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    Hole was in bottom bracket when I bought bike.

    I appreciate your help, thank you. It was a weekend when I saw the hole and endless sphere was the only way I knew to try to find out what it was. This morning, I received an explanation from the seller and the issue is solved. Thanks again.
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    Hole was in bottom bracket when I bought bike.

    I bought this bike 2 months ago and the torque sensor has failed twice and been replaced under warranty each time. I thought this hole might have something to do with the torque sensor failures but this is a copy and paste of the response I received from the company: Rize Bikes (Rize Bikes)...
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    Hole was in bottom bracket when I bought bike.

    This hole was in my bottom bracket when I bought the bike. Does anyone have any idea what might have caused it?
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    When to charge Lithium battery.

    This is an interesting topic which I asked Justin about when I met him at last year's EV Show. Justin told me there is nothing wrong with completely discharging a battery; the damage is caused by charging it too much. Justin recommends charging the battery to 80% and using it up completely until...
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    New "Flat-Less" Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres for 2014

    I now have 17,500 miles on these tires which is 28,000 kilometres. They have never had a puncture and there is still lots of tread left. Bill
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    Help with deciding on E bike

    The 350 watt motor has 40 Nm of torque. Being stuck in high gear at a stop is the only time I resort to using the throttle. I have tested the nu vinci and I prefer my rapid fire derailleur shifters. I could not get used to the long twist travel needed to shift gear ratios.
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    Aerodynamics

    I cannot express how disappointed and frustrated I am with this forum. I discover something interesting and tell people about it so that they can try it and give me their feedback. But all people want to do is discredit me as if I am trying to cheat them or get money out of them. I GIVE UP
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    Aerodynamics

    36 volts, 8.8 amp hours. 217 kilometres at 18 kph. I am skeptical of my own figures. That is why I want more people to try them. Bill
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    Aerodynamics

    This all started for me when I wanted to improve the aerodynamics of my bike with minimal discomfort. Aero bars were my first choice but they involved an uncomfortable/hard to control position . I found the null winds site and tried my own version of it because it was the simplest looking...
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    Aerodynamics

    Whenever I look at the cost of aero wheels the appearance of my duct tape improves. My 1.75 Schwalbe Marathons are E-Bike rated and I wouldn't give them up for anything. I have ridden 16,000 miles on them in a year and a half and they still have lots of tread left. I think they might have a...
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    Epik Whistler

    I am the tester for the 450 watt motor and I have the only one on my Whistler. There is some unknown delay in getting the production motor sent over here. The staff have not given me any information even though I am supposed to get the first one when they arrive. The Banff was the first test...
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    Aerodynamics

    Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic drug. This sort of person thinks a new discovery is the result of drugs. I PITY THE FOOL
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    Aerodynamics

    Everything is the same as it was before I installed the fairings; that is why I notice improvement with such certainty. I ride the same route 2 or 3 times each day at the same times, speeds, terrain, weather conditions. I know the route so well that I can even detect different bumps in the road...
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    Aerodynamics

    I continue to see at least a 20% improvement in battery range everytime I test this. Bill https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10329744_649790328447932_1839114540391792081_o.jpg
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    New "Flat-Less" Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres for 2014

    I would consider my tires worn out when there is no tread left. I now have 14,200 miles on my tires and the tread is just beginning to show signs of wear. I phoned the Schwalbe North American Distributor in Washington State and had a long conversation about tire quality. They said they have...
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    Tonaro User group

    Hold on there; your battery is starting to lag after 3000 miles? My battery is good as new with nearly 14,000 miles on it. I no longer own my IGO URBAN which is the TONARO COMPY but I have a chinese bike by the Achiever Bikes company, the battery is an 8.8amp/hr. lithium ion and it shows no sign...
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    Aerodynamics

    You have a very valid point. When I first got this motor I ran it with and without the fairings, exchanging them dozens of times and I left the fairings on because their performance was superior. It is not very scientific but the fairings "feel" so good that I don't want to take them off. And...
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    Aerodynamics

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    Aerodynamics

    Fitting the unit to the front wheel was very difficult; I could not cover more of the front wheel without having wheel rub all the time. The way I have it set up is imperfect but it is the best I could do given the layout of my bike and what I had to work with. Contrary to what you say, my...
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    Aerodynamics

    The picture that is here is all there is to it. I bought a roll of 12"x18" aluminum sheeting at Rona, cut the shapes and duct taped them to the sides of the fenders. It took a lot of fooling around to get them into exactly the right position but I finally did it. The front ones were zip-tied to...
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    Epik Whistler

    I'm afraid the possibility of theft is an occupational hazard and each area has its protocols in that respect. We are pioneers and eventually the world will be at peace with our advancements. Bill
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    Epik Whistler

    This thread is far from being dead, we are just all out riding. My first test ride was on a Banff and I loved it. It is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden and is an excellent commuter. David Suzuki rides one. But I got $400 off on a Whistler show bike sitting in the store so I bought...
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    Aerodynamics

    Well, they say you can't keep a good man down and I could not abandon a good idea just because it is difficult to implement. My wheel fairings worked so well when I had them that I missed their performance when they were gone. So I stared at my e-bike for a couple of hours and used my...
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    Aerodynamics

    I would love to see your results and for what it's worth, I'll share some of my findings with you. I tried extending the fenders but it is more efficient to place the flaps near the rims, even if the bike has fenders. The flaps should be one eighth to one quarter of an inch from the rim, it's ok...
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    Aerodynamics

    Well, I am sad to report that I have discontinued experiments with wheel fairings because I do not have the skill or dexterity to make a setup which does not rub the wheels. It is hit and miss, when set up correctly they really work but they get out of adjustment easily and rub the spokes or...
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