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    A continuing Saga with a defective SRAM fork, a new Como 5.0, and zero progress

    Why don’t you just sue the LBS that sold you the defective product? They are liable as a product seller. Let them fight it out with the manufacture and SRAM. They have insurance for this. You have been more than reasonable.
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    Any CT eBikers ride the Air Line Trail?

    I am over in Middletown and have been planning to do that ride for awhile. Just need to figure out where to park in Colchester.
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    Important Poll on Pre-emptive Clause in HR727 defining "low speed electric bicycles"

    We generally 185*185presume that Congress is knowledgeable about existing law pertinent to the legislation it enacts. See Director, OWCP v. Perini North River Associates, 459 U. S. 297, 319-320 (1983). From a Supreme Court opinion.
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    Are Womens' Cycling Competitions Wrecked?

    Gender is now defined by identity and not biology. In Connecticut two males who identified as female destroyed most of the girls state records and won too many state championships to count. i am friends with Alanna Smith’s mother. Here is a video on her.
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    CrossCurrent - need REALLY upright riding position - advice before purchasing please!

    replacing front brake line was simple. Here is where I got my short extenders. https://e-bike-technologies.de/index.php/en/extension-cables/extension-cables-signal/extension-cables-higo-mini-b-series/2-x-cable/higo-vk3-detail it was pretty easy to do.
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    CrossCurrent - need REALLY upright riding position - advice before purchasing please!

    I added the Jones bar to my bike and had to put a longer line in for the front brake. My bike has bafang motor and I needed to add a few inches to brake sensor cable. Got cables made to order from Germany. Arrived in five days to the States. Love my Jones bar.
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    Kudos to Biktrix

    As I mentioned be I was jerked around by a LBS trying to purchase a Specialized Como. The day I canceled the order I called Biktrix at 8pm their time, Roshan picked up and answered my question. The purchase the next day was pain free. The bike arrived to Connecticut in less than a week. The bike...
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    Juggernaut Ultra 1000 Frame Size

    I got the Jones bars that were higher as I am 6’ 5”. There are other models, if you don’t need the added height.
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    Juggernaut Ultra 1000 Frame Size

    I also ordered the following extention cables for the yellow connector. Arrived within a week to the States. https://e-bike-technologies.de/index.php/en/extension-cables/extension-cables-signal/extension-cables-higo-mini-b-series/2-x-cable/higo-vk3-detail
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    Juggernaut Ultra 1000 Frame Size

    I added the following Jones bar. Made world of difference. https://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-h-bar-loop-sg-2-5-aluminum-loop/
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    How easy is it to convert your bike to an e-bike?

    Thanks for posting. I enjoyed it.
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    Bike shops closed in Michigan

    My G.F. asked me to get my 25=year old Trek MTB ready for her to ride. It is in pristine condition. Called LBS to get the schrader/presta valve part to fill up the tires. Shop met me curb side with the part. Said they are real busy. I did not count on the Shimano trigger shifters gumming up. If...
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    Opinions on good fitting ebike for people 6'3" to 6'6" ?

    When I added the Jones bar for a more upright ride, i ordered the following cables for my Bafang. Gave me the few extra inches i needed. They arrived in less than a week...
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    Blood Thinners and Biking

    I have been on Coumadin almost non stop since 09/12/01 for three DVT’s. I do bruise easier and scrapes take awhile to heal. Speak to your healthcare professional ands ask for his/her opinion. biking helps my circulation.
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    Novel Coronavirus discussions

    Masks at the big box stores in eastern Connecticut are sold out. The two tribal casinos out East employ a large number of Chinese born workers. They are buying up the masks in bulk and shipping them home to family and friends, Chinese made masks being exported to China. Guess they know something...
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    Gates Carbon Drive : User Experiences

    I replaced the timing belt on my 01 Acura MDX four times. Engine was running well when the frame went at 525,000 miles.
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    30 Chinese Cities are on Level 1 lockdown

    Besides ebikes China is a major supplier of the N95 masks. I went by a friends emergency supply company today and got his last box of masks. His suppliers are silent as to when he can expect another shipment. China is taking care of China with its mask production.
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