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Thank you PDXzap. Yes spring is finally here in NZ... we just got back from a ride, exploring some trails around the Blue and Green Lakes in Rotorua. First time this year we rode without thick jackets and ear warmers. It's been a really wet winter but summer is around the corner!

Thank you Marci Jo. Haha yes, accessory acquisition has well and truly started... in full force! Although I'm downgrading the bike for recreational river trail rides with my wife (it's retired code for - lets go to a cafe), I still like to drop into a downhill chute every once in a while. I...

Sure thing. Let me know what kind of e-riding you're into. I'm not as well versed with all the cycling paths and trails as other people I know, but I'll try my best.

Yes, try things out and see what suits you best. There's also other considerations: Do you need (or desire) to utilise the travel of your fork (or rear shock) to the fullest? Referring back to that rubber O-ring indicator, after a ride where you have hit the hardest bump (or landing) you ever...

Interesting topic. I only have experience with two mid-drive motors. The Bafang BBS01 is noticeably harder to pedal with the power shut off completely. It's not just pushing against the extra weight of the bike, but it feels that there's residue resistance coming from somewhere... as if I'm...

Pressure is dictated by sag measurement because we all have different weights and riding stance. FRONT FORK: There should be a rubber ring around one of your fork stanchions and push that down until it touches the fork seal. If it doesn't, temporarily place a zip tie but be sure to remove it...

Flats for me. I often go for BMX pedals... plastic... as thin a profile as possible... preferably with plastic pins too, because who wears shin guards in the trail these days? I'm using Nukeproof at the moment (nice and wide) but I've had to tone down the stock metal pins (pretty scary)...

That for me is a big plus factor. During my selection process, I found several YouTube reviews that praised the prowess of the Yamaha SyncDrive motor above most others (supposedly near the same as the Yamaha PWX). I was surprised it didn't fare well in that review. The final conclusion was "The...

Not sure if you can attach a ramp to your carrier or not. But if you can, perhaps continue researching bikes that have a "WALK" assist function. I'm not sure if all manufacturers have this on offer, but I know Giant Class-1 eBikes do, so maybe worth checking out. It's not a throttle, but it...

I have the same sentiment, and have been hoping for the day to come. But judging by the current 2020 line-up, light-weight and reasonable price point doesn't exist in the same sentence. Maybe it might happen one day, but at my age I won't be holding my breath. 😅 I have two full suspension...

No love for Giant eMTBs with the Yamaha motor? Looks like they've been shut-out of that poll.

Yes, I've come to the same conclusion. I'll stick with the 11-36T cassette for now. Interestingly, my other eMTB (now my wife's) has a 9-speed 11-34T cassette and I've never found that to be lacking in the two years that I've had it... and we ascend some steep fire-roads as of late. Granted we...

Yeah, I've often wondered the same thing too. But the term eMTB spans a very broad spectrum. Different motors have different torque outputs, riders have different riding techniques or goals, battery capacity varies as well as trail topography - they all change the gameplay entirely. It all...

Hello eBike lovers! I come from a distant BMX and Mountain Biking background. I have just recently retired and thankfully rediscovered my love for cycling, which I’ve neglected over the last 10+ years due to a cocktail of various health problems, work commitments, and lost motivation. Enter the...