago, the break even point was just under the life expectancy of the equipment, but a single failure would negate any savings. I still wanted to go "green" at the time though and got estimates from 5 different companies. I scrapped the project when I learned the solar...
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    My Experience Registering Three E-Bikes with the New Jersey MVC (First Day of Registration)

    I don't know how it is being handled in other locations, but I met a couple at the Lumberville trailhead on the D&L trail in PA. yesterday. They had just crossed over the Delaware River from NJ on the Bulls Island foot bridge. They were from PA and were trying to ride the D&R Canal trail on the...
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    SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides

    I believe it's sung by Stompin' Tom Connors on his 1973 album " My Old Canadian Home" Might not be the same version he sang on his documentary called "Across This Land With Stompin' Tom"
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