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  1. Stefan Mikes

    Importing from North America Has Become Tough

    My two Mirrycle rear view mirrors (on separate e-bikes) need replacement. Both were beaten on crashes. It was never the glass that was shattered. It were the holder parts that became bent. I need to adjust the mirror position with my hand but bent is bent and will never be good again. It was so...
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    E-Bike Theft (no way to prevent it?)

    Let me describe the sad story of a person who I know very well, and who lives in a good neighbourhood of a North European country's capital city. The man owned as many as two Bosch E-Bikes, Smart System, Flow App. One night, he forgot locking his garage. His two e-bikes got stolen overnight. He...
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    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    As I said under another thread, the new Wahoo ELEMNT Roam v3 turned out to be a lemon for me, and I returned it to the seller. However, I wanted to understand what the flagship (e-)bike GPS computer of Wahoo Fitness could be like. My decision was 'If it is a lemon, too, I won't just keep it'...
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    Strava Sued Garmin. Should We Be Worried? (I Don't Think So)

    A good analysis of the latest case as discussed by DC Rainmaker: DC Rainmaker has brought many good points, two of them being very important: It is one thing to get a patent but it is very difficult to defend that patent; You do not poke an 800 lb bear (Garmin) without a good reason. Should...
  5. Stefan Mikes

    Polish 7Anna Group Has Filed For Bankruptcy Protection

    The 7Anna Group of Poland, the owner of Rondo, NS Bikes, Creme and Octane One brands has just filed for bankruptcy protection. I can remember how @Rás Cnoic was excited about the Rondo's "revolutionary" ideas. If I'm not wrong, @PedalUma was delighted with the beauty of Creme. You do not win...
  6. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo Roam 3 (Is A Lemon)

    I took the plunge and ordered a Wahoo Roam 3 (not ELEMNT anymore, not v* either). In the quest of the "latest & greatest" I was considering a purchase of a Wahoo ACE but eventually was reasonable and practical. If I needed to carry a brick on the handlebar that would be a smartphone :) I checked...
  7. Stefan Mikes

    Bosch Smart System Mysteries Explained Once And For Good!

    I have just watched an extensive video from a Bosch E-Bike expert (in Polish) and he explained everything. Assistance Modes Overall, there are 13 Bosch Smart System assistance modes. Exceptions: SPRINT is only available for SX motors. This mode prefers a high cadence. CARGO is available for...
  8. Stefan Mikes

    Hop-Heads and Beer Geeks Unite!

    Discuss :)
  9. Stefan Mikes

    Is the Specialized SL 1.1 Motor As Loud As They Say?

    Well, that certainly requires a well controlled environment to come to the right conclusions but is the SL 1.1 motor that loud under a typical riding conditions? During the video, you can hear a car passing by. That's loud! :) Listen to the wind, the shifter click, to the tyre noise...
  10. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT vs. Garmin EDGE (as E-Bike GPS Displays)

    Having owned a Wahoo ELEMNT Roam v1 then Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt v2 and now Wahoo ELEMNT Roam v2, I have now bought a Garmin EDGE 540. Reasons? GPS Bike Computer E-Bike Compatibility While all Wahoo ELEMNT computers worked perfectly with my Specialized full-power and SL e-bikes (Vado and Vado SL...
  11. Stefan Mikes

    A Frankenstein Shimano CS-M5100/7000 Cassette :)

    My Vado SL 4.0 Gen 1 came with a 10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain. As there were big jumps between some gears, and I also needed a wide range cassette, I replaced the drivetrain with a 11-speed Shimano M5100 drivetrain with a 11-51T cassette, a new long cage derailleur, and an appropriate...
  12. Stefan Mikes

    Is AMFLOW The Thing Or Just A Hype?

    What do you think?
  13. Stefan Mikes

    Dropper seat-posts, cartridges...

    As the Forum "Search" feature seems to have stopped working, let me create this thread about dropper posts and related matters. For a few for you who might not be even aware what the 'dropper seat-post' (the dropper in short) is for, a short explanation: Mountain bikers need to be able to ride...
  14. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT ACE unveiled

    As I can see it, my Roam v2 is everything I need.
  15. Stefan Mikes

    Electric Bike Review Riders Club on Strava

    Anyone of you who has a Strava account (including a free account) is welcome to join: Electric Bike Review Riders Club on Strava It helps to maintain contact, interaction, and mutually motivate to more and longer rides!
  16. Stefan Mikes

    Proper cycling brand names!

    I found it on YouTube :) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Well well well... :)
  17. Stefan Mikes

    Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD premiered today!

    'Calling it an ‘E-Bike’ is an Insult' https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-sl-2-carbon-ltd-forward-50-collection/p/4273892?color=5427635-4273892 Share your views!
  18. Stefan Mikes

    A Movie Where The Hero Rides A Gravel Bike

    I've just watched 'Rebel Ridge', a 2024 Netflix action/mystery movie. The movie starts with a scene where Aaron Pierre rides a gravel bike 'worth at least two grands'. I enjoyed watching that movie!
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    "Why Is My Elevation Gain Report Always Wrong?" (Answered Once And For Good)

    To be able to determine the elevation gain of our ride, we need an altimeter. These are the altimeters that we can use for e-biking: E-bike barometric altimeter (available on some advanced e-bikes) Smartphone altimeter (will work with ride trackers such as Strava, Komoot, RideWithGPS, or a...
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    The Weight of Specialized Full-Power E-Bikes Listed As Dry Weight (Without Battery)?

    As I recollected a Tero X 4.0 demo ride I had a year ago, I could remember it was a very heavy e-bike even for Specialized standards. As I regularly carry my Vado 6.0 (26.4 kg or 58 lbs) upstairs, I have the weight in my muscle memory. If Tero X 4.0 felt so heavy to me, what would its listed...
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