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If you're referring to the 'frame wobble' in the older version of the Zuma... then yes... it's been corrected. Additional frame supports were added that make it feel much more stable - especially at high speeds. It's tough to completely eliminate the 'wobble' on a step-through frame when the...

I have no problem dropping the seat all the way down on the floor model in our retail store. Even if your Cloud 9 seat is bigger than the stock seat, if you shift it fully forward on the seat post you shouldn't have any problems...

I think it's interesting how many Stromer "clones" are coming out... Stromer sold really well in our store for the last several years, but things have definitely changed this year with so many new high-end competitors. I think it's going to be an even tougher sell moving forward when you can...

You might want to take a look at the BH Emotion Neo Xtrem and 29er: BH Emotion Neo Xtrem - $2699 BH Emotion Neo 29er - $2999 Besides being great electric bikes, these are both extremely high-quality, well-built mountain bikes. They include top-of-the-line components and you'll get many...

A 48V/9AH battery WILL NOT provide more range than a 36V/9AH battery. Range will be similar, and if anything, you're likely to get less range with a 48V battery (if you're running at top speed). What the 48V battery WILL PROVIDE is more torque (for faster takeoffs and better hill climbing) --...

This is definitely one of the best products we've carried since opening 5 years ago. Actually, all of these BH Emotion Neo's are really nice! Things have come a long way in the past 5 years. You might be able to match the power, range and many of the specs of these bikes with a conversion kit...

I get it... ES guys love to go fast! But the majority of people are extremely satisfied with 20mph bikes. Very rarely do we get complaints that "it isn't fast enough" after a test ride at our shop. In fact, most people are thoroughly impressed with a 20mph bike. For the average person who goes...

We've been carrying the Neo's (US-versions) for the last few months... and these bikes have been selling like crazy! Just to clarify the motor confusion, BH switched from the Bafang to Dupu a few months ago - at least on the US-bikes. We only had one bike with the Bafang (which sold quickly), so...

Homeowners (or renters) insurance should cover it. I had a bike stolen from my house last year, and luckily I recouped most of the loss (minus the deductible). You'll want to get a copy of the invoice / receipt for the original purchase, and if it had any accessories, find receipts for that too...

I'm with Dogman... just pick up some new SLAs and call it a day... Trying to find (or build) a custom Li-Ion pack that will fit inside the current battery housing won't be easy -- especially if you have no experience with e-bikes. And even if you mount it somewhere else, it will still take a...

Actually, the C-rating of the cells will have a BIG IMPACT on how the cells peform over time. If they have a low C-rating, they can't handle higher power systems as well. That's one of the reasons these bikes have a 250W motor instead of 450W used on their SLA bikes. As mentioned, I'm not a...

As Dogman mentioned... it's going to be tough to get 25-30 mile range out of any pre-built e-bike with just the throttle and no pedaling. But if you use the PAS function (pedal-assist) and allow the bike to assist while you pedal, that type of range is definitely possible. There are a wide range...

We've been dealing with Currie for the past 4 years... I'm pretty sure Currie downgraded all their Li-Ion powered bikes to 250W (instead of the 450W motors used on the SLA bikes) because of the negative impact the higher current draw has on Li-Ion batteries. Since we haven't switched one of...

BIG +1 to Prodeco for coming out and offering bike(s) for testing and viewing of their facilities Although there have been some questionable statements in the past, and lots of confusion / frusteration about production, it's a good sign that Prodeco is going out of their way to prove themselves...

Sorry to disagree... but most bicycles aren't designed to handle 30mph speeds. This is especially true here in Michigan, where a big pothole could rip your bike apart at 20+ mph. Not to mention, a fall at 30mph could be much more critical than one at 20mph. People get hurt badly enough just...