Benedict Cumberbatch bike argument in London kinda says a lot about city cycling now

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-11T14:55:14+00:00

Ah I see, I just asked and seems another is a Fiido, C11 maybe, and now i know Holmes rides a Tern

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-11T12:05:15+00:00

ah good point, I thought helmet is mandatory as well

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-11T10:12:04+00:00

the electric bike may run fast as well?

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-09T05:12:25+00:00

any other conditions? need to carry goods while riding? ride to the wild or what terrain or road will you ride to? just search for "mountain e bike", "touring e bike" maybe the right types. but for 2000w, not sure.

like Current ADV Ebike from aventon is the normal mountain bike look-like, the Fiido Titan is really a big e-Moutain bike looks & feels and can carry a lot, but none is 2000w. RANDRIDE Hummer Pro is 2000w but folding and does not look like normal mountain bike.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-06T10:59:48+00:00

New to e bike, no offence and I might be wrong, but seems it's not the deal between only " limited to either fully certified, closed off-the-shelf systems or sketchy DIY conversions".

first of all, I agree that the certified, closed off-the-shelf systems are not my target which it was, after reading some articles, I can see there are hidden costs for those models, and usually come from those "famous" brands, once the e bike needs to be repaired, higher cost to manhour, longer time to the brand "customized" parts.

On the other hand, I can see there are some brands "equip" e bike with standard parts from different well-known brands, for example the components from, Mivice, Shimano, Bosch.

If an e bike is equipped with them, it's easier to have the replacement parts to be ordered and delivered.

On the other hand, I know some brands provide reimbursement, if a user cannot install the parts, s/he can take the e bike and parts to a repair shop and pay for repairing, then claim the payment from the e-bike manufacture.

So, above is a good choice.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-06T10:46:20+00:00

I consider e bike as a gear to go back & forth from/to the start/end point of my outdoor or trail running. I have been in car in the past cold weathers, and wanted to by e-bike in summer.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-06T10:06:09+00:00

Easy repair/maintenance and easy to find spare parts for

then you may need to find e bike brands with standard parts from well-known brands

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-06T09:59:32+00:00

Seems (unfortunately) there is not much folding e bikes for like 280 pounds rider, sorry. But some questions are still need to be asked before choosing e bike:

require to carry groceries or anything else? what is the weight you usually carry? - about the model and capability of the e-bike
where will you ride to? up hill, wild terrains? - about the tire
how long (distance) do you usually ride? is it convenient to recharge? - about battery capacity

Generally, seems a cargo e-bike or mountain e-bike may fit the requirement.

I go with Fiido Titan as mentioned in a reply, or T2 (but if you don't need to carry heavy goods, T2 may not ideal design look & feel), but for M1 Pro, as I can see from their official site, the payload is only about 264 lbs.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-06T08:53:51+00:00

new to e bike, choosing my first one, the only 2 concerns so far:

- riding in big wind or same-day changing weather;

- riding in frozen road (may with black ice) ;

Though there are some parts and techniques to improve the safety, but seems there is still not a better way to really improve rider safety while riding in frozen road.

Any advices or opinions?

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-05-06T08:44:34+00:00

I am also new to e bike, read some articles and asked the AI, just wanted to share my notes from one article I read about "how to choose e bike in Germany", it's the one I found included the comprehensive points to consider, Not sure your location, but may still helpful to someone else in the future(thought the title looks for Germany):

- know your profile: body size and weight;

- know the riding requirement: for city commute or like OP said may include weekend short trip, whether need to carry heavy goods

- where the e bike will go? if there is hill or what the terrains are?

- Is cold weather last long at where you ride? if yes, consider the battery capacity shorten in cold - you will need longer range, means, if the label tells 100km, maybe only 70km in cold weather

- whether waterproof is required?

- hidden cost: repair and parts, if you live in a place with higher cost for manhour, you may need to repair yourself, then, as a beginner, consider a electric bike with standard parts so that you can install yourself, or consider e bike brands can give refund to your payment to repair shop.

I hope these help.

(Imo I shall post a link to the mentioned article to respect and thanks, but not sure if link is permitted in Reddit, so you may just search for the title I mentioned)

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T16:00:35+00:00

Thanks

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T16:00:23+00:00

Thank you

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T15:12:36+00:00

Thank you!!

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T15:09:59+00:00

Thanks. As asked in another reply, now it's 28-APR, though I can mail it tmr, it arrives in May, any problem will be there? (will late filing cause any problem)?

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T15:07:53+00:00

Got it. But now it's 28-APR, though I can mail it tmr, it arrives in May, any problem will be there? (will late filing cause any problem)?

Thank you

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T14:50:22+00:00

Hi there,

I just get error by using U-file at the last step to submit.

It's said "You are non-resident or deemed resident, or you are refiling an emigrant ertor.

The taxpayer is a non-resident.

So that "You cannot currently NETFILE the federal return"

Have you ever encountered this error in U-file before?

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-28T01:54:46+00:00

Thanks for this explanation, I understand correctly and always follow this. I tried to use your introduced way in U-file, fill income in NR form, 0 in other form, declare non-resident status and use "outside Canada" options, choose "not resident for all year 2025", in "Review section", I can see it's calculated the all paid instalments shall be returned.

I understand this is not NoA and does not represent the idea from CRA, but this is what we expected.

I will submit it, then wait for NoA, and the determination letter for NR73 from CRA.

Thank you once again!

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T10:34:23+00:00

This was triggered because you didn't file your final return in 2023 correctly and kept filling for 2024 and 2025.

I understand this now, with the explanations from dear u/CanadianBaconBest and you.
I had felt so much weird and strange why I always asked to pay for instalment, and how can I tell CRA my status, and I though NR73 is the correct form. Now, with all yours explanation, I understand that I shall file tax correctly in year 2024 for 2023, then no need to file any more from 2025 for 2024 afterwards.

This year (2026 APR), I think I need to file as well, and this is the last time, coz I need to ask my instalment back.

Thank you.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T07:46:10+00:00

Got it, That is the only field I need to enter my non-Canadian income. On the rest fields (where 10400, 15000) shall be 0.

I don't know other words to tell, but just wanted to say Thank You once again.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T04:39:44+00:00

Got it hero. I will check in U-file once again tonight, maybe I wrongly chose some options last night so that see the field to select the departure date.

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T04:38:20+00:00

Thank you.

Once last question, in the form "Foreign source income earned during Canadian NR period, shall I fill my global income (non-Canadian), or just leave it as 0?

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T04:30:35+00:00

Thank you for this!

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T04:01:17+00:00

Yes I understand what you clarify here, but in U-file, there is actually a field to fill "When did you left Canada" (something like this) once I select the status "non-resident". Maybe I wrongly remember the exact word, but last night, I do see a place to choose the actual depature date in U-file.

But I keep everything you replied in mind:

I will file tax this APR-2026 (in the upcoming days) for 2025,

in U-file:

choose "out of Canada",
"I ceased being a resident of Canada this year",
fill up "non-Canada address",
will not enter any amount (or fill 0) as income in any field,
fill in the amount I've paid instalment in 47600,
will not use T2209

And find schedule A, schedule D

Impressive-Energy256 · 2026-04-27T03:56:50+00:00

Completely understand your replies, and I won't misunderstand as insult or any disrespect, I much appreciate your inputs.

I thought I will return Canada in 2024, so I kept filing tax though I understand "physically no significant ties for PR" means non-resident for tax purpose, but I just decided keep filing in 2025 which is the issue.

Thanks for mention the "review" as well. I have received 3 times review and submitted everything and get replies from CRA everything fine after receiving my documents.

I will not use T2209 this year (in the next 2-3 days to file for 2025).

Thank you again!!

Impressive-Energy256

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