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Forum: Fatbikes
02-13-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 897
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Find, Build, or Modify - High flange 135mm OLD front hub

Hi everyone

Dreaming up next build, a 2-passenger delta trike. It is going to have suspension, and it's going to have 4" or so tires. Which leads to my question:

What is the best source for a...
09-09-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Hey, this bike got built using a triple tree...

Hey, this bike got built using a triple tree fork, no suspension. I actually broke one of the crowns when tightening. Fixed that with epoxy and fiberglass....
09-15-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Do I detect sarcasm? :-) Realize not best...

Do I detect sarcasm? :-)

Realize not best approach but a compromise. Four wheels is not legally a bike. Tadpole puts huge loads on rear wheel.

The quad had many wheel problems. Original Huffy...
09-15-16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Strong Suspension Fork?

Hi there!

A few years back I built a quad sociable, but am ready to replace it with a trike version, delta.
One of the shortcomings of the previous was no suspension. Very bone jarring due to...
06-20-16, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Got batteries today, 4s 16Ah 10c lipoly from...

Got batteries today, 4s 16Ah 10c lipoly from Hobbyking, and some connectors too.
06-19-16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Prepping the fork for larger axle 528220 Base...

Prepping the fork for larger axle
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Base of slot in forks is round 10mm diameter. Need t grind about 2mm deeper and to a sector of 14mm diameter

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Need to both washer to...
06-19-16, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Wheel build. MP was in skinny 26" but bike is...

Wheel build. MP was in skinny 26" but bike is wide 24" rims.
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Rusty spokes and damaged hub, but strong rim. Bolt cuter faster than spoke wrench

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Angle grinder with sanding wheel, I...
06-15-16, 12:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Going w 3 x 4s Hobbyking batteries, and a 12s 50a...

Going w 3 x 4s Hobbyking batteries, and a 12s 50a bums balanced. An avid disc is on the way too!
06-12-16, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Thanks, will update. I recalled something from...

Thanks, will update. I recalled something from 1981. I was on beach cruiser built w Shimano 600 components and 2.125 tires, trying to keep up with a friend on a Bridgestone. He was teasing me for too...
06-11-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Front drive, front battery

Hi
Converting a Giant Vida526941

Using a Magic Pie Motor. 1000W. The bike has a unique design, and I wanted to mount the battery to the front, underneath the basket.

Does anyone have any...
05-02-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,979
Posted By The Speaker Guy

See if you can find a Giant Vida. We have one and...

See if you can find a Giant Vida. We have one and it has very low standover and pedal forward setup
04-22-14, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,501
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Bike is essentially done, used 24" cruiser...

Bike is essentially done, used 24" cruiser frames, and seating position was dropped 2" and moved back 4" or so, no issues.
04-22-14, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,374
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Oops, how could I forget the unicorns Charlie and...

Oops, how could I forget the unicorns Charlie and Pearl!
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That makes 10 :-)
04-22-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,374
Posted By The Speaker Guy

A matched pair of Firmstrong 26", a Schwinn...

A matched pair of Firmstrong 26", a Schwinn cantilever frame BMX cruiser from 1980, a Giant Vida, a Madwagon step thru, a generic cantilever cruiser, a random ladies cruiser, and our latest, a quad...
01-06-14, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By The Speaker Guy

I'm glad I did not simply cut the Positron cable...

I'm glad I did not simply cut the Positron cable thinking my existing spares would work. It is a solid wire and does push pull duty according to Sheldon Brown
01-05-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Now a pic before358344

Now a pic before358344
01-05-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By The Speaker Guy

1980 Dream Bike?

Someone offered me a bike, but having quite a few already (I would never say too many), I initially declined. They said it was a Chicago Schwinn cruiser, ok now I am a bit interested. Ends up this...
09-21-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,501
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Quad wheeled two person pedal bike - Safety question

Hi everyone
On a two person pedal bike, what is the danger associated w a person putting there feet down to pavement when bike is in motion? If the foot really planted, could they break a leg by...
09-26-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Have you considered SRAM automatix hub? No Kick...

Have you considered SRAM automatix hub? No Kick back, it just shifts at about 7mph if I recall correctly. No cables to route :-)
09-13-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Nice!

Good job, keeping the theme is a great idea. What's in the cooler?
08-15-12, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,892
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Nice! Take that off any sweet jumps?

Nice! Take that off any sweet jumps?
07-11-12, 02:06 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,130
Posted By The Speaker Guy

I am not sure the question of 2 wheels vs. 3 was...

I am not sure the question of 2 wheels vs. 3 was answered. Most of the links don't work on this resurrected thread from 05! I think that 2 wheels would work, sailboards have no keel to speak of, so...
07-10-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,175
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Make sure to check all the axles, pedals, n such....

Make sure to check all the axles, pedals, n such. Oh, and the forks are on correct, not backwards. I feel the only people who can really take advantage of Walmart's great prices are either lucky...
07-10-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,947
Posted By The Speaker Guy

For July 4th riding, you were averaging 0.25 MPH?...

For July 4th riding, you were averaging 0.25 MPH? LOL, looks great. I used to take my varsity of jumps n stuff, tough as nails, especially the forks. Ended up bending the rear triangles though.
06-26-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,622
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Awesome - I had a crudely brazed hack, then moved...

Awesome - I had a crudely brazed hack, then moved on to a Gary Little John which we raced in BMX for a couple years back in the late 70s. Look for flat treated tires if possible, as very little...
05-29-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Thanks! Nice almost Bianchi blue univega you had...

Thanks! Nice almost Bianchi blue univega you had too!
05-24-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Indeed. We will take Cecil out this weekend, but...

Indeed. We will take Cecil out this weekend, but we are not sure as to time. It takes about 15 minutes to unfold and fasten into riding position, hence, we won't be using Cecil much. We are thinking...
05-24-12, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Cecil the Seesaw

Hi Everyone;

Cecil pushes the envelope as to what is considered a bike, but quite fun. The feeling when riding Cecil is amazing, like walking on the moon in low gravity252134252135252136

Cecil...
03-14-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By The Speaker Guy

I have an art bike project for which the power...

I have an art bike project for which the power source is transmitted over three pulleys with 1/8" stainless steel wire rope until it lines up with the freewheel. At this point, I need to join the...
03-14-12, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Connecting bike chain to 1/8" stainless cable

Hi

Does anyone have a clever solution for this? I need a "chain" with a couple direction changes, and would rather do this with cable, then convert to bike chain. The cable thimbles seem too big...
03-12-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,401
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Or a drive shaft with a U joint on each end will...

Or a drive shaft with a U joint on each end will take up a bit of misalingment
10-18-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,958
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Charlie and Pearl the Unicorn Bikes are made from...

Charlie and Pearl the Unicorn Bikes are made from plywood. It is a medium grade from Home Depot, not as bad as CDX, but not as good as baltic birch either. The legs form the forks and triangles, and...
Forum: BMX
10-07-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Yes, the rhyno lite would be good, or the P35...

Yes, the rhyno lite would be good, or the P35 looks awesome too. I also am now considering the new SRAM automatic instead of the S/A kickback. r.e BMX cruiser, perhaps that's a red herring. I like...
Forum: BMX
10-03-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Indeed, I have used the Google ;-) Those two...

Indeed, I have used the Google ;-)
Those two stores had some things close, but no cigar. I have an old school mindset, thinking that BMX cruisers have 26" wheels, but the current diameter tends more...
10-03-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By The Speaker Guy

We more or less ignore the sync of the wheels...

We more or less ignore the sync of the wheels because you really do have no control on it. However, when riding very slow, a prance (wheels in sync) is best due to the perceptible shift in velocity,...
09-29-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Another way to do the spokes was shown to me at...

Another way to do the spokes was shown to me at MakerFaire bay area 2011. There was an alt bike collective, seemed to be run by a Santa Claus-ish man, who rode a large purple scooter with 16" wide or...
09-28-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By The Speaker Guy

I did a CAD drawing (Visio) of a cross 3 laced...

I did a CAD drawing (Visio) of a cross 3 laced wheel. I then dragged the hub off center, and readout the new spoke dimensions. I paid $25 for 75 spokes from a seller on EBay, plus shipping. Awesome...
Forum: BMX
09-26-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Source for 26" anodized cruiser / BMX rims?

I have not been able to find some. I am looking to lace a two-speed Sturmey Archer kickback into a cruiser wheelset.

Thanks in advance for your help
09-26-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By The Speaker Guy

There's a couple videos on his Facebook page, and...

There's a couple videos on his Facebook page, and some in YouTube sound by searching for makerfaire charlie unicorn bike. It is a bit hard to ride, as the geometry of the front end changes...
09-22-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Charlie the Unicorn Bike

Not a mere cardboard cover, this is 100% unicorn bike! Charlie sports a plywood frame and eccentric wheels, Yes, he gallops and prances as he rides down the street. This limits his top speed to a...
05-08-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,523
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Good Place to Donate a Bike in San Jose?

I bid on and won a bike at an auction, $5 for a madwagon retro single speed freewheel, linear pull brakes, step-through frame.

It was actually a lot of 3 bikes. One is a trashed BMX bike, the...
11-21-05, 11:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,941
Posted By The Speaker Guy

On my 73 speedster I put 700C wheels (Velocity...

On my 73 speedster I put 700C wheels (Velocity Glider from Nashbar) with 38mm tires, worked well. Stock Weinman brakes still worked.

I was able to silver braze on the frame stuff with MAPP gas.
...
11-14-05, 12:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,099
Posted By The Speaker Guy

A couple suggestions If using Li+ batteries,...

A couple suggestions

If using Li+ batteries, check the manufacturer's ratings for minimum voltage. Do not allow the batteries to discharge below this voltage

Li+ batteries at full charge are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-05, 08:55 PM
10-24-05, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By The Speaker Guy

I use windex, and a clean paper towel. Clean the...

I use windex, and a clean paper towel. Clean the bar with Windex and the paper towell so that no grease is on the bar, then spray to wet with windex. Slide the grip on.

To remove, insert a small,...
10-24-05, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By The Speaker Guy

I ran a 105 nine speed on friction shifters,...

I ran a 105 nine speed on friction shifters, worked well. Was a bit more touchy, as the same travel resolves 50% more gears than the original. I shifted less than when using indexed system, and tried...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By The Speaker Guy

Buying Groupset in Japan?

I will be visiting Japan later this year. Does anyone know if groupsets can be purchased for less overseas? In other countries?
10-23-05, 05:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,130
Posted By The Speaker Guy

One thing to consider is the side thrust on the...

One thing to consider is the side thrust on the wheels. 48 spoke BMX would be good. Sidehacks trash wheels for the same reason.
10-23-05, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,932
Posted By The Speaker Guy

OK, IMHO opnion this is a "safe" circuit on which...

OK, IMHO opnion this is a "safe" circuit on which to work, if you stay on the secondary side. 50V is a rule of thumb for beyond safe for casual contact. That's one reason why the new voltage tossed...
10-21-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,378
Posted By The Speaker Guy

This is in La Mirada Regional Park, ca 1978. Dude...

This is in La Mirada Regional Park, ca 1978. Dude on the side: it was his first ride. Picture taken about 3' in the air. I'm driving
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