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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-16-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

The lights we are posting about are for daylight...

The lights we are posting about are for daylight viability. If you want night time helmet lights Dinotte (https://store.dinottelighting.com/2024-xe2-headlight-p90.aspx)has a good one also.
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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-16-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​I have a Storm Whistle but need to wear...

​​​​​​​I have a Storm Whistle but need to wear ear plugs to use it. I have small ear canals and the whistle causes allot of pain.
Forum: Touring
05-16-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN I have the Velocity 26" Psycho...

Tourist in MSN I have the Velocity 26" Psycho rims and Schwalbe Pickup tires on my bicycle. I believe my rim weight is close to yours. The rear wheel weighs 10.4 pounds. If I ever need a new rim I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-16-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

I suggest an air raid siren. The horn from Loud...

I suggest an air raid siren. The horn from Loud Bicycle (https://loudbicycle.com/) would be a good start.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 361
Posted By Rick

Thanks zandoval: I used the Kneesavers for the...

Thanks zandoval: I used the Kneesavers for the first time Jan 1980 and they have been in every bicycle that I have owned since then. I used the Speedplay Frogs for the large amount of float. In my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 361
Posted By Rick

I have Speedplay Frogs that need replacing. The...

I have Speedplay Frogs that need replacing. The wrench flat removal by most companies is annoying and a problem for me. I looked and Shimano has four SPD models with wrench flats, Richey has two...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 259
Posted By Rick

Andrew R Stewart: I have a Rohloff equipped...

Andrew R Stewart: I have a Rohloff equipped bicycle with the gates carbon drive. It is 10 years old and I prefer it to a chain drive setup. The Rohloff has the least added friction of any internal...
Forum: Touring
05-15-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rick

frogshawn: The Rohloff is the only internally...

frogshawn: The Rohloff is the only internally geared setup that is Tandem rated. It is aproxametly 1 kilo lighter than the Pinion. The weight thing has no effect on me riding my bicycle. This is a...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 245
Posted By Rick

I have MKS Lambada Grip King...

I have MKS Lambada Grip King...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 252
Posted By Rick

I have a Rohloff equipped bicycle. I know that...

I have a Rohloff equipped bicycle. I know that the shifter can be wired backwards and gear 14 will be gear one and so on. During covid my wife was in the hospital and not expected to live. She had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 361
Posted By Rick

Do Any Of You Use Kneesavers?

I started bicycling shortly after training when I was stationed at Ft Lewis. I always had some minor knee pain and without a foot retention system on the pedals I would have heel strikes on the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 259
Posted By Rick

I and another member of the forum have had our...

I and another member of the forum have had our Rohloff equippted bicycles over 10 years. I don't look at how much cost difference there is. I look more at the ease of maintenance and dependability. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 766
Posted By Rick

Here is another expensive option for carbon...

Here is another expensive option for carbon frames from Silca (https://silca.cc/collections/tools/products/hirobel-clamp).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLWhvhl0Xk There are several videos about...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rick

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1250/pxl_20240509_204222223_2_0a1a5fd79db82c2913414eed392dfa60570495d7.jpg
I was able to purchase my Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff due to a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,285
Posted By Rick

Nice to hear more about the Rohloff shifting. I...

Nice to hear more about the Rohloff shifting. I went back to the Crazy Bars. Ergon only makes the Rohloff/Nexus grip for the right side. I had to cut down the left grip on a standard pair. If...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

CaptMike: I believe I have had mine on the...

CaptMike: I believe I have had mine on the brightest on off flash mode. I know it is uncomptforable to look at directly. I don't know how to adjust the intensity of the flash modes up or down. I am...
Forum: Touring
05-09-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rick

gauvins: I would go with the P18 636% range and...

gauvins: I would go with the P18 636% range and 11.5% jumps between gears. I find that my Rohloff is only lacking in downhill pedaling gears. Tourist in MSN: Pinion has Smart Shift for there...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,083
Posted By Rick

I would use Ryde formally Rigida Andra 30 or 40...

I would use Ryde formally Rigida Andra 30 or 40 rims and Phil Wood hubs.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 558
Posted By Rick

There is some bicycle infrastructure that is...

There is some bicycle infrastructure that is unwise to use. In the early eighties I lived in Provo Utah. The city got some kind of funding and made a painted line bicycle lane which had two way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By Rick

I would use trI-flow oretinacious oil instead of...

I would use trI-flow oretinacious oil instead of the WD.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-08-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

CaptMike: I just put my day time red back on the...

CaptMike: I just put my day time red back on the bicycle. It runs so long on start stop that I believe I will use it for travel and hunt wall outlets to charge it. It is very bright and a friend of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-06-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

CaptMike: The new daytime only light is brighter...

CaptMike: The new daytime only light is brighter than our older one. Comparing the battery run time I would say allot brighter. the 4 cell battery would run 35 hours on the on-off setting on The old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 961
Posted By Rick

Belts are the best but most BD bikes don't have...

Belts are the best but most BD bikes don't have the range of gears to make people happy. My bicycle is as dependable as my car. A freshley oiled chain or waxed chain on a single speed or internally...
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,710
Posted By Rick

spinconn: To much sodium isen't a real concern...

spinconn: To much sodium isen't a real concern for me while pedaling over 50 to 100 miles in a day either. I carry Tang and extra salt and when water know longer tastes good on a hot day I no I need...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-06-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

CaptMike: I have tHe old daytime only with the...

CaptMike: I have tHe old daytime only with the 7.5 V battery charger and ordered a new battery for it a couple of years ago. Dinotte told me that the D6 is near the same brightness as the old daytime...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-02-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

BCDrums: Thanks for the picture of the D6, It...

BCDrums: Thanks for the picture of the D6, It looks great! I am currently using the quad red myself. what mounting problems were you having. I have the Edelux II headlight and the B&M Toplight Line...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

BCDrums: I Have the older Daytime Red Taillight -...

BCDrums: I Have the older Daytime Red Taillight - Daytime Only Dinotte Taillight and the predacesor to the D6. The new D6 is on my upcomming purchase list. I like it when I look in my mirror and see...
Forum: Touring
04-30-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,667
Posted By Rick

Jandd Mountain Expedition Panniers...

Jandd Mountain Expedition Panniers (https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMEP) and if I read it correctly 163 ltr a pair.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

Dinotte...

Dinotte (https://store.dinottelighting.com/road-lightsday-amber-headlights--red-taillights-c16.aspx) makes the brightest daylight visable lights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,096
Posted By Rick

The requirement to legally be stopped at a light...

The requirement to legally be stopped at a light or stop sign in California is for all foward motion to be stopped. The Police know this and they also know that it will cost you time and money to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 535
Posted By Rick

I purchased a used Schwinn Paramount equipted...

I purchased a used Schwinn Paramount equipted with a Dura-Ace group in the early 2000s while living in Florida. I Paid $63.45 after tax. I replaced tubes, tires and cables for around $130. I used it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 727
Posted By Rick

I don't believe that my post comes to the level...

I don't believe that my post comes to the level of a crime for incorrectness. I do believe that you are an excelent drama queen and as usual you are in a scheisse mood.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 630
Posted By Rick

Pearson 100: I looked at the bars and the space...

Pearson 100: I looked at the bars and the space between the cables. I could make the mount I linked to work on those bars. The Minoura mounts tcs showed would easily work for this. I suggest you go...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 630
Posted By Rick

Pearson100: There is room on the handlebar for...

Pearson100: There is room on the handlebar for something like the Velo Orange Handlebar Accessory Mount...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 727
Posted By Rick

Fleeing Criminal Kills Bicyclist

It appears a wantabee car thief fleeing the police moed down a bicyclist then lost control of the car and crashed into 8 other vehicles while flipping over in the vehicle he was driving. He then...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 630
Posted By Rick

Send pictures of your bicycle. You could mount...

Send pictures of your bicycle. You could mount off of the fork crown or off the front rack or even on the handlebar with a tall mount to go over the handlebar bag.
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,572
Posted By Rick

https://swoodcycles.bigcartel.com/product/twisted-...

https://swoodcycles.bigcartel.com/product/twisted-t-bar
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 506
Posted By Rick

It looks like a brake reach adjustment screw.

It looks like a brake reach adjustment screw.
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

i agree that the cages are very stiff and not...

i agree that the cages are very stiff and not giving. The 1.5 liter Smart water bottles have a lot of play in those cages. If you look at the picture you can see the bottle in the seat tube cage just...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​I was thinking of strapping them to the...

​​​​​​​I was thinking of strapping them to the frame but your suggestion looks good also.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4vZukxW3cAushike...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4vZukxW3cAushiker: The Topeak Modula cage XL is to long for my frame. I had to use hardware to lower the cage on the seat tube so the bottle just fits. I am also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By Rick

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/665x887/img_0040_90887ce3030c5fcd8505fc37848a454d9d1ef5be.jpg
My Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff ...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​ I am sitting up a few inches higher...

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I am sitting up a few inches higher than you so the wider seat will probably work. I have an equally wide Cambium on it now. I read about the man denting the tube and that looks like a...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: I also have a set of front and rear...

veganbikes: I also have a set of front and rear panniers by arkel. That single bag is called the bug. It converts to a backpack. I'm waiting for a computer part to remount my padrone computer and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,680
Posted By Rick

You are the one riding in this situation. You...

You are the one riding in this situation. You need to choose what is safest for you at all times. Because I ride 2" + tires I would have no problem riding the sidewalk. But I would be darned careful...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: The two cages in the main...

Tourist in MSN: The two cages in the main triangle are the Velo Orange Mojave. The 1.5 liter water bottles don't fit tight in these cages. The cages are designed for 3.5" bottles. I am considering...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 569
Posted By Rick

My custom Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff brand new had...

My custom Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff brand new had the seatpost sliding down over time. I had things checked out at a bicycle shop and they claimed that the sizes were correct. I believe it is possible...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Rick

My Attempt At Easy Hydration While Touring

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20240420_152649396_02615ee7b0663924c5fd4fe357325c77e00f0b6f.jpg...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: Thanks for the rundown on the...

Tourist in MSN: Thanks for the rundown on the credit card companies and their creative overcharging. I ordered from Bike24 a few years ago through my bank and they charged me $35 on a near 400 euro...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By Rick

Aushiker: I compared the prices and shipping...

Aushiker: I compared the prices and shipping between Bike24 and Bike Discount. I live in the US and Bike24 won out with lower prices and lower shipping.
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