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    Fourth Best Helmet Half-Priced

    The fourth best helmet according to Virginia Tech: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html#3 https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html#! Is on sale half price, $60: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/tactic/p/1000208435?color=1000208437-1000208435 I...
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    New Schwalbe tires for 2023

    Schwalbe has new tires on its website including new versions of the Marathon Plus and Johnny Watts https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-plus-tour https://www.schwalbe.com/en/mtb-reader/johnny-watts-365
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    Battery Prices

    Last year Ride1Up posted this on their blog: Battery Prices Battery Prices are Going Up, Temporarily Due to a shortage (and increased cost) of high-capacity 18650 cells, we are temporarily increasing replacement battery prices +$100 for the rest of 2021. We highly suggest waiting until 2022 to...
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    New Schwalbe Ebike Tire for 2022

    Schwalbe has just listed a new model ebike tire for 2022 https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/al-grounder It has good ratings for protection (6/7), rolling resistance (4/6), road grip (5/6), off-road grip (5/6), durability (5/6). It has a moderate tread and comes three sizes: 27.5 x 2.35...
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    Disc Caliper Replacement

    While replacing the pads on my Promax 310 front disc brake, I broke the arm that the cable clamp screws into. So I was looking for a replacement and so far the choices are a Shimano caliper for $35, an Avid caliper for $32 (I'm pretty sure the pads I just bought would fit), or an off brand for...
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    Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus vs Kenda Kwick Seven.5

    I bought a Ride1Up 500 and decided to upgrade the tires. My biggest priority is puncture resistance. I am already using slime tubes. The originals tires are Kenda Kwick Seven.5 in the 27.5"x2.2" size. The new ones are Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus in the 27.5"x2.0" size. The Kendas are a little...
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    Adding A Throttle

    I bought a Mango Superbird from BikesDirect two years ago and it came without a throttle. I would like to add one but cant find a wiring diagram for the controller. does anyone have any clues for this controller? LSU-08AP23-01STSP-A0/A1. I emailed Bikes Direct, but haven't heard back yet. I...
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