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  1. charlesbrenthirak

    Convert a Hydra to an Urban Assault vehicle?

    Is it possible to convert a Hydra into a city explorer/grocery getter like the Bulls Iconic?
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    What makes your CITY great for being on an e-bike?

    I live in Portland near the Clinton 'Greenway' which has diverters for cars but allows bikes a supershot to city center. I have been talking to people when they wait at the light to cross over a through street called Cesar Chavez (39th Ave). People say Pdx is great for biking but haven't been...
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    Pedego Stretch VS Tern GSD

    In my quest to get the perfect bike to: remain car-less; deliver food for Cavair; look good at age 52; store bike on side of house; ride through most of Portland, OR's 4 seasons; have fun on roads; put bike in friends car, bus, train or other and be mobile in remote locations; navigate dirt (not...
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    Battery placement prissiness

    I am sorry but as a peruse the many offerings and begin to see bikes around town here in Portland, and even do test rides: I can't help but be put off by batteries that just sit there on the down tube. If the bike doesn't make an attempt to integrate the battery it is a non starter. Someone slap...
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    xtracycle style rack/bags on a 'normal' (non-cargo proportion) bike?

    my dream is to get a great commuter with a big ass hauling rack system. i have a welder friend too. is this a pipe dream? would the balance be all off if i got some rails that could support a long bag and a platform for a lg pizza sized thermal bag? your useful thoughts please! thank you in...
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    made in usa?

    wondering if any bikes are actually 'made in USA or even 'made in China?' Component parts are sourced from all over right? Are Shimano parts made in Japan? in any case i am interested in buying a bike that is at least designed here in the states. anyone with opinion or advice?
  7. charlesbrenthirak

    hello from NOOB in Portland OR

    almost ready to get first bike. I am car-less. want to deliver food during peak hours. thinking about getting a used kid trailer and converting it for cargo somehow. Living in SE. hey ;)
  8. charlesbrenthirak

    CAR-LESS + FOOD DELIVERY, PORTLAND OR

    52 year old guy seeks e-bike to use as primary transportation and work lunch/dinner hours for Caviar delivering food. i did bike messenger duties for a brief time back in the day, and recently decided to try out peak hour delivery with Caviar. I live in SE Portland and many of the places i will...
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    Slick or Street only replacement tire/tube for RadMini?

    Any suggestions for a non-off road tire for the RadMini?
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