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  1. DirkWisely

    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    It's a chonky boy, but still impressive considering what it does in that package.
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    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    Don't know about derestriction, but you can order it mullet.
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    I ordered a pair of SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth lever assemblies. Carbon fiber brake levers should make me bike feel so much lighter! :P
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    Brake upgrade for Tubo Levo?

    My bike has SRAM Code R brakes. They work just fine as far as stopping power for where/how I ride, but I definitely get hand fatigue when I'm on the brakes a lot. Can I upgrade just the levers to get a lighter pull, or would I need to upgrade the whole system? Any advice to solve this issue?
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    Night riding!

    Night riding seems like it would be fun, but all the parks around me close at sunset. Is that different for you guys, or is it just not a concern?
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    Why does EMTB tech seem to come to the EU first?

    You're right about that, but e-bikes are catching on more and more. Even the trails around me that technically don't allow them have a ton of people on e-bikes.
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    Why does EMTB tech seem to come to the EU first?

    It could be that simple, but most companies seem to release products around the same time in major economies across the globe. And isn't DJI a Chinese company?
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    Why does EMTB tech seem to come to the EU first?

    It seems like all the new hotness like the Pinion, DJI or other exciting new motor/drivetrain tech from Eurobike is going to arrive/has arrived in the EU way before the US. Is there a reason it's hard to launch new tech in the US, or is the US just considered an unimportant market to all these...
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    Any other bike brands planning to use the pinion mgu in 2025?

    Well that's not good. When I asked a month ago they said: "Please rest assured that we are working closely with Fit and Pinion to develop a solution and obtain the required certifications to enable sales in your country as soon as possible. We will inform you immediately once we have received...
  10. DirkWisely

    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    So is the expectation that Saturns will come with that battery after that date?
  11. DirkWisely

    Devaluation/current state of the market

    Seems like a great time to be a MTBer if you're willing to ride a 1-2 year old bike. Buying new is definitely something that should be done with eyes wide open about how bad a financial decision one is making (much like buying a new car).
  12. DirkWisely

    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    That's great info, thanks! Any chance when you get your Saturn you can do a noise comparison with some other motors?
  13. DirkWisely

    Any Downieville Calif riders? Shuttle vs E bike pedal up?

    I'm curious as well. Is the uphill just the road or up the same trail people ride down, or is there a more interesting loop potential?
  14. DirkWisely

    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    Good to know. Hopefully someone actually puts out some info on range. Doesn't seem to be anything on the internet thus far.
  15. DirkWisely

    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    Good to know. Has anyone (or Nicolai themselves) done any kind of range testing? I'm curious to know how the 750WH version compares in range potential to my 700wh Levo. I know belts are less efficient than chains under optimal conditions, but there's nuance to that, and the motor/battery...
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    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    Did you happen to find out if you can swap between the big and small battery? I wonder if the frame is identical.
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    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    Do you know if you knock off the 19% VAT from the listed price? And is there an import duty?
  18. DirkWisely

    New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced

    I never thought I'd be annoyed that I couldn't spend $10k on a bike. It's going to be an expensive day for me when one of these companies start selling to US customers.
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    Insurance companies that’s insure modifications on e-bikes

    I have my bike insured through State Farm. I don't remember if they even asked the MSRP or purchase price, I just chose a $ value to insure it for.
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    Anyone get too much assist causing crazy wheelie or crash?

    I've definitely had some sketchy moments, but nothing too bad. My most common one is where I lose it and have to put my foot down, but my other foot is still on the down stroke and the bike tries to drive off under me a little bit. It's definitely a trade off, but I prefer the overrun overall...
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