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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,168
Posted By George Mann

My Raleigh Retroglide iE hybrid e-bike weighs 50...

My Raleigh Retroglide iE hybrid e-bike weighs 50 pounds without its battery pack, which I have stripped from its back rack.

I now ride it as a conventional bike.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,205
Posted By George Mann

But cheaper doesn't mean cheap. I haven't found a...

But cheaper doesn't mean cheap. I haven't found a single under $2k ebike that compares with its overall quality, and the majority of the under $1k conventional bikes are inferior as well.

My old...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,205
Posted By George Mann

This is the style of bike I like. They made a few...

This is the style of bike I like. They made a few significantly lighter cruisers recently, but none of them are currently available at an affordable price.



See above.



That's what this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,205
Posted By George Mann

Just so there is no confusion here, I have...

Just so there is no confusion here, I have completely removed the battery components from the bike.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,205
Posted By George Mann

There were a few assuptions made here about...

There were a few assuptions made here about whether or not this particular bike could serve as a conventional passively pedalled bike.

Well, this is a conventional bike design that has been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,733
Posted By George Mann

A severe groin injury, plus a recent near fatal...

A severe groin injury, plus a recent near fatal heart attack has kept me off my bike for nearly a year now.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-21-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,361
Posted By George Mann

Not at the $700 to 800 they want for it, no...

Not at the $700 to 800 they want for it, no thanks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-09-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,361
Posted By George Mann

The system on this bike has more connections from...

The system on this bike has more connections from the battery pack than usual.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-09-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,361
Posted By George Mann

I though about that. My main issue is how to...

I though about that. My main issue is how to rewrap the battery pack.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-07-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By George Mann

I have no idea how the frameset is measured, but...

I have no idea how the frameset is measured, but I am 5'11", with an inseam of 33".

Measuring from the bottom tube to the top of the seat of my Raleigh measures 26" at its current adjustment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,544,084
Posted By George Mann

How much does your bike weigh without the addons?

How much does your bike weigh without the addons?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,324
Posted By George Mann

My bike weighs 50lbs!

My bike weighs 50lbs!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,324
Posted By George Mann

It's ok as long as they say its ok. But the best...

It's ok as long as they say its ok. But the best compromise they are likely to agree to is to leave your bike somewhere in the front of the store while you do your shopping.

It's best to lock your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,028
Posted By George Mann

A 1938 Raleigh Superbe with a TCW gear hub.

A 1938 Raleigh Superbe with a TCW gear hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,122
Posted By George Mann

Certainly not English pounds!😎

Certainly not English pounds!😎
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,122
Posted By George Mann

I bought mine for $200 with a dead battery pack....

I bought mine for $200 with a dead battery pack. No one will currently rebuild it. But the bike works as a normal one would without it.

I stripped both the pack and its carrier from the rack.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,122
Posted By George Mann

I have registered at The Cabe. My old '76 Raleigh...

I have registered at The Cabe. My old '76 Raleigh Sports weighed 46lbs, and my current 2017 aluminum-framed Raleigh RetroGlide iE ebike weighs 50lbs without its battery pack.

the one thing I note...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,122
Posted By George Mann

Vintage Bikes Over 50lbs

I have a fascination with vintage bicycles, and I think that it may not be unreasonable to presume that some of them may have been quite heavy.

I have been looking at early Raleigh Superbes, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,663
Posted By George Mann

My F2 is dying to get out, and the way things...

My F2 is dying to get out, and the way things have been going lately, it may literally be doing so in order to get the picture of the unfolding chaos and calamity!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,663
Posted By George Mann

Well then, my main carry camera is a Nikon FG,...

Well then, my main carry camera is a Nikon FG, with a 35mm f/2.5 Series E lense. I carry it in a small padded fanny pack.

I normally shoot Flick Film Electra 100 (Kodak Aerocolor), Fuji 200, Kodak...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,510
Posted By George Mann

These are known to suffer from failing shutter...

These are known to suffer from failing shutter buttons, so keep this in mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,663
Posted By George Mann

My recommendations would only cover film cameras.

My recommendations would only cover film cameras.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,510
Posted By George Mann

I have a large collection of film cameras and...

I have a large collection of film cameras and lenses (mostly Nikons).

They include a late F2 Photomic, a Nikkormat FT2, an FM and FG, and an F90x.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,143
Posted By George Mann

They still design the bikes that bare their name...

They still design the bikes that bare their name in Nottingham, but ofcourse they are not the same.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-16-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 733
Posted By George Mann

My problem is I have long legs and short arms, so...

My problem is I have long legs and short arms, so I require a big frame, but with a high set of handle bars that have a long sweep back towards me to comfortably ride.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-10-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,361
Posted By George Mann

Mine is a 2017 Raleigh Retroglide iE that I...

Mine is a 2017 Raleigh Retroglide iE that I bought with a dead battery for 1/10th of its retail price. There is no compatible replacement battery.

Since it works fine as a conventional bike, I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,266
Posted By George Mann

It usually starts at an early age.

It usually starts at an early age.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,341
Posted By George Mann

Yes. This type of handlebar is the only type I am...

Yes. This type of handlebar is the only type I am comfortable with. My bike also has the winged type grip as well.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,944
Posted By George Mann

How many elderly ladies do you know that owns or...

How many elderly ladies do you know that owns or rides a Sur Ron?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-26-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,123
Posted By George Mann

Around here, they are worth $200 a piece at most....

Around here, they are worth $200 a piece at most. Condition determines their worth.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,628
Posted By George Mann

We seem to be missing a few key pieces of...

We seem to be missing a few key pieces of information such as the OP's wheel and tire size, and what type of riding?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,479
Posted By George Mann

Yes, absolutely!

Yes, absolutely!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,438
Posted By George Mann

A fellow Scot are you?

A fellow Scot are you?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

Well, I got tired of the obsurd price increases....

Well, I got tired of the obsurd price increases. I was going to build a few line-level components myself, but found that the Chinese were selling good cicuit designs for less than I could build them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

I am infinitely familiar with the product in...

I am infinitely familiar with the product in question, and have a wealth experience with gear at all pricepoints!

I also regularly listen to multi-million dollar systems.

I have been involved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

Here you go. This one exceeds the pricepoint by a...

Here you go. This one exceeds the pricepoint by a comfortable margin.

2 chassis 834p clone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

It takes experience to seperate the wheat from...

It takes experience to seperate the wheat from the chaff.



What exactly are you interested in finding?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

It's actually very easy to look up on your own....

It's actually very easy to look up on your own. The majority of search's should begin with "hifi".

Go to AliExpress, and search for EAR 834p.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

No. These are copies of the actual circuits that...

No. These are copies of the actual circuits that sometimes end up being even better.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,266
Posted By George Mann

I gather from your other posts on the matter that...

I gather from your other posts on the matter that you and I have this whole thing figured out.

If only some things weren't too controversial to openly talk about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

Usually.

Usually.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 991,218
Posted By George Mann

Raleigh Retroglide iE (no battery). ...

Raleigh Retroglide iE (no battery).
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,416
Posted By George Mann

54 A Raleigh Retroglide iE (no...

54



A Raleigh Retroglide iE (no battery).



I take a Liposomal multivitamin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

More like paying $200 for something that normally...

More like paying $200 for something that normally costs $2000 or more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,438
Posted By George Mann

Safety first of course.

Safety first of course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,915
Posted By George Mann

2 brake levers, 1 7-speed shifter (right), e-bike...

2 brake levers, 1 7-speed shifter (right), e-bike controller pad (left).

I am about to add a center light mount. I am also looking to mount a left-hand mirror in the future.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,438
Posted By George Mann

They are doing you a favor here. You should repay...

They are doing you a favor here. You should repay them by kindly accepting it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,224
Posted By George Mann

I guarantee you that the Chinese hi fi audio...

I guarantee you that the Chinese hi fi audio equipment sold on AliExpress is often a lot better than the price you pay for it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,778
Posted By George Mann

My current Raleigh is a modern bike with retro...

My current Raleigh is a modern bike with retro styling. Would you'all say that its a good looking bike?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,955
Posted By George Mann

Before 1990?

Before 1990?
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