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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By 2old

I guess the fat tires offer cushion and maybe...

I guess the fat tires offer cushion and maybe stability for some seniors, but (for me, a senior senior) skinnier tires (2,0 - 2.2), which are much more energy efficient, lighter, and afford better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By Smaug1

Usually, it goes the other way: heavier/older...

Usually, it goes the other way: heavier/older people re-enter with an eBike and sometimes never go back to a regular bike.
I got into eBikes in a big way last year; it's just so easy to ride them....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-16-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By Duragrouch

The killer app for this is painted olive drab...

The killer app for this is painted olive drab green or flat dark earth or all flat black and used for stealthily inserting troops from far enough away that the helo or V-22 isn't heard. Much further...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 781
Posted By Smaug1

It's a good question. Yes, I do, but I'm...

It's a good question.

Yes, I do, but I'm more selective now on my mBike rides:
When it's really cold out, I ride an eBike, as they all have flat pedals and haven't got committed riding positions....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 781
Posted By tds101

I have 2 ebikes, 2 electric scooters, and once...

I have 2 ebikes, 2 electric scooters, and once the weather clears up out on Long Island, I'm taking my human powered machine (which one I'm not sure of yet...) out on a nice, enjoyable ride. I love...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-18-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By Smaug1

False. A prerequisite for UL certified battery...

False.
A prerequisite for UL certified battery pack is to use certified cells. (IEC 62133) Part of the cell certification is testing for abnormal conditions; making sure the cells vent properly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-14-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,287
Posted By b88

Yes I agree with most of what you said. But the...

Yes I agree with most of what you said. But the problem here is a collision with my bike and a 4 yr old, all fingers point in my direction with extreme prejudice. So like it or not, I give way to the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-29-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By veganbikes

A battery like that less than likely. They are...

A battery like that less than likely. They are working on taking more batteries but unknown stuff not likely. Stuff that has gone thermal goes into basically kitty litter inside of a sealed drum and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,109
Posted By fastcarbon

What the right e bike will do for you

I got a Trek Domane+ 6Pro about a month ago; I am 81 and was able to do a hammer session group ride I had to quit 10 years ago; of course it may be cheating but I ride in the back passing those who...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-17-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,623
Posted By Jimbob381985

Ebike ancheer 24v36v48v60v motor 7500watt works great for what I use it for

Just wanna say best bike ever gotten and it works wonderful 26 inch bike frame soiled... Got it in August and been running it since then 295lbs here love it couldn't ask for a better one at 1st I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-05-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By Smaug1

I can't figure out what the two first paragraphs...

I can't figure out what the two first paragraphs of the original post are asking for.

I do have experience with cadence sensor vs. torque sensor; both on hub drives:

A cadence-sensored bike CAN...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 9,273
Posted By tomato coupe

You bought the wrong one. The good carbon bikes...

You bought the wrong one. The good carbon bikes fix all those things.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 9,273
Posted By smd4

I thought you were going to write, "everything...

I thought you were going to write, "everything else is carp." :p
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,287
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I've been riding my "g-bikes" for a while never...

I've been riding my "g-bikes" for a while never any problems, I barely get noticed, they have such a small visual footprint people basically perceive them as a bicycle. I cruise casually on them and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-03-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,287
Posted By p.murray@rogers

E-bikes can make curtesy easier

After riding my recumbent e-bike now for 2 years on MUP trails with many pedestrians and dogs, I have not had any problems. Perhaps it is my advancing age, but thinking back to my non-electric...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,581
Posted By pdlamb

Replace tube (after trying to find what caused...

Replace tube (after trying to find what caused the leak). Take the leaky tube home to repair it with more of its friends.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-14-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,028
Posted By denaffen

I did a similar front wheel conversion on a...

I did a similar front wheel conversion on a Schwinn. Fun but very heavy.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 575
Posted By 10 Wheels

Patch UM til the Valves Wear Out. ...

Patch UM til the Valves Wear Out.
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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-13-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,028
Posted By twistgrip

Front drive kit

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My old commuter
This bike was asssembled in 2002 as a front wheel drive. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,465
Posted By gobicycling

84 and onward

I'm sharing that I'm celebrating my 84th birthday today so that others who are younger might know you can still ride a bike at 84. I got a short ride in yesterday, and maybe even one this afternoon....
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,028
Posted By Robert C

I used this Class-1 eBike for a couple of years....

I used this Class-1 eBike for a couple of years. It was rather trouble-free. It used a TSDZ2 bottom bracket motor and a Nu-Vinci hub....
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By veganbikes

Luckily I have good Google skills but you kind of...

Luckily I have good Google skills but you kind of expected everyone to be where you are from on an international forum which is mostly U.S. based but not entirely. Slovenia is the country.
This is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-15-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 990
Posted By kayakindude

I ride my ebike for fitness. Pedaling my 70 pound...

I ride my ebike for fitness. Pedaling my 70 pound fatty for 2 hours today at level 1 left me drained and burned over 1600 calories. That was averaging 15mph.

The best part about electric is the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-11-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By roadfix

Finally bit the bullet…

…and got an E-bike. The last overnight trip on my loaded bikepacking rig involving some very steep fire road climbs did me in…lol
I got the Canyon Pathlite ON.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,378
Posted By Wildwood

Have not heard of what you seek. Ribble had a...

Have not heard of what you seek.
Ribble had a lightweight bike rear hub motor, but not as light as you seek and they may not ship to USA.

Mine is 2020 Orbea Gain = 30 pounds in CF and size XL,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,268
Posted By TiHabanero

The amazing thing is that Amazon literally lost...

The amazing thing is that Amazon literally lost money on your transaction, provided it was only for the tubes. Delivery alone absorbed any profit realized.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 04:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,268
Posted By PeteHski

I guess this is why JB has a spaceship and...

I guess this is why JB has a spaceship and billions of dollars while your LBS owner doesn’t.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,025
Posted By 308jerry

My thought is that it takes several hours to...

My thought is that it takes several hours to charge an ebike battery. A few seconds or even several minutes of regenerative braking wouldn't amount to much... And then when you've found yourself at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,358
Posted By ofajen

I was five. Balance was the thing. I had to put...

I was five. Balance was the thing. I had to put my foot down twice. Took a couple minutes maybe.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,512
Posted By KerryIrons

Do your quick releases somehow get loose every...

Do your quick releases somehow get loose every couple of rides? I go thousands of miles without checking my QRs. They only get opened when I get a flat. And unless I for some reason adjust them,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,512
Posted By msu2001la

I think the safety concern is more lawyer based...

I think the safety concern is more lawyer based than reality based. If you're properly installing the QR skewers I don't think there's anything to worry about.
I personally wouldn't buy a QR disc...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,893
Posted By Jughed

Loose quote from Joe Friel: You will die at...

Loose quote from Joe Friel:

You will die at some point, but live better, stay healthy and die quickly - or don't and die slowly.

I've shared here before that I'm T2, and that quote rings loud...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,562
Posted By pinholecam

2 from the stable ...

2 from the stable

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53129633503_c35e9568cf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oWTg2R)
ZV101166 (https://flic.kr/p/2oWTg2R) by pinholecam02...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,401
Posted By rdlange

was 75 last month. hard to find a decent light...

was 75 last month. hard to find a decent light bike for an easy price these days. so I had to improvise. this Peugeot mixte weighs in at just under 32#, steel basket, racks, wheels, cranks, pedals...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,287
Posted By 2old

In socal there's a group that ride their EUC's...

In socal there's a group that ride their EUC's off road, and looks like mad skills to me. That reporter had a skirt so short it seemed she was the most dangerous one (sorry for getting off track).
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,562
Posted By sjanzeir

The Old Bike and the Sea... ...

The Old Bike and the Sea...

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...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,562
Posted By sjanzeir

Out and about with Old Ernest this morning... ...

Out and about with Old Ernest this morning...

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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,562
Posted By Waiitwi

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,562
Posted By Barchettaman

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Ready to return to Frankfurt from the Austrian...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,700
Posted By cat0020

That's a very poor blanket statement. Prior...

That's a very poor blanket statement.

Prior to the pandemic, I used to volunteer on my semi-recumbent tandem to ride with folks with disabilities, legally blind and just physically incapable of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,144
Posted By hsea17

Thanks for all the posts. I agree with all of...

Thanks for all the posts. I agree with all of your opinions:). From those who don't believe that a lighter bike makes me faster to those who say "treat yourself and stretch it to the point that you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,144
Posted By Maelochs

I think skidder sums it up in his tag-line: "Are...

I think skidder sums it up in his tag-line: "Are we having fun yet?"

I like lighter bikes. I am exceedingly overweight. I am the guy everyone references when they joke about spending more to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 16,636
Posted By mstateglfr

Installed above the min insertion line, eh? ...

Installed above the min insertion line, eh?

Seriously though, I cant imagine how much abuse was needed to make that happen. I suggest you stop crashing so frequently.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By tcs

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-05-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,643
Posted By Hypno Toad

Back on topic: ...

Back on topic:

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,818
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A bench vise is the best way to hold a freewheel...

A bench vise is the best way to hold a freewheel tool while turning the tire/rim to remove the FW. Max leverage (especially if one places their hip against the bench), max control and one can have a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,700
Posted By fooferdoggie

the problem is most people riding e bikes have...

the problem is most people riding e bikes have not ridden in years and down really know how to ride safely or well. its to the e bike its the persons lack of experience.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,327
Posted By rsbob

My 71. Originally a 4 cylinder but swapped in a...

My 71. Originally a 4 cylinder but swapped in a 3.0 911 engine. The whole car has been heavily modified, but didn’t want it to look that way.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,808
Posted By RCMoeur

...and eliminate the need for a bell or horn. A...

...and eliminate the need for a bell or horn. A quick tap on the brakes, and the French-accented howling squeal will alert everyone to your presence. :)

I do have a pair of Racers on my fixie. And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,808
Posted By mstateglfr

Good lord, an obvious throw away joking post gets...

Good lord, an obvious throw away joking post gets this much pushback. Classic Bikeforums.
Of course there were a bunch of bikes with centerpull brakes being ridden in the 90s.
But no, that wasn't...
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