E-Bikes
I rode the Aquila today. I rode some before the games and some between the games and some during the games. Sunday when both of my teams have network coverage cuts into my riding. 
I had fun and spent some time here and there fine tuning a few things on the bike. The saddle was all wrong for me. I had to raise it up a bunch yesterday to ride. I guess the kid likes his knees hitting his chin when riding. Seriously, it's amazing that he had it set so low. He is ever bit my height. Riding without fully extending your legs on the down stroke is hard on the knees and leg muscles. The seat post has a quick release so I would stop here and there and finely adjust the height until if was perfect. I also had to edit the angle of the seat. I kept sliding to the front of the saddle until I positioned it in a horizontal position. I tried to adjust the positioning of the brake levers. They angle down away from the handlebar where I like them pretty much level with the road. I didn't get them changed. Either he or the factory have them screwed on so tight that I rounded the end of my hex key. I can't imagine why they are so tight. If the bike becomes a daily driver, I'll take some liquid wrench to them. After they have soaked for a bit, I'll put a hex key in my impact gun and rattle them loose. I'm having a terrible time seeing the display that is back lit. I put a color display on the RCS and may order another for this bike. It's not only easier to read but it has more information on the larger screen. It has the time which I found very useful that I really miss. I got into the settings and turned up the back lighting. I also removed the screen protector that was still on the display. That helped but I still don't like it. I also slipped off the pedals once with each foot. The pedals are cheap plastic with less grippy surfaces and are about three quarters of an inch shorter from the crank arms than the RCS. I hope I don't sound disappointed. I love the bike and it was a bargain. With a little love here and there, it will be a fantastic bike.
I only rode 30 miles today. There was a heck of a wind from the South this afternoon which made my loop a bit difficult. I put the bike in 3 assist when riding into the wind and 2 with the wind on my back. The bike pretty much eliminated the wind factor except for the gusts and the fact it was cold.
I saw nobody on the sidewalk today. Now that I think about it. I saw nobody riding anywhere today.
It was crummy but not impossible to dress warm enough to ride. I enjoyed my ride.
Speaking of dressing warm to ride. I ordered some additional riding gear the other day. Today I received a new warmer balaclava. I also received a skull cap to wear to cut the wind that travels through my bike helmet. I have another base layer ordered as well as a zip up wind proof jacket that can be an additional layer when it gets bitter cold.
I had fun and spent some time here and there fine tuning a few things on the bike. The saddle was all wrong for me. I had to raise it up a bunch yesterday to ride. I guess the kid likes his knees hitting his chin when riding. Seriously, it's amazing that he had it set so low. He is ever bit my height. Riding without fully extending your legs on the down stroke is hard on the knees and leg muscles. The seat post has a quick release so I would stop here and there and finely adjust the height until if was perfect. I also had to edit the angle of the seat. I kept sliding to the front of the saddle until I positioned it in a horizontal position. I tried to adjust the positioning of the brake levers. They angle down away from the handlebar where I like them pretty much level with the road. I didn't get them changed. Either he or the factory have them screwed on so tight that I rounded the end of my hex key. I can't imagine why they are so tight. If the bike becomes a daily driver, I'll take some liquid wrench to them. After they have soaked for a bit, I'll put a hex key in my impact gun and rattle them loose. I'm having a terrible time seeing the display that is back lit. I put a color display on the RCS and may order another for this bike. It's not only easier to read but it has more information on the larger screen. It has the time which I found very useful that I really miss. I got into the settings and turned up the back lighting. I also removed the screen protector that was still on the display. That helped but I still don't like it. I also slipped off the pedals once with each foot. The pedals are cheap plastic with less grippy surfaces and are about three quarters of an inch shorter from the crank arms than the RCS. I hope I don't sound disappointed. I love the bike and it was a bargain. With a little love here and there, it will be a fantastic bike.I only rode 30 miles today. There was a heck of a wind from the South this afternoon which made my loop a bit difficult. I put the bike in 3 assist when riding into the wind and 2 with the wind on my back. The bike pretty much eliminated the wind factor except for the gusts and the fact it was cold.
I saw nobody on the sidewalk today. Now that I think about it. I saw nobody riding anywhere today.
It was crummy but not impossible to dress warm enough to ride. I enjoyed my ride.
Speaking of dressing warm to ride. I ordered some additional riding gear the other day. Today I received a new warmer balaclava. I also received a skull cap to wear to cut the wind that travels through my bike helmet. I have another base layer ordered as well as a zip up wind proof jacket that can be an additional layer when it gets bitter cold.
