I’ll take note of that, especially for my throw around bikes. Platform pedals are my thing.
I don’t get hot-foot like you and others, but I certainly do like mid foot riding. I’m just happy with big platform pedals, and I’m glad to support the niche industry for people who do suffer.
You’ll definitely like the catalysts. Even the bearings in them are top notch.
I’ve got those same pedals on my trike recumbent. They feel great and incredibly grippy, which is important for avoiding “leg suck.”
Don’t wait on installing them! I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.
Single-track capable and a bike that easily breaks down, let alone an e-bike version, is a tall order. Very few bikes fit your needs. Absolutely reconsider 2" receiver adapters for your car and an appropriate hitch-mounted bike rack.
That said, I would consider Bike Friday’s All-Packa. It’s designed for bike packing and has an option for a 36v front-hub motor. Their assist setup is not the most powerful system but that All-Packa will absolutely shred trails.
Note that Bike Friday builds bikes to each customer’s specification. It can be a little daunting to spec on of their bikes online, so you may want to email or call them. The good news is that means you can spec all the details out, down to the color of the cable housing!
Also try looking for a local bike mechanic. There are mobile mechanics (think guy with a van full of bike tools) and folks who work out of their home garage. Look and ask around for a mechanic who can help you spec, put the bike together, and make repairs for you.
Expect to drop a few hundred more dollars into bike tools if you cannot find a mechanic. Not to mention a lot of time to learn how to tune up and fix issues as they appear. I do my own repairs because it’s fun; not because it saves me money.
For sure. These fuses have been a scourge.
Here’s a video by a radio fan who’s circuit is designed to blow fuses just didn’t.
Not a problem. In that case you’d also have theft charges and would be liable for the car’s value in civil court (or whatever the Danish equivalent is).
Shooting up or down is hard and takes extra work to understand the ballistics of such a shot.
If you’re really curious, check out Ted’s HoldOver video on the topic. He shows both the theory and practice it takes to shoot upwards.