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Forum: Fatbikes
03-16-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Did some test rides yesterday, the weather was...

Did some test rides yesterday, the weather was pretty nice. The higher pressures worked best for me, up around 15 psi., the reduced rolling resistance allowed for more speed, and decent handling on...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-14-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Summertime Tire Pressure

I'm continuing to ride my fat bike in the good weather months, what front/rear pressures have you guys found to work well with a mixture of trail and street riding. I ride the bike to a single track...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-26-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By FREEBIRD1

We had 2 feet of good snow, now it's raining and...

We had 2 feet of good snow, now it's raining and melting, making a mess and flooding. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-17-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I finally took one of mine out, a little 36 V...

I finally took one of mine out, a little 36 V mountain type bike. it only has 2.4" tires but did extremely well! On low power setting it went through up to 5" snow no problem, the way the power is...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-16-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,488
Views: 532,134
Posted By FREEBIRD1

That is nice:)

That is nice:)
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-15-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By FREEBIRD1

It started, 14" Saturday, another 7" Sunday....

It started, 14" Saturday, another 7" Sunday. Little stroll in the park at 0° F. this morning (they even plowed for me). I think I'm gonna get sun and 20° F later in the week:), the powdery snow at...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-15-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 80,030
Posted By FREEBIRD1

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,068
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Nice Chain

This is a really nice chain, replaced my KMC on my winter bike, very noticeable difference. Smoother shifting, lots quieter. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By FREEBIRD1

E-Bikes in Snow

Anyone riding a fatty e-bike in snow? what bike are you using?
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,943
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I stay off walking/bike trails in the park, the...

I stay off walking/bike trails in the park, the Solex is so quiet I can carry on a conversation a few feet away. I get approached a lot by walkers and bicyclist all the time to chat about the gas...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,943
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I've been riding my "g-bikes" for a while never...

I've been riding my "g-bikes" for a while never any problems, I barely get noticed, they have such a small visual footprint people basically perceive them as a bicycle. I cruise casually on them and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-07-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By FREEBIRD1

A little dusting here, put 5 lbs. of psi in my...

A little dusting here, put 5 lbs. of psi in my bike and got a little feel of the snow. System on its way later this week:)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-23-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,254
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Enjoying the fall colors:) ...

Enjoying the fall colors:)
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Forum: Recumbent
10-20-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,270
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I see them mainly on the trails, Me and my wife...

I see them mainly on the trails, Me and my wife have tadpoles and really like them. I am however seeing a lot of e-tadpole trikes, almost an 80 to 20 ratio to standard trikes.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-14-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,254
Posted By FREEBIRD1

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Got out in between rain showers, been about 2.00 " around here, seen a break in the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-30-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,212
Posted By FREEBIRD1

That's what I thought, I may be able to fit some...

That's what I thought, I may be able to fit some 2.8's or 3's on the frame of my electric Townie Go. This is my favorite bike, the electric power is seamless, the disk brakes are wonderful ,and it...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-30-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,212
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Did that bike come stock with the fatty wheels?

Did that bike come stock with the fatty wheels?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,254
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Little mud on the tires. ...

Little mud on the tires.
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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Freestyle motocross may be in his future.

Freestyle motocross may be in his future.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 97,779
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Smile I put these together as a motorized hobby at...

I put these together as a motorized hobby at first, never thought they would be any good., the higher quality Zeda kits changed my mind. If you have some mechanical knowledge , and assemble them...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-30-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1,488
Views: 532,134
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Had to turn around this time, rain flooded the...

Had to turn around this time, rain flooded the trail pretty good, back open today. Great weather 70° F 40 % humidity.:)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 938
Posted By FREEBIRD1

It's all better now 82° F 45% humidity, sunny,...

It's all better now 82° F 45% humidity, sunny, nice breeze, it's perfect. Compared to some of that scorching heat and storms in other parts of the country, I am very fortunate....
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 97,779
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I use engines from bicycle engines.com, they...

I use engines from bicycle engines.com, they advertise them as 80 cc's but they are actually US 66 cc's, and have well enough power they are 2.9 HP. It's a good company with people you can actually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 938
Posted By FREEBIRD1

The Haze

Got the smoke haze from Canada again, makes for weird overcast sunny day.
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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 97,779
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I have a few of these, I use a higher quality...

I have a few of these, I use a higher quality Chinese kit (Zeda) and they are around $179, I've had good luck with them, and a lot of miles. Most of the ones I build are 66 cc's. They require...
Forum: Fatbikes
07-03-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,499
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I rode it all over the place, winter, summer snow...

I rode it all over the place, winter, summer snow trails etc. It never let me down.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-30-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,914
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I ride a fat bike in the winter (4.9 tires), I...

I ride a fat bike in the winter (4.9 tires), I wonder how these would do in the snow?
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-23-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I'd second the Electra's, I really like my e...

I'd second the Electra's, I really like my e version, they're laid-back pretty good,
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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I need another MTB, my 2022 Marlin 7 literally...

I need another MTB, my 2022 Marlin 7 literally fell apart after one light season of riding. Bottom bracket, fork, brakes all broke, and the tires wore out. The Marlin felt "rickity" and was noisy all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Thanks for the input, I tried a new chain, even...

Thanks for the input, I tried a new chain, even longer, the derailleur still rubbed the cogs. I'm thinking modern day components don't work well on these old frames, it almost seems as if the angle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-23, 04:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

The bike is a 30 yeat old Schwinn cruiser, it...

The bike is a 30 yeat old Schwinn cruiser, it does seem to have a longer sweeping chain stay. I would still like to figure out why it worked so well with a short chain? did the spring in that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I've had a few bike shop disasters on new, and...

I've had a few bike shop disasters on new, and bikes I've brought for service ( a couple of them are still in my garage). I'm working on getting better at doing all this stuff myself, so I don't have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Thanks Andrew, I was thinking the same on the...

Thanks Andrew, I was thinking the same on the chain,I have a few extra sections I could add to test it, the shop actually installed it, along with the shifter,freewheel and derailleur. I'm surprised...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

It's not the Megarange set, it;s a 28T and the...

It's not the Megarange set, it;s a 28T and the bike is just a 6 speed cruiser.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

It only has a single chain ring in front (6 speed)

It only has a single chain ring in front (6 speed)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Here's a shot of the set-up. The chain,...

Here's a shot of the set-up. The chain, freewheel, derailleur , cable and twist shifter have less than 25 miles of use. The odd thing is it worked perfectly smoothe and shifted great, parked it in my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 04:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Rear Deraileur Dilemma

I have a six speed cruiser bike for my wife, it shifted fine, got on it the other day and the jockey wheels started hitting the cogs. I tried tuning it to no avail, high/low/B screws had no effect. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,254
Posted By FREEBIRD1

These bike ares so comfortable to ride, this is...

These bike ares so comfortable to ride, this is my minty Trek Navigator 300. The owner rode it a few times, and set in his basement for 15 years or so. Just fitted it with new tires and it runs as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 325
Posted By FREEBIRD1

The tire in the photo is a Smart Sam Plus, I've...

The tire in the photo is a Smart Sam Plus, I've seen this on the Big Apple's and Big Ben's as well. I suspect it may be an e-bike rating?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 325
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Tires Labeled "MOPED"

I have several Schwalbe tires labeled MOPED on the bead area, any idea why they do this?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-23, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By FREEBIRD1

It was 82° F here Saturday, it's snowing this...

It was 82° F here Saturday, it's snowing this morning:eek:
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Thanks, I've had the bike a year, but it...

Thanks,

I've had the bike a year, but it only has about 5 months service (winters here), the bottom bracket bearings are gone, they were probably installed incorrectly or over torqued. Perhaps the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Does the bottom brackets on your bikes make a lot...

Does the bottom brackets on your bikes make a lot of racket?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-23, 04:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,687
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I would second the tadpole trike, I use mine on...

I would second the tadpole trike, I use mine on the MUP's when I feel a little fatigued, or just a little off, and still want to ride. You still get a good cardio workout, get outside and enjoy the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
04-12-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,513
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Its been in the 70's here and nice, but reality...

Its been in the 70's here and nice, but reality is coming back. This Sunday is supposed to be flurries, and back down into the 30's. Cold nasty weather does not give up easy here easily.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I'll have to find another bike for mountain...

I'll have to find another bike for mountain biking, I don't think this one is going to cut it. LBS only sells Trek's so I'll probably order something more robust.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

My model has the Deore w/clutch and a Rockshock...

My model has the Deore w/clutch and a Rockshock Judy fork, it was in fact $1100 w/tax, first few miles it worked great.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Brake rotor is fine, works great, cranks/pedals...

Brake rotor is fine, works great, cranks/pedals are tight, Almost sounds like something inside the frame, cables rubbing internally? or the bearing going out? I have had a few new Trek bikes, and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By FREEBIRD1

Bottom Bracket Noise?

I have a Trek Marlin 7 that makes a scraping type noise under power, doesn't seem loose? bike only has about 50 easy miles on it. any ideas?

Thanks
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-26-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,513
Posted By FREEBIRD1

We got a inch of rain/snow yesterday, not bad...

We got a inch of rain/snow yesterday, not bad this AM dodging puddles and mini-streams crossing the trail:)...
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