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    E-bike speed restrictions (agree or disagree )

    That’s not true in Germany, for example, for anything that has public access. Access rules for such terrains/forrests are defined in laws and official regulations. The typical land owner has very limited say in this and cannot overrule them. Only fenced off private areas can have different...
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    E-bike speed restrictions (agree or disagree )

    The key thing to even get into the mentioned discussion is "pedal assist". Throttle activated motor-assisted bikes have existed for a long time (with combustion fuel motors). They weren't very popular, as it would in most cases make a lot more sense to buy a proper moped instead. However, when...
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    E-bike speed restrictions (agree or disagree )

    I for one have tested it. But I think we have two different discussions here: - Will derestricting a bike make some things, certain rides, more fun, easier, better for the rider? Yes, that's undoubted. I haven't seen anyone who denies that. I myself found out that I don't need it for the type...
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    E-bike speed restrictions (agree or disagree )

    Well, I believe that's a rare situation in your patch of the world. Most areas I have ever ridden (all over Europe and a few in the States) didn't have a lot of trails where motorized vehicles would be allowed for "recreational use". Looking at many different areas on opencyclemap, I would...
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    Waterproof Flat MTB shoes

    Agreed! Personally, I'm riding ankle-high Gore-Tex hiking boots in winter, where I think the protection for toes and ankles is ok (better than for running/trail shoes). The more rugged sole also helps with muddy/snowy ground conditions in walking sections. But it's strange that there are very...
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    E-bike speed restrictions (agree or disagree )

    A lot of true insights have been shared already from both sides. Here are my 2 cents: As we all know, there is no real brake setting in beyond "the speed limit" - I know, it feels like it, though, more on some bikes, less on others (I ride a Turbo Levo with Brose motor). Anyway, nothing is...
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    Specialized Mission Control App v2.x Now Available

    A clear yes from me for over the air updates via the app. Shimano has it, and Yamaha/Giant now as well - Specialized was the pioneer on providing additional rider benefits via an app and that was big decision point for me. Rotwild for example only offers changes to the support levels via...
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    Ebike Garmin apps ~ UPDATE: new multi battery support

    Yes, Edge support would be awesome! Plus: Any chance this would run (maybe in a simpler version) on a Forerunner 735XT or comparable FRs? Great job, BTW!
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    Newbie introduction

    Hello to all! My nick name is CaptainJoe, I'm from Germany, located close to the City of Aachen. I'm originally from Kaiserslautern, and that's where I got hooked to mountain biking early during my university time. While I had been riding on bikes through the Pfälzerwald ever since I had my...
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