Anyone else concerned that there are basically ads posted on this forum?

I am thinking about getting one for a spare. I haven't heard of anyone buying one yet but they are ion all the new bikes now I understand. I gather from reading that they are a safer battery but, I haven't heard of one catching fire either. I did read where there were a few battery fires in cities but I don't know the particulars. I charge my battery, then disconnect it from the charger, unplug the charger, and put the battery in sleep mode. Right now the price is better with $200 off.

I have seen a few but it will be a winter project... just injecting an idea

I am still looking for the high rise handle bars and a banana seat

The battery has a button by the indicator that if you hold it for a few seconds places it in storage mode. To wake the battery up press that same button.

I kinda agree that buying a bike without the charger could mean it is stolen...

Welcome to the wonderful world of eBiking. We too have the same bikes and age. We take them with our RV and I prefer the bikes to the toad in cities. Be sure to get use to them in your neighborhood before taking a long trip. Remember for the best milage from the battery you have to pedal, of buy an extra battery. I tend to use the range of gears and PAS typically settling into PAS set to 3 and 6th gear. I adjust as needed and average 15-20 mph. I started off with short rides and have learned that getting the muscles back in shape requires lowering the PAS, which I do for either sections of road or a time (drop it down 1 setting for 30minutes) to get back into a shape besides round. The range is also something to think about, hills do take a toll on the battery. I like to plan the trip with the type of terrain we will cover. I did find the in the Google maps app the bike specific setting that shows routes and identifies which has less hills.

We like to stay at the Capilano River RV park just by the Lions Gate bridge. There are other places that are better in terms of looks, sites and services offered but this is really close to the city on the North side. Pricey, but convenient. No WIFI to speak of at the site, no Cable TV, close quarters, a few very long termers but they are not the junk piles you see in the states. There is a road not to far away that has roadsides that are also neat and clean, unlike in major US cities.

Quote from: jimu on May 19, 2024, 08:51:04 AMYou could run into a problem using them in national parks.

I have heard that... just not experienced it as we tend to travel in the towns and cities.

Quote from: JimInPT on May 15, 2024, 01:53:44 PMNot a fan of talking beavers; it's always surprising and off-putting.

I'm quite the fan of talking beavers... especially when they are friendly.

I am back with an update... not a single question at the border about the bikes on the back and no one cared. the bike trails around Vancouver were great. I highly recommend traveling thru the city, downtown, on e-bike just because you will beat the traffic and won't spend money on parking.

"It gets confusing when they talk about "importing" stuff, as if you were planning to buy it from outside Canada and keep it in Canada permanently. The most important thing may be not so much importing, but operating it in Canada. For instance, you may not import used mattresses into Canada, but clearly you are allowed to own and use them in Canada."

I like this analogy, it trull fits the situation. I will use if needed but I am beginning to think I won't need to given the quote you sent

"Vehicles may be admitted into Canada without having to comply with TC's import requirements when used exclusively by a person entering Canada as a visitor for a period not exceeding 12 months" which I won't be doing, only a week.

I only asked because we frequently cross for vacations. Last trip I was quizzed by the Canadian Border patrol about firearms... Questions that would mean they had looked me up in US records. Not the normal do you have any ammo or firearms on board, but what was the last time you carried concealed. When was the last time I went to the range, and it wasn't a friendly interaction. I guessed I answered correctly because I passed thru.

We love Canada and I think they must love us, at least in the restaurant businesses because we eat out majority of the time, leftover the rest.

My bad for not giving more details. thanks for the input

I suspect it won't be a problem, traveling up with an RV and will be using it till my wife gets that with the car. Thanks

Thanks Ya, no one plans on an accident... they just happen. I will be cruising around Vancouver, planning to take my time and really don't think anyone will hassle me but gotta ask. Say, are those bikes in your post all Red Green inventions? 

Coming up from the states with a RadRover6 Plus... If I stay under 32kph/20/mph, will I be ok with my American spec bike? Is it an issue?