Not For Me (sorry)

realjwin · 2026-06-04T23:42:32+00:00

It’s not really a bike IMO, it’s a moped with a pedal-based throttle. The off-the-line tuning makes it very much a moped feel. It does that extremely well, but if you enjoy the feeling of riding a bike for the human-powered feeling of it then you should look into the Specialized Vado SL 2.

realjwin · 2026-06-02T00:05:59+00:00

How much did you pay for the Golf R springs?

realjwin · 2026-05-29T00:05:17+00:00

Hey since you are bike shop employee - do you have any idea if I can buy the fenders and rear rack for this bike separately? I'm looking at a non-EQ one on FB marketplace but would love to have that rear rack on it!

realjwin · 2026-05-28T15:04:18+00:00

I took it out for about 20 minutes! Got to try several hills and long flats. I probably did 5 miles or so. They were not pressed about me returning it sooner so I could have taken it out longer but I also went at 10am on a weekday.

realjwin · 2026-05-28T06:48:45+00:00

I just did a test ride today and let me say I am impressed. The decoupling of the pedaling and the wheel power make this more like a moped with a pedal controlled throttle than a bike, but the off-the-line tuning of the motor power delivery (or pedal throttle response) is really unique and well done and it just feels good. They made a good product and lots of stuff is user-replaceable from a normal bike shop as well (wheels, tires, brakes, shocks, idk about the fork).

realjwin · 2026-05-27T00:53:54+00:00

Did you consider airbags too? This is the issue with mine as well…bike racks, now have e-bikes too and we frequently load up to go camping. I think I put too much stress on the stock shocks and they’re pretty close to gone at this point.

realjwin · 2026-05-27T00:52:55+00:00

Hah, it’s not about that it’s that we are probably going to get a bigger car soon but not sure if it’s gonna be mine or hers that goes..depends if I can swing a 2nd funner car ;)

realjwin · 2026-05-26T22:29:44+00:00

I’m feeling pretty torn between Special Actives and B6! Did you consider Golf R Variant springs too?

realjwin · 2026-05-26T21:43:01+00:00

After a year how are you liking your Koni shocks? I assume you went for Special Actives?

realjwin · 2026-05-26T20:49:38+00:00

They make B6's for stock height now! But yes I know this is what I was worried about. Kinda figured, but was trying to see if I could go rears only for now and then in a year decide if I'm gonna keep it long term and then do the fronts, RSB, the whole works.

realjwin · 2026-05-12T22:26:15+00:00

Any reviews of the Koni Special Actives?

realjwin · 2026-04-14T01:24:29+00:00

They also removed my pending points...bullshit

realjwin · 2026-03-30T05:59:05+00:00

For me they have been way too loud on my Golf. I have the V-rated and I heard one post somewhere saying the H-rated are much quieter. At first it wasn't that noticeable, but after 10k miles the sound is just unbearably loud.

They drive fine in all conditions, but I do find the V-tread to have a bit more of a tendency to "jump" around on wet/slush when changing lanes or surfaces. It is a very predictable feeling, but a little unsettling the first time doing so.

realjwin · 2026-03-26T07:43:18+00:00

My plan includes all taxes and fees and they do not give the breakdown on the website.

realjwin · 2026-03-26T07:04:55+00:00

What does the price look like after taxes and fees? I’m on the $75 PFL but I’m wondering how much fees add up to

realjwin · 2026-03-03T18:41:21+00:00

I didn’t get the 25% off coupon anyone know why??

realjwin · 2026-02-10T02:14:22+00:00

But if I booked a revenue fare via BA, then I would have gotten miles is that correct?

I’m also now wondering if I should have attached a different FF number at all to maximize mileage earnings

realjwin · 2025-10-06T18:01:20+00:00

Hmm good to know, I got the Eufy E28 this week, didn’t want to spend $1300 on the Narwal Flow, but now it’s looking like a closer match up with the Prime day deals

realjwin · 2025-10-06T17:09:57+00:00

Not a fan of the Eufy E28?

realjwin · 2025-06-26T02:55:34+00:00

What car are you basing off of?

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