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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,600
Posted By spudston

YankeeRider, I hope you enjoy your Aventon as...

YankeeRider, I hope you enjoy your Aventon as much as I do my Aventon Level.2. I too have wrist pain as well as back problems. I modified my bike with more swept back handlebars, a suspension seat...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By spudston

Dahon Carrier Top Bag

I have been looking for a rack trunk for my Dahons. The Dahon site shows a Carrier Top Bag on their site for $69 shipped. Does anyone have experience with these bags? It looks good in the pictures...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,117
Posted By spudston

I have two Dahons one with the Kenda Kwests and...

I have two Dahons one with the Kenda Kwests and one with Marathon Racers. I don’t have a lot of miles on the Schwalbes but I haven’t noticed any big advantage to either tire. I haven’t had flats on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By spudston

20” Tire too big for Rim?

Hi all. I decided to upgrade the tires on my new folding bike to 20” x 1.5 Schwalbe Marathon Racers. I expect to ride 80/20 percent pavement/gravel. The bike came with 1.35” Kendas. The new tires...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,442
Posted By spudston

Interesting. I was on the verge of ordering a New...

Interesting. I was on the verge of ordering a New World Tourist from them but I am concerned about leaving such an expensive bike where it could get stolen. When there was a handlepost recall on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,442
Posted By spudston

Yeah, I haven’t posted on here in years because I...

Yeah, I haven’t posted on here in years because I don’t need to be told every time it’s all my fault. Like I said, I was trying to be informative not critical.

As as far as the LBS goes, he is a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,442
Posted By spudston

I’ll take the Mariner on the trip so not a big...

I’ll take the Mariner on the trip so not a big deal. My birthday is during the trip and there’s nothing like a new bike to make me feel like a kid again, but I can wait a few days more. I did call...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,442
Posted By spudston

I have heard good things about him so that was...

I have heard good things about him so that was why I called him first. I had asked him my question via email and thought he didn’t respond but his email ended up in my spam folder. I found it too...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,442
Posted By spudston

My Experience Ordering a Dahon Online

I have a Dahon Mariner D7 which I like a lot but doesn’t have gears low enough for me. So, after talking to my local bike shop about upgrading the Mariner’s drive train to no avail ( he doesn’t seem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-15, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,315
Posted By spudston

These Michelin Airstops are made in Serbia.

These Michelin Airstops are made in Serbia.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,315
Posted By spudston

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I'm not sure...

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I'm not sure when I purchased that tube, but most likely it was 1 to 2 years ago. But who knows how long it was in the pipeline prior to me buying it. Which begs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,315
Posted By spudston

I think I'll pick up some of these when I need to...

I think I'll pick up some of these when I need to restock my tube supply. As far as using the smooth band on threaded stems goes, my Joe Blow pump doesn't seal well there. I'm currently trying heat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,315
Posted By spudston

Well, I was trying to give the tube shape. Like...

Well, I was trying to give the tube shape. Like I said, I've done the same amount of pumping before, and since, on Michelin and other brands, without a problem. A Kenda tube I tried was much more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-15, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,315
Posted By spudston

Michelin Airstop goes BOOM!

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I was looking for a spare tube and found this Michelin in my stash. I inflated it with a few strokes of my floor pump to check it and it got a fat spot which is fairly normal with...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,187
Posted By spudston

Yes! I have three cars and the bike wins every...

Yes! I have three cars and the bike wins every time!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-12, 11:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,592
Posted By spudston

I had this exact same problem with my commuter...

I had this exact same problem with my commuter bike. I never could find the puncturing object but since the tire was almost worn out I replaced it. No more mystery deflations. If your tire is worn...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,529
Posted By spudston

This was before, and why, I got pumps with hoses....

This was before, and why, I got pumps with hoses. It's easy to tear a stem at the base of the reinforced area with a pump without a hose. So, if you are hoseless, so to speak, I suggest looking for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,122
Posted By spudston

My LBS who sold me my commuter Trek hybrid (and 3...

My LBS who sold me my commuter Trek hybrid (and 3 other Treks) said adjustments were free with purchase. When I called about needing some help getting the shifting right, the guy said bring it in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,529
Posted By spudston

The Michelin Air Stop tubes I get locally for $5...

The Michelin Air Stop tubes I get locally for $5 I find superior to Kenda made tubes because the reinforcement area at the base of the stem is twice as large. After tearing a Kenda tube at the base...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,339
Posted By spudston

Whatever works. I put a large patch over a small...

Whatever works. I put a large patch over a small leaking one. It doesn't leak now, so it's all good. Who's gonna see it anyway?
Forum: Commuting
12-01-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By spudston

I have the REI Stratos pants (or something...

I have the REI Stratos pants (or something similar) which I got on closeout for $10 with a coupon. They work great on my short commute the few times I've worn them. They're noisy when walking but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By spudston

Just be careful if ordering online from...

Just be careful if ordering online from Performance Bicycle. You can't change anything about your order after you submit it. Check out all of the negative reviews on resellerratings.com about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-11, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,685
Posted By spudston

I've had the problem with Kenda tubes sold as...

I've had the problem with Kenda tubes sold as REI's brand. The Michelin Airstop tubes I now use have a reinforced area at the stem base about twice as large as the Kenda's. I've had no problem with...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-11, 12:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,297
Posted By spudston

I have a Cygolite Pace 310 and a Magicshine. I...

I have a Cygolite Pace 310 and a Magicshine. I like the Cygolite in almost all ways: Beam pattern & evenness, mounting, charging, blink pattern, battery mounting & size. The only thing better about...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By spudston

I think I would be happy if my MS ever got to...

I think I would be happy if my MS ever got to red, but it seems to get to orange, then go dead, with the old battery anyway. I ran it for about 20 minutes this morning and the light was blue when I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By spudston

Thanks for the reply, Colleen. I can't remember...

Thanks for the reply, Colleen. I can't remember the run time before turning orange because it was a long time ago that I turned in my original battery for the recall. IIRC when the light is orange...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-05-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By spudston

Magic Shine Lighted Button

I just got my new battery pack for my MS from GeoMan and I thought I would give it another try. With the original battery pack, the lighted button evidently would kill the battery over night if the...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,588
Posted By spudston

I use the multi release SPD cleats. They have...

I use the multi release SPD cleats. They have worked well for me after I fell a few times using the regular cleats. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,530
Posted By spudston

Thanks for showing your set up. I originally...

Thanks for showing your set up. I originally tried the shifters next to the brakes but I had the same problem with the triggers interfering with my hands. Also they looked terrible with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,530
Posted By spudston

Removing Shimano Deore Rapidfire Shift Indicator

I have trigger shifters mounted on my Kalloy trekking bars. They are as far down towards the stem as I can get them to slide due to the shift indicators binding on the bar's curve. They are in my way...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-11, 09:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,586
Posted By spudston

You are like a voice of reason in the wilderness,...

You are like a voice of reason in the wilderness, or something like that. I agree with almost everything you say, except for the riding on the sidewalk part. I do that occasionally, but always...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,586
Posted By spudston

I do the filter to the front of the turn lane...

I do the filter to the front of the turn lane thing too. I think it inconveniences car drivers less than taking my turn in line because I can quickly get out of their way after the green light. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,006
Posted By spudston

I got one of these...

I got one of these (http://www.rei.com/product/736398/onguard-terrier-combo-cable-lock-6mm) to secure my seat. Obviously not intended for expensive saddles in high crime areas but It's lightweight...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-16-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,340
Posted By spudston

I have the Park I-Beam...

I have the Park I-Beam (http://www.rei.com/product/713812/park-i-beam-mini-tool). I like it pretty well except for the large allen wrench cap that falls off too easily. Other than that, it's a...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,462
Posted By spudston

I hate buying stuff and then not using it, so...

I hate buying stuff and then not using it, so that motivates me in a way. I commute much more now that I've invested in a new bike, lights, etc. Having the proper equipment makes things safer and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By spudston

I got some bogus Panaracer tires online. They...

I got some bogus Panaracer tires online. They were obviously some sort of knock off. The vendor made good on the return, and refunded my return postage (I sent the receipt for it to them). When I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-11, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,753
Posted By spudston

You mean changing the nitrogen, don't you? ...

You mean changing the nitrogen, don't you? You're not still using plain air are you? ;)
Forum: Commuting
10-12-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,405
Posted By spudston

I have the M540s on my Trek hybrid and use...

I have the M540s on my Trek hybrid and use Specialized Taho shoes. I've been very pleased with the combination. The older Tahoe shoes I have (not the Sport model) are very comfortable. Their only...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-12-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By spudston

I emailed Cygolite and they sent me a .pdf of the...

I emailed Cygolite and they sent me a .pdf of the manual. I had misremembered what was in that manual. The three red lights indicate the brightness level at which you've set the light, high,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By spudston

Is the cut on the thickened area next to the...

Is the cut on the thickened area next to the stem, or right next to the thickened area? I've noticed a big difference in the size of the thickened area between different brands of tube. Recently I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By spudston

Cygolite Charge Indicator

Hi all. I have a Cygolite Pace 310 headlight. It has a charge indicator on top that has three small red lights that are supposed to go from three to two to one light as the available battery power...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,753
Posted By spudston

Thanks for the replies everyone. I got to...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I got to thinking about it, and it would seem that talc would lessen the adhesion of patches applied to the tube, unless you cleaned it off really well, which isn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,753
Posted By spudston

Asbestos powder was my second choice ;) . ...

Asbestos powder was my second choice ;) . Actually. I've heard talc isn't good to breathe but you can still get baby powder that is talc + fragrance. Maybe I should get the corn starch baby powder...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,753
Posted By spudston

Talc for Tubes

I'm looking for talc to apply to my tubes, but all I've found is the baby kind with fragrance. Is this what I should use or is there unscented talc? I don't mind my tubes smelling like a baby's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,995
Posted By spudston

23 tube OK in 25 tire?

I'm shopping for spare tubes for my 700 x 25 tires. Seems like I'm finding a lot of 18 x 23 or 25 x 32 tubes. I kind of hate to stuff a larger size in there even if it's in the range of my tires....
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,219
Posted By spudston

I have a Trek 7.5 FX that I use for commuting. ...

I have a Trek 7.5 FX that I use for commuting. I've changed the saddle for a Serfas Dorado and the handle bars for Kalloy trekking bars. I've added Planet Bike fenders and a Topeak rack and rack...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,935
Posted By spudston

I'd get the best new bike the insurance will go...

I'd get the best new bike the insurance will go for. Then, if you don't like it, sell it and get an older model you like better. My experience with insurance companies is that they don't worry too...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-11, 08:28 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 16,552
Posted By spudston

$3.87.9 here yesterday. BTW, is there any...

$3.87.9 here yesterday.

BTW, is there any other product sold by the TENTH of a cent?
Forum: Commuting
03-07-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,025
Posted By spudston

I like my trekking bars....

I like my trekking bars. http://www.wallbike.com/kalloy/handlebars-stems-seatposts/trekking-butterfly-handlebars I don't know why you think they might not be practical. You can keep your hands near...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-11, 12:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,781
Posted By spudston

I have the regular Planet Bike Hybrid fenders...

I have the regular Planet Bike Hybrid fenders (not the Speedez). I like them a lot. Mine didn't come with the release tabs, which I recommend getting. If you have eyelets, I think these are the way...
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