Recent content by Minnesota

Keith, Great to hear that you are having a blast with your Twist. I think Minneapolis and Seattle have some similarities. Between our bike paths and the racks on our city buses, a person can make it from many places in the Twin Cities without using a car. I am looking forward to the...

Thanks Flecc, If I can't get NYCE to replace my cracked battery, I will try the suggestions on your Twist site. I rode to work today for my first time. It is 15 miles and the Twist did great with all the hills. Unfortunately the temperature dropped 40 degrees from Monday. On Monday we...

I got the bike out this weekend and it was a blast. I tackled a couple of the tough hills, and it worked great. I did have a couple of issues related to the shipping. First my battery has a small crack on the bottom of the battery near the hold that plugs into the bike. I have informed...

Thanks for the info on the battery. I think I must have the same charger as Keith. Yesterday I pressed the refresh button and it completed today. I am hoping to sneak out of work early and get it out for my first ride. Thanks Neil

Hi, I just finished my whole thread of questions, but I wasn't logged in so it wouldn't save. Anyway, I just got my Giant Lite and I am very exciting. If the weather cooperates I am hoping to get it out this weekend. I have a couple of questions regarding the battery. Can I...

Krow, Thank you for the kind offer to help get the 20" frame shipped out. I think I am going to call NYCEwheels today and place the order. I have spoken with them a couple of times. they have been very nice and helpful. They sell the Giant Twist Lite for 1300.00. This is the same price...

Flecc, I am going to place my order for the Twist lite on Monday. I will make sure that it is the 5 speed. I did look at Electric Bikes NW and I am impressed with their site and it's information. I even like the fact that the shipping is only 50.00 to a local bike shop, and than they will...

Stuart I checked the weight again on the Furi and it says around 67 1/2 pounds. That seems to heavy to me. The Giant is only 47 pounds according to the NYCE website. I think at the end of the day, I don't want to get stuck on a hill with the Torq which probably won't get me up the hill, or...

Flec based on what you have said, it sounds like the Furi might be a good option. I hadn't even thought of that one. It weighs a bit more than the Giant Light. Around 15 lbs I think. I wonder if the extra weight will make a difference or not based on the motor. I would hate for the battery...

Flecc Thanks for the link on the 4 males testing for the Torq... I am wondering if perhaps the Quando is a better way to go.

I am concerned that because the Giant light has been discontinued, I will have trouble finding parts and support. I was wondering would it be harder to take a steep hill using the Torq or a regular non-electric bike? The cyclone kit might be an option, I am not sure I have the knowledege to...

Peter, I appreciate all your information. To answer some of your questions, I weigh 150 lbs, and am 37 in pretty good shape. I would not be taking any extra luggage execept the battery charger. The route is around 15 miles. I am sorry that I don't have better information on the hills. I...

Stuart, Do you know if the Giant Lite is anything like the discontinued Giant Twist? I was looking on the website nycewheels.com and they sell this one along with the Torq. There were a couple of favorable reviews on the Giant Twist. I also read a that guy who rode is bike from Minnesota...

The more I read, the more it appears that the Torq might not be the best bike for me. I know from biking the route on my current bike that I am nowhere near the 12 mph you mentioned that is needed for the Torq to work mph. I am going to research the I zip and see what the good ole internet has...

Hi Stuart, Thanks for your reply. I am not sure what the hills are in terms of gradient. From everything I have read, the Torq really seems like the best bike for most situations. I am just concerned because of the number of hills I have for my 15 mile trek each way to work. I intend to...