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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-19, 10:06 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,358
Posted By lkoyanagi

Doctor, you're funny from the Pan Am days. Any...

Doctor, you're funny from the Pan Am days. Any state or country can be chided, even yours from its prejudices and misinformation. Remember,three fingers point back at you.

Being a scientist, it...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-19, 12:48 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,358
Posted By lkoyanagi

At 45-50 start taking baby aspirin, if ok with...

At 45-50 start taking baby aspirin, if ok with your MD, to min. or avoid stroke, and follow MD recomm. for foods and snacks. Retire as soon as you can before 65 by notifying your current certified...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,358
Posted By lkoyanagi

Not everyone would prefer to ride a normal bike...

Not everyone would prefer to ride a normal bike if they could. It is called personal preference and freedom of choice, since the ebike became available.

I have had to ride my hybrid uphills...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-25-19, 12:11 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,358
Posted By lkoyanagi

I live in tropical humidity mid Pacific. Ebikes...

I live in tropical humidity mid Pacific. Ebikes climb the hills and assist leg muscle use thus minimizing sweaty smelly clothes and expenditure of energy. I'm refreshed somewhat, but not tired. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,193
Posted By lkoyanagi

Im thinking, with mittens on 100% of the time,...

Im thinking, with mittens on 100% of the time, you are a voluntary handicapped person turning on your light outside the the shelter. What a conclusion! What is wrong with insulated gloves,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-10-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,193
Posted By lkoyanagi

As long as aiming and flood light is no...

As long as aiming and flood light is no consideration any flashlight will do and any mounting method will do. However, If aiming, type and output of light are somewhat important considerations, one...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-04-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,193
Posted By lkoyanagi

I use the bar reflector and spoke reflectors it...

I use the bar reflector and spoke reflectors it came with and street lights. I try to avoid night riding. Im not addressing you, giving a dumb suggestion or chiding a special need.

Riding in...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
02-18-19, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,348
Posted By lkoyanagi

You might want to try sending the serial number...

You might want to try sending the serial number to Fuji to get any info.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-18-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,193
Posted By lkoyanagi

What kind of "safe?"

This adds nothing to your discussion. I want to know why you pay so much attention to makeshift mounting of lights after so many years, rather than a professional mounting system with the high power...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-07-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,193
Posted By lkoyanagi

I agree. .A flashlight may be temporary use while...

I agree. .A flashlight may be temporary use while you find a high quality bike light. Online there are myriad adaptable flashlights for the handlebar. Some are removable slide off to avoid theft...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,735
Posted By lkoyanagi

You cant win with this guy. Hes not many things,...

You cant win with this guy. Hes not many things, but most of all not a friend to anyone. He is the enemy in the group. A pill. A vermin.

Do your thing. There is no where for him to go, but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,735
Posted By lkoyanagi

Obviously, you have different physical attributes...

Obviously, you have different physical attributes to warrant the "cheater" comment. Do want to know what to say or do about it?

What do you do in case of a bully?
Do that.

I would simply...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-18, 12:45 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 17,623
Posted By lkoyanagi

Forget the so called hybrid. Get the bike with...

Forget the so called hybrid. Get the bike with the seat and handlebar you want. The dealer will be happy to make you happy, but you have to talk.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

I had a throttle installed on my Tern eLink as I...

I had a throttle installed on my Tern eLink as I had one on my Brompton and A2b. It allows me to takeoff from a stop and to start pumping and to navigate slowly through tight sidewalk obstacles such...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
12-22-18, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,348
Posted By lkoyanagi

You can look at the bicycle blue book. Otherwise...

You can look at the bicycle blue book. Otherwise try inputting the serial number to internet and see what pops up. If it has been licensed, you may be able to trace info. Go to Fuji bike shops and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-21-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,739
Posted By lkoyanagi

Takes me no more than 2-3 min. to wipe, clean,...

Takes me no more than 2-3 min. to wipe, clean, oil and wipe up my Tern D7i chain. So, I can maintain my chain often without worrying about time, rust or quality of the chain. Like you, I dont like...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By lkoyanagi

Bianchis suck!

Bianchis suck!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By lkoyanagi

You win. Buy an undesirable bike so, it wont get...

You win. Buy an undesirable bike so, it wont get stolen. Any bike is fair game for theft.

You can disagree since you are strong minded. Who likes bashers and negative people?

People buy on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-18, 12:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By lkoyanagi

I would get the Bianchi. It may hold value the...

I would get the Bianchi. It may hold value the most. Xlnt components. But lock it good, it is recognizable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-18, 12:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,028
Posted By lkoyanagi

Whats your budget? Always buy way below your...

Whats your budget? Always buy way below your budget. Add costs may be insurance, registration, accessories and tuneup in a year to check pads, tightness of nuts and bolts, shifting, etc.

Stick...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 17,623
Posted By lkoyanagi

A middle ager in a senior body! Riders of...

A middle ager in a senior body!
Riders of hybrid bikes are not new to riding distances. A hybrid bike is an iteration of a road bike or exactly an old touring bike. Plus you have issues in the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,367
Posted By lkoyanagi

Wait for the battery to show up. Key is with...

Wait for the battery to show up. Key is with battery, key hook or on his keyring to start.

Any person buying as is can ride it or convert it to standard bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

No, ebikes will not overtake all other bikes in...

No, ebikes will not overtake all other bikes in our generation. Maybe in the future when electronics overtakes our lives and bikes are the only holdout.

Currently, there are so many segments to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

Read my prev. post on Retailer mag. It shows...

Read my prev. post on Retailer mag.
It shows some data and attempts to answer questions. You queried good questions, the very same I had. Its good to eliminate those icons floating above our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-18, 02:15 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

You passed 5 road bikes? Was it a race or did...

You passed 5 road bikes? Was it a race or did they care at all? Oops, there goes another whizzer not enjoying the scenery.

Each rider has a purpose for riding any kind of bike, unsanctioned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-18, 09:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,108
Posted By lkoyanagi

While I'm losing weight I'm naturally motivated...

While I'm losing weight I'm naturally motivated to ride more, because effort is easier. It gets easier still, because of the added exercise. Encourage yourself to reduce the size of your underwear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,108
Posted By lkoyanagi

My health has been getting worse, too. I...

My health has been getting worse, too. I reversed the trend by going to 24Hr Fitness almost every day and got on the Keto diet recently to accelerate.

I feel good, walk good, and am losing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-18, 12:58 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 26,505
Posted By lkoyanagi

Slow and slower? Slow, slower and mid speeds are...

Slow and slower? Slow, slower and mid speeds are in the beholder, but fast speed is fast to everyone? Fast is over 20 mph? If so, mid and slow are somewhere under 20 mph?

I like comfortable. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-06-18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,735
Posted By lkoyanagi

I asked my group leader about my ebike and he...

I asked my group leader about my ebike and he said, as long as its not a moped its ok. No other member has said anything and dont expressly ignore me. I hope they dont care about my ebike's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-18, 04:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,108
Posted By lkoyanagi

I was off my bike for a year recently due to an...

I was off my bike for a year recently due to an accident, like you. Had to have rehab a few weeks of fingers, still not right. Ive been exercising with spring grippers. I was able to ride almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 11:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,315
Posted By lkoyanagi

New is always better as no hidden agendas like...

New is always better as no hidden agendas like fractured frame or fork and everything is lubed including cables.

With used bikes you can reach for better components, if you know what to look for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 11:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 17,595
Posted By lkoyanagi

Stick with a bicycle dry lube though some use a...

Stick with a bicycle dry lube though some use a semi dry lube in lieu of a wet one. Dry is good in all conditions. Be sure to follow a cleaning and lubing guidelines online.

There may be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,409
Posted By lkoyanagi

We have a coop in Honolulu mainly for kids.

We have a coop in Honolulu mainly for kids.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,913
Posted By lkoyanagi

We have a community bike repair and free bikes...

We have a community bike repair and free bikes for local kids. Adults can buy a bike for $75. Experienced mechanics run it and teach kids whether or not they need a bike. So, repairs could take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

Ebikes are just a type of bike for your "niche...

Ebikes are just a type of bike for your "niche market." So what? There are the other "niche markets" including road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, children's bikes, foldups and so on. There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

Read Aug. 15, 2018 issue, Bicycle Retailer,...

Read Aug. 15, 2018 issue, Bicycle Retailer, online, for a lot of sales information on ebikes. It attempts to answer the question. Tap or click on "Continued" to change pages but double tap or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-18, 02:56 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

Youre just baiting us, because your markets...

Youre just baiting us, because your markets indicate you dont really know.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 26,505
Posted By lkoyanagi

On hot, sunny or humid days its slower pace and...

On hot, sunny or humid days its slower pace and same or faster for other days. In my casual group its whatever to keep up. Im 73. I exercise my legs and body on machines at 24Hr Fitness which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-18, 05:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,108
Posted By lkoyanagi

I suffer from borderline diabetes, overweight 50...

I suffer from borderline diabetes, overweight 50 lbs., cholesteral, sleep apnea, no arthitis etc. and a minor stroke 8 yrs ago. These are motivations to do things one of which could be bike riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,108
Posted By lkoyanagi

Bike riding is like another of life's activities...

Bike riding is like another of life's activities like going to the bathroom. You dont need motivation, just do it same time everyday just as you timely go to 24Hr Fitness. It is therapeutic like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-18, 02:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,739
Posted By lkoyanagi

Thanks for the good review and added detail...

Thanks for the good review and added detail perspective and contrast with my errant comments. Tern would do well to heed your lucid opinions.

Ive been riding only 65+ years, but you have got...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,739
Posted By lkoyanagi

Dumb luck. I didnt have the flat problem as I...

Dumb luck. I didnt have the flat problem as I had the shop change the tires to Goodyear knobbies right away, because I didnt like the tread. I immediately installed Slime to avoid problems on the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-18, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,875
Posted By lkoyanagi

I assume you dont have battery regeneration. If...

I assume you dont have battery regeneration. If you have 0 power setting, try using it on downhill and flats. My bike has some power generation on 0 so, I use it. Saves lots of battery.

Use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-18, 11:20 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,242
Posted By lkoyanagi

The Costco bike is well worth it considering the...

The Costco bike is well worth it considering the level of components, battery and frame construction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-18, 11:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,006
Posted By lkoyanagi

Buy a baseball and glide your calf on the ball on...

Buy a baseball and glide your calf on the ball on the floor. You could use an ankle weight or someone press your ankle down later. Do the 10 rep thing multiple times. This could be very painful,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-18, 11:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,108
Posted By lkoyanagi

My motivation is to keep on riding by way of an...

My motivation is to keep on riding by way of an electric bike. It happens to be a 20" tire foldup Tern to fit my trunk rather than an external unsecure trunk rack. I prefer full size, though.

I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,735
Posted By lkoyanagi

Say, "You cheat by having legs. Youre cheating...

Say, "You cheat by having legs. Youre cheating on everyone without legs." "You dont get satisfaction by having a small gun between your legs." "How long have you been unsatisfied?"
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,735
Posted By lkoyanagi

No need to grow a thick hyde or have sensitive...

No need to grow a thick hyde or have sensitive feelings. Just practice saying your response. Timing is everything...say it loud and fast as soon as you are triggered. Let everyone hear you as its...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-18, 12:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,094
Posted By lkoyanagi

Whatever ebike you get be sure service is...

Whatever ebike you get be sure service is available, it is a tried and true brand, consider a throttle, get a freewheel cassette not internal gears for ease of removing the wheel. But you dont have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-18, 12:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,908
Posted By lkoyanagi

I guess whether you are a commuter, leisure...

I guess whether you are a commuter, leisure rider, mountain or roadie, the type doesnt matter for ebikes so long as you comply with ebike laws? Do standard bike laws apply to ebikes or are there...
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