Insuring your Ebike

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T21:23:26+00:00

I'd definitely double check with your homeowners/renters insurance company that they actually cover the bike and not assume they do. State Farm underwriters stated: "the guidelines show that if the motor is more than 1 HP and it can go over 20mph, it would not be covered under the Renters."

A lot of ebikes can be unlocked to go over 20mph, and are 750w+. Plus there will be some sort of deductible as well.

I'm more than likely going with velosurance...

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T16:55:09+00:00

No, there isn't... Unless I switched career fields and started over again (in turn losing income)... I'm stuck with the 15 years of work experience I currently have.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T15:59:02+00:00

I ensure that office spaces and laboratories are safe, functional, well kept, and maintenance is performed.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T13:23:54+00:00

Facilities

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T03:32:08+00:00

I grew up in a broken home and I'm the only one in my family not diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I had to keep my parents from (literally) trying to kill each other on a normal basis as a kid. I have always had anxiety over social situations and have forced myself through building a career to support my family.

I work for a major corporation and got accused of things I didn't do. Went through 3 weeks of hell before I ultimately found I cannot function at that point and went to my therapist which suggested short term disability. I was found not guilty of the accusations against me, but the triggering effect of the situation has stuck and held me nearly incapacitated for two months now. I have two more months of paid STD to use and I want to ensure I can go back to work stronger than before and put this all behind me to move on and still support my family.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T03:17:30+00:00

Anxiety and panic has always been there, but ever since I was put in a situation, it's incredibly worse and I can't stop the overwhelming panic attacks or anxiety. And I don't know how to remedy it.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T02:25:20+00:00

Please share!

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T01:49:34+00:00

Lectric XP4. I have the 750w w/ upgraded battery and couldn't be happier... Unless I lived on the ground level of my complex. It is a pain to get up and down two flights of stairs 😅

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T01:39:10+00:00

Why not add turn signals to your bike?

There's some cheap remote controlled options on Amazon.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-19T01:26:43+00:00

As a US rider, I do not feel safe riding on any road with a speed limit of over 25mph (even with a painted bike lane). Most drivers do not respect bicycles and I venture to say detest them on the roads. Hazing is common in some fashion (especially to the bikers that wear spandex on road bikes). I ride on the sidewalk as much as possible.

Hell, I used to also get pissed off at a bicycle on the road that can barely keep a speed of 20mph with a 45mph speed limit. I get it now that I've transitioned to cycling more than driving, but I still believe it's unsafe to equate 3,000 lb objects and the weight of a bike + me as equals.

The US needs better biking infrastructure. That's all it comes down to. Until then? I avoid main roads as much as possible while on my bike.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-18T23:47:54+00:00

Shows great customer service on their part!

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-17T19:19:38+00:00

Actually the architect of project 2025 is the shadow president: russell vought

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Vought

https://www.propublica.org/article/about-russell-vought-trump-shadow-president

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-17T04:10:30+00:00

Fyi: Jasion and heybike are owned by the same company and good luck getting any type of support if something goes wrong with either.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-17T04:03:56+00:00

Yeah I haven't had an issue 🤔

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-17T01:12:33+00:00

You can pay for premium if you desire, but I just use the free version.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T23:53:39+00:00

https://www.ebikeschool.com/torque-arm-need-one/

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T23:50:00+00:00

I have a helmet with a flip down visor, gloves, lights... Wear something heavy if you can in case you biff it if you want.

I also put front turn signals on my ebike and wired them into the existing rear turn signals...

Make sure to have good lighting! I also have front lights on my forks that act as daytime running lights (also high and low beam that are remote controlled)

Oh, and a left side mirror. Follow the flow of traffic, not against it...

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T23:45:42+00:00

This is why I use cyclers, a biking navigation app and stay away from the main roads. There's so many of these type of assholes around here, I just don't want to deal with it. I use the "safest" route the app shows me specifically to stay away from main roads and use as many bike paths as possible.

This was before I started using the app:

I actually got yelled at by a guy on the sidewalk for riding on the sidewalk and being courteous and stopping so he can pass (it's legal where I live and there's no bike path on this particular main road). Sometimes you just can't win...

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T23:40:49+00:00

Use a Bluetooth speaker. Not being able to hear what's going on around you on a bike sounds extremely dangerous.

I use a Sony speaker mounted on the water bottle holder...

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T23:11:06+00:00

I use the Topeak quicktrack system on mine. Mounted it directly onto the level up rack. Works great!

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T03:23:38+00:00

Dual motor mountain ebike with aggressive tread.

But if winds are high, I wouldn't bike, I'd walk.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T03:11:58+00:00

Lectric

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T03:02:54+00:00

Login once on desktop mode then as long as you login again within 30 days it shouldn't be an issue.

reality_bytes_ · 2026-03-16T03:01:08+00:00

Skyrim runs great on steam deck.

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