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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 355
Posted By Smaug1

assuming the drop bars are further forward and/or...

assuming the drop bars are further forward and/or lower than the flat bar, (and they usually are) there is more of the riders weight over the legs which translates to “free power”.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 355
Posted By Smaug1

One kind of do-it-all option would be to add an...

One kind of do-it-all option would be to add an electric cargo or commuter-type bike. You would work only has hard as you want to. If you use it for transportation in the summer, you would have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 355
Posted By Smaug1

If the main reason is to worry less about the...

If the main reason is to worry less about the bike, I would skip it and stop worrying. Enjoy the bike, it's already 3 years old. Trek is a leader in carbon frames now. Unless you really slam it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6,431
Views: 599,713
Posted By Smaug1

Took the eMoped for the commute today, zero...

Took the eMoped for the commute today, zero miles.
MAY get a short local ride in this evening, but maybe not as my legs are a bit sore and Garmin recommended 3 day recovery before I do another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,174
Posted By Smaug1

OP, do you have a friend you can coach to coach...

OP, do you have a friend you can coach to coach your wife on shifting?
I've done that before with great success. I try to arrange to not be around when that advice is given, so she wouldn't have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 621
Posted By Smaug1

Your statement here reminds me that how the bike...

Your statement here reminds me that how the bike is USED determines how useful fenders are. In the USA, cycling is mostly done for sport and fitness. Kids don't even want to ride bikes any more; they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 830
Posted By Smaug1

I give him a pass because his moral was on-topic:...

I give him a pass because his moral was on-topic: If you refuse to ride an eBike, at SOME point, you will have to give up doing something you love. (whether it's climbing mountains or riding in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 355
Posted By Smaug1

I like this idea. I got my wife an Electra Townie...

I like this idea. I got my wife an Electra Townie GO! 7D last year; a cruiser eBike. It didn’t INCLUDE the rack and fenders, but we bought the OEM rack separately; it’s quite stout. She doesn’t need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 621
Posted By Smaug1

Replying now to the thread title, yes, fenders...

Replying now to the thread title, yes, fenders can extend the life of your components.

My earlier example of riding on crushed limestone is a good one I think. If the limestone is just a little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6,431
Views: 599,713
Posted By Smaug1

25 miles on yesterday’s ride. Brutal 20 mph...

25 miles on yesterday’s ride. Brutal 20 mph headwind for about a third of it. I pulled for about half of that, and then a stronger rider and an eBiker finally took their turn. The e-biker got two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 257
Posted By Smaug1

Wow. I’m flabbergasted, just like the video...

Wow. I’m flabbergasted, just like the video presenter. There’s so much stuff there. You couldn’t even find the part half the time if you were the owner and knew where to look.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 621
Posted By Smaug1

Yes, full coverage fenders are worth it if you...

Yes, full coverage fenders are worth it if you will ever ride on a wet road. Even riding on gravel trails they are nice, as the little stones don’t get kicked up and chip away at your paint or get in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,174
Posted By Smaug1

My wife is the same

Especially about shifting.

She also won’t listen about seat height. (To get torque)

She grew up not riding bikes as much as I did, she preferred a scooter. (remember those ones with the...
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 243
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin!

Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 94
Posted By Smaug1

As the previous poster said, you should probably...

As the previous poster said, you should probably be ready with some photos. Maybe also check the sold values on eBay.
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 151
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin! (USA)

Careful there, I’ve read theft is rampant in London. I recommend a LiteLok U-lock for your new bike.

I’m a big fan of e-bikes, (I have four, plus one for the wife) though a lot of people here are...
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 71
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin!

I can’t help with your bike question, but I hope you enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin! (USA)

You were more talented than I was as a kid!

Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 11
Hi!
Views: 321
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin!

Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-23-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin

Enjoy your stay!
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By Smaug1

Hello from SE Wisconsin!

In addition to the mechanical sub forum, there’s also a vintage bikes, sub forum that is full of good people.

enjoy your stay!
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 122
Posted By Smaug1

Hello from SE Wisconsin!

I think you’ll find the vintage bikes subforum to be full of passionate, like-minded people.

I have a 1972 Schwinn Varsity that I’m pretty fond of.

Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 114
Posted By Smaug1

Hello from SE Wisconsin!

I’m a retired motorcyclist and scooterist too.

I re-entered cycling with an eBike, and by not being lazy, I graduated to a regular bike again, and now I’m a moderately strong club rider. You’re...
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By Smaug1

Hello from SE Wisconsin!

What is a bike E? (Link?)
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 63
Posted By Smaug1

That’s not a very nice “welcome to the forum”...

That’s not a very nice “welcome to the forum” post. :rolleyes:

************

Welcome from SE Wisconsin, neighbor!

I hope you find what you need and also stay and contribute to the collective....
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome from SE Wisconsin!

No bike building for me, but lots of riding of bikes and eBikes.

Enjoy your stay!
Forum: Introductions
05-22-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 31
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!

Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-22-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Smaug1

The Rad Rover is certainly more versatile, but...

The Rad Rover is certainly more versatile, but weighs at least 50% more and costs over 25% more too.

The Lectric XP Lite was designed with these compromises in mind to keep it light(ish) at 40...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,374
Posted By Smaug1

I have a colleague who is a cyclist from way...

I have a colleague who is a cyclist from way back, and he warned me about it too. I asked him "what's wrong with triple chainrings?" He said: "They don't always work well.
I've had two bikes with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 830
Posted By Smaug1

One of my eBikes is just such a bike; it can do a...

One of my eBikes is just such a bike; it can do a little bit of everything....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6,431
Views: 599,713
Posted By Smaug1

8 miles on an eBike yesterday, recovering from...

8 miles on an eBike yesterday, recovering from Monday night's ride: to work: 2 miles, home and back for lunch: another 4. Home after work: 2 more.

Today, four miles again on the eBike for...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By Smaug1

This one looks pretty cool. Check out the...

This one looks pretty cool. Check out the video:...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,024
Posted By Smaug1

I had a tricky thing I did with my commuting...

I had a tricky thing I did with my commuting U-lock: instead of leaving it locked to the 1970s-style bike rack at work, I locked it to a piece of conduit external to the building that's under an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 884
Posted By Smaug1

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may...

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may need to spend as much on tools and then take months more to git 'er done.
Rather than supporting a local mechanic.
No, it's not rocket science, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,374
Posted By Smaug1

You're probably a stronger rider than I am, but I...

You're probably a stronger rider than I am, but I just LOVE a REALLY low gear ratio option, even on a road bike. It fills me with confidence that I can conquer ANY hill.

"What you don't have in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 884
Posted By Smaug1

Unless you have a lot of time, I'd outsource that...

Unless you have a lot of time, I'd outsource that to the bike shop. Let someone who knows what he's doing go over it. He may find other things that you have not considered. For example, your original...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 830
Posted By Smaug1

Poll for club riders

As you get older and slower, will you just slow down and stay on your regular bikes, or will you get an eBike to keep up with your younger/stronger buddies with whom you've been riding for years and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6,431
Views: 599,713
Posted By Smaug1

https://www.strava.com/activities/11460040202 ...

https://www.strava.com/activities/11460040202

I wound up getting 23 miles in last night. It was one of those evenings when the weather sites were vague. Radar showed some rain moving through just...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Smaug1

Also, that's a hard sell vs. a Fiido T1 Pro for...

Also, that's a hard sell vs. a Fiido T1 Pro for $999 (https://fiido.com/products/fiido-t1-utility-electric-bike). I think they were on the right track before their "typo". No one types '9' when they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Smaug1

kayakindude, electrek is a website, not a bike,...

kayakindude, electrek is a website, not a bike, unless I'm not aware of the bike.
Do you mean Electra?
Or Lectric?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 663
Posted By Smaug1

I've never seen that configuration before!

I've never seen that configuration before!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,683
Posted By Smaug1

What the hell, I'll give wax a try. Worst that...

What the hell, I'll give wax a try. Worst that can happen is the chain will get "sticky"; wont' bend easily, and I'll notice that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6,431
Views: 599,713
Posted By Smaug1

I had a busy weekend, didn't get any riding in at...

I had a busy weekend, didn't get any riding in at all
Friday was a long drive to Rockford, IL to see Nate Bargatze. (a really funny comedian; look him up on YouTube if you don't know who he is)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,883
Posted By Smaug1

I like the polarized, yellow-brown lens...

I like the polarized, yellow-brown lens wrap-arounds from Walgreens.
You don't need anything if you don't need a prescription.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,010
Posted By Smaug1

I think you're finding out why the trend in...

I think you're finding out why the trend in gravel bikes is for fatter tires. (although not with bigger lugs)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,463
Posted By Smaug1

I did buy one bike a lot of folks consider junk:...

I did buy one bike a lot of folks consider junk: my 1972 Schwinn Varsity.
I was working on it yesterday. Started off thinking: "I'll clean and lube the chain."
Shifting to the big chainring on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,374
Posted By Smaug1

Well, for me it's new. I like a LOW low gear, so...

Well, for me it's new. I like a LOW low gear, so when my legs and lungs are spent, I can still climb on the bike instead of on foot.
I did a 60 mile gravel ride a couple weekends ago with non-stop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,167
Posted By Smaug1

You should try a club

You might be surprised; I was.

i learned a lot. Met a lot of great people. Raised my pace in a group.

i ride probably 50/50; you don’t have to choose; do both!
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 663
Posted By Smaug1

It depends, is the 4-pin an XLR-type? Or...

It depends, is the 4-pin an XLR-type? Or proprietary like Electra/Trek use? (as they can also be used to connect an extra battery pack)
In general, the 2-pin "barrel" connectors are all the same,...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,070
Posted By Smaug1

bisonbike: you clearly need a cheap, rugged bike...

bisonbike: you clearly need a cheap, rugged bike for this type of trip! Maybe a Buffalo (http://www.buffalobicycle.com/). :D

I'll be watching this thread, as I live in Kenosha, halfway between...
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