Flow has arrived!

[PatriciaK]

Will compose more detailed assembly experience later - things went mostly well, but thank goodness I watched videos and consulted members here because assembly instructions with bike were crap.

ME husband assisted, and is it for a test ride...

Rear rack included!!!

 

[wabaseballfamily]

Congrats! Let us know about how the new motor and controller performs if possible. Wife hasn't received hers yet.

 

[AHicks]

Wife just plugged her bike in for it's 4th charge. Standing voltage at about 47v, with 60 miles on the clock for THIS last charge. Lovin this bike....

 

[vita10gy]

AM I too stupid to figure out the kick stand? Does that plastic part come off? The bike isn't even trying to lean against it, unless adding the front wheel changes the dynamics completely but assembly will be a bitch.

 

[BigNerd]

AM I too stupid to figure out the kick stand? Does that plastic part come off? The bike isn't even trying to lean against it, unless adding the front wheel changes the dynamics completely but assembly will be a bitch.

You need the front wheel on.

Assembly wasn't that bad, use the square foam packing piece it came with to prop up the front fork so you can put on the handlebars.

 

[AHicks]

AM I too stupid to figure out the kick stand? Does that plastic part come off? The bike isn't even trying to lean against it, unless adding the front wheel changes the dynamics completely but assembly will be a bitch.

Plastic piece has a set screw on the back side of it if I remember right. Loosen that, set your angle however you want it, and re-tighten the set screw to hold in place.

 

[vita10gy]

I can't get the front wheel on. it's like the front fork is just too skinny. With both wife and I pulling we could get one side part way and one side full to the back and the wheel rubs the brakes.

Isn't this supposed to basically be the opposite of that? Don't people pop their front wheels on and off for security reasons.

It sure would be nice if the only video espin has out there wasn't 9 flows ago.

Edit: the little plastic protector for the fork, is the fork supposed to go edge to edge on that? Is ours just bent?

 

[Tars Tarkas]

Probably a dumb suggestion, but have you spun the axle nuts out to give yourself plenty of room to get them on the forks? Without pictures, it's hard to tell, so I'm just going for the low hanging fruit.

TT

 

[onlineaddy]

A picture is worth a thousand words...

 

[PatriciaK]

You took the black solid round rubbery/plastic piece off the front wheel, yes? Once we took that off, the front wheel fit right in the brake slot and fork.

Also, that plastic piece across the bottom of the fork should be removed - it's just for packing/shipping.

 

[vita10gy]

Yeah I took that off, and this is pre-spindle. I think I've worked out the brakes aren't aligned right, so they were fighting the process.

Fucking whack-a-mole with this thing, I was hoping to be on ride 5 by now, and instead I'm googling how to adjust hydraulic disc brakes on a bike.

 

[Dallant]

Looks great Patricia! Congrats!

 

[PatriciaK]

Yeah I took that off, and this is pre-spindle. I think I've worked out the brakes aren't aligned right, so they were fighting the process.

Fucking whack-a-mole with this thing, I was hoping to be on ride 5 by now, and instead I'm googling how to adjust hydraulic disc brakes on a bike.

I'm so sorry you're having problems - ours went together pretty smoothly - took about 30 minutes.

The only things preventing me from riding are lack of helmet (being delivered today), and severe thunderstorms rolling through.

 

[vita10gy]

Update: one of the brake pads had fallen out of place and was fighting the process. I used to thin blade to slide it back up into place. A little brake rub now which is annoying, but at least the wheel goes on and turns more than 4 inches.

 

[vita10gy]

Update: Sweaty as hell from a mostly throttle ride around the block. Ordered in Jan, arrived just in time for a 91 degree Florida day.

 

[PatriciaK]

Update: Sweaty as hell from a mostly throttle ride around the block. Ordered in Jan, arrived just in time for a 91 degree Florida day.

I haven't ridden mine yet . Husband took it for test ride (and said it was fast!) - hope our weather is better by tomorrow!

 

[bwcacanoe]

Update: Sweaty as hell from a mostly throttle ride around the block. Ordered in Jan, arrived just in time for a 91 degree Florida day.

We are in Alabama and went from delivery Friday to Pending. Looks like they hopped over us. Hopefully this week.

 

[PatriciaK]

I was extremely fortunate - ordered the Flow on March 12, and received it yesterday, the 27th. A 15- day period between order and delivery was much quicker than expected or hoped (even though the totally unrealistic delivery forecast from FedEx raised my hopes, then disappointed). I have no idea how I got my bike so quickly! I'm grateful, but it seems very strange that people who ordered before me - sometimes months before - are still waiting for their bikes. All I can think of is maybe not many people wanted the smoke gray color, so they had lots on hand?

Hope everyone receives their bikes soon!

 

[RandallS]

Update: one of the brake pads had fallen out of place and was fighting the process. I used to thin blade to slide it back up into place. A little brake rub now which is annoying, but at least the wheel goes on and turns more than 4 inches.

Most brake issues are relatively easy to fix. YouTube is your friend in this regard.
If what you are describing is now a little rotor rub, the very easy procedure of centering your brakes needs to be done and is super simple.

Here's one but I'm not sure I like his use of the screwdriver to spread the pads

Here's another one from Park Tool.
You can probably skip to 2:55.
Park tool videos are usually really informative, just don't think you have to but their tools....

None of this is really all that hard - good luck in your efforts to tweak your new ride.

 

[vita10gy]

Most brake issues are relatively easy to fix. YouTube is your friend in this regard.
If what you are describing is now a little rotor rub, the very easy procedure of centering your brakes needs to be done and is super simple.

Here's one but I'm not sure I like his use of the screwdriver to spread the pads

Here's another one from Park Tool.
You can probably skip to 2:55.
Park tool videos are usually really informative, just don't think you have to but their tools....

None of this is really all that hard - good luck in your efforts to tweak your new ride.

The little bit of rub was after I followed one of those guides. You don't notice it riding, and in theory that would wear away anyway, right?