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  1. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    HA! :lol: Now, those are my kind of superheroes!
  2. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Thank you! I'm glad you like them, too! I'm sure I'll be snapping some pix in just a few weeks when everything is all put together, and the local climate takes a turn towards e-biking weather. :D
  3. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    We now have another promo video, this time for a Japanese e-trike named "Fresh Bicycle" for some reason. I have to admit, this clip is not exactly funny except for maybe two things in the first half: 1) At the start, there's a dude struggling up a hill on his bike... only to end up being made...
  4. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Update on my fender situation: A little while ago, I was about to place an order through Amazon for the SKS P65 fender set which I'd finally settled on. On a sudden whim, though, I thought it might be a good idea to take one last look around eBay to see if anything turned up that I'd like even...
  5. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    A while ago, a good friend of mine sent me the link to this next video. Here's "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Gets an E-Bike": Nm59e398_n8
  6. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    You're very welcome! :) Since I lack the necessary technical know-how I'd need to offer tips and suggestions for members' projects, I figured the best way to reciprocate for all the good advice I've gotten would be to make a thread like this that others might enjoy.
  7. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    I bet there are plenty of us here who really enjoy looking at flashy new gadgets and seeing them in action. I know I sure do. This next video shows one of the latest cycling innovations to come out of Taiwan: The Magpie Multi-Functional Wireless Turn Signal and Light Set. Its makers certainly...
  8. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    Hmm... I think you might really be onto something here, Matty. Can it be there's actually a subversive message of discontent contained within the intro page? It's quite an interesting theory. OK, that makes sense. The song has that Cultural Revolution vibe to it, which fits right in with...
  9. Nancy

    New York State Senate Bill S1357 (Definition of ebike)

    That does seem to be what's happening, DrkAngel. I live in Queens in an area with quite a few restaurants that deliver. Over the past five years or so, the vehicle of choice for restaurant delivery personnel around here has become the electric scooter - the type that look like small...
  10. Nancy

    New York State Senate Bill S1357 (Definition of ebike)

    Good for you, arkmundi, for getting out there and asserting yourself as an example in a way that will make others aware of what a just and sane attitude towards the use of e-bikes is all about. By making your voice heard (as well as those of family, friends and neighbors) by your local...
  11. Nancy

    New York State Senate Bill S1357 (Definition of ebike)

    Thank you, Lock, for starting this thread. I went on the page and wrote, "I feel it's important for all those deliberating on electrical-assist bicycle laws keep in mind that a large percentage of the users of these types of bicycles are senior citizens who would otherwise have great...
  12. Nancy

    Two E-Bikes Walk Into a Bar...

    I’m sure practically all of us have spent time on the internet searching out info on various e-bike topics, and in doing so, have unexpectedly come across stuff that made us laugh. So how about we have a little fun with a thread in which we all share some of the e-bike related links and photos...
  13. Nancy

    Specialized Big Hit FSR

    Amazing! I always love seeing examples like this of highly functional engineering combined with artistic beauty.
  14. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    That’s a very nice set-up there. I really like it. Something like that is what I was hoping I’d end up with back when I was seriously considering going the conversion route. I suppose that would be one of the drawbacks of a natural wicker basket: small particles of dirt can get lodged in the...
  15. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Thanks for the info on those. I really like the brushed aluminum look they have.
  16. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    OK, I got an email reply from Epik earlier today. Here's what it says: Hi Nancy, "Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the rear basket is not sold separately. It comes with the Banff bike. Please let us know if you have any further questions." This is pretty much the answer I expected...
  17. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Thanks! I did exactly that a few minutes ago, and will post the reply when I hear back from them. I must say, though, I'm a bit shocked to see that it's the same bike that is being sold with the Malaguti brand name in the Japanese market. Here I was thinking that an established mortorcycle...
  18. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Yes. I've been doing more research. So far, it looks like I'll probably get a set of SKS P65s. They're a bit over 2.5in wide, which ought to work well with my tires. Yeesh! Thanks (I think) for giving me yet another reason to want fenders. :roll:
  19. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    I'm glad you brought this up. It's something I was wondering about. I'm thinking now that maybe a good way to go would be to wrap the rear rack, but leave the front end (side facing the seat post) open, and just have an unsecured flap covering the opposite end. This way, as the bike moves...
  20. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Nice. Too bad about the size, though. Still, something like that would fit right in with classic "old school" look that I'd like to play up. The "classic bicycle" paint job is something I really like about the older model Zumas.
  21. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    Having my bike look nice is very important to me. Ideally, I'd love to come across a NOS set of fenders in burgundy with white trim that perfectly match the rest of the bike, and that fit just as perfectly. But realistically, I'm not counting on finding something like that. I'll tell you...
  22. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    I have the model that has the suspension fork. The lower section that stays at a set distance relative to the wheel does have a fender eyelet. There are no additional holes at the bottom of the fork near where it attaches to the axle, though. This means I'd either have to attach the brace...
  23. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    I recently learned of an organization called Recycle-A-Bicycle that has a location in Manhattan that sells used parts. I plan to go over there after work soon and have a look at what they've got. I just need to first get a better idea of what exactly I need to get in a set of fenders. What’s...
  24. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    First, thanks to you and all for the friendly welcome! I work in Manhattan not far from one of the stores pointed to on the map at the link, but haven’t been to that one yet. Basically, I’ve been shopping around online looking at the specs on the various fenders available. So far, it seems...
  25. Nancy

    I'm a Noob, But Don't Wanna Go 50MPH :)

    First of all, hello to everyone! I’ve been mulling over the idea of getting an ebike for the past six months or so. In that time, my searches for information have brought me here on quite a few occasions. Mainly, I was researching what I would need to learn in order to correctly do a...
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