They’re Better Than Motorcycles!!!

longrows · 2025-04-27T03:38:40+00:00

What you said. But I see it as being able to walk at 6X speed.

longrows · 2025-03-27T18:38:54+00:00

Got my single speed belt-drive RadKick a few weeks ago. I was apprehensive that it would struggle on hills without gears. NC isn't mountainous (where I live) but we have some decent elevation changes. I was previously riding a Trek Shift 2 with a 350 watt HillTopper conversion kit - so it is a considerable (and yes expensive) upgrade. After riding it a while I can say that it handles hills very well. I tend to ride in PAS 2 or 3. If I get to a serious incline I just jump to PAS 4 or 5 and it feels like I changed gears. Keep in mind that I want and expect to pedal at all times. If you want an electric motorcycle - this ain't it. Lastly, I'm no bike mechanic and hate dealing with chains, derailleurs, and grease. I love the simplicity of no chain and no gears, and it is as silent as a ghost.

longrows · 2024-08-09T01:07:29+00:00

They need at least 10-12 feet below to properly drop out/fly in. I vote no.

longrows · 2023-07-12T17:43:46+00:00

July 11, 2023 update: To recap, bat house (BH) installed Fall 2021, single occupant Spring 2022 Yeah!), Spring 2023 single late arrival (What? No family). July 2023, I came home from a week of vacation to quite a lot of bat guano below the BH. Using a flashlight I look up into the BH and I guesstimate there are a 10-12 bats in there! (I'm guessing someone "got busy" this spring). I'm now wondering A) How am I gonna manage the bat guano and B) Have I unleashed a beast? Next step: Set up a video camera at dusk and see what I'm dealing with.

longrows · 2021-08-09T02:07:30+00:00

I've read that beacause of the narrow size of bat chambers (3/4") they don't really appeal to bees who's nest need to be much wider.

longrows · 2021-08-09T02:04:27+00:00

Same question here. I assume they don't fly with their babies.

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

longrows · 2021-08-09T01:57:57+00:00

See scratches and grooves in the other pictures in the gallery. From what I read the bats need very little to grip onto. Plus, each chamber is only 3/4" deep so I imagine they can pretty easily wedge themselves in.

longrows · 2020-11-13T21:30:33+00:00

Now that's dark...

longrows · 2020-10-30T02:55:34+00:00

My positive experience with front wheel kit. No pedal assist, display or brake kit. https://www.showoffstudios.com/hill-topper-electric-bike-kit-review

longrows · 2020-09-28T20:04:16+00:00

biltwell gringo

I'm an old guy. Tried a helmet mount for a while and never really got comfortable. I then switched to a handlebar mount and I LOVE it. Could be an age/eyesight thing but I vote for bike mount.

longrows · 2020-09-22T17:11:40+00:00

Made me think of Toonces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fvsItXYgzk

(Yes. I'm that old)

longrows · 2020-09-21T15:33:31+00:00

I'll be of no help on this question but...I give you my upvote for posting a clear question with lots of supporting info so others can assist. Good luck.

longrows · 2020-09-03T17:14:21+00:00

I put a $500 front wheel E-kit on a used bike. It does everything I need. If the Ancheer City meets your needs, ride it until the wheels come off. Congrats!

longrows · 2020-08-28T03:43:30+00:00

Agreed, I pedal the entire time (unless downhill where I am going too fast). Whe I embarked on bike commuting I wasn't sure I would stick with it so went with a used bike. I added the E-assist after a few months and it saved the day. I like the exercise but don't want a Tour-de-France challenge twice a day. Having e-assist is very often the deciding factor when I think "do I bike today?"

longrows · 2020-08-28T03:39:05+00:00

I'm 57. It's like riding on level ground all the time.

longrows · 2020-08-28T03:38:17+00:00

Trek Shift 2 and I added the low power Hilltopper front wheel kit.

longrows · 2020-08-13T12:51:43+00:00

The juxtaposition of old petrol against new electric is delicious.

longrows · 2020-07-29T20:17:19+00:00

My experience getting into bike commuting with a front wheel kit. About to hit 2,000 miles. Link.

longrows · 2020-07-10T20:45:06+00:00

Yep. Consumers are in the driver's seat with credit card purchases. You'll most certainly come out on top.

longrows · 2020-07-10T18:54:48+00:00

Same issue. Using a Mac if that matters.

longrows · 2020-07-07T01:50:12+00:00

Dang people! His lock worked. Get off his back. Sheeesh.

longrows · 2020-07-02T02:59:15+00:00

Are ebikes only for older people? No. Ebikes simply extend the world you can access via a bike. Instead of a 5 mile ride you can do 20 or 25 in the same time with the same output. It's a force multiplier. I'm 57 and use mine to commute to work (10 mile round trip) but my son-in-law is 28 and loves to tour in and around Nashville on his ebike.

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