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Posted by: shoreboy

Theoretically RadPower bikes are limited to 32kph. Does this hack still work on them?

If so, id say there is an argument they aren't a class 1 bike anymore. That hack is/was built right into the software provided by the company.

Yes the hack works. No it doesn’t really go that much faster (500W in Canada, 750W motors in the US) unless you have some legs. Yes there is a throttle, and it’s soft as fuck. Given this, some of you guys are going to have a hard on about this so sharpen those pitchforks.

Understanding that experiencing outrage can be tiresome, I’ve included links below in the event you want to contact your political representative for a good old bitch. 

https://www.ourcommons.ca/en/contact-us

https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-committees/Pages/MLA-Contact-Information.aspx

https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-council.aspx

Yes, it’s a class 1, so limited to 30kph. I ride mine like a giant road bike, get a good workout if I want to hustle to get somewhere. Depending on your commute distance and the gas you would otherwise use, this bike pays itself off in months. The e-assist is rudimentary, but for a commuter it’s good enough. I’ve had a lot of bikes in my life, this has been one of my favourites not only for its practicality, but because it’s good fun to ride. Happy shopping!

Posted by: kavurider

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Posted by: kavurider

Trying to figure out the logistics for a 91km round trip commute.

I absolutely loathe sitting in traffic, the freeways here are logjam mess and gas is through the roof.

But still...thats a long way. I bike commuted for many years but I'm not sure it was that far before.

That sounds like a good scenario for an ebike. You can still get some exercise in, use more "boost" on days that you don't feel great, still get it done in a reasonable time and save money on gas. I wouldn't necessarily mind a longer distance ride, but the time becomes a factor like Vik said. A goal for me has been to keep my commutes to 30 minutes if I'm driving  and 45 if I'm pedaling.

Yes, I am leaning towards that solution.  Just because of the distance involved.

I have a Tazer eeb right now but it wouldn't be great for that kind of trip. Thinking of an urban type.

I used to use my Xtracycle for commuting and it worked pretty well. Thought about a cargo ebike but man, they are huge and so heavy.

I have a radwagon; best investment ever. Hardly drive except on weekends to get places, but otherwise I live on the bike. I have a giant box on the back for groceries/gear/dog, and just in the process of designing a bike mount for it so I can ride it to the trailhead. Do it, it’s cheap and cheerful for what it is: 7spd freewheel and chain means incidentals are dirt cheap. 

I’ve had zero problems with mine and I ride the shit out of it in all weather. Only cost are the amount of brake pads I go through, but that is the caveat of riding fast on a heavy bike. Seriously it’s a no brainer, especially in light of recent and ever increasing gas prices.

Gonna recommend something out of left field as I'm a cheap-ass when it comes to clothing: https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/products/E448595-000?colorCode=COL08

Cheap, light and stretchy, comfy and hard wearing.

Posted by: Lowcard

My first experience driving in Europe really opened my eyes as to how horribly selfish we North Americans are at driving.

I feel this is the most relevant point, the cultural differences between “fuck you I got mine” versus a general understanding of etiquette that will allow for the smooth functioning of society.

Was hoping to get some advice and guidance. Have a set of Guide T's on my bike, would like some more bite and fade resistance; modulation is reasonable with the setup right now and I'm ok with it. Brakes aren't bad, especially since swapping to sintered pads but I'd still like some more power and fade resistance. I'd like to optimize the setup without having to shell out for a new set of brakes, I'm of the opinion that proper maintenance and setup of my brakes should ideally yield 90% of the function I'd get with a higher grade set. 

So the plan:

1) MTX gold pads (on order, thanks to this article about their effectiveness: https://nsmb.com/articles/oem-alternative-brake-pads-one-month-later/)

2) Double bleed, piston seal clean, etc... 

3) Should I go with a 220 rotor FR? Currently running 200's. Thinking this will help with bite and fade resistance

4) I'd like pad contact point adjustment but given these are entry point brakes, they don't have it. Is there an aftermarket lever that I can throw on? Will an RSC lever and pivot help? Currently, the tool-required reach adjust concurrently changes the pad contact point, and if the reach is my ideal, the pad contact point puts the lever almost flush with the bar; I'd like some more play-room for fade. 

Thoughts, suggestions, or criticisms? Appreciate all the knowledge and wisdom on here!

Posted by: RAHrider

Wheel size is probably a bigger factor than frame material. My 27.5 is fun to ride but whenever I switch to my 29, the difference is stark. Spoke count probably doesn't make a huge difference, I wouldn't think. I agree with the huge difference between the Pike and lyric. 

So fork and wheel size. Then frame material, then spoke count.

As for the price on the Marino, I upgraded to Reynolds 725 and custom engraving so about 100$ more or so. I think the matching custom fork will be 120. 100usd for shipping. So frame, fork and shipping around 600usd I think.

Am I reading this correctly? That is inane for full custom with a 725 tubeset. 

I fell a lot back in the day riding a steel Xc bike on the shore, would love another fun hard tail do everything bike. The pink one above looks amazing, but this custom bike seems like an amazing deal. Any more details? Thanks!

Posted by: Polymath

The demographic shift in the next 10 years is going to be a real eye opener.  Even worse is the ambivalence of employers whom seem to think it is not their problem but cannot find workers as the wages offered cannot support the livability of the people they need to work.  But where are these workers coming from?  A Starbucks barista is not living in an apartment downtown alone that's for sure.  Or anyone in the service industry for that matter.

The workers will come from where they always have for a 'settler's country' like Canada: foreign workers and immigrants willing to scrape and grind to have a better life. This coupled with inflationary pressures is perhaps 'their' strategy to distribute and incentivize population shift to outside of major population centers.  Getting more to be a dog-eat-dog world here with diminishing safety nets, I just hope we don't fully acquiesce to the 'fuck you, I got mine' mentality that has been permeating in our culture.

The best part of riding an ebike is seeing all the righteous social justice warriors come out of the woodwork. Nothing more illuminating than strongmen on the trails providing unsolicited opinions on why they 'don't like you or your kind'. Please continue gate-keeping, elites.

Panaracer gravel kings, or if you want to spice it up, these:https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/700c/