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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By KC8QVO

Im not sure on the i beam? This isnt a real...

Im not sure on the i beam?

This isnt a real good picture of it, but is what I can find quick.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-23, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By KC8QVO

Replacement/duplicate Dahon saddle?

All,

Does anyone know how to obtain another Dahon saddle?

What I am looking for is the same one that comes with the Mariner and Piazza. I think it is the more common one. I see on some of the...
09-29-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

TC1 Interesting comments Ah yes. Rabbit...

TC1 Interesting comments

Ah yes. Rabbit hole. That is a good description.

Remember, the title of the thread is all about experimentation. That says it all. I've simply documented my...
09-25-23, 04:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Here is where I am now. The frame is just about...

Here is where I am now. The frame is just about ready for paint. I have a bit more cleaning up to do one some of the parts. I didn't have my dremel with me so I just used an angle grinder with a wire...
Forum: Touring
09-21-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,690
Posted By KC8QVO

I drove a semi truck for a while and was up for a...

I drove a semi truck for a while and was up for a 34hr reset. I was in PA at the time, on the south end. I knew I was coming in to the period where I needed my 34hr reset so I route planned a bit to...
09-20-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

A couple more updates. I was commuting...

A couple more updates.

I was commuting Monday with the trailer. There is a portion of my trek where I rode through a field that has overgrown weeds. One of the QR levers on an axle was pulled...
Forum: Touring
09-19-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By KC8QVO

Looks like the dynamo type lights take 6v AC....

Looks like the dynamo type lights take 6v AC. Does anyone know if they can take DC? Some appear to have a capacitor for continued lighting when stopped for a period of time. That seems to imply that...
Forum: Touring
09-19-23, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By KC8QVO

Here is a quick follow up with a link. I used an...

Here is a quick follow up with a link. I used an external search engine to find it. For some reason Bike Forum's search still won't work for me....
Forum: Touring
09-19-23, 04:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By KC8QVO

Lights - specifically tail light - sustainable power

All,

I have been using a Sentinel 250 light for a few years now. On my commute yesterday morning it fell off and broke. I took it apart and if I press the bare buttons on the circuit board I can...
Forum: Touring
09-18-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By KC8QVO

I'll 2nd, 3ord, what ever, Ride With GPS. ...

I'll 2nd, 3ord, what ever, Ride With GPS.

Speaking in terms of route planning - Ride With GPS is very powerful in giving you data from which to plan your trip, not just "where". As in - the data...
Forum: Touring
09-15-23, 04:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,669
Posted By KC8QVO

I don't own an E-bike of any kind. Think...

I don't own an E-bike of any kind.

Think everything you can run/charge plugged in your car/truck/suv.

- Power inverter for 120v AC (run laptop)
- 12v to USB adapter for phone/tablet/GPS/bike...
09-14-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Once I got the frame situated with the bolts I...

Once I got the frame situated with the bolts I gave it a test run. It rolls exceptionally well. The tires were aired up to 70psi. Those are the hardest tires I've had with a trailer to date and still...
09-14-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Finished result of the slots: ...

Finished result of the slots:


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/756x1008/20230909_222051_d0827ea6747badf47343c9a0a754d08313d63c94.jpg


Here is the bottom of the frame...
09-14-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

More pictures. The thread plates didn't...

More pictures.

The thread plates didn't quite come out very well, but I think they will work. I used an M8 thread and the spec I found for it showed a 7.4mm drill (form tap, not a traditional cut...
Forum: Touring
09-14-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,579
Posted By KC8QVO

I understand the OP's point about no friction...

I understand the OP's point about no friction shifters.

However, here is some food for thought:
Several years ago I upgraded my drivetrain with a Mountain Tamer Triple to convert my triple crank...
Forum: Touring
09-14-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,669
Posted By KC8QVO

Interesting thread. A couple thoughts: 1....

Interesting thread.

A couple thoughts:
1. The only time I will plug in to an outlet with anything is if I am sitting right there. I have stayed at campgrounds with power available near/in the...
09-13-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By KC8QVO

I agree with zandoval. I can't see your trail...

I agree with zandoval. I can't see your trail organizers being able to do anything to stop the problem (problem being the motorized ATV's and dirtbikes that are not allowed there).

The only 2...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,420
Posted By KC8QVO

Can you elaborate on your tube tent? What is it?...

Can you elaborate on your tube tent? What is it? Can you close off the ends to protect from wind driven rain?
09-09-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By KC8QVO

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping the...

Thanks for the reply.

I was hoping the description of the assembly in my 1st paragraph would define the placement of the bolt.

To elaborate - that flange you see the bolt resting on in the...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,420
Posted By KC8QVO

When I was on the first leg of my Ohio to Erie...

When I was on the first leg of my Ohio to Erie tour in '21 I stealth camped one particular night. My mojo when stealth camping was to be packing before daybreak and rolling at daybreak. I did just...
09-07-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By KC8QVO

Thoughts on bolt size to hold 20" wheel flange?

The bolt in the picture is an 8mm. The flange it is resting on is intended to be adjustable to fit various hub widths and will be slotted. The frame it rests on will have a threaded plate welded to...
09-07-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

I went to work today attempting to dial in the...

I went to work today attempting to dial in the tilting of the wheels. I triple checked the seating of the axle in the flanges and found that the axles were not fully seated. When I got them to seat...
09-07-23, 04:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Tracking testing is done. I did some measuring...

Tracking testing is done. I did some measuring also. The way the hitch is on the bike, namely, has the trailer center line 2" to the left of the bike. Aside from that, the tracking is not crabbing to...
09-06-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

I'm taking a bit of a pause on the rolling...

I'm taking a bit of a pause on the rolling chassis.

I got the spokes tuned OK. They aren't perfect, but will get me going. I need to get some load on the wheels and roll around for a bit to let...
09-04-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

These are the inside flanges going together. One...

These are the inside flanges going together. One welded and the other getting ready to weld so you can see the layering process.

Before I finish this up I'll grind down the welds. The welded layer...
09-04-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Well I made it to a rolling chassis. However, it...

Well I made it to a rolling chassis. However, it still needs some work.

Getting the wheels mounted to the frame is tripping me up a bit. I didn't have a solid plan for how to do it and just took a...
09-03-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

And its in. ...

And its in.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/756x1008/20230902_204515_c637bbfc13757a8a22d4e8b7b05c7e6f010ca057.jpg


This is the "dry fit" of everything for the framing....
09-03-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Here is the start of the new axle section. ...

Here is the start of the new axle section.

Based off of a design that the guy I ran in to on the Ohio to Erie Trail run I did a few years ago that used an adjustable "outer rail" for the outside...
08-31-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By KC8QVO

Design your own. Take some pointers from...

Design your own.

Take some pointers from others you see and make some drawings to guide you.

Be realistic with dimensions and draw to scale for the best guide. If you are artistic and just...
Forum: Touring
08-31-23, 03:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,115
Posted By KC8QVO

A couple thoughts - 1. The coldest I will...

A couple thoughts -

1. The coldest I will ride is about 20deg F, or -6 to -7 C. Your lows are dipping below that mark. Depending on how you do it - that might not be too bad to tough it out for a...
Forum: Touring
08-30-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,172
Posted By KC8QVO

Just a quick follow up. I went with the We The...

Just a quick follow up. I went with the We The People tires - 20 x 2.4. I am working on the axle frame section this week. As of right now I don't have a way to get them mounted - the hubs are...
08-28-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

A couple more upgrades - I am experimenting...

A couple more upgrades -

I am experimenting with a truck/trailer box instead of the tote I was using. I have 3 of these for dry boxes on my big trailer. I'm not sure why I didn't think about using...
08-25-23, 03:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By KC8QVO

Is it only the bottom run of the chain that the...

Is it only the bottom run of the chain that the derailleur is holding? Or is the top of the chain that takes the load between your chain ring and cassette cog?

If it is only the former, not the...
Forum: Touring
08-23-23, 04:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By KC8QVO

I spent a while with fitment when I got my bike...

I spent a while with fitment when I got my bike several years ago. The main tweaks I've made are namely bar height. When I got my bike I had them leave the fork tube/stem tall and add a bunch of...
08-23-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

I gave the set up a test run yesterday. All seems...

I gave the set up a test run yesterday. All seems OK so far.

I did load the trailer/hitch a good bit. Not so much from weight, but I ran through a field that has tall overgrown brush. I wasn't...
Forum: Touring
08-22-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By KC8QVO

Thanks for the suggestion. That seems to align...

Thanks for the suggestion. That seems to align with my thoughts on building up the diameter a bit.

Are the tubes in the link similar to what you are referring to?...
08-21-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Interesting question. I have noticed the...

Interesting question.

I have noticed the tongue bar flexing with a lot of weight. That was one of the reasons why I went with the heavy steel parts. The rubber rod/spring hitch on the OEM design...
08-15-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

Here is the end result of the trimming of the...

Here is the end result of the trimming of the saddle:


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1008x756/20230815_180118_061664bffec5f6d4c1162f8b49d957aae96f4fe3.jpg

It is a bit...
Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By KC8QVO

Bar tape for drop bars - high amount of padding?

Do any of you have any thoughts on getting a lot of padding on drop bars?

When I got my bike in 2014 it had basic foam tape on the bars. I quickly had problems with it with my hands cramping up....
08-13-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

If you look at the last picture in the last post...

If you look at the last picture in the last post - the back side of the assembled bracket - as well as the picture of tack welding the clamps with things on the bike - the clamp saddle that goes...
08-13-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By KC8QVO

Thanks for the detail. Good food for thought. ...

Thanks for the detail. Good food for thought.

Though, I don't build enough wheels to get a feel of the detail you mention. That is in a large part why I posted the question here.

The last wheel...
08-12-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By KC8QVO

Thanks for the suggestion on the DT calc. I...

Thanks for the suggestion on the DT calc.

I found this one also:
https://leonard.io/edd/

Looking at the numbers both calculators appear to agree with the standard "rim centered on the axle"...
08-12-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By KC8QVO

Wheel building - finding spoke lengths? Calculators?

All,

I am working on a wheel build for my trailer. I am trying to find the spoke lengths. Several years ago I got parts from Ben's Cycle. I don't recall that being that difficult of a process - I...
08-10-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By KC8QVO

Interesting idea. However, in the US I don't...

Interesting idea. However, in the US I don't think a "bicycle" can have more than 3 wheels. Same goes for a "motorcycle". If it has 4 wheels then there are much more stringent requirements with...
08-09-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By KC8QVO

A couple things of note. 1. There may be...

A couple things of note.

1. There may be nay-sayers of your plans and dreams. I think it is OK to hear them for the reason of making you think. I think that is an issue a lot of dreamers don't do...
08-09-23, 04:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

When test-fitting the hitch bracket to the...

When test-fitting the hitch bracket to the saddles on the bike it became apparent I had some clearance issues with accessing the bolts. So before I tack welded things together I went to the mill, in...
08-09-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,624
Posted By KC8QVO

I've been getting back to this project. The past...

I've been getting back to this project. The past few days I have been making improvements to the hitch. Here are some pictures.

If you recall from the previous post last year - the issue I ran in...
08-07-23, 04:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,071
Posted By KC8QVO

I am guessing the load in the post in the link...

I am guessing the load in the post in the link below was around 400lbs. Yes, hills can be hard. I have a really tiny 4th chain ring. I forget what size it is. There is a thread here on BF discussing...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,471
Posted By KC8QVO

Though I am a fan of the Truckers (rim or disc...

Though I am a fan of the Truckers (rim or disc depending on user/rider preference), I am not sure that fits the OP's goals.

As for stock wheels - I have toured very heavy before on mine and I was...
Forum: Touring
08-02-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 791
Posted By KC8QVO

I have not had any issues with it. The cones,...

I have not had any issues with it. The cones, bearing balls, and axles are original in both hubs, though I do service them from time to time. I have not broken any spokes while riding. It would be...
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