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I need front pannier racks too. Swayback is incredible with heavy back panniers and nothing up front if I stand up on the pedals.
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I know. The 1st time I rode carrying 2 full panniers I mistakenly placed them in the back thinking it would be more stable, I instantly knew it wasn't the way to go on my bike. I switched them to the front and it feels steady and stable more secure than when unloaded. The big trade-off is the massive rotational weight with both panniers and bar-bags all on the frontend. But even with 60 lbs. on the front, she rides like a dream. The front rack is suspended and that help keep the ride smooth and the gear from being beat to death overtime. I'm sure every bike is different, frame geometry, size, the weight of the rider, weight (and placement) of gear, motor, battery. After lots of playing and lots of riding, I have mine dialed in pretty well.
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PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee
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I feel so much better now. You look like the cat that ate the canary... something we should know? Ride safe man.
PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee
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son of a gun, never even realized it! hahaha, thanks. Nope, life is good, enjoying whatever is thrown my way.
Peace, Love and Understanding.
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12-15 Sep 20
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PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee
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Just a little jaunt today, will give a better accounting of my new ride within a week or so. I can't wipe this smile off my face to save my life 
Managed this distance and still had three bars left!!!! I didn't nurse maid it either.
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Just a little jaunt today, will give a better accounting of my new ride within a week or so. I can't wipe this smile off my face to save my life
It's like being a kid again. I would spend 8 to 12 hours on my Schwinn Continental and not even think about it in the 70s. And now I can again. Turn your phone for landscape shots. Nice fucking ride! Let's see the bike. Stay safe.
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I used to ride a big KTM 'adventure' bike as they once called them. Went on a ride from Texas to Oregon with typical pannier boxes. Got to goofing off with my riding buddy somewhere long about Arizona someplace and took it up to about 120. The bike went into a freaky side to side wobble that to this day is the scariest thing that ever happened to me. Still sends hot flashes up my spine when I think about it. Two wheels ain't four.
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Fucking scary. For me it's my scalp, I feel a flash and my scape start to itch, I'm told it's adrenaline. Balance is uber important even at... sensible speeds motorcycle or bicycle, and I bet unicycle. Ride safe man.I used to ride a big KTM 'adventure' bike as they once called them. Went on a ride from Texas to Oregon with typical pannier boxes. Got to goofing off with my riding buddy somewhere long about Arizona someplace and took it up to about 120. The bike went into a freaky side to side wobble that to this day is the scariest thing that ever happened to me. Still sends hot flashes up my spine when I think about it. Two wheels ain't four.
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Just starting to look a bit like fall in the Pinery woods today. Met a group of four seniors on a grassy trail there where I’ve never seen anyone before. Stopped and had a great chat at the top of a steep hill. One of them said, “you must have turned your e-bike on for that”. I replied, “No. It was already on.” They looked like a pretty fit bunch, but also lots of interest in the e-bike. Nice to meet people out biking, whatever they’re riding.
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