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200 miles on my RadExpand and a month of folding to take it on MetroRail during my commute and I found I needed to fix a known problem with the wiring harness - the brake inhibitor wire coming out of the left brake handle is a couple inches too short. Every time I fold the handlebars, the...

Thank you Court

Personal liability is one reason why I took out a Markel policy, although these days I'm less concerned about the possibility of accidentally hitting a pedestrian on the path because like you I use my bell and ride slowly around them. I'm more concerned that drivers are both litigious and...

https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2024/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Unit-Pack-Power-UPP-E-bike-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death?utm_campaign=release&utm_content=M1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=20240415 The U.S. Consumer...

The DC Family Biking Facebook group showed a photo of what looks like a second generation Pedego Stretch cargo model with folding footrests, a cargo box behind the seat post, wider tires, and a larger front rack. (Photo by Elisa Beth)

Weird about Bosch. It looks like RadPower had UL certify their new for ‘24 Radster models, whereas the rest of their lineup were tested as UL compliant last year by ACT Lab.

Twitter report (hat tip @AmanTGeorge) Cero ONE cycle truck style cargo bikes with Shimano e6100 mid-drive & Gates belt are on sale around half off msrp on the Cero website and on Upway. Not UL compliant which presumably explains the discount.

Momentum Cito E+, Giant's take on a Class 3 20" fat tire, throttle equipped cargo e-bike. A heavy bike, weighing 86lb/32kg including the 780wh battery. The rear rack is rated to carry up to 132lb. Accessory choices include optional top tube with a tiny glovebox, and optional bench seat for the...

To recap, there appear to be at least 5 places where you can check the compliance or certification of a particular e-bike brand or model to the UL standards UL 2849 & UL 2271: UL Solutions "UL Product iQ database" (to check if a model is certified by Underwriters Laboratory) ACT E-Validate...

As of yesterday April 1, 2024 all Colorado residents can now get a $450 discount off the purchase of a new UL-certified Class 1-3 ebike from a participating retailer, details: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/ebike-tax-credit Note: not all bike shops are participating retailers, there is some...

The District government E-bike incentive program is now accepting applications from DC residents from today April 1, through April 15. Applications will go into a lottery for a rebate on the purchase of a new e-bike from a DC retailer. DDOT will open the first application window to Preferred...

I second the recommendation to buy from a shop that will support the bike. Recently I bought a RadExpand 5, I had a local ebike dealer assemble the bike because they will service it and do any warranty work needed, if anything goes wrong I can just fold it to transport it in a car to the shop...

BRAIN reports the CPSC is accepting comments from the bicycle industry, retailers, and members of the public, on revisions to US regulations around “low-speed electric bicycle” as described in 15 U.S.C. 2085(b). BRAIN reports at this time "CPSC is gathering comments on rules that would regulate...

Consider swapping out the stock seatpost with a longer seatpost, you'll need to verify the width and length with Lectric before you buy then go with a longer replacement. The stock seatpost appears to be the pillar type with a clamp mount for the saddle. Depending on what kind of seatpost buy...

Welcome and you have made a good choice of bike, the low step-over height makes it easy to mount/dismount.

KBO have launched two new folding models, the K1 and K2 (step through), with an introductory price of $700 https://kbobike.com/products/folding-ebike-k-series The spec sheet states they ship as Class 2, with 20"x3" tires, 48v 500w motor with cadence PAS, 10ah removable frame battery, 7-speed...

This tracks with what‘s been going on with Trek. I read the BRAIN article earlier this week about Trek reducing their staff by 10%. Yesterday I learned a friend recently bought a 2021 Trek Allant 9S new from a dealer for half off msrp.

For one of the new Gazelle models with the Bosch Smart System? Doubtful, it's more likely a dealer would offer something like zero interest financing eg Propel is currently offering 18 months 0% through Synchrony during March 2024.

Welcome Alan, nice bike!

Riese & Muller Carrie, a compact cargo box bike, a mid-step rather than a step-through, the design is inspired by the e-Muli but uses a Bosch Smart System Performance motor, 20" wheels front and rear, and introduces a box with sides that fold out For comparison, the e-Muli model with...