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straightline Liked a reply to forum topic Maxim Magazine Calls New Harley Davidson Concept E-Moto a Pedal-less Bicycle

1/18/2019 6:07am

My take on "e-bikes" is that it you might as well call it pedal assist motorbike. There is a motor in place. The lines between the motorbike above and so-called e-bikes will continue to get blurred and will create massive issues for the real cyclist in the future as far as all trail access. In Norway, where I'm from, we have what you will call "freedom to roam". you find this in some other countries as well. A rule that basically allows me to move wherever I want in nature. Today I can do that on mountainbike, I fear that...

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Legbacon Added a reply to 2020 Bike Wants

12/27/2018 5:24am

I want to see steeper STAs, and shorter seat tubes in small to larger frames. At 5'9" 470 to 480mm of reach seems very good, but why do most makers have too much seat tube in these "medium" sizes. 40mm seat tube diameter should be the standard. Better tires. Don't care for electronic shifting or gear boxes, my worn out...

Legbacon Added a reply to 2020 Bike Wants

12/27/2018 5:03am

I have 2 bikes with 470 and 477mm of reach, and yes seat tubes in these sizes need to be shorter. I'm5'9" and 1980s seat tube lengths make it impossible to size up with many brands.

deserat Liked a reply to forum topic 2020 Bike Wants

12/27/2018 5:00am

Yes, shorter seat tubes. Let people decide what size they want based on reach and stack and not be limited by the seat mast. I seriously don't understand why some companies don't get this.

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