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  1. PatriciaK

    2024 Tour de Whidbey!

    More info to come, but the date Is set! Planning on the metric half century with a group of friends this year. Come on up/out and cycle beautiful Whidbey Island 😁!
  2. PatriciaK

    Western WA spring ride

    We won't be here for this One in April, but Canano Island is beautiful so should be a FABulous ride 😁!
  3. PatriciaK

    Espin sale, while supplies last ...

    https://www.espinbikes.com/ My Flow is on sale for $1200! That is an incredible price for this bike! Other models on sale, also. I suspect it's a model clearance, and prices for the new models will be going up - that's essentially what their email to me said.
  4. PatriciaK

    Thinking about this at the end of September

    https://cycletours.com/cycling-holidays/countries/the-netherlands/southern-tour/#c169 Sounds like a nice little bike and barge tour!
  5. PatriciaK

    Battery safety education - Only you can prevent battery fires!

    In the wake of the story about latest deadly fire caused by charging multiple bike batteries unattended overnight in NYC, someone suggested an educational thread covering battery and charging safety. Here we go: 1. Only buy bikes with UL or CE rated batteries and chargers. 2. Only buy UL or...
  6. PatriciaK

    Salento (Italy) E bike tour company

    https://www.salentobicitour.org/en/ Just wanted to share this from my FABulous ebike tour last October. Highly recommend Carlo and his organization if you're looking for a quality tour in southern Italy!
  7. PatriciaK

    2023 Tour de Whidbey!

    Anyone interested in getting a social group together for this ride? I'm probably in for the 33 mile option, maybe the 50 depending on how my knees are... https://whidbeyhealth.org/tour-de-whidbey-2022-is-on https://www.active.com/coupeville-wa/cycling/races/tour-de-whidbey-2023
  8. PatriciaK

    (SOLD) For Sale 2021 Espin Flow Greensboro NC

    Greensboro, NC - Less than 15 miles on Espin Flow - purchased new in November, 2022. Front rack included. $1400 OBO (currently listed for $1699 on Espin site). Local pick up only.
  9. PatriciaK

    Black Friday is ON at Espin!

    Geez - this is $200 LESS than I paid for mine 2 years ago! Black Friday sale price guaranteed...
  10. PatriciaK

    Sale at Espin

    My bike is on sale! Neighbor found a $100 off coupon in addition to the sale price - get one while they're hot 😁:
  11. PatriciaK

    PatriciaK's Italian ebike tour adventure 🇮🇹🚴🇮🇹

    Just getting this thread set up while I have a few minutes between family activities so it's ready to go! Will be touring the region of Puglia, on the "heel" of the Italian "boot", from October 15-22, with the Salento Bici organization. Here's a link to the tour, including the daily itinerary...
  12. PatriciaK

    Tour de Whidbey next weekend!

    If you're in the great PNW, this is a fabulous ride! Still open to registration - my tour buddy and I may try the 33 mile option 😁 https://www.tourdewhidbey.org/
  13. PatriciaK

    Anyone familiar with these bikes?

    They're not listed under the brand thread (BH is, but not this model)... I believe one of them is what I'll be riding on my Italian ebike tour in October - not sure which yet. I think they're both mid drives, and the Rebel resembles my La Free. Just curious about whether anyone has any...
  14. PatriciaK

    Do I need cycling shoes?

    As I've extended my rides to the 20+ heading to 30 mile range, and have been riding more often training for my Italy ride in October, I'm noticing some foot pain and stiffness. All my life, I've ridden in sneakers, or regular walking shoes. Actually, my walking shoes have prescription orthotics...
  15. PatriciaK

    Cut through grip end on 2019 La Free?

    I need a mirror for my La Free, and would really like the kind that plug into the "end cap" of the handlebar. Has anyone cut through the end of theirs to put a mirror in? Any other ideas for a mirror for this bike? The paddle-type hand grips are stumping me 🤪!
  16. PatriciaK

    Ebike touring in Italy 😁!

    Nailing down the final plans for this October! Just have to choose between: https://www.salentobicitour.org/en/classic And https://italybiketours.com/event/lets-go-lombardia-e-bike-explorer Andiamo in Italia!
  17. PatriciaK

    Feral cats 🤬🤬🤬

    Damn it!!! Went down to our garage this morning all set to take my La Free out for my first ride back on Whidbey, only to discover that while we were gone, some 🤬🤬🤬 feral cat had somehow gotten in, and peed - repeatedly - all over everything stored in my bike trailer! Cargo net, shopping bags...
  18. PatriciaK

    Replacement tires?

    I need to replace the tires on my La Free (26X2.35 CST Metropolitan Palmbay)... Apparently letting the bike sit on them in the garage for months at a time is not a good thing 😱. Anyway, it's a forest out there in the tire world and I've lost sight of the trees! Should I replace with same...
  19. PatriciaK

    Ebikes "at work"

    I didn't find any other thread discussing using ebikes for chores, errands, or other types of "work", so, voila! I'm normally a recreational rider, but in an attempt to be more environmentally friendly (and get some additional exercise), recently purchased a cargo trailer (Schwinn Day Tripper)...
  20. PatriciaK

    Customer Support

    Reposting here from the general bike discussion thread: I believe in giving credit where it's due, and so want to give a shout out to Andy and Javell from Espin customer support! After developing my second loose spoke since I purchased my Flow in March, 2021, and a squishy brake lever, I...
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