E-Bikes for Tall Riders? And Durability Testing Over 1,000 Miles? | The Weekly Recharge Ep. 4

In this episode we answer questions about e-bikes for tall riders, the reliability factor of e-bikes, what new features Aventon might add to their bikes, and the week’s top e-bike news like the TPC comeback and Yamaha pulling out of e-bikes in the US! We also have updates on the latest e-bike deals.

We also highlight the Paul Bunyan trail system in Minnesota - an awesome 120+ mile railtrail system where you’ll see stunning views.

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Recent Reviews:
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Tenways Black Friday Deals 2024

Paul Bunyan State Trail

00:27 - Cool Ebike Finds
05:15 - News Of The Week
09:44 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
14:02 - Ebike Trail Systems
16:00 - Questions & Comments
23:33 - Deals Of The Week
26:00 - Wrap Up

[Billlakeview]

Several comments about ebikes and tall riders. In my experience at 6’6” the real key to avoid discomfort is getting the proper leg extension. Often this means a new seatpost with shims to help with the proper diameter. On one of my bikes, the solution was to install a dropper seatpost which gave me even more height. Less of an issue for me but still important is to get the right extension to the handlebars which you can get with a new stem. I find it less of an issue for me since I use flat bars and ride more upright. I have had to raise the handlebar height using extensions that are available which you have to use since the old fashioned goose neck stems are just not seen anymore. And this brings me to the most important point for large and tall riders: Research the bikes you are interested in to see if they can be adapted in these ways. Some handlebar setups are very proprietary and can’t be changed and some seatpost can’t be raised high enough for proper leg extension. I have read some articles on ebike fitting where they suggest it is not very important since the motor will be there to help. My take is that, since you will likely be riding more often and for longer distances, you need to spend the time and make the effort to tune your fit.

[IdrisFashan]

Good job holding down the fort!
Lots of great pre-black Friday deals. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[adamdbrowne]

Thanks for the shoutout! I got the XC last week and I've been riding every day since!

[jackwozniak]

Love this new segment with news, upcoming, deals, etc! Keep up the good work!
Quick question; you didn’t mention the RadKick belt review. Is it still in the works?

[scottrichards]

Better to get a bike with frame size choices, seat post adjustment alone will give proper leg extension but the rest of your body will not be comfortable on long rides. I'm 6'1"' - 34" inseam - 6'5" wignspan. Found a Gazelle NL - XL frame demo at a dealership 2 years ago. $ 1, 200 price. 330 miles on it when purchased. Now 2, 200 on odometer😊