tomjasz
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Good pad brakes easily outperform crappy discs. I we’re going to discuss hydraulic brakes I think we need to be speific. There are some very good mechanical discs as well. But as usual, YMMV.
Elderly and new to Electric-Bike's
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First bike I had had rim brakes. They were 'all right' for slowing down but some places I'd get off and walk. No confidence in them keeping my speed down on long steep downhills. Second and third bike were both hydraulic discs. the difference is night and day. Friends with mechanical discs, after riding mine, were regretting they hadn't gone the whole hog and gone hydraulic.
ebikemom
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My independent bike tech said he really likes my mechanical disc brakes. ? Some things are a matter of preference and relate to user needs, perhaps? Mechanical disc brakes can be noisy – I don’t know about hydraulics. Some find the noise annoying, others see it as a safety feature! ?
erider_61
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At $1,699 US it seems to be a decent entry level eBike. Bafang 28mph Class 3 750W hub motor, 48V 13aH battery, integrated font & rear lights, rack & fenders, Tektro mechanical disc brakes They do have an upgrade to Hydraulic disc brakes.
https://www.ridescoozy.com/collecti.../veego-750-fat-tire-electric-bicycle#features
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Hello,
They ship the bikes for free and for two bikes the price is two hundred less.
As regards Hydraulic brakes, they want two hundred more per bike.
However, I have no clue as to whether these brakes are worth the $$$ or important enough to pay an additional two hundred more?
And, the colour of the bikes that the hydraulic come in, are not within the approved 'red' colour scheme which the Mrs. wants...
However, if YOU believe that the Hydraulic are worth the fight with my Mrs. and the additional cost, please, please, please advise, ok?
Many thanks, Norwin
Just my opinion, but as an older person myself, I would want the hydraulic brakes which would require less hand strength to get the same stopping power. I don't know if you actually intend to approach that top speed of 28 MPH that the bike is capable of, but if you do, it would be another reason to have better stopping power. My ebike has a top assisted speed of 20 MPH. I have had it up to as high as 26 MPH by pedaling downhill, and it was just too fast to suit me, but I was glad I had the hydraulic brakes (rim brakes in my case) to help slow me down.
Hi Alan,
I guess when we were thirty, 20 or 26 mph would have been something we would have sought out to obtain. Now, just typing this reply, feels too fast. No, I don't think we two shall ever wish much more than eco speed...
As for the Mrs. - she's already second guessing this search. It' doesn't take much to make us fearful - these days.
However, I've not lost my enthusiasm, I only now wish the lady office worker selling this bike would be more forthcoming. Finding out information/facts is kinda like pulling teeth. However, the Utube videos have been very helpful. And, probably are what sold us, both.
Yes, Alan - stay in contact please...we need ya'.
Norwin
I guess when we were thirty, 20 or 26 mph would have been something we would have sought out to obtain. Now, just typing this reply, feels too fast. No, I don't think we two shall ever wish much more than eco speed...
As for the Mrs. - she's already second guessing this search. It' doesn't take much to make us fearful - these days.
However, I've not lost my enthusiasm, I only now wish the lady office worker selling this bike would be more forthcoming. Finding out information/facts is kinda like pulling teeth. However, the Utube videos have been very helpful. And, probably are what sold us, both.
Yes, Alan - stay in contact please...we need ya'.
Norwin
Chopperbill
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My only concern is if the display is water proof. I’ve never seen one with the buttons not on a separate switch by your grips.
My very appreciated - friend, Bill -
I don't know the answer to the question you raised. And, I have a feeling from the office lady with whom I have been corresponding - she will eagerly reply affirmatively, without really knowing the answer.
I could b' wrong. But, that's the feelin' I get.
My respects,
Norwin
ebikemom
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The buttons on my display are on the display, not separate and, yes, it is waterproof. But it is a different brand.
This purchasing is more difficult than it should be...
The named bike company representative wants to ship the bike from their Florida offices to our bonded "duty free" international warehouse freight forwarder in (Miami) Florida, - "FOR EXPORT"!
However, she doesn't understand that if the bikes are FOR EXPORT and they are going to be shipped out of the USA and sent directly to a bonded warehouse, in Florida (FOR EXPORT) there should be no Florida sales tax added onto the purchase price.
As you may know, Florida has a 7% sales tax. However, there should be no sales tax on the purchase of these two bikes as they are FOR EXPORT.
I wish I knew how to reach her boss...and, tell him. However, she won't give me his name or email address.
And, because she doesn't understand the sales tax rules in Florida. And, I cannot get through to her boss. Who I suppose would understand.
I am then off to another bike company as it is not only the 7% to Florida that is will be incorrectly charged to me. I have an additional import duty of 22% on top of the sales tax...to pay for this 'add on' into my country. And, everything goes 'up' accordingly. Freight, import duty, etc.. and, I really had wanted to buy these two bikes.
Norwin
The named bike company representative wants to ship the bike from their Florida offices to our bonded "duty free" international warehouse freight forwarder in (Miami) Florida, - "FOR EXPORT"!
However, she doesn't understand that if the bikes are FOR EXPORT and they are going to be shipped out of the USA and sent directly to a bonded warehouse, in Florida (FOR EXPORT) there should be no Florida sales tax added onto the purchase price.
As you may know, Florida has a 7% sales tax. However, there should be no sales tax on the purchase of these two bikes as they are FOR EXPORT.
I wish I knew how to reach her boss...and, tell him. However, she won't give me his name or email address.
And, because she doesn't understand the sales tax rules in Florida. And, I cannot get through to her boss. Who I suppose would understand.
I am then off to another bike company as it is not only the 7% to Florida that is will be incorrectly charged to me. I have an additional import duty of 22% on top of the sales tax...to pay for this 'add on' into my country. And, everything goes 'up' accordingly. Freight, import duty, etc.. and, I really had wanted to buy these two bikes.
Norwin
erider_61
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As a Canadian, when I have purchased things from various States in the US, I have always filled out the form that rebates the sales tax to me. This often takes a couple months to receive. This should not be the case with eBikes that are clearly being marked for EXPORT & you should definitely be exempt from the sales tax.
Alan,
It is not only the Florida sales tax.
I won't be able to recover any of the 'jacked up' handling charges - including, our government's import duties, nor the carriage charges, nor delivery charges, etc..etc...all of which are based upon the total cost of the items purchased (which will include the Florida sales tax).
Norwin
tomjasz
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Not at all unusual.
tomjasz
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Email addresses, especially company addresses usually follow a pattern. Messge the information you have and chances are we can sort an email address for someone up the food chain. Been doing it for decades.
harryS
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I'll support Thomas here. We've got tektro mechanical disks on my wife's first ebike. The only person who has ever ridden it to 28 mph is me. They work fine. I've got hydraulics on my manual hybrid bike. They work better, but I don't need them. Jerry LM has that that thread about "28 Mph Being Too Fast?". He speaks for a lot of riders, not all rides. Some people need to get to work. Not me.
By the way, if a bike with hydraulics hasn't been maintained, some risk of getting some air in the system. Turn that upside down to change a tire, and if the air migrates to the piston, no brakes.
SInce Norwin is going to be poking around on an island, I think mechanicals will suffice.
, but if he wants the best, spend 400 bucks.
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