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Finally got my Nevo 4 Feels good. 
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mystes posted:I think on my rad bike the brake lever cuts off the motor; is it possible your brake lever got stuck in a position where it wasn't fully disengaged?
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Jul 13, 2023 05:22
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mystes posted:Do bike helmets sold on amazon that aren't from normal bike helmet brands have us bike helmet certification either? Those things are usually extremely corner cutting. CPSC testing standards aren’t very realistic but a lot of those helmets would get obliterated in those tests. A $50 helmet at an LBS could be extremely safe, but a $35 no-name Amazon helmet might as well just be decoration. The helmet I got was made by OGK Kabuto, who make motorcycle and bicycle helmets, so I’m confident enough with their internal crash testing.
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Jul 13, 2023 05:34
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PRADA SLUT posted:Can someone rec me an electric bike for a combo of commuter + funbike? Mainly riding it as a commuter about 10 miles (each way) along a paved beach path (not a road, like a concrete path bisecting sand). While I don't intend on going raw through actual sand, it might happen and there will def be sand strewn along the path (so probably those fatter smallish tires?). Looking for an ebike because I might be tired/lazy/whatever and want some throttle. Would be nice to have some butt cargo capacity and the capability to carry an adult passenger, but I don't need a full-on cargo bike. I like this one because it's a beach cruiser with a belt drive (less cleaning to do especially with sand/grit), but not sure what the weight limit is on the rear rack.
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Jul 13, 2023 06:29
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I got my helmet from a company called Xnito and I've been happy with it so far. Has some leds to be seen better at night, comfortable and NTA-8776 certified for higher speeds.
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Jul 13, 2023 13:59
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Here's a reminder to pick up a couple spare derailleur hangers on the cheap while your bike's still in production
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Jul 13, 2023 16:04
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Nessus posted:Exciting Rad news, the motor just sort of... stopped responding for a moment. Cycling the power on the bicycle after a brief stop fixed it and it seemed fine. Is this sort of thing normal or a worrying portent of BICYCLE DEATH? Might also wiggle your cable connections and make sure they're secure. I've been getting the occasional error 30 caused by a lovely display connection (I think I've fixed it for now by bending out the pins a bit for a more secure connection), and when that happens I sometimes have to tap the brake levers after powering it back up to get the motor going again.
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Jul 13, 2023 17:12
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G-III posted:Finally got my Nevo 4 Looks great, how's it ride?
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Jul 13, 2023 17:18
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kimbo305 posted:The Quick Haul doesn't have a suspension fork mystes posted:Do bike helmets sold on amazon that aren't from normal bike helmet brands have us bike helmet certification either?
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Jul 14, 2023 00:58
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I mean I wouldn't buy a bike helmet off amazon at all but it's also maybe unlikely that people are bothering to counterfeit specific helmets from legit brands so idk you might be ok if you buy a real brand Certainly nobody should buy a random sketchy brand helmet off amazon
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Jul 14, 2023 01:02
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are any of the mainline aluminum frame dropbar offerings from Trek/Cannondale/Specialized worth a poo poo? i just realized that my gf is gonna be smoking my rear end if we ever go anywhere together.
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Jul 14, 2023 01:28
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mystes posted:I mean I wouldn't buy a bike helmet off amazon at all but it's also maybe unlikely that people are bothering to counterfeit specific helmets from legit brands so idk you might be ok if you buy a real brand lol, people will counterfeit anything man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9nXru4DBeU
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Jul 14, 2023 23:53
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Tigren posted:lol, people will counterfeit anything man
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Jul 14, 2023 23:59
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brain go squish
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TenementFunster posted:are any of the mainline aluminum frame dropbar offerings from Trek/Cannondale/Specialized worth a poo poo? i just realized that my gf is gonna be smoking my rear end if we ever go anywhere together.
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Jul 15, 2023 21:59
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evil_bunnY posted:They're all overpriced for what they are but Fine.
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Jul 16, 2023 03:13
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I tried the specialized Vado 5.0 and the gazelle ultimate c380 and liked them both equally for different reasons. If there’s a toss up between the two is there a reason to go with one over the other?
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Jul 16, 2023 04:01
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Veskit posted:I tried the specialized Vado 5.0 and the gazelle ultimate c380 and liked them both equally for different reasons. If there’s a toss up between the two is there a reason to go with one over the other? check which one your LBS can easily get parts and do maintenance on
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Jul 16, 2023 05:43
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halokiller posted:check which one your LBS can easily get parts and do maintenance on We’ll that narrows that. All I have to do now is figure out if the gazelle 380 or the 380+ is the direction to go in.
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Jul 16, 2023 17:28
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Get the 380+, the Performance Speed motor (and assist to 28mph instead of 20) is a big step up from the base performance motor
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Jul 16, 2023 22:51
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Barry posted:Looks great, how's it ride? Sadly after 80 miles of riding I need to take it back to the shop because I'm having severe issues with it: 1. EXTREME BATTERY DRAIN: despite having a 750 wh battery this thing chews through battery even on low pedal assist. Something is clearly up because this doesn't even get the minimum advertised range of 49 miles with that capacity at full charge. 2. The pedaling is way too stiff to maintain speed. I've tested other bikes with enviolo hubs and they weren't this hard to peddle, including a Nevo 3. Either the bike in this configuration is too heavy, the IGH isn't calibrated right, or there's something else wrong adding additional friction. If these issues can't be resolved I'll probably have to eat a restocking fee and get something else. :-(
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Jul 17, 2023 00:41
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Is there any significant quality drop off under the $2k mark? I'm buying two ebikes and don't want to break the bank.
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Jul 17, 2023 03:09
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Do you want it to feel like a normal bike when you’re riding it, or is it ok if it’s heavier etc? I feel like if you are mostly using it for just getting around the bikes below $2k I’ve tried (eg now the Flyer M880) are solid. E: tho now I’m nervous about all these bike’s brakes lol
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Jul 17, 2023 03:31
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I can still vouch for the pace 500.2, I just hit 700 miles on it. I know I'm overdue on that writeup, I'll get to it soon
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Jul 17, 2023 05:32
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G-III posted:Sadly after 80 miles of riding I need to take it back to the shop because I'm having severe issues with it: Those two issues could be linked. If there was something wrong with the IGH adding extra drag to the drivetrain, your motor would be working hard to overcome that. I hope your shop sorts you out.
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Jul 17, 2023 06:28
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Just make sure you pay the extra for hydraulic brakes, don't cheap out on that.
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Jul 17, 2023 10:33
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Sentient Data posted:I can still vouch for the pace 500.2, I just hit 700 miles on it. I know I'm overdue on that writeup, I'll get to it soon Please do, everything I've seen said Aventon uses their self-owned factory to raise quality versus being a glorified reseller of other frames and components but it would be nice to hear that confirmed.
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Jul 17, 2023 14:18
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Yeah, my wife has been pushing for the Aventon.
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Jul 17, 2023 19:03
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I put 450 miles on my Pace 500.2 before trading it in for an aventure 2. It was a really fantastic bike and if I didn't need something that can handle heavy snow I'd probably still have it.
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Jul 17, 2023 23:11
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I'm real glad I found this thread. So I have a 4.3 mile work commute and I was thinking of getting a ebike for the commute in the winters when its too cold. I will be honest I am completely and totally overwhelmed by all the ebikes out there. Could someone help me find something? Here are my list of wants I want a throttle Less than 2 grand I'd like a rear rack I'd like good brakes I use this mostly around the city. I keep seeing Avonton mentioned but I am unsure if they are good bikes or not.
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Jul 18, 2023 02:41
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5 miles you can do it on the cheapest 1k ebike or $500 scooter. So just look for a bike with a good rack and with hydraulic brakes.
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Jul 18, 2023 02:53
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https://youtu.be/5XUF_ISv98Y does a better job of a review than I could, and it's all accurate. Everything's sturdy, the official rear rack feels like it maxes out at around 60lbs or so (that trip had a total payload of around 400lbs of rider+groceries total). Buy the official fenders and racks while they're still in production, one size fits all is not true at all. I also picked up a spare battery and 3 extra derailleur hangers (the bike already comes with a spare hanger).The triangle tubes are thick and don't have mount holes, so plan somewhere else for a bottle. The front rack bottle holder is the only thing that sucks, I just snapped off the ring and filed down the nubs to give a proper rectangle front basket. Questions?
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Jul 18, 2023 13:48
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Sentient Data posted:https://youtu.be/5XUF_ISv98Y does a better job of a review than I could, and it's all accurate. Everything's sturdy, the official rear rack feels like it maxes out at around 60lbs or so (that trip had a total payload of around 400lbs of rider+groceries total). Buy the official fenders and racks while they're still in production, one size fits all is not true at all. I also picked up a spare battery and 3 extra derailleur hangers (the bike already comes with a spare hanger).The triangle tubes are thick and don't have mount holes, so plan somewhere else for a bottle. The front rack bottle holder is the only thing that sucks, I just snapped off the ring and filed down the nubs to give a proper rectangle front basket. Questions? Oh wow that's totally affordable and really what I am looking for. I'll probably purchase for my birthday. edit: Now I just need to find a hardshell pannier that I can fit my laptop in it. Hollismason fucked around with this message at 15:43 on Jul 18, 2023 |
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Oh, and just to clarify the ~400 was teetering on the edge of feeling unsafe, but 300lbs total spread throughout the bags/racks is super easy. Ballpark 18 miles on a charge with max throttle-only riding it hard at 20mph, 24ish miles if pedaling at a pace I can manage for an hour solid at top gear for 25-28mph speeds. Second battery in the big frame bag works perfectly for a trip 15 miles away (each way) with no worry about recharging, I found a good way to wrap a python cable lock securely around the bag when I carry the spare. Kryptonite 1090 for the chain lock, it's worth the weight. I bought my helmet from a motorcycle shop, I went with the style you probably envision when I say moped helmet. More importantly i have car insurance style insurance that covers stuff like liability and medical even in a solo accident Sentient Data fucked around with this message at 15:11 on Jul 18, 2023 |
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Jul 18, 2023 15:09
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Any suggestions for a hardshell pannier for the rear rack that would be good for carrying my laptop. Laptop itself is 13 x 9 inches.
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Jul 18, 2023 15:44
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My DIY solution to carry my laptop is a pair of foldable hard baskets inside a cheap canvas pannier I reinforce myself. https://www.amazon.com/Swagman-80972-Fat-Basket/dp/B000YZCNPG/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=folding+rear+basket&qid=1689691963&sr=8-4&x=0&y=0 https://www.amazon.com/UNISTRENGH-U...ps%2C144&sr=8-7 This folding basket you can easily take it apart and make it into 2 narrow boxes. For reinforcement I just get some cheap tactical belts and sew them into the back of the canvas pannier. You can also use other soft scraps. A strong shopping bag for example.
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stephenthinkpad posted:My DIY solution to carry my laptop is a pair of foldable hard baskets inside a cheap canvas pannier I reinforce myself. Yeah I wanted to just buy hard shelled pannier bags for the rear rack. I'm not good with DIY. I also plan to buy insurance for my bike and gear.
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Jul 18, 2023 16:06
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If you end up buying the bike direct, here's a referral link that will give each of us a $50 discount. Not a paid shill, all the stuff I said was legit and it sounds like I'm not the only owner in the thread https://prz.io/ZN3db6ot5
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There's a dealer in my area that sells them and I'm going to buy from the store so they put it together. edit: Looks like my best bet is just a hardshell laptop case and stick it in a canvas panier. Hollismason fucked around with this message at 17:32 on Jul 18, 2023 |
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Hollismason posted:There's a dealer in my area that sells them and I'm going to buy from the store so they put it together. I've got an Ortlieb Office Bag: https://www.ortlieb.com/en_us/office-bag+F70726 It fell off once (my fault) and skidded to a stop in the bike lane. No real damage to the bag, no damage to the laptop inside. My only complaint is it doesn't really expand to fit anything beyond what fits in it.
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