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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Update.... I had a similar derailleur...

Update....
I had a similar derailleur collecting dust so I decided to shorten it even shorter to see if I could get more clearance, Clarence.
And now I have 2.5" ground clearance (on gears 3 and 4)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,593
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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Forum: Fatbikes
05-26-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 137
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Agreed, Giant doesn't impress me. Most models...

Agreed, Giant doesn't impress me.
Most models don't.

I need a small frame (good luck) and through axles and want a normal bottom bracket and a color selection that doesn't look like an acid trip...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 509
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

For electricity cost, assuming worst case...

For electricity cost, assuming worst case scenario: 1KWH battery charging with a 50% efficient charger in the highest priced state (Hawaii at .30 per KWH) it's cost the hotel a whopping $1.20 for 2...
Forum: Fatbikes
05-25-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 137
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Kinda. Higher end has the possibility of higher...

Kinda. Higher end has the possibility of higher tolerance fittings making press fit less likely to creak

Some company thought press fit was a good idea, other companies went "me too", users hated...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,593
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Dude, those tires! 2.5"?

Dude, those tires!
2.5"?
Forum: Fatbikes
05-25-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 137
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Pressed bottom brackets have a habit of creaking....

Pressed bottom brackets have a habit of creaking.
It was a stupid technology meant to make manufacturing cheaper and put the burden of problem on the owner.

I'll only purchase a standard threaded...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 840
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Garmin specializes in GPS They got their start...

Garmin specializes in GPS
They got their start in making airplane avionics, and certified for use in commercial aircraft
I think they know what they are doing.

Apple relies on cell phone towers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 360
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

HA! Did the same thing with a Dahon. Works tho.

HA! Did the same thing with a Dahon.
Works tho.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,063
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

in the NE, yeah. In the NW.... Weed and...

in the NE, yeah.

In the NW.... Weed and associated products goes along way....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

"We increased our prices by 46%"

"We increased our prices by 46%"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,063
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

When the mech saves you a BUNCH of time, tip...

When the mech saves you a BUNCH of time, tip them.
$5 minimum.
I consider my time very valuable (at least $100/hr), so if you save me an hour, you're getting a percentage. (min 20%)
There's also a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I think your inseam shouldn't be a problem. At...

I think your inseam shouldn't be a problem.
At 160, flex problems will be greatly reduced.

The stem clamp:
Yeah, it's a weak point compromise to help the quick fold.
I once cut off the clamp...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 493
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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As stated above (thanks Milhousej!) chain ring that is thicker and thinner to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 493
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

12 speed is where more specialized (pun not...

12 speed is where more specialized (pun not intended) equipment is more likely to be required.

What is the free wheel?
HG (up to 11 speed), Microspline (12 speed), SRAM (whatever it's called) 12...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I actually have a folder with a telescoping seat...

I actually have a folder with a telescoping seat post. (although I am not tall)
Folders are inherently more flexy, and longer seatpost and handlebar stems will also increase the flexy.
Generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,533
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Garbage frames and trash welds. Run away......

Garbage frames and trash welds.

Run away... run FAR away....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,533
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Bought from Bikes Direct once so... yeah.

Bought from Bikes Direct once so... yeah.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Ya had me until you went "BOFF SIDES" Now I...

Ya had me until you went "BOFF SIDES"
Now I can't take you seriously.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,620
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Made ya speechless! Let's see if you stay...

Made ya speechless!

Let's see if you stay that way....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,620
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

That derailleur is really close to the ground. ...

That derailleur is really close to the ground.
It's gonna catch and break.... and it looks stupid.

Why don't you take a few minutes and calculate a mod for it so it's not so dangerous!
Minor...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Drill, dremel, file, sharpie to color in the...

Drill, dremel, file, sharpie to color in the exposed metal and to cover up a filing mistake.
Most RD's don't have enough metal higher up to make a new hole.



Eh, wanted to see if it would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You still reading my posts? You must be...

You still reading my posts?
You must be obsessed.

I apologize for hurting your fee fees.

Every time someone one ups you, you go into a tantrum.

"He didn't take my advice on my perfect...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I don't listen to arrogant amateurs. I ended...

I don't listen to arrogant amateurs.

I ended up with:
Superior clearance to your "solution"
Superior Gear range to your "solution"
Superior value to your "solution"

Let's face it, I'm just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Read the original post please.. Nevermind...

Read the original post please..


Nevermind everyone, I figured it out....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Shortened the lower cage. The upper end allows...

Shortened the lower cage.
The upper end allows clearance of all gears up to just barely 50t.
I might have been able to remove another .5" from the lower cage but I don't think it would have made...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Update: Modded the old derailleur. Shortened...

Update:
Modded the old derailleur. Shortened the cage by 1"
Result, just over 2" of clearance at its lowest point.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The BB I'm having trouble with is 100mm fatbike ...

The BB I'm having trouble with is 100mm fatbike

and I HAVE tried 2 piece.

It's fine for the 90% of people in 68mm BB's and can use 170/175mm spindle lengths.

I'm short. There's no changing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Crankset with swapable spindles?

I've previously posted my difficulty on finding 160-165mm crank arms for my fleet, previously using Square Taper BB's and whatever crankarms were available and/or cutting down larger ones.

I'm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,465
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,419
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

ok... I'm tired. Alcohol Tobacco and...

ok... I'm tired.

Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms as a what?

Fine, I'll get some sleep!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I tried out a Ltwoo MTB groupset to test a 1x...

I tried out a Ltwoo MTB groupset to test a 1x 11-50t on the cheap.
Lasted a couple of years of really harsh treatment then upgraded to a name brand later on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,096
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Pedal extenders. Yeah, I used them. Riding a...

Pedal extenders.
Yeah, I used them.
Riding a fat bike has the same effect.
Had them on an older folding bike that had a really narrow bottom bracket.
Recumbent cyclists seem to use them a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Good until crosswinds?

Good until crosswinds?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 738
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You used an internal hub? (what do I win?)

You used an internal hub?
(what do I win?)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 962
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

he'll be fine.

he'll be fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 785
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I like 2.3mm between my gears.

I like 2.3mm between my gears.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 962
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

oooh, co-op! Great suggestion! Dumpster...

oooh, co-op! Great suggestion!

Dumpster bikes made up most of out fleet as kids.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-10-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,999
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

what did that cost ya?

what did that cost ya?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 962
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Hands on. Do it, screw it up, do it again. ...

Hands on.
Do it, screw it up, do it again.
Youtube University and come here to learn the right and wrong ways of doing things.

Any school will give you theory and basics while experience will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,802
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

But then he'd never talk again...

But then he'd never talk again...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,802
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Gutsy calling it "bomb proof" but hey, I hope it...

Gutsy calling it "bomb proof" but hey, I hope it works out for you.

(granted, I've never heard any reports of a Zizzo frame failure)
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,465
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I honestly didn't know there even WAS a belt...

I honestly didn't know there even WAS a belt solution for recumbents.

Pics please when you do it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 930
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Start a Super Thread combining the sacred topics:...

Start a Super Thread combining the sacred topics:
1. Is taking an abandoned bike stealing?
2. Walmart bike, should I upgrade
3. Is steel real?
4. Would you still love me if I was a bear?
5. Does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,002
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

One wheel size fits all was always hot garbage. ...

One wheel size fits all was always hot garbage.
At a certain point, frame geometry goes wonky.
at around 5'6", 24-26" wheels are better.
About 5'2" and below, the 20" wheels become desirable.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 479
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

[singing] I need a Strava that won't drive me...

[singing]
I need a Strava that won't drive me cray-zay!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,540
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Spend 2-3k on a good bike Spend the rest on...

Spend 2-3k on a good bike
Spend the rest on hookers and blow
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