Recent content by Steven

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    Problem with Torq Sora Derailleur

    Bike shop Went through the same issue and after back and forth with the barrel adjusters, and having no luck. The local bikeshop replaced the cable at a cost of $25 US.
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    Evolution of the Electric Bike?

    Check this link out can't wait for it to come out. Neodymics Cyclemotor Electric Bike Conversion Kit
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    36V Ebikes any thoughts

    Found the Weight Yes 88lbs or 40kg and the battery just weighs 24lbs thats for the 34V model.
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    36V Ebikes any thoughts

    A little more info Found a site with a little more info http://www.ebike.co.uk/images/ebikeSXwebbrochure.pdf Shame they can't give the bikes actual weight? Like the concept of cruise control? Batterys are cheap and heavy $140 U.S. ebike (UK & Ireland) - The ebike SX is a very stylish...
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    36V Ebikes any thoughts

    Seems to be an excess of Ebikes for sale in Northern California $500 to $700 US dollars. I already own a Torque and have a very hard time keeping myself off of it as noted by the misses. E-lectric Wheels Think the 36v will have a better performance over the 24v?
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    Li-ion Battery Life

    Quando for sell on Ebay In pursuit of buying my second Electric Bicycle found a used Quando for sell on Ebay. Asked the seller what his reserve was for the bike and pointed out the lithium battery life issue. Below his response appears the Quando has put my mind at rest when my Torque...
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    Police Specials

    Came across this on Ebay and followed the Link RapidResponseBike Rather hot ride,
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    Torq's harsh ride

    juddering front brakes I feel your pain with my daily commute and final had enough of the juddering brakes and traded out to a pair of Avid Rim Brakes. SRAM | Avid | Rim Brakes Very nice no juddering around easy to adjust. They stay true to your adjustment. Around $35.00 US.
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    Ezee torque without power

    Wanted to see how bad of a ride it would be with no power on my daily commute. Recently up graded the tires to Scwalbe Marathon Plus and a new saddle. With Panniers loaded at 45lbs and myself at 195 lbs the torque performed just as well as in mountain bike hit speedings of 16 to 17 mph...
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    Torque Power Meter

    I took my new Torque out today, on it's third charge and after 12 miles pedalling the entire time. The meter went to the yellow and with a lot of additional pedalling it went back to green. Lithuim Battery I did mange to get about 23 miles out of todays run before it hit the red. Being located...
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    Buying First Electric Bike

    Ordered the Torque Thanks everyone for your input. Ordered my bike through Nycewheels. Tried the Bionx out today on Raleigh Sport. It just didn't feel like it was a good combination. The Bike shop is located in Noe Valley, San Francisco specializes in Giant Suedes tried that also along...
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    Buying First Electric Bike

    Looking to leave the car at home. I have a 23 mile commute each way some paved trail, one high incline bridge, than street while dealing with a lot of wind. Myself late fortys 200lbs, I don't mind sweating it out a little? Have three options on bikes and not sure which is the best direction...