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@KayleenGnwmythr Cheers. Sorry if I come across a bit snicky (and/or apologize too much). The thought behind my exhortation to not think about any of that just yet is a hope that state level legislators and law enforcement waste no more time adapting, amending, or altering how they do what they do to accommodate an apoplectic pissant. Also, sorry for the missed chance at very pretentious alliteration just there...but calling him an asshole does a disservice to assholes.

@JamesGleick @KayleenGnwmythr To anyone familiar with our system the suggestion alone betrays deep confusion, or at least it does in anyone interested in dispelling confusion, their own or anyone else's. Trump has no such interest. The suggestion is simply his way of saying “I am the state.”

@Denny @shep I would be happy to skip the extra weight (and expense). I'm running a front 20x3" and back 20x4" with slime. It feels nice, a little sloppy but not too sloppy, and this might be enough...more as it develops.

And one other thing: having one of those cans of instant foam flat fix isn't a terrible idea.

@Denny @shep tis true. Slime works a treat and I think lectric actually pre-fills on some models...and re home repair, I just reckon with a visit to my bike lab, new/repaired tube and 20 bucks in hand 🤕🥹🥳

And just to take it one step further, any opinion on those bigger liners (Tannus)? I installed a pair on my old bike on the day it was later stolen (yeah, life, right?) so I couldn't form an opinion and haven't taken the plunge on the new one yet, and might not for various reasons...

@shep @Denny Without a slew of disclaimers and category narrowing and all that, I would say vulnerability is the biggest, perhaps unconsidered, pitfall of e-bikes.

A flat on an e-bike means pushing a 70lb bike, usually with a very uncooperative snarled up tire, back to wherever you must. Even with walk assist it is an endurance test. Add an incline and groceries and now it’s an Uber ride (if the bike is foldable).

You are faster and quieter than anyone else in a lot of urban traffic (30mph max) and will suffer more than anything you hit or that hits you. Have a horn or bell (or yell!) and probably wear a helmet if you’re in traffic a lot.

Constant innovation and market pressures keep prices dropping and pushing features to become standards (e.g. hydro brakes), which is great overall but means you benefit from knowing what you want to do with it before you buy, cuz resale is probably limited, at least in the low end.

My scenario is one in which: the glider is my main transportation vehicle, so it must be serviceable; the terrain here is mostly gentle and visually predictable (long desert views); and, I am a fairly fit, adventurous, and experienced pilot.

Good luck with your adventures!

@shep if you’re already familiar with the pitfalls of e-bikes in general (not many really) then no, no horror stories specific about that model. I have one, and apart from typical maintenance (flats, brake adj.), no issues. And I like the form better than my old one as far as handling goes.

@cygnoir let the beans flow through you! (head tilts back, maniacal laughter) 😆 forget the leaves! (more laughter)

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