Hi guys, got one more video to share with you all here. This is the final update on the custom Propella electric bike which was given to Ryan @beardofthereds hope you enjoy it! Perhaps he will chime in with some more updates as he uses the bike ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Once he got the bike home and had an opportunity to ride around some, Ryan sent me this email update along with some pictures: Good day Court, I went on a 36 mile ride today with the Propella. I started off by heading down to REI downtown Denver from my house and then over to Golden and then back to my house. I used the battery during some constant inclines and some large hills. I got to a top speed off 34mph a few times while going down hills. I had a blast. I still had 1 bar plus the outer rung of the battery left on the display. And to answer your question, yes, the outer run of the battery is a bar as well... so, 20% increments. I put a larger top tube bag on there. I am going to add fenders once I find the right ones. I may have to switch out the handlebars for something with a bit more rise. I had to move the seat up quite a bit, which I expected because I'm 6'1". So therefore it is a bit too aggressive for me. Thank you again Court. You really made me a happy happy happy guy. Please find attached pictures of today's ride and my hip. I am pretty certain that Gmail is going to give me issues while sending these from my phone so I may have to send you a couple of emails. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I also look forward to that video. Take care and safe travels.
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Once he got the bike home and had an opportunity to ride around some, Ryan sent me this email update along with some pictures: Good day Court, I went on a 36 mile ride today with the Propella. I started off by heading down to REI downtown Denver from my house and then over to Golden and then back to my house. I used the battery during some constant inclines and some large hills. I got to a top speed off 34mph a few times while going down hills. I had a blast. I still had 1 bar plus the outer rung of the battery left on the display. And to answer your question, yes, the outer run of the battery is a bar as well... so, 20% increments. I put a larger top tube bag on there. I am going to add fenders once I find the right ones. I may have to switch out the handlebars for something with a bit more rise. I had to move the seat up quite a bit, which I expected because I'm 6'1". So therefore it is a bit too aggressive for me. Thank you again Court. You really made me a happy happy happy guy. Please find attached pictures of today's ride and my hip. I am pretty certain that Gmail is going to give me issues while sending these from my phone so I may have to send you a couple of emails. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I also look forward to that video. Take care and safe travels.
![artistic-photo-of-propella-carbon-front-wheel-option.jpg artistic-photo-of-propella-carbon-front-wheel-option.jpg](https://forums.electricbikereview.com/data/attachments/25/25839-bfe193814e91296ac81773004c52e344.jpg)
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