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  1. Ghost (bike)rider

    New ebike sport - MAMIL fishing

    Does anyone else overtake the lycra boys with $5000 bikes on the way to work with a sheepish look as you cruise past on the ebike? Some of them take it personally, and decide to get off their seats (seeing in my mirror) to slipstream me all the way into the city. Having an ultra-stealth setup...
  2. Ghost (bike)rider

    Throttle - left or right?

    Those of use who have ridden "official" motorbikes will know that the throttle is on the right. However, when building up my e-bike, I decided to put it on the left side because I was able to cover the front brake easily during those "is he pulling out?" moments. I'm sure we all agree that the...
  3. Ghost (bike)rider

    Front light that makes cars wait for you

    I noticed a huge difference when using a centrally mounted light that is just above the front wheel - cars at junctions look twice before taking off (by then they decide to wait) because a quick glance suggests you are on something bigger like a motorbike (i.e. not a bicycle). On occasions where...
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