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This Scooter Is Pretending to Be a Vespa, It Absolutely Isn’t in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 10 hours ago

Any sort of micromobility device should not be cheaped out on: Avoid any RNG type companies like Engwe or Fidoo or Gotraxx or whatever because if something malfunctions at 20+ mph you could be killed or left with life altering injuries.

I know this first hand after Engwe sold me an ebike with faulty fenders, still recovering and I don't know if I'll ever fully heal or not.

It doesn't necessarily have to be the most famous high end brand, but don't go with no-name companies that will leave you twisting in the wind if their questionable design choices leave you with serious injuries. Get something quality from an established brand with a proven track record of taking care of their customers. No idea who this company is or if they're any good, use your best judgement I guess.

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Insta-shifting ebike seamlessly adjusts gearing and power as you pedal (newatlas.com)
 

Portland-based ebike maker Vvolt has unveiled what's claimed to be the first model in North America to sport mechanical automatic 3-speed internal rear hub transmission. The mid-drive Class 3 ride also features UL-certified batteries and carbon belt drive.

You shoulda gave me the window seat, Lynda... in c/humor@beehaw.org
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 3 points 19 hours ago

Take that, Lynda with a y.

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This Scooter Is Pretending to Be a Vespa, It Absolutely Isn’t (www.rideapart.com)
 

Chinese-owned Italian brand Morbidelli has a new retro-themed scooter called the SC125RE. It clearly “borrows” some styling cues from Vespa.

People who stuck around on Twitter; what's it like being force fed conservative social media? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
Electric one-wheeler packs a lot into a Pint-size package in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Thanks for the warning, what's their deal exactly?

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Gazelle launches three new lower-cost Bosch mid-drive e-bikes in US (electrek.co)
 

Bosch-powered electric bikes rarely get to share the same sentence as the word “low cost,” but Gazelle has a history...

Fond memories in c/android@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 6 points 1 day ago

I was more of a Palm guy back then, but I picked up a Droid after getting sick of Palm fucking up their new OS and cheaping out on their flagships. They could have been great, but they chose to be shit because they took too many shortcuts and fought too much internally. Design/interface wise, the Pre and PalmOS were brilliant - way ahead of their time.

Electric one-wheeler packs a lot into a Pint-size package in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've read reports of the decks catching on the ground and sending the rider flying. I've already had that experience with a sketchy ebike fender so I don't care to repeat the experience. That said, they do look fun.

How do you decide on which news sources to read? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago

Never just one source, ever. For specific resources, newswires can be more or less good. I'll often also use some sort of news aggregators like news.google.com as well as forums like Mbin and Lemmy to initially hear about things - if I want to go digging them I start checking out different resources.

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Syracuse e-bike vendor eyes contract extension, with plan to improve parking compliance (www.syracuse.com)
 

Three years since launching, Veo has 1,000 bikes and scooters deployed on Syracuse streets.

Russian election interference efforts targeting Harris campaign, Microsoft finds in c/news@lemmy.world
Electric one-wheeler packs a lot into a Pint-size package in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 5 points 1 day ago (4 children)

These things seem way too sketchy to me but some people seem to love them.

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Electric one-wheeler packs a lot into a Pint-size package (newatlas.com)
 

While there are now a few different companies that build self-balancing one-wheeled electric skateboards, Future Motion was one of the very first. The California-based firm has just announced the latest addition to its lineup, the small but mighty Pint S.

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The Bell Eliminator Is Still One Of The Best Neo-Retro Helmets, Even If It's Old (www.rideapart.com)
 

I recently got myself a Bell Eliminator, and I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was, despite it having been around for quite some time now.

Who would win? in c/tenforward@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

SUPERGREEN!

Krillin in c/science_memes@mander.xyz
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Krill and rice dishes when?

People who stuck around on Twitter; what's it like being force fed conservative social media? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 4 points 2 days ago

Fair enough. Fediverse is just better anyways IMO, barely counts as social media lol

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Brompton’s new G Line is its first off-road bike – but don't call it a gravel bike (www.bikeradar.com)
 

The Brompton G Line is the brand's first off-road folding bike and billed as its biggest launch in 50 years.

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A Thoughtful Trucker Tries to Design a Safer Bike Light - Core77 (www.core77.com)
 

Cyclists can be hard for motorists to see, particularly motorists in larger vehicles. British trucker Jay Singh observed this firsthand, having spent decades driving a hauling truck around the UK. Singh himself eventually took up cycling, and "after one too many close shaves while cycling in London [decided] to invent

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Bosch ebike ABS Interoperability Opens Up For Blubrake & More with EU Antitrust Ruling (bikerumor.com)
 

As we increasingly see proprietary standards and closed systems in the cycling industry, a significant court decision in Italy looks set to open ebike ABS,…

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Bike-loving Dutch grapple with illegal electric 'fatbike' craze gripping the Netherlands (fortune.com)
 

Some 17,500 fatbikes imported from China have been held by Dutch authorities over concerns about speed manipulation and safety risks.

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Velotric Fold 1 review: A 28 MPH folding e-bike that looks good and rides better! (electrek.co)
 

Velotric continues to impress me with each new launch, and the Velotric Fold 1 has no plans to ruin that...

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SAFETY WARNING: Engwe EP-2 Pro (and similar) faulty fender design (fedia.io)
 

To anyone else out there with an Engwe ebike or any bike with a cheap fender: If your fender is not designed with breakaways on the mounts, you should either remove it entirely or replace the bolts with 5-10 lb zip ties to create your own breakaways and prevent a serious crash.

https://engwe-bikes.com/cdn/shop/products/Ep-2pro_5c418549-daf2-4cda-8994-6e4ac361cb9b.jpg

What happens is, if the fork mount fails and the front fender does not have breakaways, it wraps around the front wheel and sends you over the handlebars (quite possibly at great speed).

Engwe 100% does not care, did not cover my medical bills, replace my $300 helmet, warn their other customers, issue a recall, or even bother to fix the underlying issue.

To be clear, this fix literally costs a couple of zip ties. That is how little they care about their customers.

If I had not been wearing a quality helmet, my Engwe likely would have killed me or left me with life altering injuries.

If you're looking for an inexpensive ebike, don't buy Engwe. Get an REI Co-op, Ride1up, or Lectric. Any semi-reputable brand is a safer choice.

Also, as always: Wear your helmets every time! Be safe out there everyone.

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