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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-06-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By jzsoup

I ordered a new connector and it should be here...

I ordered a new connector and it should be here tomorrow. I really hope this is where I went wrong.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By jzsoup

Smile The pins are straight. Thanks for the lead to...

The pins are straight. Thanks for the lead to Endless Sphere. I'd never heard of it before.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By jzsoup

Unhappy Bafang BBSO2 display won't turn on & neither does motor

So I'm paralyzed and ride a handcycle with a BBSO2. I'm in the process of figuring out how to carry a second battery to plug in when the first one dies. I was unplugging connections to see how I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By jzsoup

You're correct, it's amp hours. Thank you!

You're correct, it's amp hours. Thank you!
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-06-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By jzsoup

So I've been overthinking this thing? ...

So I've been overthinking this thing?


Wouldn't be the first time...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-05-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By jzsoup

48V 750W 15Ah also work with 48v 750w 20Ah???

I'm paralyzed and ride a handcycle. It has a Bafang BB02(?) mid drive system on it. It's 48 volt, 750 watt, 15-ish amp. I can get about 30 miles out of it. I would like to carry a second battery...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By jzsoup

But how did you know that it was 11? Is that...

But how did you know that it was 11? Is that just an assumption?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By jzsoup

I've spent some time on there but still not...

I've spent some time on there but still not getting it figured out. I also wasn't much help on my 4th grader's math home work last year during home school either, so maybe that's the problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By jzsoup

Can you show me the math to get to the 11-45...

Can you show me the math to get to the 11-45 numbers?
I understand how to get to the 45: 408% / 100 = 4.08 x 11 = 45. The part I'm not understanding is how to calculate the 11. In this calculation...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By jzsoup

So I assume the 455% is calculated as 50/11 =...

So I assume the 455% is calculated as 50/11 = 4.54 * 100 = 455% **********

Am I doing this correctly?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By jzsoup

Please explain Alfine 11G hub gearing to me.....

I'm having a hard time figuring this out and need some help. I'm looking at a new bike (handbike actually since I'm a para). The bike I have now is a 1x10 with a 36 tooth chainring and an 11-50...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-21-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By jzsoup

How does a dead battery feel on a ebike handcycle???

I realize this isn't the handcycle forum, but I haven't found an answer to my question yet. But I don't think my question only pertains to handcycles, so I'm hoping this group will give me some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By jzsoup

How does an Alfine hub compare to a cassette for ratios????

Someone please educate me. I’m looking at a handcycle (I’m paralyzed) with the option of an Alfine 8 or 11 hub. I currently run a 1x10 on a 10 speed cassette. My high gear is 36x11. The bike I’m...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By jzsoup

[QUOTE=Bill Kapaun;21497993]If it worked "fine"...

[QUOTE=Bill Kapaun;21497993]If it worked "fine" before, I'd think you have a cable/housing friction issue.

I finally pulled the cable and housing. The housing end that goes in the derail was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By jzsoup

I should have boiled it down and asked more...

I should have boiled it down and asked more directly.

Will using a 12 speed system be more reliable than 10 speed (with similar gearing) with a roadlink?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By jzsoup

Advantages of 12 speed over 10 speed with Wolf Tooth????

I'm paralyzed and ride a handcycle. I converted it to 1x10 with a sunrace cassette with 50 tooth low gear and added a Wolf Tooth Roadlink. For a while it worked just fine; after a summer I replaced...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-18-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 44,073
Posted By jzsoup

Paralyzed guy riding a handcycle. I'm looking at...

Paralyzed guy riding a handcycle. I'm looking at 20mm sets on Amazon...any reason I can't/shouldn't link 3 of these together per pedal, to get the length I need?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By jzsoup

Thank you!!!

Thank you!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By jzsoup

I did not know that! Thank you for the answer!!!!...

I did not know that! Thank you for the answer!!!! Now I want to ask you what it would take to make my current wheel work with a 12 speed cassette??? I'm on a handbike cause I like to make things...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By jzsoup

I gave too much detail last time.....12 speed rear deraill on 10 speed gear?

Will a 12 speed SRAM GX rear derailleur work with a 10 speed GX cassette, chain, and shifter?

I'm thinking of going 1x12 eventually but I'll have to save up some more pennies and need a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By jzsoup

The nylock nut is a good idea! Now I need to get...

The nylock nut is a good idea! Now I need to get to home depot...….
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By jzsoup

The b-screw doesn’t push on the hanger now. I had...

The b-screw doesn’t push on the hanger now. I had to add a nut to the end of the screw so it will push against the wolf tooth at all. I’m thinking that eventually that nut is gonna vibrate out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By jzsoup

12 speed rear derail on 10 speed cassette/shifter?

I'm paralyzed and on a handcycle that came with 3x10 drivetrain. The front shifting didn't work well (mostly due to my hand) so I converted it to 1x10 (bike came with SRAM GX). Then I needed a lower...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By jzsoup

Would new shift cable/housing improve chainring pickup of chain?

A friends mountain bike chainrings are kind of sporadic. You’re never quite sure if it will shift from middle to large ring. It usually does, but is a more sure thing if the chain is in a high...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-19, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By jzsoup

I just asked him. I thought newer but apparently...

I just asked him. I thought newer but apparently that really means he estimates he’s got about 4,000 miles on it. So I think that’ll be the next move.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By jzsoup

Chain pops on cassette

I'm trying to help a buddy on this one. He has an older 29er hardtail. He’s a big guy (250ish) and puts a bunch of road miles on every year. He has a new chain, newer cassette, & rear derail looks...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-05-18, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,194
Posted By jzsoup

That's what I'm after. I didn't know about...

That's what I'm after. I didn't know about these, thanks. I'd still like to see about fitting a mtn crank if possible.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-05-18, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,194
Posted By jzsoup

I hadn't thought to try ******. Good call. ...

I hadn't thought to try ******. Good call. Yeah, the goal is to get lower, much lower. We have an event in Wyoming in June....last year I rode it on an old hardtail with a triple, and had to get...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-05-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,194
Posted By jzsoup

It's rubbing the aluminum shell outside the BB. ...

It's rubbing the aluminum shell outside the BB. It's like the BB just needs a spacer installed and viola! But I don't see anyway you could add a spacer. That's a good link, thanks for sharing. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,194
Posted By jzsoup

Nashbar Alloy 105 Cyclocross Bike - Bike Nashbar...

Nashbar Alloy 105 Cyclocross Bike - Bike Nashbar (http://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/nashbar-alloy-105-cyclocross-bike-nb-alcx)


This is what I bought. I'm not necessarily set on slx/xt, it's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,194
Posted By jzsoup

Mtb crank on gravel bike...what do I need to know?

I bought a Nashbar gravel bike with FSA Gossamer 50/34 crank and bb86. I need lower gearing and was thinking of putting a double slx or xt crank (or similar). I tried putting my older xt triple...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-17, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,798
Posted By jzsoup

This one: Diamondback Bicycles - Bikes -...

This one:


Diamondback Bicycles - Bikes - Road - Alternative Road - Haanjo - Haanjo Trail Carbon (http://www.diamondback.com/shop/bikes/road-bikes/alternative-road/haanjo/haanjo-trail-carbon)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-17, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,798
Posted By jzsoup

[QUOTE=Barrettscv;19317078]A gravel bike will...

[QUOTE=Barrettscv;19317078]A gravel bike will maintain a fast pace, but you will incur a minor speed penalty compared to a regular road bike. A good road bike tire makes a big difference.

I'm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,798
Posted By jzsoup

[QUOTE=bcpriess;19317074]If you don't mind my...

[QUOTE=bcpriess;19317074]If you don't mind my asking, why are you interested in a gravel bike if you don't plan to do gravel riding? Is there a particular benefit you are trying to achieve by...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,798
Posted By jzsoup

25-28c road tires on gravel bike?

Thinking of replacing old road bike with a gravel bike. But still would do paved only rides with the buddies. Anyone run regular road tires on their gravel bike? (The wheels I'm looking at will go...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By jzsoup

Thanks Rocco, I'll see what I can find out there....

Thanks Rocco, I'll see what I can find out there. V-brake isn't a problem. It is funny how you can't just change one thing though.....one change sets in motion a whole list of other to make it work.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By jzsoup

Looking for a 1" suspension fork with about 80mm travel....any suggestions?

So far the only thing I've found is the RST Capa. It looks low-end, but not a problem for this particular bike. Do you guys know of any others?

Current headset is threaded, but I could change...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,744
Posted By jzsoup

Change the BB already!!! The suspense is killing...

Change the BB already!!! The suspense is killing us.....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,744
Posted By jzsoup

My guess would be time to replace BB.

My guess would be time to replace BB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By jzsoup

I do see those numbers marked on the driveside...

I do see those numbers marked on the driveside cap. But does that mean a 68? Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By jzsoup

Miyata 312 BB diameter?

Hello everybody,

I picked up a 1988 Miyata 312 and want to put a MTB crank on it so I can pull the kids in the trailer. I don't have the tools to remove the old BB yet, so I don't know the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,624
Posted By jzsoup

So I pulled the headset apart today. I had...

So I pulled the headset apart today. I had installed the top sealed bearing upside down in the cup. It looks to me like the resulting rocking back and forth "ovalized" the cup, as RetroGrouch was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,624
Posted By jzsoup

Need advice on threadless headset that keeps coming loose

I've got an 1 1/8" Cane Creek headset on a mountain bike that has been switched over several times to other frames over the past 10 years or so. I just used it on a parts bin bike I put together and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-13, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,095
Posted By jzsoup

I would get the Giant. But I bet you'd be happy...

I would get the Giant. But I bet you'd be happy with any of them.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-15-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,828
Posted By jzsoup

Did you get it together yet? How is the ride?

Did you get it together yet? How is the ride?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,502
Posted By jzsoup

I pray to have the same problem when I'm 70.

I pray to have the same problem when I'm 70.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By jzsoup

A new cassette, chain, brake pads, and...

A new cassette, chain, brake pads, and cables/housing would make most any bike feel fresh. Add some tires and grips just because. You'll still be several hundreds of dollars under the cost of a new...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By jzsoup

Switching a set of cross wheels to disc...

Switching a set of cross wheels to disc compatible. I would use the same rims and spokes, would just need to replace the hubs.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By jzsoup

Is there such a thing as 6 bolt hubs with 45mm flange?

Was thinking of picking some up (if they exist) and mixing with some leftover parts in the garage. Does this exist?

thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-12, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By jzsoup

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
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