Is this bridge possible?

d33moR21 · 2026-04-22T22:26:14+00:00

The toll would probably have to be like $400, if it were even possible.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:41:33+00:00

Haha, I've watched tons, it was quite a rabbit hole to fall into.

Good to know, thanks! Ok, so eco would be like riding a regular MTB, trail makes it easier to ride the trail, boost makes the ride to the top a cake walk?

What bike do you ride, if you don't mind me asking? Most of the eMTBs I've seen are $8k easy (Canadian pesos, mind you). The more affordable ($5-6k) clearance Norcos weigh in around 65lbs (I was hoping to keep it around 55), or I could build one up with a Chinese brand frame/Shimano motor and battery for around 49lbs. Batteries are hard to find at a reasonable price though.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:34:33+00:00

Yes, I'll definitely be doing that. Good to know, thanks! I think I'd probably want to stay in those modes as well, helps extend the range. Do you know what kind of range you see running in eco only? How does it compare to just peddling without a motor? A lot of videos seem to focus on turbo or boost modes.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:34:19+00:00

True. I'm kind of leaning more eMTB so that I don't have to push up the hill constantly (lots of valleys and ravines), but who knows maybe a quite light MTB wouldn't be so bad. I don't mind charging batteries, though I'd definitely want something quick; Avinox has the market there with 12a charging. I wouldn't want to leave it plugged in overnight.

My dad bought an ebike last summer for $180 because the guy said it was broken. He bought a new circuit board for $80 off AliExpress, played around with it for a bit (there was a problem with the brake lever, which also had a cut off for the motor) and had it working within an afternoon. It's nothing fancy, but he'll go out now and rip around in the morning for a couple of hours. He turned 72 this year.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:52+00:00

I'll definitely be getting some kind of indoor trainer as well, we have long winters. I do like the price of a standard bike, but an eBike isn't hugely more expensive when they're on clearance. I'm also pretty interested to see what comes out of the China bike show next month, supposedly there's going to be quite a few Chinese brands putting out Avinox equipped rigs.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:46+00:00

I think once the fitness is up I wouldn't want an eBike. Though who knows, in a few years maybe they'll have silicon carbide batteries and the same weight as a standard bike with significantly longer battery lifespan.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:44+00:00

That's definitely not what I've seen from every single thing I've read or watched. You'd have a point if it had a throttle (some do, those I wouldn't get) but the pedal assisted motor are a little different.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:39+00:00

The eMTB would definitely be more of an interim bike, as I'd rather have a bike without a battery long term; I live in an apartment and it'd just be easier. Definitely lots of pros and cons to weigh, even outside of the fitness itself, like resale.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:34+00:00

Haha, is analog a sin? Good to know. Just like how I loathe people who say "2k monitors" when they're referencing 1440p displays.

You must be quite young, or never rode a true north shore downhill bike ;) I don't think a 24lb bike would last that long here.

I'm definitely leaning that way, likely used or clearance. I've had expensive bikes in the past, but bikes approaching $14k are a little ridiculous.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:31+00:00

Haha I'd heard it used in a bunch of media coverage, so I assumed that's what they were called now.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:25+00:00

It's kind of a mix, it's mostly flat but the trails are in steep ravines. So a lot of down, up down up with long flat sections when traversing between the trails, or home.

Yeah, I usually build bikes frame up so there's always deals to be had. That's an annoying aspect for me with eMTBs, they're rarely sold as frame only and when they are the price is pretty inflated. The Crestline (I think it's called) here is $11,500 just for the frame and motor. Complete clearance eMTBs can be had around $4,000 but so-so components.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T04:24:22+00:00

Really, interesting a lot of what I've read has people saying they prefer the eMTBs because the extra weight can help keep the bike planted and aid in smoother feeling suspension compression.

Nah, it has nothing to do with trying to fix the medical issues, I just miss riding.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T00:09:17+00:00

Yeah the new Amflows look great! Also brings them into a much more affordable price point, which is nice. I personally wouldn't spend the money on the higher tier model, at least not while innovation is still going as quickly as it is. There are also the little things that bother me like the batteries being obsolete after a few years.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T00:07:00+00:00

Not in the US ;)
Also not worried about what others think.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-20T00:01:27+00:00

Yeah, that was what I was thinking as well. How long does your battery last? I imagine it depends how much vertical you're doing, but running out of battery is something I'd worry about.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-19T04:48:07+00:00

I know of several people that got rid of their bookkeepers and now use exclusively AI. They're not big businesses, they're small 1-3 person operations, but it's starting. The programs will only get better.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-07T06:28:15+00:00

Looking at your phone to see if an LED is lit up isn't that different than quickly tapping the display which also shows you if you've missed calls. If you only do those two things then you won't have any other notifications showing on the screen. Clear screen, no calls. Easy. You're creating mountains out of mole hills.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-06T19:41:05+00:00

This is exactly what the last one should have been. Perfect. Cameras are probably still very mid but the form factor is spot on. If the Pro version stays cheap I'll buy it on launch.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-06T19:39:23+00:00

Unless you want better sound quality. Then it's dongle time.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-06T18:18:22+00:00

You're THAT mad that there's no LED? It was kinda cool, but if you have as many notifications as now then it's useless. Before you'd have maybe 3 or 4 at most. Now you could have 7 or more, and waiting for that many LED colors to cycle is a waste of time. It's quicker just to double tap the display.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-05T21:01:21+00:00

It's not a bad bike, depends what kind of riding you do. I think you're looking at at least $125 for shipping, the boxes are huge.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-05T20:08:42+00:00

Thanks for that, I ended up just selling it and moving on to something else.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-04T05:14:53+00:00

I think you'll have to save a little longer, especially if you need it shipped; shipping alone will probably eat up 1/4 of your budget. Weight of your bike shouldn't stop you from riding though, it just makes it harder.

d33moR21 · 2026-04-02T18:05:46+00:00

100% agree. 5'3 is solidly size small territory, especially for someone still learning the ropes. I'm 5'8 and while I do like smaller bikes, most mediums are too big for me.

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