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  1. Citycrosser

    Ego Power+ power curve

    That's a 52 volt nominal battery pack so it will behave like any other 52 volt lithium battery pack.
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    Low-maintenance commuter e-bike for tall, heavy rider

    Go visit Propel in Brooklyn and ride a few bikes. I also like the Priority model.
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    Faraday Cortland in Brewster or Yonkers, NY: $1800 - SOLD

    This Faraday Cortland Electric Bike (E-bike) was purchased new in 2018 for a summer commute to a local camp (18 hilly round trip miles). It excelled at that purpose but is no longer needed. From Faraday: "- 8-Speed Shimano Alfine internally geared hub + carbon fiber belt - Hydraulic disc brakes...
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    Magnum Metro+, 3715 miles, $700 in Brewster NY 10509 - SOLD

    I'm selling my Magnum Metro+, it has 3715 miles. The tires are in good shape and I just installed a new chain, freewheel, and front brake pads. Based on recent rides, I would say the 48 volt, 13 amp hour battery has about 80% of its original capacity. I normally only charge it to 80% and...
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    Disc brake stopping power

    My bike needed some other work so I had the LBS bleed the brakes while they had it. That cleared it up for me. Hoping someone chimes in with a better solution as this will most likely happen again...
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    Disc brake stopping power

    Has the bike been upside down or placed where the caliper is above the reservoir? Perhaps, the system need to be bled after being upside down. This happened to my ebike after a trail side repair to a flat (it wasn't upside down but laying on its side with the reservoir lower than the caliper...
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    Small Airplane

    Cool. I’m in the market for something similar so let us know how it does!
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    Small Airplane

    There's not a lot of data on the Carbo X in regards to users and how well it has held up. If you do get one, put a ride report on the forum after some miles to let folks know how its holding up. One other option is the Luna Folding Ebike, which is a converted Mosso folder. It comes in at 38...
  9. Citycrosser

    Small Airplane

    Nice plane! Did you build it? I got my sport pilot's license years ago and had dreams of building something but life got in the way. Maybe some day. I'd also suggest the Gocycle GX. Or perhaps the United City Ebike (https://united-city-bikes.com/eng/). It's still on Indigogo but folks have...
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    New ebike studies

    It did have pedals, although I still wouldn't call it an ebike. Forbes reported it as a Swind EB-01: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2020/08/10/simon-cowell-broke-back-falling-from-motorbike-not-electric-bike/#154a49544d7f Here's a pic:
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    Belt or chain!?

    Any data to back that up? In this article, they actually test for frictional losses: https://www.cyclingabout.com/belt-drivetrain-efficiency-lab-testing/ Here's the summary: "Summary This lab test has determined that chains are between 0.3% and 1.0% more efficient at low power outputs (under...
  12. Citycrosser

    Transporting Folding bikes

    You could certainly build some sort of custom ramp. How about a hitch mounted rear rack with a ramp? The one pictured is a Kuat NV 2.0 with ramp accessory. Since it's hitch mounted, you could easily buy a hitch drop down receiver to lower the rack height: I guess other options would...
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    Father daughter ebike advice

    We purchaed our daughter an ebike at 14 so she could commute to school and summer camp where she is a camp counselor. She has loved it! And we often ride together for her commutes or just for fun on the weekend. We picked her's out for primarily road use so a much different need than yours...
  14. Citycrosser

    PAS Lag After Downhill

    My Magnum Metro+, which also uses a Das kit system, exhibits the same reluctance to resume PAS after a downhill. I've been using the throttle until the PAS kicks in but I'll try the faster cadence pedaling trick.
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    Isaias.. you son of a. . . !

    As of yesterday, the Putnam Trail is clear from Brewster to Mahopac (and probably to where the North County Trail starts but I didn't go that far through Mahopac). The new Maybrook trail is clear from where it starts in Brewster to where it connects to the Dutchess Rail Trail in Hopewell.
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    Isaias.. you son of a. . . !

    Lots of downed trees up here in Putnam county and along the Putnam trailway as well. If history is any lesson, the trailways will be cleared last so it may take a few days...
  17. Citycrosser

    Known Issues & Problems with Magnum Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    I had the same problem with my Metro+ in the first several hundred miles. Sleek in Tarrytown replaced them under warranty and advised that I check them periodically. I purchased a park tool tension gauge (https://www.parktool.com/product/spoke-tension-meter-tm-1) and started checking them...
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    My Favorite Bike Trails in the Northeastern US

    They haven't connected the new Maybrook line on either end yet but one can certainly find local roads to make the connection. Construction is ongoing during the week and the crews will ask you to leave and then follow you off the trail (according to a friend of mine). It's quiet on the...
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    anyone have schwalbe marathon 700c tires?

    I have them on my Magnum Metro+. Currently sitting at 2,500 miles with no significant wear (well, nothing I've noticed anyway). I'm sure they've worn but have so much life left that I haven't been concerned with them.
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