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    Commuter Bike Setup

    I respectfully disagree. That requires them to buy another backpack, no?
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    Commuter Bike Setup

    All fine and well, but if the OP has a backpack that already houses their laptop, it seems to me that the best advice would be how they can carry that laptop.
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    Commuter Bike Setup

    I'm not necessarily anti-pannier, but I see that the OP was asking about carrying a backpack with a laptop in it, and for that, I do not see panniers as the most effective solution. A backpack with a laptop could be fairly easily bungeed to a rear rack or placed and secured in a front basket...
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    Commuter Bike Setup

    The ones made by Aipas still flap about.
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    Commuter Bike Setup

    I had panniers on mine, but hated the way they flop around, tend to want to rub against a wheel, make wheel/tire access less easy. I added a front basket to mine and use a milk crate on the back rack when I really need to. I have all sorts of bungies attached to the rack and the basket, so I can...
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    Hello from AZ

    This big beast of a bike is like an ocean liner in comparison to my other bikes. It is comfortable and fast, but about as agile as a three legged water buffalo in quicksand. I hadn't ridden the big BMX bike for about a month and, even though it, too, is heavy in comparison to other bikes I own...
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    Hello from AZ

    Another positive revealed itself as a result of swapping out the front brakes: I was able to swap the old 2 pot hydraulic set-up onto my Throne BMX instead of the crappy old mechanical lever and caliper it had up front. Huge improvement in braking all round!
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    Hello from AZ

    Just the front. The rear is adequate for the percentage of stopping it contributes.
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    Hello from AZ

    I still need to throw the rotor on. I have the rotor and the adapter. Headed out of town this weekend, but I will have it done next week.
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    Hello from AZ

    Why not get a bike that has no pedals, if you don't pedal?
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    Hello from AZ

    The Maguras have a tiny set screw with an Allen head that does the job.
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    Hello from AZ

    Just did that and voila! Issue solved.
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    Hello from AZ

    I installed the Magura front brakes without installing the 203 mm rotor initially, as I wanted to see what the caliper itself added to braking. A little longer lever pull (could be the rotor thickness, I suppose, or a minor bleeding issue) but vastly improved braking. I will add the 203 mm rotor...
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    2016 E-Stream Evo#+FS battery not fully charging any more. How long will it last? Suggestions for battery rebuilder.

    Have you contacted these folks? https://www.fthpower.com/collections/batteries
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    Preparing eBikes for Burning Man's Blackrock City

    Hell. I say go for it to those to whom it calls. We all have our kinks.
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    Hello from AZ

    Really enjoying this bike
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    When cycling, do you like listening to music?

    I wear a Livall helmet with JBL speakers built in. Not loud enough for anyone else who's not right next to me, but perfect for listening to Jethro Tull, ELO and Yes on the way to work.
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    Everyday is Bike to Work Day?

    Working to get to that level of commuting. Right now, 2-3 times a week.
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    Hello from AZ

    Hey-I resemble that remark!
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    Hello from AZ

    No need to replace the BB at this time, but thanks.
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