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Just installed a new set of tires, the only whitewalls with a decent tread out there. :D

electric atv might do the job

I laced on an Alex DM24 and am happy with the results. They're made in Taiwan, though they cost a bit less than SUN Ringle or Mavic. The Alex was recommended by another ES member.

A Degree is not a golden ticket by any means, however getting an education can work to your advantage if you seek out specific opportunities. You may have a career started before you ever finish your degree if you make an effort to work with faculty/alumni/peers etc. If your interests are very...

Buy a Wald rear rack. Get the one that bolts right to the rear axle. They're a little heavy though for good reason.

hardtail or suspension?

I believe keeping the discharge on the batteries balanced is generally a good idea, so an extra battery shouldn't just be switched on periodically. On a side note: You would benefit from higher voltages only if your motor, controller, etc. can take the higher voltages and if so, leave the...

Approaching close to 500 miles now, no major problems. I'll never get used to how heavy SLAs are(especially 22AH), however I only have half the money saved to buy a PING LiFePO4, so maybe once riding season has started back up I'll get to ordering that. 2 sets of V-brake pads gone in 500 miles...

I wonder if this company has a patent, or maybe share one. There is a similar product, called Smart Wheel by FlyKly. I see no differences. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flykly/flykly-smart-wheel?ref=search

I had a Schwinn seatpost rack mounted for a while, the better alloy one that has a double bolt clamp, not the plastic one. It was sturdy and held well once I demystified how the correct shims needed to fit. The larger the seatpost diameter, the less the rack is apt to swing away. Also, trying to...

No, I'm not buying it. There was a recall too. The rear axles break and the wheels fall off. They have a "remedy" for this situation though it involves transporting it to a capable retailer to install. My ebike feels like it's standing still at 15MPH, I don't think I could get used to that...

anyone?

I can't see how 5 y/o SLAs would keep. I suspect the the owner hasn't cycled the battery fully and assumed that if it powered up it's fine. Will this bike take well to an overvoltage lithium battery upgrade for more power? I vaguely remember reading about the Currie motors overheating easily...

EZIP Tricruiser, 5 y/o, looks new. What can you tell me? http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/4201213261.html

A "quick sale" to some "nobody" with ignored items slapped into a package haphazardly ready to be damaged by USPS is as bad as bad gets sale wise. I certainly learned a few things reading this thread and I can thank everyone for that.