Story: The 100 km That Got Away – A Ruffian TaleSo there I was, feeling adventurous on a fine morning, taking the Ruffian out for a “quick” spin to Koblenz and back. You know, just a casual 100 km, because what could possibly go wrong, right? The sun was shining, the air smelled like possibility (and a little like cow fields), and Savanna, my trusty Ruffian, was purring along—well, almost purring. We’ll get to that.The Hunsrück hills were, as always, in a let’s-see-how-much-you-really-love-cycling mood. But hey, no worries. I’m a gentleman cyclist: slow, steady, enjoying the views. Halfway through, I did what any sensible rider would do when faced with a 15% hill grade—refueled at a beer garden. Hops before climbs, that’s the rule.Refreshed, refueled, slightly more optimistic than before, I rode home. Rolled into the garage, battery down to one bar—feeling victorious. Until I looked at the odometer:99.5 km.That’s right. Ninety-nine point five.Did I consider looping the village square to squeeze in that last 500 meters? Of course. Did I do it? Absolutely not. A gentleman doesn’t chase numbers. He chases vibes.Meanwhile, mid-ride, Savanna decided to start making… noises. At first, I thought I’d picked up a small animal in my saddlebags—an adventurous squirrel maybe? But no, it was just the brakes. A little adjustment, a little TLC, and she was back to purring like the desert runner she is.Took the Leica along too, naturally—because if you don’t document the beer, the bike, and the sweat-streaked almost-epic, did it even happen?99.5 km. Not quite the full hundred. But hey—there’s always tomorrow. And if not, there’s always the beer garden.The 10 Most Common E-Bike Rider Problems – and Solutions🚴‍♂️ Problem 💡 Solution1️⃣ Battery dies too soon Charge fully, know your range, and plan routes.2️⃣ Weird noises mid-ride Regular maintenance, check brakes & screws.3️⃣ Brakes sound like a rock gig Adjust pads, clean discs, maybe new pads.4️⃣ Range anxiety sets in Trust your bike, but pack a charger just in case.5️⃣ No charger = no fun Pack it! Or find a café with power + charm the staff.6️⃣ E-bike too heavy to lift Train those arms—or bring a strong friend.7️⃣ Surprise rain shower Always pack a rain jacket.8️⃣ Dashboard overload Learn key functions: on, off, battery %—ignore the rest.9️⃣ Chain squeaks like mad Lube it regularly—happy chain, happy ride.🔟 Forget the essentials Make a checklist: keys, charger, scarf, vibes.

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