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Hey MTBR,

I'm Mike in SC. We have a bike shop in Santa Cruz, CA - Current eBikes - offering primarily quality eBikes (sales, full-service, and rentals) from; Focus, Haibike, Kalkhoff, Pedego, and Tern. We are also a Brompton dealer.

I've been an avid bicyclist (MTB) and motorcyclist (dirt) for a few decades now. Our shop has a team of smart bike people who've become very knowledge about quality eBikes.

I'm not a frequent reader or poster on any forum, but I'll do my best to pop in and offer thoughts periodically. Or, PM for any specific questions about any of our brands, models, etc.


PS. While we've done a fair bit of research on conversion kits, we don't presently offer them.


Cheers,

Mike
Current eBikes
Santa Cruz, CA
www. currentebikes.com
831-621-2309
 
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Let me know when you have a Focus SAM2 in for a demo in size large. My leg aint gettin any better and an ebike may be my only real option to keep riding.
 
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ziscwg said:
Let me know when you have a Focus SAM2 in for a demo in size large. My leg aint gettin any better and an ebike may be my only real option to keep riding.
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I'm sorry, every SAM2 we can get will sell quick so we are only doing neighborhood test rides. The large units we have are pre-sold. We have 1 small and 1 medium now. Perhaps Focus will surprise us with more units later this year.

We have some nicely set up 2018 Haibike Xduro Nduros just arriving.
 
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mbmtb said:
What trails near Santa Cruz, which are designated open for e-bikes, do you recommend riding?
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CA State Parks in our area ( Wilder Ranch, Foest of Nisene Marks and others ), City and County of Santa Cruz, UCSC, all are good.
 
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Mike in SC said:
I'm sorry, every SAM2 we can get will sell quick so we are only doing neighborhood test rides. The large units we have are pre-sold. We have 1 small and 1 medium now. Perhaps Focus will surprise us with more units later this year.

We have some nicely set up 2018 Haibike Xduro Nduros just arriving.
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I kinda figured any SAM2s were hard to come by right now. I have one more procedure to try on my leg/back soon. So, maybe by then there might be a few large beasts around SC.

I will take a look at the Xduro and see if it's something I could go for
 
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adagioca said:
Don't know how strictly it is enforced but be aware that e-bikes have been explicitly banned at Soquel Demo Forest.
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adagioca, Yep thanks, understood - which is why we wouldn't indicate Demo as a place to ride. As avid pedal bike riders and active members in our community - we are very active in supporting our local MTB and road bike advocacy groups - we want to provide accurate information and follow the program.
 
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redmr2_man said:
Do you know if there are any plans for charging stations to be installed on any of the area trails?

I'm interested in doing longer rides.
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May I ask, like how long in terms of miles?

1. Modern, quality eBikes have a range of up to 75+ mi using lower levels of assist. But, if used in aggressive riding, at higher levels, it may be more like 25-35 - which is a pretty long MTB ride.
2. We now have some bikes (Focus JAM2) that can run two batteries for longer range.
3. Some customers choose to pack an extra battery in their backpack - weight is about 6 lbs.
4. As RB later notes, present eBike charge technology are not "fast charge".
 
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Mike in SC said:
May I ask, like how long in terms of miles?

1. Modern, quality eBikes have a range of up to 75+ mi using lower levels of assist. But, if used in aggressive riding, at higher levels, it may be more like 25-35 - which is a pretty long MTB ride.
2. We now have some bikes (Focus JAM2) that can run two batteries for longer range.
3. Some customers choose to pack an extra battery in their backpack - weight is about 6 lbs.
4. As RB later notes, present eBike charge technology are not "fast charge".
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100+ mi.

This is disappointing news, looks like I will have to pedal for now, and wait on the sidelines for technology to improve.
 
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