MikeSSS
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1 It's better to ride an ebike that works well, than to not ride an ideal ebike that is out or reach.
2 A sensorless, brushless, direct drive, Aotema 36v hub motor and controller, has been trouble free and can operate on either 36v or 48v.
3 36v of gel cells will power the bike OK, but a 48v lithium battery is more fun to ride.
4 A 7.5 lb lithium battery on the rear rack, gives the bike a lot better ride and handling than a 27 lb gel cell battery on the rear rack.
5 An upright seating position is nice, especially for looking around. You miss a lot when riding aerobars on a road bike.
6 A conventional mountain bike frame allows you to stand up over bumps and that's a good thing.
7 Thumb shifters work really well.
8 I shift more on the front than on the back.
9 I use the big gears a lot more than the low gears, when riding an ebike.
10 The Kryptonite, New York, Fahgettaboutit U lock is much faster and less hassle to use than a chain and lock. But the chain is still needed sometimes.
11 A big, wide Cloud 9 seat is comfortable for the upright seating position.
12 A plastic cutting board, on top of the rear rack, provides a good, stable base for the battery bag.
13 Harbor Freight tool bags, mounted on top of the cutting board, make great battery bags. Big size leaves room for U lock, tools, pump and some water or groceries.
14 Modern rechargeable LED headlights and taillights do their job very well.
15 Slime in the tubes helps them hold air better, so you do less pumping. Slime is not just about flats.
16 I still get dusted by roadies, they just ride faster than I do, electric assist or not.
17 Map my Ride on the smart phone is a lot easier and faster to use than a small Garmin gps. But, the Garmin has its place too.
18 Nobody notices I'm riding an ebike. Serious bike riders don't see, don't want to see, non serious bikes and riders.
19 If you flat on the hub motor wheel, it's good to have the tools you need with you.
20 A CO2 inflator is a lot more fun to use than a small tire pump.
21 Rim brakes are just fine for my riding speed.
22 It's nice to have a power switch on the controller.
23 Fast, convenient removal of the battery, when going into stores, is really nice.
Well, there's more, but it's late and I'm sleepy. number 1 is actually the "bottom line".
2 A sensorless, brushless, direct drive, Aotema 36v hub motor and controller, has been trouble free and can operate on either 36v or 48v.
3 36v of gel cells will power the bike OK, but a 48v lithium battery is more fun to ride.
4 A 7.5 lb lithium battery on the rear rack, gives the bike a lot better ride and handling than a 27 lb gel cell battery on the rear rack.
5 An upright seating position is nice, especially for looking around. You miss a lot when riding aerobars on a road bike.
6 A conventional mountain bike frame allows you to stand up over bumps and that's a good thing.
7 Thumb shifters work really well.
8 I shift more on the front than on the back.
9 I use the big gears a lot more than the low gears, when riding an ebike.
10 The Kryptonite, New York, Fahgettaboutit U lock is much faster and less hassle to use than a chain and lock. But the chain is still needed sometimes.
11 A big, wide Cloud 9 seat is comfortable for the upright seating position.
12 A plastic cutting board, on top of the rear rack, provides a good, stable base for the battery bag.
13 Harbor Freight tool bags, mounted on top of the cutting board, make great battery bags. Big size leaves room for U lock, tools, pump and some water or groceries.
14 Modern rechargeable LED headlights and taillights do their job very well.
15 Slime in the tubes helps them hold air better, so you do less pumping. Slime is not just about flats.
16 I still get dusted by roadies, they just ride faster than I do, electric assist or not.
17 Map my Ride on the smart phone is a lot easier and faster to use than a small Garmin gps. But, the Garmin has its place too.
18 Nobody notices I'm riding an ebike. Serious bike riders don't see, don't want to see, non serious bikes and riders.
19 If you flat on the hub motor wheel, it's good to have the tools you need with you.
20 A CO2 inflator is a lot more fun to use than a small tire pump.
21 Rim brakes are just fine for my riding speed.
22 It's nice to have a power switch on the controller.
23 Fast, convenient removal of the battery, when going into stores, is really nice.
Well, there's more, but it's late and I'm sleepy. number 1 is actually the "bottom line".