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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,489
Posted By EarlGrey

Why are folders a special cases? Is there a...

Why are folders a special cases? Is there a canonical description of the bicycle in the Bible/Qu'ran/Torah/50shades of grey and I missed it?




Thanks, I have a Mini Velo, it is a solid but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-21, 05:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,489
Posted By EarlGrey

Thanks for your contributions, just ot clarify, ...

Thanks for your contributions, just ot clarify, I am looking for a bike with 24" wheels for a regular adult, not interested in a bicycle for kids that can fit an adult.

Yes, 24" are different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-21, 03:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,489
Posted By EarlGrey

Looking for an adult bicycle with 24 inches wheel

Hi bikepornlovers,

I am interested in trying a "normal" size bicycle with 24 inches wheels.
Ideally, the bike would be a steel frame, with the look of the classic non-suspended mtb from the early...
Forum: Europe
04-05-21, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By EarlGrey

It's an old post, yes, but if you found anything...

It's an old post, yes, but if you found anything useful in your google search, you are welcome to point directly to the names of the companies here. Unfortunately different computers will give...
Forum: Europe
09-12-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By EarlGrey

Frame maker / bicycle manufacturers in Bulgaria

Hi all,

do you know of any bicycle manufacturer / frame welder / bicycle firma in Bulgaria?
Thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,355
Posted By EarlGrey

Sometime in the past (201x?) there were reference...

Sometime in the past (201x?) there were reference to micro-dosing sites and books, but not much else that I'd remember.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-20, 02:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 971
Posted By EarlGrey

I would like to add the very basic information...

I would like to add the very basic information that the lube is *not* needed for the chain-cog interaction, but to lubricate the inner roller/bush of the chain
...
Forum: Europe
05-01-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By EarlGrey

move to other subforum

Hi, I think you will have meaningful answer in other subforums.

Nonetheless, my personal opinion is that you will spend 1700 cnd for a bike similar to the one you already own, with the additional...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,121
Posted By EarlGrey

Before Paniers...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/7b80e78e_c573_4726_be51_3427d5ba3b7b_b5a9ad49d8b24f1c0a07c42cd501f4f29109ed60.jpeg

Box panniers rack
try backpack with this chest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,406
Posted By EarlGrey

Just had OP for bursitis in my elbow, after a...

Just had OP for bursitis in my elbow, after a crash at 0 km/h, so I see missing a certain protection ...

I think this airbag will fit the mindset of people constantly driving their ebike at 45...
Forum: Introductions
12-31-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By EarlGrey

Hi from the same continent (maybe)

Helllo desert fox,

this forum is full of resources.
enjoy your bike, if you are not into competition but you have interest into touring, you may enjoy hosting people with
www.warmshowers.org (a...
Forum: Europe
12-11-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By EarlGrey

Any good

First impressions of bicycle & Granada?
Forum: Europe
07-25-18, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By EarlGrey

You are right, my bad, the starting link should...

You are right, my bad, the starting link should be a different one, now I updated the text of the opening message.
No doubts about following the traffic rules: again, this mean that ebike/pedelecs...
Forum: Europe
07-23-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By EarlGrey

Hi, the target countries are the european block...

Hi, the target countries are the european block (I am following that, although I am located in Switzerland).

I agree that going more than 25 MPH is crazy. I think even having assisted pedalling...
Forum: Europe
07-23-18, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By EarlGrey

Petition for a fair recognition of ebike and pedelecs

Dear bikeforumsers,

I would like to share with you a link to a petition for a fair regulation of the pedelecs.
Although ebikes can be used irresponsibly and news of accidents and fatal high-speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-17, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,587
Posted By EarlGrey

Great answers, thanks to all. Now that you...

Great answers, thanks to all.

Now that you gave me all the hints, I am really forced to fix it today (I have a spare wheel in the basement, under a ton of boxes and stuff from the last moving ...)
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-10-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,411
Posted By EarlGrey

I had the chance of trying one of them, loading...

I had the chance of trying one of them, loading the cargo with 40 kgs of gardening compost. With such a load, handling was very poor. I can see why cargo bike usually have their loading very low. Now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-17, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,587
Posted By EarlGrey

Strange rear derailleur behavior while coasting

Hi all,

suddenly, I cannot coast with my bicycle. It was working fine until before yesterday, now when I stop pedaling, the rear derailleur is "pulled" forward. After this strong and noisy...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-10-17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,411
Posted By EarlGrey

A nice utility bike - swiss concept

In my wandering in Switzerland, where I recently moved after living more than 5 years in Berlin, Germany, I discovered some nice utility bike, locally manifactured,the so called pickup velo (velo...
Forum: Europe
04-19-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,013
Posted By EarlGrey

Interesting, should think about ordering one and...

Interesting, should think about ordering one and collecting it this summer when I go in US for holidays


Nice, and it does not seem to fold, I like it.



Slightly off my balance, usual Swiss...
Forum: Europe
04-15-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,013
Posted By EarlGrey

Adult bikes with small wheels, from Japan

Hi everyone,

does anybody know of any european shop importing bikes like the Bianchi Pisa?

http://www.japan.bianchi.com/images/bike_list/17-PISASPORT-DROP-BAR-DESERT-STORM.jpg

or similar...
Forum: Europe
11-14-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,021
Posted By EarlGrey

As other mentioned, in the south it seems Home |...

As other mentioned, in the south it seems Home | Abilio Bikes - Loja e Aluguer de Bicicletas (http://www.abiliobikes.com/) does a good job, for Lisbon and surroundings I have heard very good things...
Forum: Europe
10-17-16, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,021
Posted By EarlGrey

Hi Marie, did you take some picture of the...

Hi Marie, did you take some picture of the ecovia? 2 years ago I tried to follow it from Faro to Tavira, but ended up in a busy road until reaching Olhăo (and then more busy road to Fusetta,...
Forum: Europe
08-20-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,021
Posted By EarlGrey

Portugal - Alentejo/Algarve

Hi all,

does anyone have any rec's about bike itineraries in Portugal, I am thinking of Sines -- Sagres -- Tavira, if anyone has any experience please share it.

Thanks a lot in advance

cheers
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-23-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By EarlGrey

Thanks a lot everyone for their input. I enjoyed...

Thanks a lot everyone for their input. I enjoyed reading/discovering the bycicling magazine.
Project is still in standby ... no pics from me yet
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-10-14, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By EarlGrey

part identification -- Scott tri-bar ?

Hi everyone,

at a local flea-market I bought an irrestisible part, an aluminium tri-bar branded Scott, see pics.
I found it wonderful (and fluo green , so '90s), but I am curious about them, has...
Forum: Europe
04-22-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,780
Posted By EarlGrey

It was a "pro-active" shop owner that found the...

It was a "pro-active" shop owner that found the stolen bike on these sites and passed the info to the authority.
I feel it is not the easiest job for them, too, I think the police cooperation...
Forum: Europe
04-03-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,780
Posted By EarlGrey

stolen bikes

There are strange coincidences between expensive bike stolen from shops around Italy and bike appearing for sale on these two sites:

proday2kolesa.com (http://www.proday2kolesa.com)
...
Forum: Europe
10-22-13, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,196
Posted By EarlGrey

Thanks for the news about people accident in...

Thanks for the news about people accident in Italy.
However, you may think about posting them in the local "salvaciclisti" site/forum/fb page, they may use better the info.
Forum: Europe
05-15-13, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By EarlGrey

The good thing is that always blows in one...

The good thing is that always blows in one direction. Bad thing that the direction is Headwind
Forum: Living Car Free
04-01-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,214
Posted By EarlGrey

100% agree. I prefer efficient people, rather...

100% agree.
I prefer efficient people, rather than people claiming being efficient (or even worse, green ... I like humans, not trolls).
At the same time, I know I can get out of couch potato mode,...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-31-13, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,214
Posted By EarlGrey

car-free pizza?

From the cold capital of Germany, a pleasant surprise, a car-free business:

http://i48.tinypic.com/2r4hdv9.jpg

It struck me because:
-the pizza is quite bad (well, at least for my taste);...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-21-13, 10:36 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,395
Posted By EarlGrey

sorry guys being late, co2 discussion is...

sorry guys being late, co2 discussion is interesting, but here there is a strong flaw. Crashing with such a rigid vehicle against hard thing, like walls or bigger animals called truck, is going to...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-21-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,854
Posted By EarlGrey

I perfectly agree, but the question was written...

I perfectly agree, but the question was written as if the cost for 100k miles in a bicycle and in a car were comparable. They are not. Bike is absolutely cheaper, even buying 50$ tires every 1000km,...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-18-13, 02:45 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,854
Posted By EarlGrey

small car, on average, 40 cent per mile. 40k in 5...

small car, on average, 40 cent per mile. 40k in 5 yrs. Buying price is not so relevant.
Forum: Europe
01-17-13, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,196
Posted By EarlGrey

Hi! You can try Zweirad Stadler in...

Hi! You can try Zweirad Stadler in Charlottenburg, not folding bike specific but huge. There are so many people that someone should speak english.

I was really happy with a shop in Neukölln,...
Forum: Europe
01-17-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,270
Posted By EarlGrey

http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/support/safety/bic...

http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/support/safety/bicycles.htm

And check the forum of http://www.toytowngermany.com/, you will find a lot of infos
Forum: Introductions
06-14-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By EarlGrey

Thanks! I ride a '96 Trek 750 Multitrack. I...

Thanks!
I ride a '96 Trek 750 Multitrack.
I got the frame and the fork, I assembled it with not matching 28" wheels, straight handlebar, Shimano Alivio gears, cheap canti brakes and a cheap...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By EarlGrey

Hi from Germany!

Hi everyone from Berlin!

It's some time I read through the forum. Hi and thanks at the same time!
I try to go at least a couple of time per week at work by bike (the other with public transport)....
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