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Forum: Electric Bikes
01-01-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
Posted By tamnalan

Permatex sells a "thread locker" compound that...

Permatex sells a "thread locker" compound that can help. Get the "blue" version. It can be found at any automotive supply store.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,195
Posted By tamnalan

I bought a Marin mtn bike from the local...

I bought a Marin mtn bike from the local Performance store a couple of weeks ago. They were discounting about 40% at the time - most of the lower cost items were picked over but many of the more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,802
Posted By tamnalan

I have a BF Pakit with a Sturmey Archer 4 speed &...

I have a BF Pakit with a Sturmey Archer 4 speed & Gates belt drive. I think the belt is perfect for a folding bike. No chain grunge to foul up the other things in the travel case! Whisper quiet on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-18, 02:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,251
Posted By tamnalan

I just bought a full suspension bike - I had been...

I just bought a full suspension bike - I had been using a Schwinn High Sierra no-suspension bike I got in the 1980s. I'm 60ish now and my back needs the full suspension. I'm gone with the Schwinn.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-29-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,522
Posted By tamnalan

Performance Bike's retail stores are apparently...

Performance Bike's retail stores are apparently going out of business and they're liquidating stuff at great prices. I bought a Hawk Hill 2 from the local store for $1350 and I'm very happy with it....
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,105
Posted By tamnalan

I wonder how Sturmey RF-4's efficiency compares. ...

I wonder how Sturmey RF-4's efficiency compares. I'm happy with it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-18, 10:02 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 29,388
Posted By tamnalan

Sorry - I missed this. I had an issue with 3rd...

Sorry - I missed this. I had an issue with 3rd gear skipping when I first got the bike. The belt was too tight - after this was sorted out then it shifted fine and still does. The whole bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 29,388
Posted By tamnalan

Agreed, the belt drive is a little spendy! I...

Agreed, the belt drive is a little spendy! I think it provides a better return than titanium parts, at least for what I sought. I wanted a dependable travel bike that would not require much...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 29,388
Posted By tamnalan

I bought a pakiT last summer. I like it! Mine...

I bought a pakiT last summer. I like it! Mine has an RF-4 IGH and belt drive. I'm running Marathon Plus tires. This bike seems at home on both mild off-road trails and on the road. I'm a...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 24,160
Posted By tamnalan

I bought a BF pakiT last summer with an RF-4 &...

I bought a BF pakiT last summer with an RF-4 & belt drive - so far, so good! I like it. The shifts are consistent and there's no low-hanging derailleur or chain to drag in the mud and dust.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,820
Posted By tamnalan

I'm a happy BF Pakit owner. I've wanted a BF for...

I'm a happy BF Pakit owner. I've wanted a BF for years and could finally afford a new one. I try to "buy local" whenever I can. In a perfect world, goods would only be produced at the points that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,819
Posted By tamnalan

I bought a BF Pakit and added bar ends. It fits...

I bought a BF Pakit and added bar ends. It fits very close to how my road bike does, which is comfortable for me. I'm 6' 1", 175 lb
Forum: Commuting
08-19-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,377
Posted By tamnalan

I've had pretty good luck with Pedro's Ice Wax. ...

I've had pretty good luck with Pedro's Ice Wax. It lubes pretty well without attracting a lot of dirt. It will help to start with a clean chain. To me, the best way to clean a chain is to remove...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,303
Posted By tamnalan

I bought a BF Pakit with carbon drive & 4 speed...

I bought a BF Pakit with carbon drive & 4 speed hub. I love it so far, but the belt started creaking. What usually causes that - too loose? Misalignment?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-17, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,294
Posted By tamnalan

I AM a gowernement official. I work for the DoD...

I AM a gowernement official. I work for the DoD and am a military veteran. I understand the concern. Perhaps I should have used "bursting" instead of "exploding" ... poor word choice...


I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,294
Posted By tamnalan

Thanks! I don't mean to scare anyone. ...

Thanks! I don't mean to scare anyone.


How about "Expeditiously expatiating dye parcels contrived to impinge a patina on the villain's derriere"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-17, 06:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,303
Posted By tamnalan

To me, the biggest shortcoming of a belt drive is...

To me, the biggest shortcoming of a belt drive is the chronic lack of grease tattoo on your right calf. People won't believe that you rode to work.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-17, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,294
Posted By tamnalan

Lock it and slip a seat cover with explosive dye...

Lock it and slip a seat cover with explosive dye packs on your Brompton. You'll have a good idea who took it.
Forum: Commuting
08-13-17, 09:00 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 24,160
Posted By tamnalan

Curious about the Sturmey Archer X-RF4. The...

Curious about the Sturmey Archer X-RF4. The gearing seems perfect for a 16" wheel folder with belt drive. How is the reliability?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,425
Posted By tamnalan

I have a '92 Merlin road bike with a Grease Guard...

I have a '92 Merlin road bike with a Grease Guard bottom bracket. I bought the frame new, I've put a ton of miles on it and I still love it. That bottom bracket is easily serviced and the frame has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,192
Posted By tamnalan

I just bought a Pakit. The handlebar height is...

I just bought a Pakit. The handlebar height is easily adjustable downward by simply sliding the stem down on the tube but for safety purposes, the tube should be cut to length after fitting. The...
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