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Tools for the ebike builder/assembler

If you’re thinking about getting into the ebike building or assembling business, there are a few essential (and many more not so essential) tools you’ll need to get started. Following is a list of many of the tools you might … Continue reading

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A word about Torque – ’cause it’s important!

Since this is a blog about electric bikes, you might be thinking that I’m going to talk about ‘torque-sensing’, but I’m not. I want to talk about ‘torque’ with respect to all the important fasteners on your ebike. You know, … Continue reading

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A bike rack to consider for your Velotric Fold 1

If you happen to have purchased a Velotric Fold 1 folding e-bike recently: You’ll notice a metal bracket that hangs down below the chain ring. This protects the chainring when the ebike is folded, which is a really good thing. … Continue reading

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Aventon Ramblas knocks it out of the park!

I like a lot of what Aventon has to offer, but their mid-drive Ramblas is eMTB perfection! But before I go on, feast your eyes on this: Normally, I like to find little imperfections in an ebike build that I … Continue reading

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An almost perfect step-thru e-bike

Check this out: This is the AIMA Santa Monica, and what’s so impressive about this particular e-bike is the quality of the build. Usually, I would spend another 200 to 300 dollars after purchasing an e-bike upgrading substandard parts. Not … Continue reading

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There’s a NEW E-Bike Shop in Town

Max’s Electric Bikes opened recently in Barnaby’s Plaza at 807 N Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA. I met with John Clauer, managing partner at the Doylestown store. He’s a great guy and will make sure the e-bike you buy is the … Continue reading

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Why did I buy a Himiway Cruiser?

Reason 1: Because I sold my latest fat-tire creation and am currently experiencing fat-tire e-bike withdrawal symptoms. Reason 2: Because the moment I was searching for a solution to my ‘condition’ I saw a discount on the Himiway Cruiser I … Continue reading

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E-Bike Presentations

Following are two presentations delivered to members of the Center for Learning in Retirement program at the Delaware Valley University on February 26, 2024. E-Bike Presentation Bike Trails in Bucks County Updated E-Bike Presentation for CLR (9/23/2024)

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A Quest to find a perfect 4″ Street Tire

Have you found any e-bikes with 4″ (fat) tires that aren’t ‘knobby’. What’s with that? Considering that most of these bikes will never see dirt or sand, wouldn’t a quieter ‘street’ tire make more sense? So I have been on … Continue reading

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Where to get your Aventon E-Bike Serviced?

Here’s a list of bike shops in our area that service Aventon e-bikes: Notes: Circle Cycle is listed on Aventon’s site as a shop that will receive and assemble your new Aventon e-bike. However, I don’t know what level of … Continue reading

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