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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-31-12, 04:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,583
Posted By Krow

I'm still using the Acme as my main commuter and...

I'm still using the Acme as my main commuter and grocery bike. Like you, I wish I could get lower gear for the Seattle hills (especially with groceries). But, I still think that the Alfine 11 IGH...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,583
Posted By Krow

I have a much smaller version of that ding on my...

I have a much smaller version of that ding on my Spot. Unfortunately, I only have myself to blame. I put the bike on my workstand with the clamp around the top bar and tightened it a bit too much. My...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,583
Posted By Krow

Thanks for the idea, Tom. Unfortunately, the...

Thanks for the idea, Tom. Unfortunately, the Alfine 11 sets a limit on the input ratio. The lowest allowed is around 1.9 (which the Acme uses). Swapping the 24T rear pulley for a 28T would take that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,583
Posted By Krow

I'm into my second season on the '11 Acme. I'm...

I'm into my second season on the '11 Acme. I'm riding 11 miles round trip over hilly and wet Seattle. I had some initial problems with the Alfine 11, but Aaron Goss, the IGH Wizard sorted them out....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By Krow

I picked up an XO-2 last year. I'm fixing it up...

I picked up an XO-2 last year. I'm fixing it up as my long distance bike. Eager to see your pics!
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,837
Posted By Krow

Ajax Spot - Alfine 11 and Gates CenterTrack. I've...

Ajax Spot - Alfine 11 and Gates CenterTrack. I've had to change the rear tire a couple of times. Luckily, the first time was at home where I could watch (and re-watch) the YouTube video on changing a...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,221
Posted By Krow

40 mile round trip to work. I only do that on...

40 mile round trip to work. I only do that on special occasions.

6 miles to the express bus stop. Seattle provides bike lockers at the stop so I can leave my bike there for the day and not worry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-11, 11:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By Krow

Here's the moderately happy end to this sad tale....

Here's the moderately happy end to this sad tale. She decided to replace the lost bike with a Cervelo R3. Slightly nicer frame than she had, with a slightly lower group and wheels, but still very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-11, 01:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By Krow

Thank you for all the great opinions. She looked...

Thank you for all the great opinions. She looked the thread over and thanks everyone who says we should just rebuy the bike she had. sigh.

As for insurance, it's complicated, but I'll be taking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-11, 01:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By Krow

How to tempt a fan of carbon?

My wife loved, loved, loved her Cervelo RS CF bike. So did someone else. It was stolen. We're in the market for a replacement.

She would like a straight up replacement, but given the expense, I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-13-11, 01:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,877
Posted By Krow

Bike stolen at STP beer garden

My wife did the STP last weekend. She finished in one day and went to the beer garden with her friends around 8:20pm. She put her bike down with the hundreds of others there. 45 minutes later she...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

Update on the Ergn grips. I installed a set last...

Update on the Ergn grips. I installed a set last weekend and have enjoyed them all week. The large palm rests are much more comfortable but I'm still getting a bit of numbness in my right ring and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

I had Ergon handgrips on my last bike. I had it...

I had Ergon handgrips on my last bike. I had it set up with similar back swept North Road handlebars and the Ergons felt great. They allow you to take your weight off the nerves in your palm. I'll...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-11, 12:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

I had similar problems on my long tour ride of 65...

I had similar problems on my long tour ride of 65 miles. I think it's more the thin handgrips than the backswept handlebars. I'm going to try Ergon handgrips - which I had on my last bike and loved.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

Yep, that's the video I used to figure this out. ...

Yep, that's the video I used to figure this out.

The Alfine 11 adds a finger tab on the rotating part of the gear shifter to take pressure off the shift cable when removing it. It saves you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

The tension is set with a screw on the frame by...

The tension is set with a screw on the frame by the rear axle. According to my shop, once it's set, it will probably be fine after taking the rear wheel off and replacing it. I've had to take the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

I picked up my Spot Acme three weeks ago from the...

I picked up my Spot Acme three weeks ago from the great people at http://www.joe-bike.com/. I added a very strong Axiom rack but it's otherwise stock.

I have about 250 miles on it so far. Those...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,952
Posted By Krow

I used Power Grips on my last three bikes. I...

I used Power Grips on my last three bikes. I liked the feel and could ride with just about any shoe I was wearing. My most recent bike came with Well-Go City Pedals...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,746
Posted By Krow

Definitely put this on Kickstarter. You should be...

Definitely put this on Kickstarter. You should be able to get funding to productize this. Also, I agree with posters above that you should have your patent application filed before posting any more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By Krow

Stripped thread on crank

I was riding my recently purchased Dahon Mu p24. It's a fun bike and perfect for multi-modal commuting. Anyway, the right pedal was feeling spongy. At first I thought it was because they are folding...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,927
Posted By Krow

Hey UncleGuy, I'm happy to meet another person...

Hey UncleGuy, I'm happy to meet another person who made the decision to buy the Acme!

You're train of thought sounds almost like mine. I returned to bike commuting three months ago and said that...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,028
Posted By Krow

+1 for Bike Works. They are a great org that...

+1 for Bike Works. They are a great org that helps a lot of kids!
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 10:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,160
Posted By Krow

Switched to bike/bus commuting when the state...

Switched to bike/bus commuting when the state announced they were putting a $7 toll on the bridge I drove across every day :twitchy:

Still have the car, but I took the key off my ring in favor of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-11, 01:34 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 31,700
Posted By Krow

I'd like to use this style bike for times when I...

I'd like to use this style bike for times when I need to mix biking with cars. Any idea if this one would fit into the back of a VW New Beetle?
Forum: Living Car Free
04-14-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 727
Posted By Krow

Congratulations. I just paid for major...

Congratulations. I just paid for major maintenance on my car. All I could think was, "that would have bought a sweet bike."
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-12-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,005
Posted By Krow

As an actual low carb eater, rather than someone...

As an actual low carb eater, rather than someone who wants to rattle off whatever they had for dinner last night, I'd like to answer the OP's question.

Breakfast is usually eggs with sausage or...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 775
Posted By Krow

Yes, the toll is between $3.50 and $5.00 each way...

Yes, the toll is between $3.50 and $5.00 each way depending on your payment plan. So the cheapest daily rate is $7.00. The proceeds are to pay for a replacement bridge which should start construction...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-11, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 775
Posted By Krow

Hanging it up

Today is the day. After a month of bike/bus commuting and doing grocery runs on my bike, I took my car key off the key chain. I haven't filled the tank in 6 weeks.

I'm not ready to sell it yet,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,508
Posted By Krow

I just did this today. Replaced the stock grips...

I just did this today. Replaced the stock grips on my wife's Dew Deluxe with Ergon BioKork. I followed the excellent suggestions on http://www.bicycletutor.com. I pried up the grip with a thin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By Krow

Actually, the handlebars are a variant of the...

Actually, the handlebars are a variant of the Nitto moustache bars that Grant Petersen championed on the XO line. Here, they include grips and move the brakes so they act like north roads.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By Krow

New XO-2 owner - now what?

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/Keith_Rowe/xo-2-april2011.jpg

I'm dipping my toe into the C&V forum for the first time. I just picked up this 1992 XO-2 on CL. It appears to be all...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,841
Posted By Krow

+1 for Tom Bihn. All the bags are really well...

+1 for Tom Bihn. All the bags are really well thought out and made in the USA. I have 5 different pieces, including a great huge messenger bag (http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/200/TB0825).
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,338
Posted By Krow

The review is behind their subscription wall, so...

The review is behind their subscription wall, so I can't link to it directly. My message above has a link to their site if you'd like to check it out. A to B (http://www.atob.org.uk)has very...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-23-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,338
Posted By Krow

Nano Motor - a breakthrough?

I read the new issue of A to B (http://www.atob.org.uk) this week. They did an in depth review of a bike available in Britain called the Nano Brompton. It's a regular 3 speed folding Brompton L3...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-07, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,044
Posted By Krow

Like me. I have a NuVinci hub running on my...

Like me. I have a NuVinci hub running on my Giant Lite electric. Since the electric is already a heavy beast, this just adds to the fun. Total weight with the NuVinci, the motor and the battery is...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,241
Posted By Krow

Funny story, actually. I was googling around for...

Funny story, actually. I was googling around for NuVinci and found a bike store page that was offering it. It turns out that the owner had ordered it to try himself and had prepped the page for...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-07, 04:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,241
Posted By Krow

Nuvinci on an electric bike

I bought a NuVinci hub built into a wheel for just over $500. I put it on my Giant Lite electric bike.

The Giant Lite is a fairly unique design for an electric because the motor drives through...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-24-07, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Krow

I can't speak to the bike racks in Boston, but I...

I can't speak to the bike racks in Boston, but I can speak to heavy bikes.

I ride a Giant Lite electric with a NuVinci hub. It weighs over 60 lbs with all my commuting stuff on it. I put it on...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-24-07, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By Krow

I can't speak to the bike racks in Boston, but I...

I can't speak to the bike racks in Boston, but I can speak to heavy bikes.

I ride a Giant Lite electric with a NuVinci hub. It weighs over 60 lbs with all my commuting stuff on it. I put it on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Krow

I've been commuting on a Giant Lite for the last...

I've been commuting on a Giant Lite for the last two months. I have the same bike rigged with a hitch for an Adams Trail-a-Bike to take my six-year-old to t-ball or the library. I have a second hitch...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 964
Posted By Krow

Butterbur and Nettle

I suffer from tree pollen allergies, too. This year, I'm trying herbal treatments and they're working really well.

I'm taking Butterbur and Nettle. Both are helping a lot. Butterbur has been...
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