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    Measuring how much battery used on a ride

    If this has been answered in another thread I apologize. With an electric bike, speed and distance are not the only part of your performatnce equation. The other part is how much electrical assist you used. The other day I went on a 44 mile loop that I've done several times. It's a pretty hilly...
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    Electric seat post and clamp

    This is a very newbie question, but what about an electric seat post and clamp? On a mid-drive system, the seat tube is literally connected to the motor casing. Why not have a mechanism that can raise or lower the bottom of the seat post within the seat tube? If it were set to adjust in...
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    What will eBikes look like in 2030?

    There are 2 types of computers: Prototype and obsolete. The same might be said of the ebikes right now. Two things are changing: demand and technology. With the exploding popularity of ebikes, more manufacturers will be able to spend more on R&D, at a time when battery technology advancements...
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    First 500 miles Gazelle Medeo T10

    I'm 69 years old. Used to do a lot of road riding, but blew out my ACL and had Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clots. I gave up riding for nearly 20 years. Decided to get back into it with the help of an ebike. Test drove the Aventon Level and the VanMoof S10. Didn't like shifting on the VanMoof...
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    DIY indoor charging station

    I live in an apartment with no garage. My Gazelle T10 is chained up underneath the back stairs of the building. I take my battery into my apartment to charge. The owner of the building has legitimate concerns about safety in the unlikely but still possible event of a battery explosion. So I'm...
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    Tire Pressure: Rolling resistance or comfort?

    I've been riding my Gazelle T10 with Schwalbe Apple tires for about 2 weeks now. The ride quality is not good, but I'm running tires at 62psi. Understand, I came from a road bike with foco steel and carbon forks, and the ride on that bike is much better, even with the tire pressure over 100psi...
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    Thoughts on LED spoke lights

    As someone who rides at night in a big city, LED spoke lights are intriguing. How much weight to they add? What about reliability and brightness? If anyone has thoughts or suggestions they would be appreciated. Thanks!
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