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  1. Andrea Bozoki

    What governs whether a bike gets pedal assist up to 20 vs. 28 mph?

    I just purchased a Surface 604 Colt, which I'm really enjoying. I chose it over a Juiced CrossCurrent because I liked the more refined styling (integrated bike computer/lights; fenders and rear rack). I'm puzzled by why the Surface only gives PAS up to 20 mph while the CC would go up to 28, even...
  2. Andrea Bozoki

    Riding an e-bike in "no-assist" mode - how heavy is ok?

    I have bought (but not yet received) a Surface 604 Colt. 10 gears. 55 pounds. Yikes. I can lift it from the ground but not sure I can get it all the way up to bike rack height without help. My SUV has a 2" hitch, and I have a rack that holds 5 bikes, but I haven't checked to see if/what it's...
  3. Andrea Bozoki

    E-bike for a newbie who doesn't want to DIY and has limited local options

    So I ended up driving 70 miles from my home town in order to go to a bike shop that had some of the independent e-bike brands that I have reading about on this site. They carry Haibike, Juiced, Surface, Pedego, Prodeco and a few others. After trying out a few, I put down my money on a Surface...
  4. Andrea Bozoki

    Riding an e-bike in "no-assist" mode - how heavy is ok?

    I am hoping to buy an e-bike soon, and am somewhat surprised at the weight of many of them (>45 pounds). How hard is it to ride a bike that heavy without the motor giving assistance? What factors make it easier to pedal a bike that weight: should I focus on finding a sub-45 pound bike or focus...
  5. Andrea Bozoki

    E-bike for a newbie who doesn't want to DIY and has limited local options

    I live in a medium-sized community (~200K people) but we seem to have relatively few options in terms of ebikes in the shops, mostly limited to higher-end, big brand name bikes (Trek; Giant; Specialized, Electra; Haibike). I would like to get a decent-quality bike for commuting (10 miles, partly...
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