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  1. CSH

    Evelo Owners, what do you do when..........

    Hello to All, and a Great Day to ya. My biggest question regarding Evelo (or any direct to consumer bike) has to do with potential REPAIRS. (Otherwise I love everything I have seen about Evelo). My issue is, I really don't want to be a Bike Mechanic, and have to deal with anything even close...
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    Your Advice would be greatly appreciated ....!

    I'm on the Fence about Selling my Giant La Free E+1 First off I must say I absolutely Love & Respect my Giant La Free E+1 ! (I have extolled it's virtues in other posts). The Quality, Price, Reliability, and hardly any Service required thanks to Carbon Belt, and No derailleur. The only reason...
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    Presta Valves Too Short.......Arrrggg

    After Two Flats I decided to have "Beefy-er" Tubes & a Liner put in my Giant LaFree E+1 wheels. All was fine until I tried to check my Tire Pressure before a ride............... The valve ended up shorter then the Original Tube valve. My Jaco Presta Tire Gauge wouldn't go down far enough to...
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    Transporting ebikes via (auto) Trailer.......... Any Advice ?

    Hello ! Once again I turn to the Guru's who dwell in this Forum {;)}, and hope to glean your wisdom. I'm considering using a Small Trailer to transport my Two ebikes. For the occasional Day trip (30 to 60 miles) away from Home, a U-HAUL trailer at $14.95 a day seems a pretty good deal. I'm...
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    Which is more Accurate Giant RideControl One or Strava ?

    Does anyone happen to know...................... I get slightly different Mileage / Distance ridden, readings from my Giant RideControl One vs Strava. Might the RideControl One actually be more accurate because it is Directly in communication with the electronics of the bike ? Craig :cool:
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    What are YOUR reasons for owning an Additional Ebike ?

    I'm considering owing more then one ebike. 🚲 🚲 I am curious, for those of you who do have an additional ebike, What are YOUR Reasons ? (example: One with mid-drive, One with hub-drive ?) As always........... Love the Collective "Gray Matter" here. Thanks, Craig :cool:
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    Seat / Saddle advice or opinions.... ?

    As I begin looking into the possibility of a New bike seat, I wanted to get Opinions, and/or advice, from your experience. My Issue is, periodic numbness ("down there" 🙄). Sometimes within 3 or 4 miles of riding. I understand getting a proper "set-up" / "fit", but in general I would like to get...
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    At what Temperature do you NOT go for a ride ? {Above & Below, in Fahrenheit}

    When is it Too Hot 🥵, or Just Too Cold 🥶, and you hang up your Helmet and say, maybe tomorrow ?
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    Cable Management (ideas ?)

    Hey ! Good Day Everybody............................ My question to you today is this: Should I attempt to gather together, or enclose, the cables in front of my handlebars, or leave well enough alone ? I wouldn't mind a cleaner look, but not at the expense of Functionality, or Serviceability...
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    Confused About "Class 1 Legality"

    Hello to All............... As a New Ebike owner I'm Confused About "Class 1 Legality" . We have a very nice Bike & Pedestrian Pathway in my community (in Southern California). I was looking forward to taking my Class 1 bike on it. However, I Googled the Trail Head and see this sign stating...
  11. CSH

    Not the Droid you are looking for.......

    There is nothing to see here, Mystery solved
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    Asking for the Collective Wisdom here....... Battery Fires ???

    Hello, My Wife is asking a very serious question.......... She is concerned about Ebike Battery Fires :oops:. She saw some videos showing how destructive they can be. Before we buy Ebikes, Please help me understand the level of Risk, or Not. And Any suggestions on Preventative measures. Thank...
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    Question for Aurora Owners

    Hello ! Can you describe the "Feel" & Ride Experience of your Aurora ? And, What Other Bikes did you compared to, before you decided on the Aurora ? (any close second places.....) Feel free to comment on anything you think I should know (good or not so good) Thanks
  14. CSH

    Abrubt Acceleration.....

    Can the ebikes like (Magnum) be toned down when it comes to initial acceleration ? I test rode one, and at the slightest start off, I popped a wheely ! As well as making a tight 360 degree slow turn around, it lurched me around that turn. Can the control of bikes like this be Tamed ? Craig
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    Nm Numan Meters --- Perspective Please ?

    As I drill down in my understanding of ebikes and their components, I wonder if one Spec is simple, or more complex. Nm Numan Meters 40/50/60/90/120 Is it as simple as More is Better ? ie: for Urban Hill Climbing (in my case) As I narrow bike choices down, Do I look for the one with more Nm...
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    At What Price .......?

    Tapping into the collective Wisdom of the Forum ;) At what price point do you all feel one should expect to pay for good quality, reliability, and money well spent. Bike style: Upright / Upright Relaxed Riding environment: Neighborhood, Paved Bike Paths, Small Uptown (City) I can think of...
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