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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-23-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By jeneralist

E-bike review: DŌST / DOST Kope CVT

Folks who have been on the forum for a while may remember that in 2022, I asked a lot of questions about available e-bikes and about touring with e-bikes. In June last year, I posted about a ride I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 5: Lake Ontario and thunderstorms, 23.7 miles

On my last full day in Rochester, the forecast called for afternoon thunderstorms and my work schedule called for a Zoom call at 1 pm. Yes, I was on vacation, but I hadn’t been able to find a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

A comment on trail etiquette

The canal trail was posted with signs, every so often, reminding cyclists to yield to pedestrians. But it’s also important to remember the general rule that faster and more maneuverable trail users...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 4: East to Fairport and back, 39.9 miles

The day began with an unpleasant milestone. The first time I didn’t get carded buying wine was bad enough; but on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, I got my first senior discount, unasked. Ouch.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-30-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 3 afternoon: Riding around Rochester, 27 miles

Leaving the bike shop, I had a plan, a hotel reservation, and an intense desire to pick up where I left off. My first move was to head back to the spot on the canal trail where I realized I had...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 3: Monday morning at the bike shop

According to Google, the shop opened at 10 am; I got there at 10:05. The lead mechanic – and, I found out later, owner – already had a bike he was working on, but the phrase “I was on the canal trail...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-26-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 2: Medina to Greece (just west of Rochester), 44.0 miles

Got up around 8 am and puttered, with the hostel all to myself. I was told I could stash the bike indoors overnight, and was glad for the extra security. Now I had the chance to lube the chain and to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-25-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 1: Buffalo to Medina, 54.2 miles

The first day was clear, cool, and – unfortunately for me – windy! Once I returned the rented car and got an Uber back to the hostel where I was staying, I got my gear loaded onto the bike as quickly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

Day 0: About the bike

Somewhere between North America and Asia, there’s a container ship that’s carrying the bike I had wanted to use on this ride: designed as an ebike, front suspension, plenty of battery power, lots of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,487
Posted By jeneralist

2022 Tour: E-bike Adventures on the Erie Canal Trail

Some here on the E-bike section may remember me from the Clydes & Athenas group, where I was active for many years. Starting in 2010, I posted about a summer bike tour annually:

2010, GAP and C&O...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By jeneralist

Touring on an acoustic bike, I couldn't eat much...

Touring on an acoustic bike, I couldn't eat much while I was riding -- I was exerting too much to have an appetite. Once I was off the bike and resting, then I got hungry.

I haven't exerted...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Posted By jeneralist

Welcome back to it! I wish you joyous, safe...

Welcome back to it! I wish you joyous, safe riding!
Forum: Touring
03-27-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,154
Posted By jeneralist

You might be overthinking this. I started touring...

You might be overthinking this. I started touring on a hybrid bike -- Cannondale Adventure 400, set up with front and rear pannier.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,335
Posted By jeneralist

Learn the intricacies of e-bike touring. After 5...

Learn the intricacies of e-bike touring. After 5 years on the sidelines, accept that these are the knees I have, and stop being ashamed of the bike I need to ride. Planning a ride along the Erie...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-23-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,985
Posted By jeneralist

There's a European helmet standard, NTA-8776,...

There's a European helmet standard, NTA-8776, that's meant for ebikes. Since someone riding an ebike may be going faster than they generally do on a pedal bike, but no where near as fast as a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,782
Posted By jeneralist

250 sounds good for me. 7/3: 11.3 miles 7/4:...

250 sounds good for me.
7/3: 11.3 miles
7/4: 9.2 miles
7/7: 15.5 miles
7/8: 15.2 miles
7/16: 14.8 miles
7/18: 25.1 miles
7/19: 3.9 miles (but more hilly than usual, so I'm proud)
7/24: 31.6...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-21, 06:27 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,782
Posted By jeneralist

250 sounds good for me. 7/3: 11.3 miles 7/4:...

250 sounds good for me.
7/3: 11.3 miles
7/4: 9.2 miles
7/7: 15.5 miles
7/8: 15.2 miles
7/16: 14.8 miles
7/18: 25.1 miles
7/19: 3.9 miles (but more hilly than usual, so I'm proud)

95.0 MTD
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,782
Posted By jeneralist

250 sounds good for me. 7/3: 11.3 miles 7/4:...

250 sounds good for me.
7/3: 11.3 miles
7/4: 9.2 miles
7/7: 15.5 miles
7/8: 15.2 miles
7/16: 14.8 miles
7/18: 25.1 miles

91.1 MTD
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,782
Posted By jeneralist

250 sounds good for me. 7/3: 11.3 miles 7/4:...

250 sounds good for me.
7/3: 11.3 miles
7/4: 9.2 miles
7/7: 15.5 miles
7/8: 15.2 miles

51.2 miles MTD
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,782
Posted By jeneralist

250 sounds good for me. 7/3: 11.3 miles 7/4:...

250 sounds good for me.
7/3: 11.3 miles
7/4: 9.2 miles

20.5 so far
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-03-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,782
Posted By jeneralist

250 sounds good for me. 7/3: 11.3 miles

250 sounds good for me.
7/3: 11.3 miles
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