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  1. Chazmo

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Charge, this feature showed up on RideWithGPS…. Just a heads up. I don’t know if it’d be useful for you or not, but thought I’d mention it. I’m not sure how the fire information is sourced and/or whether it’s accurate, but it sounds interesting. In any case, stay safe, man!
  2. Chazmo

    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    Actually, Sandy, I’m not sure about my “maths” either. I know the power ratings from one of these Avinox motors is about 1500W (which, at ~2HP is nowhere near a car’s engine). But you were (correctly) talking about torque, and that is not the same thing. It’s been a very long time since I...
  3. Chazmo

    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    Sandy, I think you need to check your math here… If I’m not mistaken, we’re talking about 2 horsepower or so… Certainly, more power from a mid-drive means more stress on the drivetrain. But I don’t think we’re in the same ballpark here as auto or even motorcycle territory.
  4. Chazmo

    No hands riding

    I ride with no hands very frequently. I’m not sure there’s any “purpose” other than relaxing the back and just chillin’. Of course, my bike has fat-bike geometry which makes it easy. @Marcela you’re right that old “10-speed” bike geometry was very different than today’s. I’m not sure how...
  5. Chazmo

    Strip new chain grease before lubing with Rock N Roll Gold?

    Hahaha! Love it. So, what makes a chain hate-worthy, Pedal?
  6. Chazmo

    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    Some nice customizations there, Sandy!
  7. Chazmo

    Deaf Riders

    Cat ears and the Varia radar sound like good ideas. I recognize this is an old thread, but I agree that deafness should not be an insurmountable barrier for bike riding (of any type).
  8. Chazmo

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    That was quite a challenge, Charge. Nice!
  9. Chazmo

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Lovely as always, JG. I guess you’re not in the path of the wildfire haze. It’s been pretty icky around here in central MA.
  10. Chazmo

    stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread

    Hey, Chris, do all the interconnections come back automatically when you remove battery(s) and re-seat them, or do you have to do a rain dance to set everything up when you ride? Just curious. It all sounds like great fun.
  11. Chazmo

    Proprietary Bikes and the Right to Repair

    Well, it’s also compounded by the fact that many of these ebike companies are teetering on the edge or already gone. I would argue that while I’m sure it’s partly planned obsolescence, it’s also because there is little/no standardization in the designs or protocols of the components.
  12. Chazmo

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Always love seeing your water shots, JG!
  13. Chazmo

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Hope your bike gets fixed up quick, Rab!
  14. Chazmo

    Eurobike 2026 ebike news

    Nice update on the drivetrains, guys. Thanks for keeping us posted, Rás.
  15. Chazmo

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Wow, Charge… That’s a monster! Again, seems like you used good judgement on the really tricky parts (as in not to ride them)!
  16. Chazmo

    Giant Stormguard

    Interesting stuff, guys. Oh, sorry, I’m confused. Is the Giant Stormguard a Yamaha bike rebranded, Marcela? In any case, I was just trying to say that Stormguard is a nice bike!
  17. Chazmo

    New to E-Bike and this forum

    How are you enjoying your fatty, @GMA52 . I keep lovin’ mine! Cheers from New England.
  18. Chazmo

    Giant Stormguard

    Wow. Why would anyone be ashamed to own one of those? :) Looks like a really nice bike, Marcela. Giant is a winner, as I watch @RabH continue to put amazing mileage on his road bike. Do you know why Yamaha is stopping shipment? Your post was the first I’d read about that.
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