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  1. BManz

    Levo Gen 2 Moving away from Specialized.

    OEM parts suppliers QC problem is the real issue (i.e. Shiman, Yamaha, Brose), not necessarily the bike manufacture although, because they chose the supplier, the manufactures are culpable to warrant the parts they chose. I own Treks and Specialized non-eBikes but will not adopt their electric...
  2. BManz

    Charging speed and the effect on battery lifespan

    The not-so-secret secret for lithium cell longevity is charge them on a slow charger whenever possible and do not store them fully charged OR fully depleted. Lots of fast charging reduces lifespan all else being equal. My wife has a Sondors X for touring rides and after 3yrs she still gets...
  3. BManz

    Review 2021 Motobecane HAL Eboost M600

    Yes but not unpleasant at all (I'm fit, especially for an old guy). I've got a 30lb Specialized Fatboy with full fat 4.6"knobbies (non-Ebike) that I can easily ride for 50-60 miles on paved and unpaved trails (touring). So, yes, touring on a 52-55lb full fatty Ebike I'd surely want to power...
  4. BManz

    Review 2021 Motobecane HAL Eboost M600

    I was looking at this exact bike from BD. Curious about the power levels (1-5 vs 1-9). Does the M600 still put out 50%/~250w no matter how hard/soft you pedal when set at level 1? No adjustment to lower that input? How is it to ride with power level set to "0" or off? Low drag? Can you still...
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