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Eugene/Springfield Oregon has one of the most extensive system of bicycle paths in the country. It doesn't get overly hot there but it does rain quite a bit from November to March so you would have to gear up for that. Sunriver Oregon is a self contained community south of Bend, Oregon with...

This is exactly what I do. Always keep one of the brakes partially depressed at stop lights. I also use the brake cutoff technique when want to slowly approach a stop. It allows me to partially pedal without the motor launching me forward. It other words, like riding with the assist at zero.

I got the Hollywood ebike rack. It cost a bit but has some great features. It will easily handle both my Metro+ and my wife's Magnum Cruiser. It keeps the bikes rock steady. But here is one thing I really like. The documentation says it is specifically engineered to carry only one bike...

I rode into work last week when the temperature was 38 degrees. I had a full charge on my battery overnight and I would guess that the garage temperature was 45-50. I was really surprised at the voltage when I got home. Strange as it sounds it was the best result I remember getting. I used...

My commute is 12 miles round trip. I have a Magnum Metro+ which comes with fairly puncture resistant tires and hydraulic brakes. I love the use of the throttle for taking off after stopping for red lights. The battery capacity is good and I suspect you would easily get two round trips. I...

I can only speak to the Magnum Cruiser. I have the Metro+ which I use for a 12 mile round trip commute 3-4 days a week. My wife thought she was going to get the Metro but after riding about 20 minutes on each she fell in love with the Magnum Cruiser. Like you, she has some knee pain but is...

That is great. I had one of those generator lights back in the day too!

Good info. Interestingly my recollection is that our bike trail trip was 43 miles with about 900' elevation on the first leg and we finished with 48.2 volts also. My guess was we could have made the trip a second time and and been ok. It would have been close. That would have been 86 miles...

Here is the problem with studies like that. They ignore the way things work in the real world. Which bike gets me more exercise? The Ebike that I ride for over 200 miles a month at an average heart beat of around 110-130 or the traditional road bike that has been hanging on my garage wall...

I'm curious. Do you get a matching voltage reading on the display? I would thing that you should give or take 1/10 volt.

The Hollywood Rack I got was their Ebike rack which can handle tires up to 3" wide and bikes up to 80 lbs each. It also works with with bikes with fenders. I'm not sure why it was less but it was about $395 from both Amazon and direct from the manufacturer. Here is a link in case anyone is...

I haven't really noticed any issues and I check the tire pressure every couple of weeks.. My wife has several hundred miles on them at this point, all on asphalt. It may show something on the tread but certainly not from the side. I would notice that.

That is so true. I had a friend that was giving me a bad time. He and some other friends were checking out my bike a 1/2 hour later and I offered to let him try it out. He said "no, I don't want to do that or else I will go home and want to sell my old bike and buy one of these." lol I still...

My wife absolutely loves her Magnum Cruiser. It is a well built bike and really, really comfortable. I have a magnum metro+ which I use to commute to work. It is a more nimble bike, but for just riding around neighborhoods or bike trails the cruiser is an awesome bike. It looks big and the...

I had a friend recommend the Hollywood Ebike rack. He was referred by a LBS owner who said it is the brand he personally uses. The more robust ebike version will hold two bikes up to 60 lbs each. It is very similar to the OP photo but is a bit more hefty. It easily folds up and only extends...

Hahahahah... Love it. I may, or may not have done something similar...

That is a shame. I think the issue is hanging out with the hard core bike riders. It may be a looooong time before they ever accept someone on an ebike. Down here in Salem I have found that most people are very interested in my ebike. But they are not hard core bike riders. Personally, even...

Are you sure about that? When I read the current Oregon Revised Statues they say a couple of pertinent things. 1) ORS 814.405 - an electric assisted bicycle shall be considered a bicycle, rather than a motor vehicle, for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code, except when otherwise specifically...

I appreciate you posting this. When I saw your previous post I checked both of our bikes and there are no signs of problems at this point. It is something I will be checking on a routine basis though.