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corona familiar posted:I just got my Lectric bike yesterday and immediately took it for a 15 mile trip in the pouring rain to in-n-out and back. surprisingly rideable even with no pedal assist
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TenementFunster posted:were in The Bay Area was it pouring rain yesterday?! i call bullshit, bikeliar! I'm visiting family out of state lol. They live in suburban hell but there's a surprisingly robust walking path system so an ebike actually means trips that are unreasonably long on foot become reasonable bike trips corona familiar fucked around with this message at 07:11 on May 1, 2024 |
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300 mile Generation e1.2 update: - In my hubris, I rode it for 14 miles on the stock saddle after getting it. Don't be like me. - Can definitely get 40 miles of range on relatively level terrain and level 1 assist. - I like the way it scales the controls better than my last ebike; my old one controlled the speed at which it stopped assisting you, while this one controls the degree of assist consistently up to 20 mph. - I'll probably going to want some kind of shock suspension seatpost at some point, the roads here can be rough. - This bike has sold me on hydraulic disc brakes as a must-have in the future. - Front light has decent coverage ahead for off-road bike paths at least. - I'm extremely fond of the way the kickstand works, which makes it much, much easier to keep upright on transit. - Fenders are a must for sure, especially with the battery's placement. - The front tire is juuuust too fat for the swinging arms on the bike carriers that MBTA buses have, but the front rack doesn't get in the way. I wonder if it might fit if I deflated it in a pinch (or if I got a flat anyway).
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Airconswitch posted:- I'll probably going to want some kind of shock suspension seatpost at some point, the roads here can be rough. This is pricy, but I swear by it https://canecreek.com/product/eesilk-plus/ The Thudbuster ST doesn't work as well (though I'm comparing their performance as mounted on different ebikes).
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With <$10 in cables from AliExpress you can change the speed where the assist cuts off.  Although it’ll top out at about 25mph on the flat so it’s not exactly a speed demon
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Is there a seat that comes recommended for cruisers? I def get a little saddle sore if I've been riding for hours at a time.
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Airconswitch posted:300 mile Generation e1.2 update: What saddle did you go with?
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Appoda posted:Is there a seat that comes recommended for cruisers? I def get a little saddle sore if I've been riding for hours at a time. Check out something like the Brooks B17, B67, or B33.
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corona familiar posted:I'm visiting family out of state lol. They live in suburban hell but there's a surprisingly robust walking path system so an ebike actually means trips that are unreasonably long on foot become reasonable bike trips
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Some big deals on overstock and refurbs at Upway. Beltdrive and Shimano middrive for under $2k: https://upway.co/products/cero-one-uat91
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ddiddles posted:Torque sensors are great if you spend enough money to get a fancy app along with it, with Specialized you can set it so you can get all the power of the motor with very little work, so I could cruise around at 20mph barely pedaling. Only worth it if the 1-2k price premium for bikes with torque sensors and fancy tuning apps isnt a big deal for you and you wouldn't miss that cash, I only got mine because they had such a great deal on their bikes. I had another bike that was a torque sensor but no real tuning available, I could see that being really annoying on a commute when I just want to get to work without sweating
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My new Quick Haul dadwagen came in today  . Made short work of the 8mi/500ft ride home. We'll see how it does with the kiddo strapped in this weekend.
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kimbo305 posted:Some big deals on overstock and refurbs at Upway. that seems like a pretty great deal, dang
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kimbo305 posted:Some big deals on overstock and refurbs at Upway. Is there anything weird about having tires with such different sizing?
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Shouldn’t make the handling crazy, though it’d handle less twitchily if the fork had the big wheel. It won’t be as comfortable to your hands when rolling over sharp bumps on the front. It is a bit more inconvenient to get two different tire and tube sizes, if maintaining yourself.
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Barry posted:What saddle did you go with? Bontrager Boulevard, 225mm wide, nothing special, but on sale for half off
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rode to the bike shop for accessories today, and had my first close encounter with an inattentive driver. That sucked, but I didn't get hit so that's better than a lot of people get.
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Oof, that sucks. I had someone misinterpret (or ignore) a hand signal and passed while I was turning off; making me consider getting some bicycle signal lights since I doubt most people around here even know what hand signals mean.
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Appoda posted:Oof, that sucks. I had someone misinterpret (or ignore) a hand signal and passed while I was turning off; making me consider getting some bicycle signal lights since I doubt most people around here even know what hand signals mean. Just point to where you are turning. Much less ambitious.
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Neon Belly posted:Just point to where you are turning. Much less ambitious. I did. 
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Appoda posted:I did. Oops! I thought you meant the straight arm / bent arm distinction. Hope you didn’t get hurt!
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kimbo305 posted:Some big deals on overstock and refurbs at Upway. What's Upway?
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Neon Belly posted:Just point to where you are turning. Much less ambitious. The pointing makes me irrationally angry. I think it's because rear end in a top hat motorcyclists started doing it years ago and it came across to me as super arrogant. Like, they're not signaling , they're just saying "I'm going here no matter what". When bicyclists do it I instantly make an assumption it's not just a signal, it's the same arrogance.
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Bacon Taco posted:The pointing makes me irrationally angry. I think it's because rear end in a top hat motorcyclists started doing it years ago and it came across to me as super arrogant. Like, they're not signaling , they're just saying "I'm going here no matter what". When bicyclists do it I instantly make an assumption it's not just a signal, it's the same arrogance. Bruh what do you think turn signals are?
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This was a great investment for my moped style ebike https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BDFB5K5Q/
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CoffeeBoofer posted:This was a great investment for my moped style ebike https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BDFB5K5Q/ That Tesla-level blinker switch gave me an aneurysm. I guess that is the way to do it so both direction buttons are at a same distance, if a motorbike-style switch is too expensive.
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Bacon Taco posted:What's Upway? Nothin' much, what's Upway with you?
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I use the proper hand signals for turning but whenever I see a cyclist use the hand down brake signal I am super impressed, I am far too lazy for that.
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raggedphoto posted:I use the proper hand signals for turning but whenever I see a cyclist use the hand down brake signal I am super impressed, I am far too lazy for that. are you supposed to signal with your right hand in this case? it seems like more of an emergency measure akin to using the hazards to warn of sudden stopped traffic ahead, in which case i’m usually too busy braking to signal with my left hand more rear lights should come with accelerometer-driven braking detection as standard
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Ebikes should have head, tail, and turn lamps. There's already battery power available.
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My abound has everything but front turn signals. I always forget I have turn signals when I ride though.
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corona familiar posted:are you supposed to signal with your right hand in this case? it seems like more of an emergency measure akin to using the hazards to warn of sudden stopped traffic ahead, in which case i’m usually too busy braking to signal with my left hand I was a bit disappointed that my bike didn't have a brake light but I am pretty aware of my surroundings (never ride with earbuds) and it hasn't been a issue yet.
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raggedphoto posted:I use the proper hand signals for turning but whenever I see a cyclist use the hand down brake signal I am super impressed, I am far too lazy for that. I recognize that signal but never think to use it myself. Other than pointing for turns, I’ll take my foot off the pedals to let a car know I’m stopping at a stop sign. It works pretty well.
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hurry up with the sodium batteries already i want an ebike that won't kill me in my sleep
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Just don't buy the cheapest possible batteries from Sarnsung and eLGee, and you'll be okay. I saw a video about the Tern Orox the other day, and I very much want one. I only wish it had suspension.
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 if you think drivers would see/give a poo poo about your bike light signals
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True but other bikers and gizmoducks are a concern too.
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I like hand signals on the road because it makes me look bigger when sticking my hand out. And I tend to just open-hand point which direction I’m going because I don’t at all trust drivers to understand the right turn signal. Sue me.
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Guinness posted:Sue me. Tell your lawyer to expect a letter from my lawyer
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I'm selling a couple expensive ebikes for my uncle. Where's a good place to stash an airtag, just in case they take off during the test ride? Under the saddle might be an obvious place they'd check for one.
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