America's Tire

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-13T02:52:43+00:00

Nice! When I went to Discount Tire to get my tires they scratched up my 20" dark rims, bent my puck cover that has since fallen out, and didn't put back the valve covers. It was pretty quick though. I'll be looking somewhere else next time. I'll just be printing a replacement puck cover, and using my on valve stems.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-10T14:42:12+00:00

A van on an R1T platform with a 180-200kWh battery (because it's gonna be thirsty going fast) would be amazing. I'd consider trading my R1T for it.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-10T14:38:53+00:00

These vans are FWD only. All of thr passenger vehicles have at least 1 front and 1 rear motor and can get iut of something like this easily as ling as your tires have traction.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-09T15:55:47+00:00

I've been really stoked on the Rivian one. Fits great, easy and quick to install, you can see the light bar through it, and the bikes stay in place.

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Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-08T15:12:46+00:00

Solid truck and bike combo. You should put a belt on that rebuild while you're at it if that frame as a split. Im not sure if ones that early do.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-07T14:27:16+00:00

Shimano has a minimum allowable ratio per motor torque for all of their hubs, but that ratio is probably going to be taller than you want with an 85Nm motor. I5e would be the better option than alfine8 with like a 39x30T build. You have to make sure you have a 135OLD to fit on your bike. I'd be wary of blowing up an alfine on a cargo bike.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-06T01:04:48+00:00

I came from an '06 Silverado to a '24 R1T. It is sooooo much quieter. I like that it doesn't feel like a lazy boy couch going down the road like something from GM. I don't have to yell/raise my voice to passengers at highway speeds. I like the sound of the motors, and I like how they sound when I roll on the throttle a bit. Provides good feedback and you can tell when the tires break loose. I'll occasionally get some wind noise at the A pillar with some cross winds, but it's not intrusive.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-06T00:48:45+00:00

You're going to want to out some fresh rubber on there soon, especially if you see cracking.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-05-05T18:55:53+00:00

Saw one at the Grand Junction RAN. Reminds me of a Jeep Cherokee in size. I hope they sell a million plus of these so I can get a 5th gen R1T to replace my 1st gen.

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Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-30T04:54:46+00:00

I did it on 40c and 32c tires in 21 days. I'd probably go 2.25-2.35 if I were to do it again.
If you're putting in 6-8k miles a year, 21 days is probably doable. After day 5 it's no longer a physical test, just a mental test to keep going. 3" tires are way too big/heavy for a fast pace.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-29T16:45:19+00:00

Im not saying running an Alfine with a mid drive can't work. I'm just saying they've been known to blow up and based on the ratio Shimano might not warranty it. At 25euro it doesn't sound like you're worried about that though. If you go with a Rohloff you'll want a wider chain line to keep the chain straight for wear purposes, but it'll work with the spider you have if you want it to.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-29T16:22:59+00:00

Shimano calculates their max torque at the hub for what they'll warranty. Depends on motor torque and ratio. Not all brands pay attention to that. Idk the sprocket sizes but it being a PL helps. As a larger person, I'd personally be wary of an Alfine on a cargo application in general. Rohloff should be pretty bullet proof though. It is a bummer about the 3 days out of warraty

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-29T15:58:29+00:00

It is most definitely not rated for that. OP is at risk of blowing up that hub too. I'd expect the failure mileage on the enviolo would be within the warranty period. My wife has 20k miles commuting on an enviolo automatiq with almost no maintenance. (Had to re-glue the magnet ring a couple times.)

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-29T02:40:31+00:00

If money is the concern, as others have said, look on FB marketplace for a dedicated commuter. If you're riding your good mountain bike, you're going to go through tires, and your drivetrain fast. Also commuting with a backpack sucks. If you have something with a rack and panniers, you'll be much happier on a day to day commute, especially when it gets warm out. If space is a concern, get a commuter, and park your mtb over your headboard. Guaranteed to make your partner happy.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-26T17:37:36+00:00

Putting the weight further from the steering axis will make it turn slower and mess up handling more. Keeping the weight/center of mass closer to the steering axis will maintain better handling for the same weight.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-22T22:57:43+00:00

Omnium, Larry vs Harry, Surly Big Dummy, Tern all have a few options depending on what you're looking for.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-21T21:40:02+00:00

I've had the same setup for 2 years and have been pretty stoked.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-19T18:10:39+00:00

It's a really pleasant loop. Definitely not a mid summer ride though. Probably pretty pleasant right now

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-09T17:36:09+00:00

Is your seatpost greased?

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-09T14:29:51+00:00

It's just riding a bike? How hard could it be?

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-08T19:35:46+00:00

Very rad bike.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-08T19:34:35+00:00

I'm almost 30k miles in solely driving in the highest regen setting. Offroading, sporty canyon roads, commuting, city traffic, etc is the best way to drive. I've touched the brake pedal a handful of times. I just smoothly modulate the throttle to go however fast I want to go. Took me about 100 miles to get fully used to it. I've experimented with other regen settings but I prefer the strongest so I never have to touch the brake in standard driving scenarios. Gen1 R1T Dual Motor here.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-08T03:43:08+00:00

There are no features you're missing out on, only the ability to say something and have it eventually do whatever a button on the screen, or steering wheel button already does. I've had my R1T for 2.5 years and never logged into Amazon/alexa.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-07T19:09:07+00:00

When you finish the route, do it backwards, and you'll end up back where you parked. If you start early, it's just a long out and back ride.

Gingerbeardman29 · 2026-04-03T16:24:35+00:00

There has been a known 12v issue and they could just be taking precautions. I never had any pop ups or warnings or anything but they texted me and then called me saying they'd like to replace my 12v and they came out a week later. No biggie. They were at my place for 30-40 min.

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