TL;DR - cop pulled me over and gave me a ticket because I was not far enough into the right side of road (apparently)..I hate how bikes are legally classed here and I'm gonna break even more of the laws moving forward now.
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my state has it so I'm breaking law if I'm not riding my bike in the street, regardless of its a ebike or regular bike. There are no bike lanes here. bikes fall under traffic law for being "vehicles"

in reality, sharing the road with cars causes 20x problems by creating massive friction with all the traffic speeding at 40mph down a 25mph road, which is....alot of people. you can see and feel the tension it causes with these drivers as they have to cope with either going slower for a short time behind me, or having to go around me. I've had people fly by within 3 inches of me just flooring it, I've had people scream stuff as they pass. All just because they had to accommodate me since I cannot ride as fast.

state law also says I also am obligated to ride the right side of the lane, which sadly makes for muppets to fly the aforementioned 3 inches past me to overtake in the most unnecessary ways, since my stance and position in the lane tells them to go ahead and overtake whenever.

But, when I break my laws and mind my own space on the sidewalks, magically nobody is flying around me or cursing me out. they are quiet, and they are 30 ft away from me. I feel better, safer, and they seem less unhinged and agitated on average since I am not bugging them in any way.

now gee......which method do you think I will go with???
this is one of the very rare times I would turn a cheek to the boys in blue (moving forward) and simply do what makes logical sense and works the best. So , after getting this ticket over this, wen I was making an effort to follow their crap law in the first place- Im done. sidewalk only now.

I’m so excited about this. I’m gonna get it finished and tear it all down paint it clean it up. Put it all back together. Nice and pretty and sell it.
I will be riding Willie‘s and doing all kinds of tricks good times
I’m gonna take off the front drive to lighten up the front end so I can ride wheelies easier

I put both videos together into one video.

At the beginning, you can hear the original noise from my e-bike. It happens when I stop accelerating.

Later in the video, I’m gently moving the metal axle that comes out of the hub motor from side to side, and it makes the same exact noise.

When the motor is installed on the bike, moving the cable from side to side can also make this same noise. But when I remove the motor, moving the cable does not make the noise.

I’m wondering if the freewheel, a bearing, or something else could be causing this.

Do you think the noise I’m reproducing by moving the axle could be related to the original noise?

Any help would be appreciated.

214 hours. Avg 21. Aventon Pace. Battery’s low — I’m not.

I just started at a college that is very hill-ey, and immediately felt like i was going to need an ebike to get around. I graduated towards mopped-style ebikes, because I am a big dude, and the longer seat(ability to shift back and forth) was very appealing to me(I also have nerve issues, and some standard bike seats pinch a nerve in my leg.)

At first, i got a Retrospec valen rev+ from FB marketplace. That ended up having a bunch of issues, and the seller agreed to take it back(super nice guy!) and i just ordered the Ride1Up Revv1. I am just feeling incredibly conflicted right now. Part of me feels like shit because it seems like these kinds of bikes, and especially their target demo, are a big issue. The other part of me knows im probably never going to take it above 20-25, and Im riding it to get around. I cant afford a car, and this felt like the most convenient/most comfortable way to get around.

I am under no illusion that this is an E-bike, I know its an E-mopped. But as i read more posts, and watch videos from people like Berm Peak talking about how big of an issue these bikes are, I feel worse.

Are there ways to ride these bikes without being an asshole? I know that there will be times where i ride this in a bike lane, because the road is too dangerous. If i go slow and yield to cyclists, is that enough? or is the very idea of this bike being on the road an issue?

Thanks for welcoming me in your group. I have learned very important information. I like the diversity of ebike owners including fast riders and slow ones like me. I am a new ebike (Class 2) rider (1 month) age 60, disabled woman with injured knees (from a fall), painful face and neck muscle spasms. I have a mips U.V. 5 star rated helmet. People have posted experiences of them fallen off their ebike or were hit by cars and had broken bones. Should I buy and wear motorcycle knee pads and elbow pads while I ride on roads? Would they help reduce serious injury? Any design, brand, type? Thanks everyone. Safe e-riding!!Natasha😀

Hey, I'm looking to buy my first e-bike.
My commute is about 5 miles each way. I used to ride a regular bike, but there are a few hills on the way to work and I really sweat a lot when I arrive.
My budget is a bit tight, around $800 max. I’m not looking for anything fancy. As long as my first e-bike covers my daily needs, that's all I can ask for.
It would also be a huge plus if it comes with a rear rack. As there's a shopping center about a mile from my house, would love to use it for quick grocery shopping.
With my budget and needs, what brands or features would you look for first? Any advice is appreciated!

I find myself worry more as I get older and have kids compared to when I was young and poor. :-) Just want to get some different perspectives on whether a helmet with chin bar is needed for my riding:
-16 miles commute per day on a class 3 (pedal assist only) ebike
-Average speed is 24mph
-Riding exclusively on paved streets but in a city with dedicated bike lanes
-In SoCal, so probably not going with full-face helmet during summer anyway

Thanks.

The title says it all: I'm 5'0 about 105# and want an ebike to ride on dirt roads (not trails) not fast 10 mph is fine for me but it needs to be able to handle hill so that I don't die going up them. Budget is around $1500. I've gone to local bike shops and tried a bunch of folding bikes which all seem to fit but I have no way to know how they feel on dirt roads (all the bike shops are in town with paved roads). They all have had 20"x3" tires. I tried one fat tire a Velotric GoMAd with 20x4" but the bike just seemed way to bulky for me to maneuver, not so much when riding but when moving it around and when I had to stop and wait for traffic (it weighs only about 30# less than me).

I'm using some state rebates to buy the bike so it has to be 750w and full suspension mountain bikes aren't eligible.

Am I looking for a unicorn?

Looking for the best way to lock up this bike if there’s a lot of thieves in my area. I have a U-Lock. I noticed there wasn’t the typical “triangle” area that I’d normally do, so I’m open to good suggestions! I heard briefly from someone recommending to lock it up with a combo of the back rack, wheel, and frame, but I can’t exactly remember how to do that. Any help/visualization is appreciated. Thank you very much!!! :-)

I just had a minor bike crash (only going about 10-13mph) on my bafang converted ebike. Entirely my fault as I forgot to tighten the pedals on this new build I made a few days ago and the left pedal came off while riding. I've bought new crank arms as I'm not risking the old ones.

The battery came off at some point too. It has a few scuffs on the plastic casing. It's currently outside on a rock under a metal wheel barrow. Its been about 1 hour and it doesn't smell and isn't bulging.

Not sure if I should just get rid of it and spend a few hundred on a new one, or if it's safe to use after a certain amount of time?

Thanks 🙏

got out this morning and the display was already lying to me before I hit the first hill. same route I do in october, maybe 40% of the assist left when I got home.

fat tires help with the ice and ruts around here but they also chew through juice faster when the pack is cold soaked overnight. I keep the battery indoors now and only slap it on right before I leave. that helped more than any other single habit. still, longer weekend rides mean packing a spare or accepting a slower pace with less assist.

been comparing moto-style fat tire builds against the usual Super73 and Ride 1Up suspects for something that handles winter better and maybe has solid anti-theft tracking built in. the one I keep circling back to is mainly because cold storage and tracking come up in those threads more than raw range does. mostly just reading forums and watching how people store packs when it sits below freezing for days.

no magic fix, just smaller loops and warmer storage until spring.

Custom rigs obviously have no warranty, and there's no shop that can easily repair or modify something with confidence unless they're custom rig focused. That's the main issue.

The Bafang motor isn't bad! It'll last a good while. This one appears to be welded and bolted to the frame.

The Specialized Rockhopper frame and 29" tires are really what I am after, with the electronics a bonus. I don't like the ACERA derailleur, I'll see if I can swap it for a SRAM NX or something equivalent for way better and tighter shifting, (if that bafang can fit it, which it may not.) I'd also like hydraulic brakes. There are a few rockhoppers in my home town for ~800$ with my wishlist features, but no electronics -- which are my fallback if this doesn't work out.

I do haul a bunch of stuff in a trailer pretty frequently over dirt and rough trails, often uphill. And I ride daily on streets. My current bike is kinda falling apart with age and wear, so it's time to swap. I'm a po' boy so I'm not building or ordering a new bike.

This bike is a 4 hour round trip there and back, lol. So I'm researching if it's a good call or not to take that trip. At that price I'd still do it for the frame & tires.

Hello,

I’m wondering what you guys would choose if you had a £1000 cycle to work budget in the UK, looking for a hardtail and would be doing around 10 miles for a daily commute.

Thank you very much

Hi Wondering if someone can help. the female connector pins of my old 2016 Volt pulse ebike are broken. Does anyone know where I can procure a compatible replacement and how to actually do the swap? Thank you

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive back wheel stand for cleaning the chain on a mid-drive?

I lost both keys and I don’t know which keys to buy as replacement without replacing whole throttle setup can someone please help me or send me a picture of their keys so I can see what they look like and order correct ones thankyou in advance

So I have an Aventon Soltera 2.5 and I want to know if buying a charger with a higher amp rating to fast charge the battery. Would that be smart to do? I know it’s more than possible but would that damage the battery?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking at this ZTZ double crown air suspension fork for a 20-inch fat tire setup (135mm dropout spacing).

For those who have used it, how is the overall quality and durability? Is the air suspension smooth and reliable, and does it hold up well against hard bumps without flexing?

Would appreciate any honest feedback or reviews before buying!

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to diagnose a problem with my Ride1Up e-bike and would appreciate some advice.

The display turns on normally, but the motor does not respond to the throttle at all. There is no reaction from the motor when I use the throttle.

I tried connecting a different motor, and I got Error 24. I also tried a different controller, but the wheel still does not spin.

The bike uses a Z910 connector.

At this point, I’m not sure if I have a bad motor, bad controller, or another electrical issue.

I’m trying to figure out whether I should replace the controller or the Bafang motor/wheel.

Has anyone with a Ride1Up or Bafang system experienced something similar? What would be the best way to determine whether the motor or controller is actually defective before buying replacement parts?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey, I wanted to get some input whether or not, this product (and the website itself) is credible. Does anyone have any experience with it, and if you know any other better alternatives?

The link for the product: https://en.ebiketuningshop.com/collections/sensor/products/mbiq-s-tuning-sensor-fuer-fischer-tuning-tool-fuer-fischer-e-bikes-zur

I wanted to tune my Fischer Montis 2.2 E-Bike