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Just to clarify: On my own bike I stay in ECO mode 98% of the time. If I've just eaten or am feeling sick or tired, I will permit myself to dip into tour mode. On my bike I find 10 gears to be enough. Given that Rohloff was originally designed for non-electric bikes as a bullet-proof solution...

I have a Gazelle Medeo T10, which I love. But I live in an apartment in San Francisco, and I would love a Gates belt and an internal hub. Rohloff has an amazing gear spread, which is great if you're using your own legs on a heavy-duty tour. But for an Ebike, I just think 14 gears seems like...

John Peck - thanks for the tip. It could be an increase in cadence. Some of the shorter rides I take in San Francisco are akin to old man interval training, and I think that upped my VOX a little bit. mschwett - I used to the Paradise loop a lot when I was a roadie - thanks for reminding me. I'm...

When I was a road rider, it was simple: What is your time from point A to point B? Now than I'm a septuagenarian ebiker, I'm more interested in exercise than speed. So the other day I stumbled upon GEFM. There is a 42 mile ride from San Francisco to a little town called Fairfax north of the...

I spent years working in the burglar and fire alarm industry, where UL is involved in a lot of the ratings. While it wasn't quite pay-to-play, there were certain areas where regulations were ignored.

I have a Medeo T10 with about 3300 miles on it. Took off the chain guard (you have to if your chain breaks anyway). Fitted Crank Brothers pedals, Cane Creek Seatpost, and a 20 year old Terry Fly saddle. The front headlight somehow fell apart, but that's about the only problem. On my 2nd chain...