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  1. PowerMe

    DIY - Adding a simple pocket to a pannier

    I purchased an inexpensive waterproof single pannier from China. It's like the Ortleib Sport Rollback in shape. My pannier has no pockets, not inside or outside. I decided to create my own inside pocket. Materials: - Unused neoprene mousepad, cut into the size I wanted for the pocket +...
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    Good (Single) Pannier - Direct From China (AliExpress)

    I wanted a pannier bag and I wanted to find one that wouldn't be costly. The price of Ortleibs held me back. Since I purchased a rear trunk bag from AliExpress.com and that worked out quite well, back to AliExpress I went. I found this Roswheel pannier bag. It had the basic features I...
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    The Short Person's Guide to Selecting an Ebike

    As a short female (5'0") I know first-hand the challenge of finding and selecting a suitable ebike. Rather than suggest specific brands and models I'll instead give some good guidelines to use to help narrow down and filter out choices. Especially Useful For a Short Rider: - smaller tire...
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    DIY Hack: Add Flashing Red LED Light to Helmet Back

    Just a simple DIY hack. I didn't have a good place to clip my red flashing LED light so I looked at my bike helmet and realized that would be a good place to clip it. (See pictures) I cut a small strip of a stretchy thick fabric fastener I had and superglued each end halfway around the center...
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    Noké U-Lock on KS. 3+ Years Later & Never Produced/Shipped

    Back in 2015 a KS campaign started for a bluetooth enabled Ulock, The Noké Ulock. I jumped in the funding pool and then, when they missed their first production date that same year and again slipped once more several weeks later, I was smart and requsted to get back my funding, which I did...
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    Easy Motion Evo Street - Handlebar Size in mm?

    Howdy all, Been a long time. Spring riding is starting. I'm about to order something new to put on my ebike, but I need to know the diameter size of the bike's handlebars (EVO Street). I can't find any info about this in the manual and my guessing skills are not very good. I figure someone...
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    Questions about "Distance To Go" and "Ah" setting on new display unit

    I was playing around with the new display unit I received (the updated LCD control unit) and I see there is another metric that comes up called, "Distance To Go." It will display in the user's choice of either mi or km. What is this estimating? Distance To Go for what, exactly? On my display...
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    Court's review of 2015 EVO Street is now available

    http://electricbikereview.com/easy-motion/evo-street/ One difference I noticed in the specs Court listed is the range. Easy Motion claims 30 to 60 mi range for this eBike Court posted 20 to 45 mi range for this eBike in the specs. My personal experience with this bike matches what Court...
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    Bad Road Stops My Commute Plans

    I got a new job, which I will be starting in less than 2 weeks. The company is located about 7.5 mi. from my house. I thought I might be able to commute by eBike a couple times a week, weather depending, but after checking paths to get to the company, I think it's more trouble than it's worth...
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    Front & Rear Lights - Activate / Deactivate (How?)

    I know pressing the ( - ) button on the display unit turns on the backlight on the display. Does this also turn on the LED lights? If it has, I haven't noticed any lights operating when I've tested this by enabling the display unit backlight. Again though, I was only trying this out in...
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    My 2015 EVO Street Has Arrived!

    My new EVO Street has arrived at the LBS where it will be assembled tomorrow. How exciting! I will update with pictures and comments when I get it. It arrived earlier than I was expecting. The forecast has showers for tomorrow and Friday. That must be Murphy's Law of eBike delivery.
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    1Up Bike Rack for towing bike - Which choice should I choose?

    Okay first, I'm going to purchase a 1Up Bike Rack, I've looked at other racks and 1Up is the one I want. With that said, here are the details: Car: 2010 Prius Purchased Hitch: CURT with 1.25" receiver Need to carry: 1 bike and only 1 bike Planned eBike Purchase: Evo Street. 350w hub...
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    Getting Ready For an eBike

    Ah yes, the steps in preparation for being owned by an eBike. I'm a planner so I'm one of those who has to think through everything and get all my ducks in order. Things like: - Where will I keep my eBike? - How will I secure and protect my eBike? (I don't have a garage) - How will I...
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    How to safely start pedaling when feet don't touch ground?

    Yesterday I tested an Easy Motion EVO bike, a model that fits me well except in one area: my feet don't touch the ground, and even with the seat in the lowest position I'm about an inch or 2 short, and I have to get off the seat immediately upon stopping. This is typical for me on every adult...
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    I test rode the EVO Eco Light! (The Electric Bicycle Store in Ft. Lauderdale)

    I'm in Ft. Lauderdale and today I finally got to visit my first eBike store, The Electric Bicycle Store. Court has been here before, as the guy I talked to said Court spent the day there sometime last year and rode every bike in the shop! :D They had 1 EVO Street--in a box, that was being...
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    Best Drive Type For the Unfit: Mid-drive or Geared (Rear) Hub?

    For those who are not very fit (raises hand), are not "experienced or advanced cyclists," and are looking to purchase an ebike, which type of drive would be best? Type of terrain to be ridden: road, general use path, light rails to trails, but not any kind of off-roading or mountain biking...
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    2015 Evo Series Bikes @ Dealers / In-Stock When?

    Seems like few, if any, actually have any of the 2015 Evo Series bikes actually in stock. I read something last week that mentioned they would be shipping in Feb or March of 2015. Any news about that? I'm really hoping to see at least 1 model of Evo (and hopefully it will be the street) well...
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    Gi Folding eBike

    Lots of interesting upstarts coming onto the market in the eBike world. Thought it would be a good place to catalog some of them. This one is a kickstarter project. The Gi Bike (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) Comes in an ebike flavor and a traditional non-electric bike flavor. Price...
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    Easy Motion Evo Street (2015) vs CurrieTech izip E3 Path+ (2015)?

    I think my decision is heading towards one of these 2 eBikes. 1. I need a step-through design. 2. I'm short: 5'0" with an inseam of about 26.5" 3. I need a less aggressive riding position, due to back issues and age. My current Specialized Hybrid bike is causing some neck and back issues...
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    Dash Seems Perfect - Except for that high top bar

    After watching Court's review of the Dash and seeing how zippy this bike is, and reading all the positive things the members have to say, I started salivating. But I'm short. Barely 5'0" and standover height is a real issue for me. Those darn top tubes are just too high. Really wish the Dash...
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