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  1. BernieS

    Bike Rack on Stance

    I’m considering buying a 2020 Giant Stance E+ 2 and have a question. In addition to using the Stance on trails, I would also like to use it as my ride for going to the market and other shopping. Is it possible to mount a rear rack on the Stance that I could use for carrying my Ortlieb pannier...
  2. BernieS

    2017 Giant Quick E+ with low mileage plus extras

    Guess I'd better fix that. Thanks for bringing to my attention in a humorous way. Oh, and actually I do drink and a "cask" of whiskey would be tempting.
  3. BernieS

    2017 Giant Quick E+ with low mileage plus extras

    Nope. I don't drink. Cash only, US currency. It's a very nice, clean ebike with several useful upgrades. A Kinekt suspension seat post today costs $250. This bike comes with it.
  4. BernieS

    2017 Giant Quick E+ with low mileage plus extras

    2017 Giant Quick E+ Class 3 e-Bike. The Quick E+ is a street/city e-bike capable of speeds up to 28mph. The Quick E+ has a mid-drive motor by Yamaha with three levels of pedal assist (ECO, Normal, and Power) powered by a 5.0aH battery (charging adapter included). 124 miles on the odometer...
  5. BernieS

    Poll: Do you wear a helmet when riding

    I always use my helmet when riding my ebike. However, I continually am amazed at few people in our small Montana town do wear a helmet when cycling. We have a few bike "routes" but zero bike "paths" in town so you're riding on the gravelly shoulder or in the roadway with the traffic. Unless, of...
  6. BernieS

    Bike Insurance Thoughts

    Unfortunately, in most urban areas the police are often overwhelmed with more serious crime such as gang activity, drugs, prostitution, etc. And the minute they try to enforce the law on the camps such as mentioned above, the ACLU, social activists, etc. start screaming police harassment of the...
  7. BernieS

    Beware the Bicycle Lane

    That is scary as hell. Glad you're not seriously injured.
  8. BernieS

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

    See how I solved this problem on my Quick E+ on this thread (#58). The Ergon grips are so superior to the OEM grips.
  9. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    My Rack-It Metro E+ rack has been installed and I'd like to share some photos of it. The installation is very solid and my LBS did a good job of fabricating a mount for the rear of the fender.
  10. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    My Giant Rack-It Metro E+ came in today and my LBS is installing it. Unfortunately the fender bracket is not available yet (just a piece of pressed metal for goodness sake!) so the shop will try to improvise some sort of support for the fender. It's a nice looking rack. Today I also received an...
  11. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    A month ago I ordered the Metro E rack for the Quick E+ through my LBS and so far nothing. Now I see on the Giant website that the rack is "Coming Soon". Giant's accessory supply service really sucks. I've been replacing Giant gear on my bike wherever I can. The rack is an issue though. If you...
  12. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    The Giant Rack-It Metro E Rear Rack (for the Quick E+) is now showing as available through dealers in the Giant web site. I've asked my LBS to order me one (along with the required fender bracket). We'll see how long it takes to come in. Update: Jan. 26, 2018 ---- It once again showing "Coming...
  13. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    While I wait for the Giant Rack-It Metro E rear rack to be available, I installed a Topeak Beamrack (E-Type). I just barely had the required 2" of seat post free for the QR clamp. For a little added support I attached a piece of aluminum bar to the Topeak rack and Giant OEM rack (using one of...
  14. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    I found the ride with the Quick E+ very stiff and harsh without suspension. The first thing I did was change out the OEM saddle for a more comfortable one. That helped a little but not enough. Then, after a lot of research into suspension seat posts and no small amount of soul searching, I...
  15. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    I thought I might share some of the accessory additions and modifications I have made to my 2018 Quick E+ along with some photos. It would be useful to note that I am 78 years old and retired so just use my ebike for getting around our western Montana town and for exercise. No more commuting for...
  16. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    Does your Supernova light operate from the on/off control switch? Is there a blinking mode on the light?
  17. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    Has anyone replaced the grips on their Quick E+? I would like to put Ergon GP1s on my Quick E+, but, when I loosened up the grip screws on the left side, the controller switch unit rotated with the grip. So I don't know if they separate or are part of a complete unit. I tightened everything back...
  18. BernieS

    Lot of Nice Ebikes but still Very Weak on sales and support

    I live in a small town 40 miles south of Missoula, MT, which is a college town of about 100k population. When I was shopping for an ebike I found several at the Trek and Raleigh/Giant dealer in Missoula where I was able to try out bikes and talk with knowledgeable people. I did try the...
  19. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    I'm looking for a suitable pannier now. How do you like the Brooks pannier? It's about the same price as the Ortlieb Velo-Shopper which I'm considering. I really like the O quick release system and the exterior pockets on the Brooks.
  20. BernieS

    Quick-E+

    @alasdair, how do you secure the bottom of your pannier(s) since there are no attachment points at the bottom of the rack frame? I'm thinking of getting one or two Arkel shopper panniers. I'm using a borrowed Topeak beam rack to carry a bag on the back. It works pretty well. I love my BodyFloat...
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