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    Turning motor on and off during rides

    No worries. Yeah, I just go from 0 to 3, and when I don't need assist, I just set it at 0, usually on flat terrain or downhill.
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    Hello from Vancouver

    Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I am registered with Project529, and added my bike to my house insurance. It the future, I might look into dedicated bike insurers, since my home insurance only covers up to a certain amount. I have an Abus Granit XPlus folding lock (strongest rating), a...
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    Hello from Vancouver

    My very first mountain bike was a Specialized Hard Rock, and I absolutely loved that thing! Ever since then, I've dreamed of returning back to a Specialized. Was deciding between a Cube Katmandu One and a Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0, and since the former was sold out, I got the latter. The...
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    Turning motor on and off during rides

    I am trying to be efficient with my battery consumption, so I often turn my motor off during rides, when I don't need it. Does it wear the motor out over time, if I turn it on and off constantly during rides? Or is it better for the motor's life expectancy if I keep it on, and leave it on Eco...
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    Bike Garages in Vancouver

    I've seen the bike lockers around Skytrain stations, but unfortunately, there are none where I work. They do seem safer than the communal bike garages, since it's only accessible by you, and you can't tell if there's anything inside. Are there security cameras around it? The bike garages do have...
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    Bike Garages in Vancouver

    Hi, new member here. I live in Vancouver, Canada, and I recently bought a Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 for commuting to work and recreation. I wonder if anybody who lives in the Greater Vancouver area can share their experiences using Bike Garages along the Skytrain routes. Have you had or heard...
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