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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-14, 11:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By Allen

Doesn't work like that. You use less energy just...

Doesn't work like that. You use less energy just pedaling. No system is 100% efficient, therefore you have to put more energy in to run the dynamo than you would get out of it. If that energy is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 240,013
Posted By Allen

ModoVincere Sonny Johnson. A very good...

ModoVincere

Sonny Johnson. A very good friend to many here. Passed away far too soon while riding his trainer.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-23-14, 08:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,715
Posted By Allen

Agreed. Disk brakes are nice but not a necessity.

Agreed. Disk brakes are nice but not a necessity.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-23-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,089
Posted By Allen

Closing this.

Closing this.
Forum: News & Announcements
11-21-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,094
Sticky Banned Users
Views: 576,496
Posted By Allen

cattivo Incompatibility--indefinite

cattivo
Incompatibility--indefinite
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-14, 12:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,809
Posted By Allen

I think with that this thread can be closed.

I think with that this thread can be closed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-14, 01:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,950
Posted By Allen

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eTv3br7fL....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eTv3br7fL._UX342_.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By Allen

Moved from Framebuilding

Moved from Framebuilding
Forum: Commuting
10-18-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By Allen

There is, down at the bottom of the main page.

There is, down at the bottom of the main page.
Forum: Touring
10-18-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,060
Posted By Allen

Moved from Long Distance

Moved from Long Distance
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-14-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,230
Posted By Allen

I think this thread has run aground. Closing.

I think this thread has run aground. Closing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,904
Posted By Allen

Probably time for this thread to be locked.

Probably time for this thread to be locked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,297
Posted By Allen

Closing for decorum.

Closing for decorum.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-07-14, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,559
Posted By Allen

Moved to Framebuilding from C&V.

Moved to Framebuilding from C&V.
Forum: News & Announcements
08-19-14, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,094
Sticky Banned Users
Views: 576,496
Posted By Allen

mconlonx At his own request--2 weeks

mconlonx
At his own request--2 weeks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By Allen

Moved from Adaptive cycling

Moved from Adaptive cycling
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By Allen

Nice clean looking build. Well done.

Nice clean looking build. Well done.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-06-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,591
Posted By Allen

Like BikeForums, Nolo.com is a property of...

Like BikeForums, Nolo.com is a property of Internet Brands.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 18,688
Posted By Allen

I think that has it plugged. Sorry for the...

I think that has it plugged.

Sorry for the mess.

thread opened again.
Forum: News & Announcements
08-03-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,094
Sticky Banned Users
Views: 576,496
Posted By Allen

retrovision--insulting members, trolling....

retrovision--insulting members, trolling. Indefinite.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 18,688
Posted By Allen

Due to a noxious gas leak this thread is being...

Due to a noxious gas leak this thread is being closed for repair.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By Allen

Congratulations. Got any pics of your build?

Congratulations.
Got any pics of your build?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,035
Posted By Allen

They don't last long. We clear them as soon as we...

They don't last long. We clear them as soon as we can.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-14, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Allen

Not a good idea to have that amount of power on...

Not a good idea to have that amount of power on any front fork. It is putting all of the torque on the end of a fulcrum arm that is only attached to the frame in one point. Poor design from an...
Forum: Introductions
07-31-14, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By Allen

Welcome

Welcome
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-14, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,998
Posted By Allen

That means the motor has to be either too weak to...

That means the motor has to be either too weak to propel one faster, or be fitted with an automatic kill switch (not user controlled) that prevents the motor from operating beyond 20mph. The key word...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-14, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,998
Posted By Allen

Level ground. A 2 watt motor can propel a bike...

Level ground. A 2 watt motor can propel a bike faster than 20mph if you are rolling down Brasstown Bald. A thousand watt motor is going to have difficulty pushing you faster than 20 mph up Brasstown...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,998
Posted By Allen

There is nothing ambiguous about the wording. You...

There is nothing ambiguous about the wording. You have to have a kill switch for the motor that activates at 20 mph.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,998
Posted By Allen

No. The motor has to have an automatic cut off if...

No. The motor has to have an automatic cut off if the bike is traveling at 20mph or greater. Nothing to do with the grade of the road.

In short, you must tag an electric bike if it can go faster...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,998
Posted By Allen

Fellow Georgian. The law means just what it says,...

Fellow Georgian. The law means just what it says, no motor greater than 1000 watts, and a 20mph governor (be that a shut off, low gearing, or whatever). Going down hill or pedaling on you own you may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,302
Posted By Allen

Moving this from Road. General cycling is...

Moving this from Road.
General cycling is probably a more receptive fit for this thread.
Forum: Introductions
07-18-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Allen

Welcome

Welcome
Forum: Introductions
07-18-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By Allen

Welcome.

Welcome.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-16-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,821
Posted By Allen

With people responding to posts that are years...

With people responding to posts that are years old this thread is becoming a bit confused. If y'all want to continue the discussion start a fresh one. At least then everyone will be on the same...
Forum: Introductions
07-14-14, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By Allen

Welcome

Welcome
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,546
Posted By Allen

1.) If the police see you cruising at 50kph is...

1.) If the police see you cruising at 50kph is how they would know you have more than a 250w motor.

2.2) A 50kph hub motor is going to be the size of a small pizza, and the battery pack is going...
Forum: News & Announcements
06-30-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1,094
Sticky Banned Users
Views: 576,496
Posted By Allen

roadandmountain--high maintenance,indefinite

roadandmountain--high maintenance,indefinite
Forum: Touring
06-30-14, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By Allen

Moved from Road

Moved from Road
Forum: Touring
06-29-14, 11:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By Allen

You must be in South Georgia, I'm going to guess...

You must be in South Georgia, I'm going to guess Savannah.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,923
Posted By Allen

Than

Than
Forum: News & Announcements
06-10-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,094
Sticky Banned Users
Views: 576,496
Posted By Allen

casio04330 Inappropriate language, 14 days

casio04330 Inappropriate language, 14 days
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,893
Posted By Allen

That's a beauty

That's a beauty
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-06-14, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,928
Posted By Allen

Don't use a motor that powerful on the front. The...

Don't use a motor that powerful on the front. The front fork is a fulcrum arm. That much juice on the end of it can shear the fork clean off the bike.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-05-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By Allen

The bots target the first forums on the list. ...

The bots target the first forums on the list.
Thanks for reporting the spam.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-02-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,635
Posted By Allen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_freewheel ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_freewheel
^^^^
Shimano made a freewheel front crank back in the 70s.
Panasonic makes now now.
Forum: Introductions
01-15-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By Allen

Welcome to BF.

Welcome to BF.
Forum: Southeast
01-14-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,640
Posted By Allen

Also consider taking up fly fishing. Bill Oyster,...

Also consider taking up fly fishing. Bill Oyster, arguably the best bamboo fly rod maker in the world, has his shop in Blue Ridge. The fishing in the area is outstanding as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By Allen

Closing this then.

Closing this then.
Forum: Introductions
01-13-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 282
Posted By Allen

Howdy. Welcome to BF

Howdy. Welcome to BF
Forum: Introductions
12-29-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By Allen

Welcome

Welcome
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