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    My buddy crashed yesterday

    Glad to hear the initial accident was not too severe. However, (and I am not trying to be an alarmist), what you need to do is keep an eye on your friend for the next 3-5 weeks. Many elderly when either hitting their head or even severe whiplash, can develop a slow bleed on the brain. This...
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    How to protect e-bikes from weather on Thule Easy-Fold XL rack on long drives

    Glad to hear you've gotten so much use out of your cover! Thanks for your response and I will take a closer look at a Swagman as a possible option.
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    How to protect e-bikes from weather on Thule Easy-Fold XL rack on long drives

    Ok, thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, they do not offer a wider option for thier covers.
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    How to protect e-bikes from weather on Thule Easy-Fold XL rack on long drives

    I looked at the bicycle cover offered by the coverstore.com and at first it seemed promising, then I noticed the width is only 27". My wife's handle bars measure 30" and mine are at 32". I don't think that cover will work for our bikes. Are your handle bars at 27" or less in width? If not...
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    How to protect e-bikes from weather on Thule Easy-Fold XL rack on long drives

    So I'm curious, what type or brand of cover do you own? Also, what type of material is it made out of? I am not having any luck finding a cover that reviews say doesn't rip apart on their first trip for our two e-bikes!?! Thanks...
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    Cassette Questions for bike

    Wow...that is awesome mileage you've gotten out of your chain! I guess my main thought as to changing the cassette is that my "sweet spot" as far as cadence (according to Mission Control App) on flat terrain is mid 80's [83-87]. Much below that and I feel like I'm not getting as much of a...
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    Cassette Questions for bike

    No, I just counted and the cassette I have is a SunRace 10 speed cassette!?! Maybe they changed it to an 11 speed at some point?
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    Cassette Questions for bike

    I purchased a lightly used Specialized Levo two months ago. I love the bike and have put around 400 miles on it (500 total on bike as it was lightly used). I live in north-east Indiana with rolling hills and multiple elevation changes of anywhere from gradual to 150 ft. (I know, not much...
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    First Battery Use: Drain It Entirely?

    I bought a used Specialized Levo & I know the previous owner barely rode it as it only had 115 miles on it when I got it . I have no idea how the previous owner charged the battery. My Mission Control app states that the battery health is 100% but not sure how trustworthy that info is. With...
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    How do you raise the handlebars on an Easy Motion 27.5?

    I know this is a little late but just in case... I bought the Easy Motion 27.5 for my wife and had to raise the handlebar for her to ride more upright. It's a pretty easy job, however, you must make sure you understand that your front fork stem is held in place by the pressure of the handlebar...
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    First Ride - very sore butt!?!

    I thought about that and looked into it a little, however, my bike comes with a drop post for the seat so that wouldn't work. Also, it's not so much an issue with bumps during the ride as it is constant pressure of being in the saddle for a period of time. I temporarily put on the bike seat...
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    First Ride - very sore butt!?!

    Yeah, there is a good chance that I will end up going with some type of wider seat like the Cloud-9. I'm glad to hear that you can ride a long distance with a different type of seat installed. Funny you mentioned "numb hands" as I also experience that, especially in the second half of my...
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    First Ride - very sore butt!?!

    There is a "full service" bike shop about 45 minutes away from where we live. I called them this morning and they said they have device that can measure your sit bones and then suggest a saddle from there. I will probably check that out next time I am shopping near there. Thanks for the idea...
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    First Ride - very sore butt!?!

    Hello, Like many on here who have dived into the e-bike arena, I am a 49 year old male who is out of shape and trying to get active again through biking. It has been a long time since I have ridden (any measurable distance) on a bike. Yesterday, I purchased a lightly used 2016 Specialized Levo...
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