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Old 02-12-26 | 11:23 AM
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P.L.Jensen
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From: Blaine, WA

Bikes: 1970 Peugeot PX-10 single speed - 1992 Ibis Cousin It Tandem - Zizzo Liberte’ Folding Bike

Drop Bars For E-bike ...

I have a step-over Lectric XP-3



I prefer drop bars because narrow feels better to me.

Before I explain what I did, I want to say that this set up is not for those who are new to riding e-bikes.
I have been a serious rider for over 55 years and understand the differences between powered and non-powered bikes.
I'm pretty sure some of you will chide me for my foolishness to alter the factory specified components. Chide away...

Last year my hydraulic brakes leaked, so they were replaed with cable-pull hydraulic brakes. Feels the same to me.
With that done a realistic option to go with drop bars opened up.



The front bar loop allows the Power/PAS control and a modified-to-fit thumb-throttle to work conveniently.
The brake/shift levers are made for seven-speed Shimano derailleurs.
They do not have the wiring to de-power the drive system when pulled. In use, I don't need that feature.

Now I feel more comfortable riding on drop bars and the variety of hand positions they afford...

Ride on...
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