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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-12-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By kimguroo

what is your budget and what is your preference...

what is your budget and what is your preference for bike weight?

sounds like you are asking for impossible things.
1/10 cost will be $700 and I don’t think there is any ebikes in that price range...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

I tried to use thinner tire for speed (plus keep...

I tried to use thinner tire for speed (plus keep weight) but thicker tire might give more comfortable ride so I did not change my tire but I’ve seen someone changed to 20x2.35”. Also commonly changed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,491
Posted By kimguroo

going 10-12 speed is all about replacement parts...

going 10-12 speed is all about replacement parts or upgrading parts. It’s easier to get and quality components such as SLX or XT. 9 speed system has less options. That’s my point. actually gear ratio...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,491
Posted By kimguroo

I have 350w rear hub motor with torque sensor....

I have 350w rear hub motor with torque sensor. It’s not a bad system except motor resistances.
I have not experienced with mid-drive system yet but I don’t think there is a motor resistance with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,491
Posted By kimguroo

that’s good. There are many new companies which...

that’s good. There are many new companies which sells junk ebike then they disappear within one year. Worst thing is those people renamed the company then sell another junk ebikes. There is no way to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-06-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,491
Posted By kimguroo

Quality components will be the key to success but...

Quality components will be the key to success but manufacturing cost is issues.
also quality control is really important.
where do you plan to make this bike? If your factory is in China, it will...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

looks like L3, D11 or d21 is fine since those...

looks like L3, D11 or d21 is fine since those bikes were never recalled.
Fiido gave me options to get either fat bike, L3, D11 or D21. Actually, time frame was similar so I decided to go with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-29-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

Finally, I received updated new bike from Fiido. ...

Finally, I received updated new bike from Fiido.
Recall processing took 3-4months.

there were some improvements.
notable new feature is PAS0. Now I can turn off/on motor from the display.
I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-16-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

Fiido made a right decision to recall all the...

Fiido made a right decision to recall all the bikes. Actually, my bike does not have any cracking issue. It’s just clean as the first day. As soon as the cracking issue happened, I examine my bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-13-22, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

I don’t work for Fiido and I paid a full price...

I don’t work for Fiido and I paid a full price which was $899. This is my first ebike and I did not want to drop big money on an ebike because I was not sure I will like ebike or not. Also I don’t...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-13-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

Newly designed Fiido X will be better since they...

Newly designed Fiido X will be better since they will add 7 features especially adding PAS0 and new display.
it will take extra long time to get the new bike but Fiido did right thing.
I was afraid...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,971
Posted By kimguroo

It’s more than one case. The bottom hinge areas...

It’s more than one case. The bottom hinge areas are too thin. Fiido did right thing but the solution will not be easy.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-21-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,971
Posted By kimguroo

58t chainring option might be possible too and...

58t chainring option might be possible too and you don’t need to remove rear motor/wheel.
shimano and sunrace discontinued 11-28/34 freewheel so dnp is only option but heard dnp freewheel has slight...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-03-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,566
Posted By kimguroo

this is my first ebike and my road bike is around...

this is my first ebike and my road bike is around 17lbs and full suspension bike is about 29lbs so I can feel weight of 39lbs bike. I used to have 34lbs full suspension bike but I forgot about weight...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-29-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,920
Posted By kimguroo

Fiido X folding bike 20" wheel (update)

I posted other threads for pics and specs but it might be helpful to someone who might be interested this bike in the future so I decided to create own thread.
Fiido X lite ebike.
I paid the bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-28-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,971
Posted By kimguroo

Watch the linked video above. I started the...

Watch the linked video above.
I started the video with the box haha. It came with a regular bike box. Actually it was slightly bigger than my road bike box.
This is my first ebike and very...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-27-21, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,566
Posted By kimguroo

Seatpost battery is 6lbs. when I ride a bike, I...

Seatpost battery is 6lbs.
when I ride a bike, I don’t feel heavy at all. I used to live one of the best bike friendly community but I move to city a year ago then I found rough pavements. I often...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-27-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,566
Posted By kimguroo

ebikes are heavy because of motor and folding...

ebikes are heavy because of motor and folding bikes are extra heavy without a motor because of folding mechanism.
It’s about 39lbs. My full suspension bike is about 29lbs. I can feel much lighter...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-27-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,566
Posted By kimguroo

only concerned about durability of seat post...

only concerned about durability of seat post battery other than that, it looks nice.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-27-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,971
Posted By kimguroo

Fiido X lite ebike. 250w hub motor, Torque...

Fiido X lite ebike.
250w hub motor, Torque sensor without a throttle feature, 7 speed, mechanical disk brake.
paid for $899 from indiegogo crowdfunding project. It included shipping and tax.
it...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-27-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,566
Posted By kimguroo

My first ebike. it’s a folding bike. 250w hub...

My first ebike.
it’s a folding bike.
250w hub motor, Torque sensor without a throttle feature, 7 speed.
wow. It’s just too easy to ride. Feel like cheating haha
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,629
Posted By kimguroo

I use crank brother double shot 3 for my road...

I use crank brother double shot 3 for my road bike.
honestly, I use flat side mostly nowadays.
I wear five ten flat shoes and I don’t have slipping problem so far.
Double shot 2 is cheaper...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-19, 07:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,588
Posted By kimguroo

I use crank brother’s double shot 3 pedal which...

I use crank brother’s double shot 3 pedal which has clipless pedal and platform.
With five ten shoes, very reliable.
I am using more platform pedal side than clipless pedal.
Platform pedal with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,332
Posted By kimguroo

before you go to LBS, you should check bulls bike...

before you go to LBS, you should check bulls bike at eBay.
it’s old bike but has nice components which is XT groupset (similar to ultegra group set) and fox fork.
they don’t offer warranty so you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,206
Posted By kimguroo

Bulls bike eBay still has some carbon bikes. ...

Bulls bike eBay still has some carbon bikes.
not sure your size is still available. It’s old components but still in your price range.
$900 for 105 and $1200 for ultegra.
with future eBay coupon,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-18, 10:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,958
Posted By kimguroo

Multiple color production costs are much higher....

Multiple color production costs are much higher. That’s the biggest reason and sometimes unpopular colors do not sell well then Forced to have additional discounts. Also majority of people are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,731
Posted By kimguroo

probably 6800 Ultegr groupset? Since the bike is...

probably 6800 Ultegr groupset? Since the bike is 2018 model?
looks like 2019 has R8000 Ultegra groupset and 2018 has 6800???
Cassette is 11-34 so could be R8000 though.
I am wondering what is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By kimguroo

probably you might be right. 18 defy might still...

probably you might be right. 18 defy might still have old components.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By kimguroo

I think 18 defy has 7000 105 components but felt...

I think 18 defy has 7000 105 components but felt might have 5800 105 components.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By kimguroo

If you need unpaved road capability, 19 defy is...

If you need unpaved road capability, 19 defy is the one since the other poster said new 19 defy can handle 32mm tire.
if you only ride good paved road, you need to chose between 18 defy vs 16 felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-18, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 683
Posted By kimguroo

Frame is the only reason to build bikes for me. ...

Frame is the only reason to build bikes for me.
buying whole bike is much cheaper in US so there is no reason to build bike in US.
it will cost 20-30% more in my opinion.
I don’t know I will ever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 683
Posted By kimguroo

The biggest reason might be components are much...

The biggest reason might be components are much cheaper in Europe and whole bike might be cheaper in US.
I built two bikes and most of components were from Europe because of price.
my one MTB and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By kimguroo

Felt and defy is slightly different style of...

Felt and defy is slightly different style of riding.
defy is endurance bike and felt AR5 is aero bike so probably more like racing oriented bike.
when I see cassette felt has 12-25 and 18 defy has...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,297
Posted By kimguroo

I got new Ultegra groupset bike for $600 from...

I got new Ultegra groupset bike for $600 from bulls bike on eBay.
they still have carbon bikes for $1200 (Ultegra) or $900 (105) but you won’t get LBS supports though....
$1000 for sofa groupset...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By kimguroo

Finally I reached 10 posts so I can post a pic of...

Finally I reached 10 posts so I can post a pic of my bike ^_^
This is my first road bike but have two MTBs.
I did not have a plan to buy another bike but as soon as I see the deal, I could not pass...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-18, 06:38 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,799
Posted By kimguroo

I live extremely bike friendly neighborhood...

I live extremely bike friendly neighborhood because mayor likes bike. He was mayor for over 20 years then he was removed in this year. he made bike friendly city (probably someone was not totally...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,056
Posted By kimguroo

I don’t need shoes but arts’s cyclergy is out of...

I don’t need shoes but arts’s cyclergy is out of online store business and having final clearance sale. Just got five ten kestrel lace MTB shoes for $24.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,731
Posted By kimguroo

I thought about shimano A530 too especially for...

I thought about shimano A530 too especially for the price. I was about ordering from one of online shop which sells slightly cheaper at that time but it was out of stock so searched a little more and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,731
Posted By kimguroo

Shimano XTR is one of the highest level products...

Shimano XTR is one of the highest level products and expensive line so Nothing wrong with it.
the only reason I picked dual side pedal was....sometimes I want to ride bike around my subdivision or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,731
Posted By kimguroo

you just bought nice bike then putting cheaper...

you just bought nice bike then putting cheaper pedal hahahaha
I also bought my first road bike a few months ago and I am from MTB so road clipless pedal was new to me since I always used flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,731
Posted By kimguroo

Anyone who ride bikes casually, it does not...

Anyone who ride bikes casually, it does not matter whether bike fits or not ^_^
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,220
Posted By kimguroo

I like five ten too. Paid less than $30 a few...

I like five ten too. Paid less than $30 a few years ago for clearance shoes deal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,166
Posted By kimguroo

Lightly used bike for more than half prices might...

Lightly used bike for more than half prices might be better option especially entry level bike.
upgrading current bike is not a good idea. There are many like new condition used bikes because there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,692
Posted By kimguroo

I usually shop at Merlin and Nashbar. the...

I usually shop at Merlin and Nashbar.
the problem with Merlin is returning because of high cost of shipping (US to UK) so I have to make sure that I won’t return the items.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,731
Posted By kimguroo

I have not tracked their bikes for a while but...

I have not tracked their bikes for a while but current their road bikes are very nice and you got your bike for nice discounts.
i have not seen those prices in my neighborhood bike shops.
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