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For e-bikes, that is. After converting my first Trek to a rear hub e-bike, I have not once used my front derailleur. The chain remains on the highest chainring, and any gear changes happen on the rear 7-speed cluster. All … Continue reading →

As important as tires and wheels are for e-bike safety, brakes might be even more critical. Not being able to stop effectively will eventually be an issue. Better to deal with your brake issues sooner than later. Brakes are all … Continue reading →

Talking about bicycle/e-bike wheels, tires and tubes might not sound so interesting in the scheme of things, especially since I have yet to talk about brakes (equally as important as tires, and the topic of my next post). But I … Continue reading →

As I was writing the previous post about car racks suitable for e-bikes, it occurred to me that I need to also talk about the best ways to secure your e-bikes when mounted on a car rack, as well as … Continue reading →

With the added weight of a motor and a battery, plus beefier frames found on some e-bikes, it makes sense that one should consider purchasing a bicycle rack designed for this additional weight. Then there’s the matter of tire size. … Continue reading →

I know, you’re thinking “I have ridden bicycles all my life, and once you learn to ride a bicycle, you never forget.” Well I’m here to tell you, depending on how your e-bike is configured, you might need to learn … Continue reading →

Living in Bucks County is wonderful! We have Fall colors, rivers and steams, covered bridges, canals, historic barns, and so much more. We also have lots of trails for hiking and biking. As mentioned previously, not all trails welcome electric … Continue reading →

You wouldn’t think of leaving home in your car without a spare tire, jack, lug wrench, roadside emergency kit with flashlight, blanket, screwdrivers, plyers, duct tape, air pump, jumper cables, etc. would you? Oh, you have AAA roadside service so … Continue reading →

On March 21, 2023 I’ll be delivering an ‘All About Electric Bicycles!’ presentation to members of the Center for Learning in Retirement program at Delaware Valley University. Below is a link to the presentation .pdf file. If you have questions … Continue reading →

Just a reminder, Build #3 is my first mid-drive build, which I embarked on largely based on JohnnyNerdOut’s recommendation. Johnny recently released a YouTube video that describes the difference between rear hub and mid-drive systems, and why you should care. … Continue reading →