Recent content by slomoshun

The Serfas E8000 is very nice. My last long ride on one was 75 miles with no discomfort at all.

If your bike has a thin gauge sidestand mounting plate it is important that the extended legs of the twin-stand touch ground as close to directly under the plate as possible. Some twin stands contact the ground a bit forward which creates a twisting torque on the plate. I've had good luck with...

What will expedite it are speed and recklessness, and accidents that make the media. In my lifetime, just about everything fun has been controlled, taxed, or banned. Now, it's your turn. :wink: Human behavior is predictable.

Having observed government for 70 years, I foresee big changes ahead for eBikes. As with cars they will enforce an OEM baseline. If your e-vehicle is not factory manufactured, it will require inspection and certification by the State Patrol or DMV. It will need to meet whatever specs the DOT...

From my experience you will get some wheel slip on inclines with 750w at the front end. Slipping then gripping can spread dropouts in spite of a torque arm. Even with a 350w front hub I need to occasionally go easy to maintain traction. IMO, 500w up front would be more than adequate.

Handcuffs are a quick pick... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-F_NexlNJA

> There's nothing wrong with the equipment; there's nothing wrong with the original plans.... It failed in Seattle because the bikes were barges, it rains a LOT here [9 out of 12 months], and the city is comprised of a series a small mountains loosely referred to as "hills". Bad bikes and a...

Without some form of parking brake, on uneven ground you might have challenges with the bike rolling away from the stand.

Powering through the rear cluster is the better approach, go with the BBSHD.

It began as a basic 7-speed Trek Shift-1. With parts from donor bikes it evolved into an upgraded 3x8, and got a Leed PBJ 250-watt power assist. Keeping it primarily a simple pedal bike was the goal.