After a few weeks of suffering with brake issues on my eBike, again, I think I have figured it out.
The first set of replacement brakes pads I installed where cheap. Note to self: don't do that again. I replaced them with Tektro Ceramics, cleaned everything, re-aligned the front and back and now it stops like it should, without the tiring, embarrassing, squeal.
Yay! I mended something!
Long way to the gym to end the week? Ab-so-fucking-lutely.
I don't think I've posted a full pic yet of my #Yuba#Kombi with #Bafang#BBS02 750W mid-drive motor installed. It's got a 48V 12Ah battery from #UnitPowerPack installed (form factor: #Hailong G56). So far I've ridden 45mi and the battery is at roughly 50%, so I'm expecting a comfortable range of 65-70mi per charge. #BikeTooter#ebike
I would love an electric moped that goes upto a max speed of 40 - 45mph safely, as a complement to my bigger #motorcycle. Instead my option is a class 3 #ebike which is ok but only goes to 28mph. I already have an M class license and ofc the moped wouldn’t be able to use bike paths, but if it can go upto 45 i would feel far more comfortable in residential settings riding alongside cars
starting to feel a little bit uneasy about the amount of eBike battery fires. Have just emailed the company to seek reassurance. As my battery is an original and renowned brand I don't really expect any problems (as I am on my second eBike and five years into owning one without any issues) - still, it is unnerving.
How do other eBike owner feel about this?
If there is a true mobility revolution, it is electric cycling: good for health, good for road safety, good for the environment compared to all alternatives but walking - and with more options for all ages!
How is it possible that Hamilton does not have an e-bike incentive program? It does not surprise from the Province, but in Ontario only Toronto has something in place.
Electric two- and three-wheeled vehicles have displaced nearly 1 million barrels of oil a day in 2023. That number is growing more rapidly than any other segment of EVs.
An electric scooter isn’t just an alternative to a bike or motorcycle, it can replace a far more expensive—and far more polluting—traditional car.
For more than a month, since my cargo Lectric eTrike was delivered, all my visits to the grocery store (5 miles, roundtrip) have been on the trike. It's been fun, and my gas consumption (some trips are still too far, or time is a factor, or I need the pickup to haul something big) has been cut in half. Hope to do this through the winter. #EV#eTrike#eBike
is there a #CarryAlmostNothingOlympics hashtag? because I had to bop to the store for like four items. doesn't look like much, but I think these small bike trips are as important as the big ones!
under 10 minutes trip time each way. doubt this would have been much faster with a car honestly.
fossil fuels burned: 0
calories burned: probably some? idk, it was fun
Sunak's Net Zero surrender is bad, but the previous plan wasn't enough. When it comes to cars, it isn't enough to just replace every petrol & diesel with an EV.
That would still give us air pollution (from tyres), congestion and road deaths.
Instead we need more e-bikes, public transport, car clubs and car hire.
Ok #bike folks. I’m starting to research whether to consider an #ebike for #bikecommuting and local errands.
Any advice for someone just starting to investigate, things you wish you’d known, key considerations & trade offs, etc. ? Also appreciate any tips on bikes that are good for very short folks. (And please, don’t try to tell me all bikes work for all sizes … )
There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars
Compared to electric passenger cars, e-buses, and e-trucks, it’s electric bikes and trikes that are displacing the most oil usage – more than twice all of those larger EVs combined.
E-BIKE SAFETY: California Assembly Bill 1946 (Boerner Horvath) required the California Highway Patrol to develop statewide safety standards and training programs for users of e-bikes, on or before Sept 1, 2023.
Did a quick, 6-mile #bikenyc roundtrip from LIC to Northern Blvd Home Depot. I chose a #citibike#ebike for its acceleration ability, and didn't use my own hybrid.
I hit blockages, drivers turning left through red lights, moped guys running a red going the wrong way and cursing out everyone... and then on the return, a literal motorcycle gang had blocked the bike lane and sidewalk, forcing me to accelerate from a dead stop in front of a line of cars.