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It's a shame that the leaders in Key Biscayne are such hypocrites that they ban e-bikes and scooters but not cars, which kill many many many more people. Their action is likely to make themselves less safe, as these kids will likely just drive now or get parents to drive them. Of course, Key...

Not sure what you mean by saying that using a throttle is faster than pedal assist. My class 3 pedal assist leaves every throttle bike I've ridden or raced in the dust and will legally assist up to 28mph vs 20mph limit for throttle bikes. The power you add via pedaling will be the same. If it's...

Resurrecting this thread as I had this issue today and went to LBS after reading this. I've changed many bike tires and had never seen one this difficult before. I learned at the LBS that there is often a weak spot along the rim where it is easier to break the bead. The mechanic used his hands...

To the OP: Hope you don't mind me asking, but what were the riding conditions that led to your smashed wheel and broken frame?

I broke a second spoke as I was riding home from the bike shop after having the first broken spoke repaired. This one also broke at the nipple. I'll ask them about rebuilding the wheel when I take it back. No word yet from rider care. I emailed again.

I was informed by my lbs that Specialized will not cover the broken spoke. I am disappointed and feel like Specialized swindled me by putting a cheap wheel on this bike. At $35 a spoke, this could get expensive. The bike is not overloaded. I weigh 190 pounds and there is a rear rack and U-lock...

Broke a spoke on my Specialized Como 3 today. Rear wheel, disc side at the nipple. This bike has seen about 760 miles of almost all urban street riding.