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  1. MV94941

    Want to get into ebikes but I am a little confused now

    I'm curious about this statement... "Trek Crossrip+ .... the frame looks like an entry level model." What do you mean by "entry level"? What would make it more than an entry level? IMHO, the components are top notch. IMHO this is one of the few electric bikes that you can pedal at a...
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    Does it stop being so much fun?

    Thanks for all the positive replies! Glad to hear I can look forward to many more years of smiling on my ebike! (Now off to climb mount Tam on my regularl mountain bike - with my daughter in tow on the trailer bike... I’m going to wish I had a motor...)
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    Does it stop being so much fun?

    Ha-ha. Fair point. Maintenance is not my strong point (that’s partly why I got a Trek!), but it should really be part of the Fun. For example, I love washing my car because it lets me admire the engineering and design details and boosts the pride of ownership. Last night my pants got stuck in...
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    Getting drafted by other bikers

    It might help to avoid a crash by pointing out road hazards, cars, pedestrians, etc. to the drafter. This also helps the lead rider to be more alert and consider the rider behind them. It also creates immediate good will. If there are a lot of road hazards, tricky turns, etc., perhaps slow...
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    Does it stop being so much fun?

    I got my first e-bike a couple of weeks ago (Trek Crossrip+), and as I'm sure you all know, getting on the bike and pulling away in Turbo mode is So Much Fun! Question is - does it ever stop being so much fun? Will I get used to it and stop noticing? For how long can I expect to enjoy it so...
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