Post #4155413
2026-07-28 05:00 UTC
@unicorn@lgbtqia.space I didn't see a lot of bike posts in your timeline, so I couldn't get a good sense of your bike knowledge. Apologies in advance if this is 'splaining.
Townies are really nice bikes. Congratulations!
The Bosch motor should be pretty solid, and the generator hub in the front wheel will be so nice. No more charging headlights or taillights if you hook up generator lights. Otherwise, you can get a USB connector and keep regular USB lights charged as you ride.
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@unicorn@lgbtqia.space 2026-07-28 05:04
I love this feedback, @pronounshe@lgbtqia.space ! Thank you! I trusted my instincts, with little working knowledge of ebikes. I intend to see if Salt Lake Bicycle Collective will help me understand what I need to know about it. I figure once I know what I hope to learn, I can pass the bike and basic knowledge of it on to a friend.
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@pronounshe@lgbtqia.space 2026-07-28 05:01
@unicorn@lgbtqia.space Those Schwalbe tires will last a good while. Schwalbe tires are my personal favorites. The reflective strips on the sidewalls are a great feature. They have good puncture protection, too.