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    Do bike manufacturers have the right to privacy when resolving problems?

    If a particular bike model has problems, then it should be posted. It helps future buyers know the truth about the problems with the bike. Also, it might help others who have the same problems, because as the issues are discussed and resolved for one owner, there are other owners who are being...
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    CurrieTech - How to adjust Dash rear brake??

    Thanks to Brian(J) for his clever idea of how to make a tool for this brake adjustment. I used Brian's idea to make my own tool from a feeler gauge ruler and a cut 5mm length of 5mm allen wrench. To hold the allen in place I glued it on the back with JB Weld. And it works great for adjusting the...
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    CurrieTech - How to adjust Dash rear brake??

    Larry, Obviously, I didn't make my question clear. When Currie's design team put this bike together and they saw that the motor prevented easy access to the rear brake inner pad adjustment screw, did they have a solution? Did they have a Park tool or another tool in mind that would allow rear...
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    CurrieTech - How to adjust Dash rear brake??

    Brian(J) originally brought up this problem of adjusting the rear brake inner pad. It is next to impossible to adjust the inner pad without creating a DIY custom tool. Since Currie designed this bike, I would like to know from Currie Tech how they intended for the bike owner to adjust the rear...
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    Harassed by Real Bicyclists

    MarcD, You are a good, caring person! Thanks for sharing your experience with raising money for cancer research. The world needs more people like you. Thanks.
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    I want to avoid Monkey Butt

    Everyone's butt is different, but I ride with the Serfas EG-8000 and I find it pretty comfortable. It comes with a 90 day comfort satisfaction guarantee. http://electricbikereview.com/community/attachments/suntour-ncx-sp-12-seat-post-jpg.1138/
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    My Izip Dash got "Horns"

    Here's the Thumb Throttle I bought. http://www.ebay.com It's a Hall-Effect Throttle. Red wire = +5 volts input Yellow wire = GND input Green wire = Output At zero throttle position: Output = 0.83 volts At max throttle position: Output = 4.61 volts The connectors are not compatible so the...
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    Small Tire Pump w/Gauge Suggestions? Recommended tire pressure for 20" folding bikes?

    I've had this pump for years and has always worked for on the road flat repair. Works better for schraeder valves but will do presta. When I had presta I used presta to schraeder adapters and then the pump works great...
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    My Izip Dash got "Horns"

    I was wondering if anyone would notice that. As always, Brian(J), you have great attention to detail. I thought about the throttle when installing the grips. Since I never use the throttle, why install it? So, I ran a test to see if an error code would result if I ran with the throttle...
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    New "minimalist" helmet for a new biker?

    Strange for sure. How do they get to their friends house? Do mom and dad drive them everywhere?
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    Why do people use ebikes? Infographic!

    My number one reason for bicycling is exercise for my heart. The reason I e-bike is to make pedaling up hills easy enough so I want to go out bicycling and the bike doesn't just sit in the basement.
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    Temporary Blindness

    The lights available for wiring into the bikes system are few and usually pretty expensive. On the other hand, there are lots of choices when it comes to stand alone aftermarket rechargeable lights. It's very little extra work to plug in the chargers for the head light and tail light at the same...
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    New "minimalist" helmet for a new biker?

    Unfortunately, Michael Schumacher was wearing a helmet, but it did not protect him enough. Sometimes I wonder how much these bicycle helmets really can protect you. Compared to motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets are pretty light weight. However, I think it's better to have some head protection...
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    Can anything be done about wind noise?

    I would try a different type of earplugs. For motorcycle riding I've tried several different types of earplugs and found some keep out the wind noise better than others.
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    Battery charging tips for electric bikes

    Well, it got up to 95 degrees today. When I began charging the battery after my morning bike ride, I noticed my charger was getting very hot. So, I took Ravi's advice and got out a couple of 12 volt computer fans and a 12 volt power supply and set up the fans blowing on the charger. I was amazed...
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    Harassed by Real Bicyclists

    Could be! Nobody's tougher than a Marine, except maybe a Navy SEAL.
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    New "minimalist" helmet for a new biker?

    I used to ride without a helmet, until I saw a program about a kid falling off a skateboard and hitting his head. He ended up in a coma for months. I thought to myself that if that could happen on a skateboard, think about what falling off a bicycle and hitting your head could do to your brain...
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    Harassed by Real Bicyclists

    You are so right. That's exactly what I should have done. When I pulled over to let them by, I should have taken my time, had a drink of water and let them disappear ahead before I started riding again. Thanks. I'll remember your advice!
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    Harassed by Real Bicyclists

    As I stated, I wasn't physical threatened. Not only do I not carry a phone, but certainly the police have better things to do. It was not a big deal, except it was clear they didn't like electric bicycles and they thought it was amusing to try and intimidate me. It was kind of like a fly...
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    Harassed by Real Bicyclists

    I know I stand out in my hi-viz yellow T-shirt, hi-viz yellow helmet, carpenter jean shorts and Lands End slip-on shoes. But most bikers in my area are real friendly and wave or nod, even though I'm the odd-ball on the road. However, this last Sunday I was harassed by a couple of hard core...
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