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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
Posted By chillspike

Yes, I read Suicidal Cycle Path. Highly...

Yes, I read Suicidal Cycle Path. Highly recommended.

Edit: Wait, you meant "our" as in the folding bike community? Um, no I don't really know of anything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-14, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,058
Posted By chillspike

Thanks. I still have a lot of time before I get...

Thanks. I still have a lot of time before I get my Pure Fix so maybe I have to catch up on what are the current offerings in wheel rims out there. As long as they are all generally going to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-14, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,058
Posted By chillspike

Lighter Velocity B43 rim alternatives?

Hi,

I've heard good things about the performance and looks of Velocity B43 rims. However, I also hear they are heavy. I want to eventually put something comparable in looks and performance on a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By chillspike

Maybe. But compared to what we can do today, they...

Maybe. But compared to what we can do today, they are very plain. And I did say "the Model T of today." It's the principle of minimalism, not entirely the esthetic I'm talking about. Although the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By chillspike

Doesn't this look like the Model T of today's bikes?

http://www.camdencycles.co.uk/images/uploads/camera%202nd%20hand%20bikes/dahon.jpg

But in terms of price, it's probably more accurate to say this is the Model T of today's bikes:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 998,422
Posted By chillspike

I have been thinking about what will someday be...

I have been thinking about what will someday be considered the classy looking bicycles of our time and, after viewing countless pictures online, I have to say the Dahon folders can really pull off...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-09-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,142
Posted By chillspike

Well, no matter the quality, as long as the...

Well, no matter the quality, as long as the bicycle is of a quality good enough for basic riding (at the least), it's always going to boil down to personal preference. People of different body types...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-08-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,142
Posted By chillspike

Bicycles that only have their looks going for them, a second glance.

398198

I have been doing some thinking about low end bicycles with high end looks. Bikes that almost unanimously get condemned as a waste of money on serious bicycle forums such as this one.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By chillspike

Thanks, guys. I was worried there for a bit that...

Thanks, guys. I was worried there for a bit that I might have to return them. They look pretty beat up. I'm surprised anyone would sell tires as "new" looking like they do. But, if you say it's okay,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By chillspike

20" Shwalbe Marathon tire question

Just received them today. I never ordered tires over the internet before so this may be a stupid question. Should these things be a little bent out of shape? They look a little crushed and twisted...
Forum: Northeast
05-23-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,227
Posted By chillspike

Trying to plot an all sidewalk/bike path route in NJ

Been at this all day. Starting from John Hall rd. I've plotted a route using google maps street view to Griggstown Canoe & Kayak Rentals 1076 Canal Rd Princeton, NJ 08540 with minimal vehicle...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-14, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Let me guess, you have the bionx 350 too? ;)

Let me guess, you have the bionx 350 too? ;)
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

hmm...I'm starting to see the advantages of your...

hmm...I'm starting to see the advantages of your set up...unfortunately, my funds need to recover from the bionx kit.

Are the panels you have heavy? From the link, they look like they would be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-14, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Yea, I've been drooling over their panels for the...

Yea, I've been drooling over their panels for the last couple of months. Maybe some day....until I can afford those I will probably just get the sherpa with the inverter and one of goal zero's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-14, 05:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Still haven't the funds to test this but I found...

Still haven't the funds to test this but I found very solid confirmation today that this will work:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kvz61A0StkI

The way it's used in the video makes it look to be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-05-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By chillspike

Should pedestrians be permitted on bike paths?

This whole argument of whether electric bikes should be permitted on bike paths seems like a huge fake out to me.

Basically, the argument goes that electric bikes are a danger to pedestrians....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-05-14, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,530
Posted By chillspike

Folding Electric Bike

I have a Dahon Speed P8 with a Bionx kit installed on it. Should I be worried about damaging the wires when folding the bike? Especially the wires going to the battery? I bought the bike for its...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Update: okay I still haven't purchased a goal...

Update: okay I still haven't purchased a goal zero sherpa charger yet but I was reading through the Bionx manual today and found this at the bottom of page 14 in reference to their 48v battery, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,369
Posted By chillspike

Anyone try to put a Physis 3D on a Dahon yet?

I've stumbled on a few threads from recently and the past where people have shared from bad experiences to mistrust of the handle post on a variety of folding Dahon's. This is starting to unsettle my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,083
Posted By chillspike

I would think that the Samsonite cases would all...

I would think that the Samsonite cases would all be the same and are just modified to accept a trailer. Do you already have the trailer? Wike makes a travel trailer which I have where the trailer...
Forum: Touring
04-16-14, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,976
Posted By chillspike

Wear a mosquito suit when you're in the woods....

Wear a mosquito suit when you're in the woods. Remove it before you get into your tent.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-14, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,286
Posted By chillspike

I have heard Tern builds better handlebar stems--...

I have heard Tern builds better handlebar stems-- their Physis 3D exactly. Do you think it is possible to replace a Dahon folding stem with a Tern? They are basically cousins, right?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-14, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,286
Posted By chillspike

On my speed p8 I see the same threads where you...

On my speed p8 I see the same threads where you say in the picture you are missing a screw. Since I haven't really used my bike on the road yet, I'm pretty sure it is supposed to be like that...but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-15-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,286
Posted By chillspike

If you mean the hole on the left side of the...

If you mean the hole on the left side of the image you posted, I just checked my never ridden Dahon Speed P8 and there is no screw there.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-14, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,629
Posted By chillspike

I thought it might be a movie too but the guy...

I thought it might be a movie too but the guy pushed down looks really hurt.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-14, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 998,422
Posted By chillspike

Can't find an official website for the somerset....

Can't find an official website for the somerset. Maybe because it's in Chinese? Anyone know if they ever produced them?
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-12-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,043,788
Posted By chillspike

does the wrap go back on after you remove it or...

does the wrap go back on after you remove it or do you have to get it redone?
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Soon as I get a Sherpa, I'll start investigating...

Soon as I get a Sherpa, I'll start investigating this earnestly and post my results.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-14, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

That at least would be a non issue because, if I...

That at least would be a non issue because, if I were to even attempt this, there is no way I would use anything but the bionx charger, which, incidentally, is built into the battery anyway on this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Thanks. I just wanted to know if anyone here knew...

Thanks. I just wanted to know if anyone here knew off hand for certain. I can always contact Bionx if I ever acquired a Sherpa 50.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,206
Posted By chillspike

Can I plug a bionx 350 battery into

a goalzero Sherpa 50 charger with inverter to extend the range of the bionx battery?

Anyone tried this?
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,794
Posted By chillspike

Actually, never mind. I thought the straight down...

Actually, never mind. I thought the straight down tube would be a problem for fitting the battery to the frame but I see the Dahon formula 18 had a Bionx battery on the down tube and that has...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-14, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,794
Posted By chillspike

Dahon Speed P8 or Tern D8 with Bionx on down tube?

Oddly, I haven't found any examples (images) online of either a Dahon Speed P8 or Tern D8 with a Bionx battery mounted on the down tube..Is there a legitimate reason for this or is it just a weird...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-14, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,629
Posted By chillspike

ah, thank you. I seem to remember stripping the...

ah, thank you. I seem to remember stripping the crankshaft thread on my new bike in my younger cycling days and never really figured out what I did wrong. What's odd is that the pedal would even go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-14, 07:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,629
Posted By chillspike

I'm am preparing to put new pedals on my bike....

I'm am preparing to put new pedals on my bike. Should I assume "righty, tighty. lefty, loosey"" probably doesn't apply for crankshafts?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-14, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,874
Posted By chillspike

Just sauté them in a little butter. That should...

Just sauté them in a little butter. That should bring out the freshness.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By chillspike

thank you. I was afraid I would need another...

thank you. I was afraid I would need another piece of electronics. Whew.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By chillspike

Does the bionx system keep track of total mileage?

Or is it just trip mileage?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-14, 04:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By chillspike

What I think I will do is remove my reflectors so...

What I think I will do is remove my reflectors so all the illumination on my bike is electric. That way when I want to go completely stealth I can.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By chillspike

Check this out

I bought four of those solar and usb chargeable LED dog collars to use as extra illumination on my dahon.

I put one on each side of my handlebars. (My fingers slide in behind them.) One going down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,512
Posted By chillspike

Hairspray worked but with my old grips. Guess I...

Hairspray worked but with my old grips. Guess I won't have to deal with this problem again until I'm ready to replace them. Meanwhile I have a brand new pair of biologic arx with the tool set removed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-14, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,512
Posted By chillspike

The short grip is to accommodate a geared bicycle...

The short grip is to accommodate a geared bicycle where the gear shifter is on the handlebars.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-14, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,512
Posted By chillspike

I don't understand. Did the industrial revolution...

I don't understand. Did the industrial revolution not happen?

Why the heck do I have to hillbilly engineer my own bicycle grips?

Grumble. Grumble.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,512
Posted By chillspike

You think the industry would have standardized a...

You think the industry would have standardized a hole in handlebar so grips can fit on without ever slipping. The bicycle is like 200+ years old and they haven't figured out handlebar grips?

We...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,512
Posted By chillspike

Recommend me a simple install long/short handlebar grip

If you remember a couple weeks back I was fuming over my handlebar grip problem on my dahon speed p8...and I said how I ordered the biologic arx grips...they came today the short grip is too $&@!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By chillspike

I took it outside and tried to hit it off with a...

I took it outside and tried to hit it off with a hammer. No dice. I could mail it to you and you can try.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By chillspike

Tried one size up and it doesn't fit. One size...

Tried one size up and it doesn't fit. One size down, too small. The size I need, still has the screw on it and that is not coming off for nothing. I have to buy a new pocket tool set. Unbelievable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By chillspike

So I bought the biologic arx short/long grips. I...

So I bought the biologic arx short/long grips. I hope they come with installation instructions. I don't want to screw up the install.

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone. Feeling very much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By chillspike

Thats what I'm doing. Stepping out for awhile....

Thats what I'm doing. Stepping out for awhile. Ordered the new grips, though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By chillspike

Thanks for the needed encouragement! I have to...

Thanks for the needed encouragement! I have to not lose it.
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