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Well Knut7, I does look like we have a very different situation in Québec. We have specific trails for cross-country skiing (classic and skaters have their specific trails) , fatbikers have their own. Only Class 1 E-Fats are allowed. Everybody's happy because we all have optimal trail...

Good review, but it lacks a bit of "fatbike usage knowledge". ;) I have a similar e-fatbike (EP8 motor, 5" wide tires) and a Orbea Rise. Unless the snow in Québec is very different from the snow in Norway (I doubt that), I don't agree with the statement that "2.8-3” tyres can be used most of...

Good job, custom is the way to go if one wants a perfect fit. My wife is really good in that type of work, I'll ask her to make one for my fatbike I use in the winter in -20C to 0C temperature. But I never charge the battery if it's below 10C.

I terms of cost, I think if would be cheaper to modify the charger. The only extra hardware needed would be a bluetooth chip that cost well under $1 when bought in quantity. It would be connected to the serial input of the micro-controller already present. I would be surprised if there are...

:) Didn't notice this thread was so old. With climate change, we probably don't need winter gloves anymore ;)

I use heated gloves liners, so this way, I can use various gloves/mitts depending of the temperature or sport I am doing.

One thing I would like to see, is making our chargers smarter. In fact, I am surprised it doesn't exist yet. Wouldn't it would be fun to have some control over the charging process with an App? For example, being able to set the maximum charge to a certain percentage. It would certainly...

I have 2 E-BIKES, a Spherik (EP8) Fatbike and Orbea Rise H10 2023. I ride the fatbike mostly the winter (-10C avg temp) and the Orbea in MTB trails. I weight 77 Kg 1. What is your average ride length (time or distance)? Spherik: 26 km Orbea: 28 km 2. What size is your battery? Spherik: 630W...

a great article o the topic: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/07/e-bike-battery-lithium-ion-fire/674622/?fbclid=IwAR1U46xIb3zMHm22Cgb6omgXPLB5cyFRNm620cYpUgVQ-4rfs5T2M3c8sS4

I tried to unbend the pins, insertion was not great and didn't want to make things worst by breaking the female connector. My dealer told me that it is complicated (and pricey) to replace the female connector. He also said that I was not his first customer to break that connector, so I guess...

Entirely my fault, but I broke the connector on my charger for my almost new Orbea Rise H10 2023: My bike shop told me that Orbea does not repair (or authorize repairs) on the charger, so I had to buy a brand new charger. Luckily the shop had a new one, but it bothers me to throw in wasteland...

BRP acquired a majority stake (80%) in Pinion in 2022. BRP stands for Bombardier Recreational Products. They are now aiming for the e-bike market. Their capitalization is 1.6B USD. Expect Pinion to become very big. https://www.brp.com/

This reply could be used as a good definition of "condescending". ;)

Hi! My local brand Spherik (Québec) will join the new trend for eMTB's, that is low power but low weight. Bike looks awesome...

So I did 1,115 km (692 miles) with my Spherik SEF8 this winter, mostly on packed snow and sometimes icy terrain: No issues to report with the EP8, except the occasional rattle when not pedaling on rough terrain. Good to hear that Shimano addressed the problem in their latest version of...

1 115 km (693 miles) on my EP8 powered E-FATBIKE. But it is true that I ride mostly on smooth terrain, change gear like if I was riding a plain fatbike and rarely use the "boost" mode.

I completely agree with on the use of carbon in windsurfing equipment. I am a windsurfer too and have 100% carbon masts, booms and I always buy high end boards with maximum carbon use. Carbon is extremely durable on normal use, but you are right when you say it is prone to punctual damage, for...

Thank you for your feedback guys, I may rethink the orbea and consider a bike that comes with a removable and more standard battery.

Hi! I will likely buy a Orbea Rise sooner than later, but I have a little concern on battery availability on a long term basis. I think Orbea uses a custom internal fixed battery, so I wonder if I can buy a Rise it with confidence, knowing that I'll be able to change the battery over a 5 year...