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  1. Slowpoke

    Why not speed limits?

    Prior to 1/1/2018 ebikes in Michigan were regulated under the same rules/laws of mopeds,and motorcycles.So it took another new law to get us out of that set of rules.We now have the the Class 1,2,3 system.I don't like all the regulations but we are a little better than what it was.Hopefully...
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    25km/h? 32? 45? 60? What speed do you *actually* want on your e-bike?

    I'm good with my Class 1 R&M Delight.Now with torque sensor in eco mode I easly ride a steady 15 mph.My other ebike I ride pass 1 at 11-13 mph.
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    Ebikes green?

    I practice responsible environmental awareness,but not extreme.We recycle lead acid batterys I'm sure we can recycle an ebike battery.Smelting is getting heavy review by the EPA and is cleaning up this process.What about lead acid car batterys,power tools, laptops,cell phones,watches,all of our...
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    Michigans Iron Belle Trail

    Has anyone rode the Iron Belle Trail yet.I'm thinking of taking it on this year.https://michigantrails.org/trails/featured-trails/iron-belle-trail/ If you have any experience with the Belle Isle start and say the first 50 miles headed north out of town I was woundering how well it is marked.Any...
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    Call to App designers!!

    I had my LBS install a Grin Cycle Analist V3 https://www.ebikes.ca/product-info/cycle-analyst-3.html on my fatbike last April and that info taught me volumes about battery use and range estimates.I have not run out of battery on any ride yet,very close but not out of power.
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    1st New ebike today.

    Yes its about 150 yards by the way crows fly.Right next door to the City Bldg
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    Anyone in Michigan?

    Welcome to Michigan.I have read we have at michigantrails.org we have more than 16000 miles of trails. Right from Saginaw you have many choices.Pere Marquette trail heading west.https://michigantrails.org/trails/explore/ or https://www.trailscouncil.org/topofmichigan-marathon-faqs/# There is no...
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    1st New ebike today.

    Got my new bike,we topped off the battery's and I headed to Lower Huron Metro Park near NewBoston.Saturn rocked is pretty good descripton.A world of difference of torque sensing vs my cadence sensor.In eco mode I was easly getting 16-18 mph vs 11-13 on cadence pass 1.The suspension is way more...
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    1st New ebike today.

    Yes,2 times on the Delite,a Magnum cruiser,I rented an Izip for a day,and also a Rad cargo bike for a day.My local shop offereded a test ride many more.
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    1st New ebike today.

    When my LBS opens at 10 am this morning I will be picking up my 1st new ebike.A Riese & Muller Superdelite NuVinci.Its my dream bike at a dream price.I have been riding a used hardtail fatbike for 13 months now and 2300 miles.So many good bikes to choose from and direct sales vs LBS.Class...
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    Early season snow/cold supposedly has no forecasting connection

    5 inches of snow today and still falling.Can't wait to get my fat bike out in the snow tomorrow.
  12. Slowpoke

    What’s the most reliable ebike after 10,000km?

    Seems like a simple enough question.I can't speak from experiance with an e-bike as I now have a little over 2000 miles in 11 months with my 1st e-bike.I have a used SSR Sandviper fat tire bike purchased at an estate sale.However it is holding up great and I have not had any issues at all.So...
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    Watt Wagons Ultimate Commuter - My Initial And Informal Review

    This is what I like about these forums,we get to here from the customers.So glad to see a WW forum.I will be following this thread and learning.Good review thanks
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    Watt Wagons Ultimate Commuter - My Initial And Informal Review

    Sorry to here your bike arrived in this condition.I'm excited to learn more about this bike,and also I like to see how well the company provides customer service and the handling of warranty issues.
  15. Slowpoke

    Winter riding gear & tips

    All good tips you guys.I rode out of here this morning,lite snow on the ground.I had hand warmers in my gloves and toe warmers for my feet.I was dressed in layers.It wasn't untill about 2 miles out my face was too exposed and I reallized I forgot my face mask.Toughed it out and I was fine.I like...
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    Wright Bros Cycle Shop

    I was at Henry Fords Greenfield Village in Dearborn Mich 2 weeks ago and went into the Wright Bros Cycle shop.The employee that was in the shop is well verced in thier history.So I asked him if any of the bikes on display were built buy the Wrights and he said the one up on top shelf display is...
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    At what Temperature do you NOT go for a ride ? {Above & Below, in Fahrenheit}

    Its 30 deg f with frost on the ground this morning and I'll hit the trail as soon as the sun comes up.Oh and that "colonisation"thing,we had a problem with that concept.Some might call us rebellious independents.Interestingly so many people from the rest of the world want to come and live...
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    Buy now or wait?

    I like your "analysis paralysis"You diagnosed my problem of choosing an ebike.I have made hasty purchases in the past and now I research everything to death so that I don't repeat past mistakes,which now puts me in that "analysis paralysis".I'm lucky to have a great LBS nearby,he has weaded out...
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    Ebike riding group forum?

    Thanks,didn't see it in my search,got it now
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    Range differences between types (road vs. MTB vs. City)

    I have a heavy(76 lbs)all hard tail fat knoby tire 26x4 bike.Its a slug,upright riding with stuff hanging everywhere.However with 48v14amp, rear hub, tires at 20 psi I can get 100 miles in one charge.3rd gear pas1 heavy peddeling 80 rpm.I avg 11 mph.Pas 2 my distance drops to 65 miles,pas 3...
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