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    Class 2 receiver racks for pickup trucks - what are you using?

    I have a Rocky Mounts Backstage. It will hold two e-bikes and swings all the way around to the side of your vehicle. I bought mine from Rack Attack. They have a video demonstrating the rack.
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    Budget E-Bike list of Full Suspension, Integrated Batteries 900-2000$

    I think you all are very nice to reply to this absurd request for your opinion on these bad bikes.
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    Addmotor's new mid drive 1000W split rear differential trike

    I would hate to try and stop this thing in an emergency. It must similar to my old 53' CJ-3 after crossing a creek.
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    Rad law suit

    Wife and I have e-bikes and grandkids, we and their parents do not allow the kids to ride them. Ages 13 to 3 years old. Parents are liable in this case IMO.
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    Current etrike offerings and buying tips

    Yes, when my wife gets tired she uses the motor only. When starting out she pedals with assist from the motor. This trike also has a coaster brake which works very well when coasting downhill. My wife also keeps the speed under 10 mph.
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    Current etrike offerings and buying tips

    My wife has MS and rides the Liberty Trike. You can pedal or use the front wheel drive motor. It does have reverse which important to her. If you go the Liberty Trike facebook page, there is probably someone nearby that will let her ride theirs.
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    My battery died of heatstroke 😥😭

    https://netherswholesale.com/ Check out this company, the offer to repair my Specialized battery that was later covered by warranty.
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    IP67 ratings?

    https://www.emtbforums.com/community/ You should take your question to this forum. Mostly riders from England. They ride in mud and water year round. My Specialized Turbo Levo has a Level of Protection of IP67 per the owner's manual.
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    Best e-trike for neighborhood hil

    The easiest way to load the Liberty into an SUV is to loosen the handlebars and fold them down. Then lift the rear wheels into the SUV, then lift the front and roll it into your SUV. You will have to fold the back seat down.
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    Best e-trike for neighborhood hil

    Check out the Liberty Trike. My wife has one. She keeps the speed under 11 mph. It has a coaster brake and a front disc brake. There is no derailleur. There are 5 power settings and a throttle. This is about a simple as it comes. As with all trikes, slow down when turning. It handles hills...
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    Law and Order and Cycling

    I would have said " write me a ticket or I am leaving."
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    E Bike rack Reccomendation

    You need to go to an RV forum, iRV2 is a good one. Trailer bumpers are not made to support a load. Some may hold the spare tire. Tires do no put the load leverage like a bike rack does.
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    Australian lockdown

    Nice bike, welcome.
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    You bought from someone else… now you expect the reseller you didn’t purchase from to support you!

    I bought my Turbo Levo demo in another state. My local Specialized dealer services it and they got the battery replaced under warranty.
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    2" Hitch ebike rack for a Jeep Wrangler

    Rocky Mounts Backstage, I also use this rack on my Wrangler with a hitch extension. This rack my be too high for some people to lift their bike onto.
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    Trek Rail 5 (2021) thoughts

    I had one of those 400's. So many people thought they could ride it, it's name became "Killer".
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    Hello from Jaime and GiGi Gazelle

    There should be something in your owners manual about operating and charging temperatures. For my Specialized Turbo Levo: Charge the battery in temps 32 to 122 F. The battery will not charge if the temperature is over 122. Operate the battery in temps -4 to 158 F. Note the Specialized Mission...
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    Rad mini or magnum premium 2

    $800 is a fair price, that is what I sold my Mini to my nephew for.
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    Trike short list and why...

    My wife rides one. We have had it for 4 years with no problems. It has a reverse which is very nice and an emergency brake. It also has a disc brake in front and pedal brakes just like the one speed bikes we learned to ride on. Trikes take practice to ride as they are tippy. She keeps the speed...
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    Bike Weight Myth

    You need a dropper seat post just like most of us shorter people.
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