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Thanks GOT IT FIXED New cassette (last thing replaced) did the job. Motor has only about 350-500 miles on it (Not the 100 first supposed) First did chain , alignment, and RD adj and then replace RD (all within spec) then freehub , then cassette which I will have to do a closer exam of , as it...

I have a BBSHD on a Cannondale Quick, I weigh 170 and have had progressive skipping in the 2 highest gears. I have replaced the chain and freehub, the Acera RD and adjusted B-screw maximally and checked RD alignment. Does not appear to be coming from the relatively new BBSHD. (~100 m) No...

Good project. ebike fires may boil rice, if done properly

The nyc.streetsblog / data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes data is fascinating , given the ratio of ebikes to the non motorized ones

@marvin78 Agree , the battery fire issue just is icing on the cake. ALL kids know how to care for a dropped battery, instinctively, and to avoid car traffic and vulnerable cyclists and pedestrians.

It's a value added proposition Value of copper, battery , parts etc Why steal a $50 bike when you can nick a $200 one? Same lock , same tool, same fool

Marketing to uninformed star struck is pretty toxic. Elderly and young are a big target Fatties have a narrow range where they are a good idea, otherwise only say you got hold of momma's credit card. Real toxic on the MUP's Given the tire and battery cost, expect to see a lot of them in garage...

Chinese E-Bikes are Exploding like Crazy - Self Destructing Spectacularly The above is on target Fire and Safety issues will dog us until we deal with theses issues like professionals Otherwise it's a high risk hobby, like hoverboards

Probably should look at certification, reliable vendor, avoidance of counterfeits. I second Grin in Vancover and EM3ev. There is a race for low cost, making QC hard to assure in batteries, BMS and chargers...

What price point will batteries' cost eclipse the cost of the system? Especially that copper is the other pressured resource? I think they both may make ICE's more competative , EV more niche/novelty. This guys talk on YT is challenging Mark Mills: The energy transition delusion: inescapable...

Chris, from Propel in NYC, as a new YT out on this. https://youtu.be/k4wQu698M08 The Insurance folks are getting up on it faster than the FD folks and legislators. Hard rain gonna fall

QUOTE: We as consumers therefore have to be our own filter which is difficult and why we rely so heavily on word of mouth and anecdotal successes and failures. Is a great Quote Combination of the Wisdom of the Market and other people's insurance premium payments. But that covers a lot of things.

OVENS? NO!!!! Maybe for charging if 1) you live alone and 2) can't go outside. Somebody is going turn on the oven to preheat it without looking inside, and things will not go well. Even a discarded one disconnected, but that would only slow a potential disaster. Besides have you seen what...

Interesting article from Bike Portland. (move it if needed and send me a tip as to where things like this should best go) Regulatory issues raised over abuse: Dawn of the ‘throttle kids’ https://bikeportland.org/2022/07/25/dawn-of-the-throttle-kids-360265 Good discussion of the abuse and...

Does anyone ave data on fire insurance covering battery fires with velo insurance Homeowner's or renter's Would it be considered negligence or if scooter charging for $ , commercial