Veréngárda
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It's something that I've been thinking about for a while. I think it'd be good for me.
"I just moved here from Florida."
That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
Anyone have experience switching from cars to electric bikes? What can you say about it?
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"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."
Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.
Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?
You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.
Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.
BackInTheGame78
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I've seen a lot of electric bikes the past year...probably at least 3-4 times a week as I am out driving.
I don't think I would be on one of those going that fast with minimal protection...seems like a good way to get seriously injured even if it's not your fault with the way cars don't see bikes many times.
I don't think I would be on one of those going that fast with minimal protection...seems like a good way to get seriously injured even if it's not your fault with the way cars don't see bikes many times.
FlexpertHamilton
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Electric bikes no, motorcycles yes. I'd definitely stay away from e-bikes.
"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
Who Dares Win
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Cyclists should have their own lane like mentally challenged people at the supermarket so no one will waste time and patience cause of them.
Travel memoir21
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I own an Ebike...and Yes I agree. Stay away from the expressway and highways....
But if you're using it for only rural driving and short distances to go to the store or something, then it's definitely useful.
But if you're using it for only rural driving and short distances to go to the store or something, then it's definitely useful.
Scaramouche
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Hi Verengada,
I am going to buy one soon,definitely a "Step Through"(No Cross Bar")I can't work out the best buy on the Market,should it be Front Wheel Drive,Back wheel or Axle driven?have you or any of the experts any suggestions on the best make please?
I am going to buy one soon,definitely a "Step Through"(No Cross Bar")I can't work out the best buy on the Market,should it be Front Wheel Drive,Back wheel or Axle driven?have you or any of the experts any suggestions on the best make please?
djreez88
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Depends on what you're using it for. I'd recommend checking out the rad power line of bikes though for the best customer service. I have a blix vika +, rattan 750, and a gotrax ebe2
PRW63
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You go slower, and get wet more often.
"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
Scaramouche
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Hi Djreez88,
Thanks for your response....I will use my bike to access the network of dedicated cycle paths we have in my town,shopping,entertainment,exercise,all at my back gate...Paradoxically no Ebikes,I haven't seen one for months so maintenance is down to me and a small bike shop 12miles away...I had the use of a converted mountain bike with a front wheel drive and a huge lead acid 36V battery on the back,very heavy and cumbersome,I did my own mechanical work accessing parts on the Internet....You have much experience,grateful if you could advise which you consider best for my style of biking, front wheeldrive,backwheel or axle driven...Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your response....I will use my bike to access the network of dedicated cycle paths we have in my town,shopping,entertainment,exercise,all at my back gate...Paradoxically no Ebikes,I haven't seen one for months so maintenance is down to me and a small bike shop 12miles away...I had the use of a converted mountain bike with a front wheel drive and a huge lead acid 36V battery on the back,very heavy and cumbersome,I did my own mechanical work accessing parts on the Internet....You have much experience,grateful if you could advise which you consider best for my style of biking, front wheeldrive,backwheel or axle driven...Thanks for your help.
djreez88
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No problem. Looks like you already have experience tinkering, so you won't have too much trouble servicing which ever you choose. Back wheel should be more than enough. Front drive would only really be needed seriously if you're going to use it for mountain climbing. Mid drive from what I've read is more for riders that wanna climb a lot of hills and they are a little bit more pricey. Another recommendation would be the letric line of bikes. They are cheap and get the job done much as any other budget ebike on the market today. They released the cheapest mid drive I've seen just a couple months ago.
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You can pretty much guarantee if you ride long enough you are going to have a very scary incident with a car at least once...
Bike lanes are super narrow and people don't pay attention...doesn't take much to send a bike rider flying 20 feet in the air.
I'd only ride them in places where cars are prohibited or on very calm side streets
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Electric motorcycle