My 2015 EVO Street Has Arrived!
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PowerMe
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After saturating the saddle top and bottom overnight, most especially the sit bone area, with Kiwi conditioning paste (which contains mink oil, lanolin, and silicone), I did the recommended short ride (5 mi. / 22 min). And, I wore no chamois, so my sit bones could dig into the seat a bit more on this short ride. I definitely noticed a difference after the first mile. More comfy. This may work out just fine!
stevenast
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Nice countryside. No sharks! What could be better!
I recently discovered this blog and have enjoyed it. I hope to pick up my evo street next week. My big concerns is I hope the frame isn't to big 22". I have some flexibility issues. This is my first e bike and I'm planning some good trips.
stevenast
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Welcome!
Geometry at Easy Motion site says 16.1 inches (410mm), step through frame...
It's easy to get on to and a smooth, great-riding e-bike, you're going to love it!
Pastabatman
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22" would likely be the Evo City.
PowerMe
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New accessory just ordered for my bike:
Bright Eyes Rechargeable 1200 LUMENS Bike Headlight
http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Eyes-Rechargeable-POWERFUL-Headlight/dp/B00GJZ015Y
Bright Eyes Rechargeable 1200 LUMENS Bike Headlight
http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Eyes-Rechargeable-POWERFUL-Headlight/dp/B00GJZ015Y
J.R.
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I'll have to look hard at that. If you put a tiny fraction of time into researching this light as you have other stuff, it must be a good buy. It's in my Amazon wish list!
PowerMe
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Thanks for the videos, Grench. Just me, or did any of you also think, "that guy has wayyyyy too many lights and his mancave/workbench is a mess!"
The light will be here tomorrow (thank you Amazon Prime).
It's been storming each evening though so not sure when it will actually be used in real field testing.
The light will be here tomorrow (thank you Amazon Prime).
It's been storming each evening though so not sure when it will actually be used in real field testing.
grench
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Brad Herder is his name...he is hard core MTN biker, runner and snowshoe racer. He does some awesome night snow rides.
Pastabatman
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Hi PowerMe. Just curious, why are you replacing the light that came with your Street?
I'm looking at the Evo Jet or Cross now, which don't come with lights. I watched a video on the 2014 Neo Cross last night, and the reviewer said integrated lights could be added. I'm wondering what the nature of that 'integration' is, and if it requires a BH-specific kit to work with the controller.
I'm looking at the Evo Jet or Cross now, which don't come with lights. I watched a video on the 2014 Neo Cross last night, and the reviewer said integrated lights could be added. I'm wondering what the nature of that 'integration' is, and if it requires a BH-specific kit to work with the controller.
PowerMe
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Hi @Pastabatman!
I'm not replacing the light on my Evo Street, I'm just supplementing it with a high powered light. The dynamo light doesn't put out that much light, and I don't think it's enough light for me to safely ride after dark.
Yes, integrating lights onto an Easy Motion bike that doesn't already have them would require some kind of light kit. Do a search on the forums. @Chris Nolte was looking into carrying light kits that could be added.
I'm not replacing the light on my Evo Street, I'm just supplementing it with a high powered light. The dynamo light doesn't put out that much light, and I don't think it's enough light for me to safely ride after dark.
Yes, integrating lights onto an Easy Motion bike that doesn't already have them would require some kind of light kit. Do a search on the forums. @Chris Nolte was looking into carrying light kits that could be added.
PowerMe
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Just back from 12 mi. 91 degrees with humidity. I bonked even on the highest level of assist, and even that level felt sluggish today too, (yes, I started with a full battery).
Discovered something interesting (and potentially troubling). I decided to only use throttle to see how the bike would do on a moderate (4% grade) hill. It did awful. The bike struggled to get to 11mph and was actually down to about 7 mph and going slower when I finally started pedaling to help it along. I still had 3 bars left at the point I used the throttle, so it's not like the battery was very low. If I had to depend on throttle only to get home, it would be a very slow ride. Yes, on perfectly level roads and then downhill the bike can get up to it's maximum speed of assist using throttle. On a hill, without pedaling along actively, it struggles and it does so badly.
This is not what others with these 350watt Dapu motors on their bikes report. Everyone says these 350 watt geared hubs can climb well and these geared hubs get you up a moderate hill with no difficulty. Well, not this bike and not this rider. Not without active pedaling.
Discovered something interesting (and potentially troubling). I decided to only use throttle to see how the bike would do on a moderate (4% grade) hill. It did awful. The bike struggled to get to 11mph and was actually down to about 7 mph and going slower when I finally started pedaling to help it along. I still had 3 bars left at the point I used the throttle, so it's not like the battery was very low. If I had to depend on throttle only to get home, it would be a very slow ride. Yes, on perfectly level roads and then downhill the bike can get up to it's maximum speed of assist using throttle. On a hill, without pedaling along actively, it struggles and it does so badly.
This is not what others with these 350watt Dapu motors on their bikes report. Everyone says these 350 watt geared hubs can climb well and these geared hubs get you up a moderate hill with no difficulty. Well, not this bike and not this rider. Not without active pedaling.
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grench
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Hills + wind + throttle only = mid drive.
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