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    Looking for 1st ebike

    Consider a Rad City Step through by Rad Power Bikes. A Seattle company known for great value ebikes with incredible service and support. These bikes are a great value and have a huge (5K+ growing, active community of owners on Facebook). Many solid features on the step-through and would be a...
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    Recommended accessories for new ebike owner?

    A mirror. Really like the Mirrycle. Also, slime the tires as prevention of flats. I swear by it, having had both tires go flat on one ride -- and not a single one since. of course, carry patch kit, etc. But prevention is even better!
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    Hunt is on for a fat ebike

    New Rad 2018 models are being revealed on 12/18 -- I'd hold off and see what the new Rover offering looks like.
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    Bike rack for Ebikes

    We had the same needs you describe and got the Rocky Mounts BackStage Swingaway Platform Hitch rack. It fits two bikes, swings away and also tilts. This allows us access the back of our pop-up tent camper. It holds max of two bikes, 60 lbs. each. We have been very, very happy with it. Note...
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    RockyMounts BackStage 2

    Just a quick follow-up on the Backstage2...it performed flawlessly on our long drive down the west coast. I could not be happier! Before leaving, I added a hitch tightener that I had from my prior rack and it was as stable as can be. I recommend the device for any carrier with this kind of...
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    RockyMounts BackStage 2

    Rack is around 58 pounds assembled. Honestly, don't expect to use tilt much -- would prefer the easy swing-out function. There is definitely some bounce when hitting rough rough -- but I think that's the same for all of these racks. etrailer.com is a good resource for reviews/videos of loaded...
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    RockyMounts BackStage 2

    Hey folks…we have two RadRover fat tire bikes that we need to haul on our truck that has a slide in camper. Being able to swing the rack out of the way was the most important feature to us, since the access to the camper is (only) in the rear. We also needed something that would make it a...
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