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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    I have power tools and equipment as well with lithium batteries. I use a simple small 110v plug in timer w/1,2,4,6,and 8 hour push button controls, plug your charger into it and shut off at the time you desire. Cost me $12. A certified product too.
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    Are white reflectors required on wheels

    So I took the OEM reflectors off the wheels and installed the neat spoke reflectors on. Looks trick on every spoke/both sides and now has probably 4-5 times the capability of being seen from almost any angle.
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    Lectric bike sales confusion

    I ask some of the same questions. I though that since I was going to buy (2) they would work with me a little-(Not). I bought (2) long range XP3 folders anyway , the rear basket is good. The other racks and baskets I didn’t even use. Did not use any racks or baskets on my wife’s bike. she...
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    Rear baskets available from ( who) for the Potola.

    I see a small rear basket in the adds from Ride one up for the Portola. Too small IMO. What have you bought in the way of a rear basket ,and from who. Thanks for your replies.
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    Portola 4th of July specials ? Or Lectric 3.0 step through.

    I am thinking of buying (2) folding step through e-bikes. One for me, one for my wife. I’ve looked close at the Lectric 3.0 folders step throughs, and getting close to placing an order from them or from Ride1up. That is if I can get a deal. I don’t care about and ons except extra battery (2)...
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    (2) standard (OEM) batteries or (1) long range battery

    Probably around 30 mile +/- typical and farther on occasion. My wife will probably use the battery sooner as she’s smaller and now she will be piloting a 65 lb bike instead of a 15-20 lb bike. It’s mostly flat around all the hike and bike trails. But there is usually wind 8-12 mph. So sometimes...
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    Recent bill approved to get discount(s) for buying an e-bike- Texas

    I read where congress reciently approved a bill where you can either recieve a discount to buy a new e-bike or get a tax credit to use on your income tax. This would be over and beyond some of the individual city programs/ rebates. I know Austin Texas has a specific rebate incentive program that...
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    (2) standard (OEM) batteries or (1) long range battery

    My wife and I love riding our conventional bicycles. Where we live the city has many hike and bike trails and parks. These are all concrete or crushed granite, and all city maintained. There is a 62 mile loop that has 40-60% dirt that runs along a creek. The city maintains only a portion of this...
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    E-bike w/ 48v 10 Ah battery used at low speeds mostly

    If an e-bike has a rear hub 48v & 500w and is using a 10 Ah battery and a person pedals and rides at the lowest speed setting ( w/motor assist), is it harder on the motor and battery than a higher speed ? Heat ? I’m an old mechanical guy. Build lots of stuff out of metal. Electronic not somuch.
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    Tax on new e-bikes. Depends on where it is bought ?

    I looked up their sales tax for Arizona. Looks like 5.6% and up. kinda all over the place. I’m in Texas. Ours like 6.25% + what ever the city adds on. Thanks for any replies.
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    Tax on new e-bikes. Depends on where it is bought ?

    Hypothetical question. Suppose I wanted to buy a e-bike from say Lectric in Arizona. say On $999 . What would tax be ? I know I could just contact their site, but I’m not ready to talk about any deals yet.Thanks.
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    Lectric 3.0 folding step through e- bike from Amazon or direct

    Considering a new Lectric 3.0 step through folding e- bike. Price is same from Amazon or Lectric warehouse/ seller in Arizona. Any advantages or disadvantages of either ? If no difference, I have $150 in Amazon gift cards, so that’s why I’m asking. Thanks for any replies.
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    No information on the Jasion e bikes -too new ?

    I’ve seen some a couple in my neighborhood riding these step through folders ( EB7- ST) , but unable to speak to them about their e bikes. I’m curious about this brand. I’ve read a few reviews. No info under e-bikes by brand name on this forum. Anyone have these? Quality?, any opinions about...
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    How many miles can you expect a e-bike that costs 1k last ?

    I realize there are a lot of variables but generally speaking for a middle of the road cost/ brand and how it’s used. How many miles could I expect the electrics ( especially) to last ? Other than battery, what goes first and at what milage.
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    What goes bad in a rear hub ? Assuming decent quality part.

    Let’s say one of the more known e-bike companies hub goes out. What usually breaks ?
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    Recommended air pump to carry on bike

    I already have some small CO 2 bottles I carry on my regular bike. I do know the 3” x 20” tires on my new upcoming purchase will require more air than I’m used to putting in. So -if I top off or just use a manual air pump to begin with, what’s lighter to carry/ use ?. what do you guys carry ? I...
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    Handlebar diameter at the grips 7/8”?

    Thanks for the replies. I have (2) step through brand/model e-bikes I have narrowed down to purchase. The Lectric 3.0 step through being one of them. Checking so I know what I have in my bags of goods to hang on to. Thanks
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    Handlebar diameter at the grips 7/8”?

    I know the bars are 1-1/4” at the center where they go through the stem. They taper down and I’m checking if anyone can verify for sure what diameter the bar ends are. Thanks for your time and posts.
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    XP 3.0 folding step through E-bike rear basket size(s)

    If I might ask, what are the dimensions of the rear basket(s) available for the XP 3.0 Step through e bike. Weather OEM ( Lectric brand ) or other. I’m wanting to carry a spare battery w/me. The battery bag I bought (a nice one ) is 18” long. I’d like to strap this down in the rear basket of...
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    Physical size of battery that fits the Portola folding e-bike

    Thanks. I already bought a case/ bag like the above post. So no matter what e-bike end up with, I will be able to transport an extra battery. Thanks
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