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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-29-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,866
Posted By dayco

Just some thoughts... I was out on Christmas...

Just some thoughts...

I was out on Christmas Eve on my g-bike. Not too many e-bikes around now that it's gotten colder. I ride regularly and in the warmer weather I see quite a few e-bikes in my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-20-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

I believe this Bafang front hub motor is a...

I believe this Bafang front hub motor is a permanent magnet non-clutch non-planetary gear motor.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-18-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

Thanks. The knees aren't too good. The throttle...

Thanks. The knees aren't too good. The throttle would work for the streets and roads but not for the county trails. The county says 'no throttle allowed'. I'm old, I don't go fast but I want to keep...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,859
Posted By dayco

I'm not making this up. I made a g-bike....

I'm not making this up.

I made a g-bike. I've put on over 1300 miles riding the streets and roads around here. I'm usually traveling between 10 and 14mph. While putt-putting around town I've been...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,859
Posted By dayco

I see what you're saying. But what if you're...

I see what you're saying. But what if you're pedaling your carbon fiber bike down a trail right now at 22mph and you hit someone? Most people would/should stop. And why only stop at abusing us...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,859
Posted By dayco

Although I'm new to all this, it seems to me the...

Although I'm new to all this, it seems to me the main difference between 'throttled' and 'PAS' is that they don't trust us to abide by the law. If I'm understanding it correctly, in most parts of the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

Thanks everyone... I've changed my focus a...

Thanks everyone...

I've changed my focus a little on my e-bike build. I was going to build a Class 2 with throttle for my legs/knees. But my g-bike is already a Class 2. Unfortunately I have to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-09-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

I'm thinking about this front wheel Bafang/kit....

I'm thinking about this front wheel Bafang/kit. What does anyone know about a 48v 13Ah Shark battery which I believe comes with this kit? How does this kit look to you?

$554.90 is about as cheap...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,853
Posted By dayco

This is what I've gleaned... A more...

This is what I've gleaned...

A more expensive name-brand battery/charger UL-tested is the safest choice. The battery and charger must be compatible and have internal fuses. There must be a battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-01-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,853
Posted By dayco

'2old's' YouTube video makes the point of lack of...

'2old's' YouTube video makes the point of lack of standardization:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN505EbwWT0

I plan on building an inexpensive e-bike. But as the video points out, those who...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,853
Posted By dayco

Is there anyway of telling a safer lithium-ion...

Is there anyway of telling a safer lithium-ion battery from a less safe lithium-ion battery? Beside price, name brand or independent ratings what questions should I be asking about it's construction...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,853
Posted By dayco

Is there a viable battery alternative to the...

Is there a viable battery alternative to the lithium-ion battery?
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,853
Posted By dayco

For those, like myself, who are not too familiar...

For those, like myself, who are not too familiar with lithium-ion batteries here's another website talking about how to handle them. It's from the 'battery' site 2old suggested.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,853
Posted By dayco

Lithium-ion batteries?

I'm new to e-bikes and their technology. There's been another lithium-ion battery fire...

https://abc7ny.com/brooklyn-fire-lithium-ion-batter-fdny-crown-heights/14053185/

What are people doing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

Here in Illinois,USA the maximum power for...

Here in Illinois,USA the maximum power for e-bikes and g-bikes (motorized bicycle) is 750 watts or 1 hp. Class 1, (PAS only) and Class 2 (PAS and/or throttle) has a maximum speed of 20 mph. Class 3...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

I contacted the county forest preserve district...

I contacted the county forest preserve district who sets the rules and regulations for the bike-trails. Here's what they said:

"E-bikes are allowed on Forest Preserve District trails. Here are the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-22-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

Thanks everyone for all the information, advice...

Thanks everyone for all the information, advice and suggestions, keep it coming.

I'm leaning towards the Trek conversion due to cost, repair/maintenance and standardization of parts between the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-20-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,976
Posted By dayco

Homemade E-bike?

First, I know very little about e-bikes. But...

This winter I was thinking about turning my old Trek Navigator 50 into an inexpensive homemade e-bike. It looks like it could be done for under $450...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-14-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,866
Posted By dayco

Excellent. It seems as long as you have pedals...

Excellent. It seems as long as you have pedals that work and legal power and speed limitations you will be considered a bicycle. I would hate to see motorized bicycles classified as motor vehicles.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-06-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 891
Posted By dayco

Most e-bikes, g-bikes (and other things) being...

Most e-bikes, g-bikes (and other things) being ridden by riders of all ages around here are found mainly on the streets and roads. Most are riding and behaving poorly. Almost none are following the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 891
Posted By dayco

Riding e-bikes and g-bikes can be done safely....

Riding e-bikes and g-bikes can be done safely. The only way to safely coexist with motorists on streets and roads is to follow the Rules of the Road. It's only way we have of predicting or knowing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By dayco

The review in 3alamer's post goes back to 2012....

The review in 3alamer's post goes back to 2012. I'm not that familiar with e-bikes but that doesn't seem that old compared to a regular bicycle. They still look and seem to be in good condition.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By dayco

Wow! I wish they'd play it a little safer...

Wow!

I wish they'd play it a little safer not only for themselves but for all of us. And even follow the Rules of the Road. But then again, I remember how it was when I was a kid, invincible.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 97,644
Posted By dayco

I posted my homemade g-bike on an air-cooled VW...

I posted my homemade g-bike on an air-cooled VW Beetle site. (I also have an old air-cooled Beetle)

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=780880&start=0
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 97,644
Posted By dayco

"I actually get some exercise with them as well,...

"I actually get some exercise with them as well, I pedal in areas that will not tolerate them, than kick the motor on to get home."

Me too.

I built a homemade belt driven, rear mounted, gas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,400
Posted By dayco

I almost exclusively ride the bike trails. I...

I almost exclusively ride the bike trails. I can't enjoy riding a bicycle with motor vehicles buzzing around me. It's just blatantly unsafe and nerve racking. What ever problems I've experienced with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-19, 07:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,308
Posted By dayco

Thanks everyone for your response. I didn't...

Thanks everyone for your response.

I didn't want to create trouble or embarrass my Granddaughter.

I'm retired. I could easily go out tomorrow and buy a modern bike. But my Huffy fits my needs....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-19, 11:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,308
Posted By dayco

Thank you. I'll admit I don't know much...

Thank you.

I'll admit I don't know much about bikes outside of my old Huffy. I do my own repair and maintenance. The 2-3000 miles a year I've been put on my bike are dependable trouble-free miles....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-19, 11:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,308
Posted By dayco

What's wrong with Ashtabula cranks and freewheels?

I have an old 14 speed Huffy that I love to ride. I put 2-3000 miles a year on it.

My Granddaughter was over today with her friend. He was riding a newer small frame Trek. He started picking on my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 65,808
Posted By dayco

Definitely stay with it. I'm 70 and retired and I...

Definitely stay with it. I'm 70 and retired and I get (or have gotten) little or no encouragement or support over the years from family members. 13 years ago I had a quadruple bypass. Two years ago I...
Forum: Touring
01-25-18, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,681
Posted By dayco

My experience with small, inexpensive single...

My experience with small, inexpensive single layer tents is that they leak. When I'm serious about keeping myself and my gear dry, I use a tarp. I cut an inexpensive tarp to fit over my tent. I see...
Forum: Touring
01-19-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,689
Posted By dayco

I'm not a scientist nor am I trying to promote...

I'm not a scientist nor am I trying to promote discourse, but shouldn't there be a concern about food safety?


USDA
"Importance of Refrigeration
Refrigeration slows bacterial growth. Bacteria...
Forum: Touring
01-19-18, 12:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,689
Posted By dayco

Interesting. But couldn't the be a problem with...

Interesting. But couldn't the be a problem with bacteria growing in your cold soaking food?
Forum: Touring
09-18-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,218
Posted By dayco

I feel riding on a road is inherently dangerous...

I feel riding on a road is inherently dangerous and can't be made safe. I just can't control or predict what a motorist might or might not do at any given moment. I might think differently if I had...
Forum: Touring
09-15-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,218
Posted By dayco

In 2015, 5,376 pedestrians and 818 bicyclists...

In 2015, 5,376 pedestrians and 818 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts). These two modes accounted for 17.7...
Forum: Touring
09-07-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,218
Posted By dayco

It wouldn't have to be an either/or. Those who...

It wouldn't have to be an either/or. Those who want to ride the roads, ride the roads. Those who want to ride the trails, ride the trails. Those who want to do both, do both. I see an interstate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,918
Posted By dayco

I'm certainly no expert but I have an old dial...

I'm certainly no expert but I have an old dial indicator I use similar to a $17 dial indicator at Harbor Freight. (can't post a link, I haven't got 10 posts yet) Make up a mount so you can clamp it...
Forum: Touring
09-06-17, 09:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,218
Posted By dayco

Interstate system of bike trails?

I don't like riding/touring on roads having to compete with automobiles. Most of the cyclists I know don't either. There has to be a better way.


We need an interstate system of paved trails for...
Forum: Touring
06-16-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,777
Posted By dayco

Thanks again everyone. I didn't know...

Thanks again everyone.


I didn't know steel wheels were that weak and vulnerable. I understand and compensate for the wet-braking. I'm leaving with my brothers in a couple of weeks.


It seems...
Forum: Touring
06-15-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,777
Posted By dayco

Thanks everyone. 200 lbs. for me 44...

Thanks everyone.


200 lbs. for me
44 for the bike
45 for camping equipment/personal stuff/supplies


It's the trail between Reedsburg, WI and Marshland, WI
Forum: Touring
06-14-17, 11:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,777
Posted By dayco

Touring weight?

I'm new to touring. I want to take a week long ride down a rail trail and camp along the way. I have an old, steel, box-store Huffy that's in good shape. It has 36 spoke steel rims, steel hubs,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,395
Posted By dayco

This is an update to thread I posted a while...

This is an update to thread I posted a while back. Thanks to everyone who gave warning and said these parts would work together.

I'm not an avid bike rider. I'm just an old guy in street clothes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-16, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,395
Posted By dayco

This is an update to thread I posted a while...

This is an update to thread I posted a while back. Thanks to everyone who gave warning and said these parts would work together.

I'm not an avid bike rider. I'm just an old guy in street clothes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-16, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,395
Posted By dayco

Thanks everyone for the heads-up and advice.

Thanks everyone for the heads-up and advice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,395
Posted By dayco

Will these parts work together?

I have a very clean mid-90's Huffy 'box-store 10-speed' mountain bike with friction/thumb shifters I received for free. I want to install these parts:


Shimano 14-34T 7-speed Mega Range freewheel...
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