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Forum: Winter Cycling
01-13-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 178,743
Posted By overbyte

Military surplus Extreme Cold Weather Mittens

I bought a pair of unused genuine US military mittens with wool-nylon-blend liner gloves to try for cold winter riding but haven't had the occasion to try them yet. Price is good. You know the US...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-13-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 178,743
Posted By overbyte

Solving the problem of breath fog on your goggles during cold weather riding

A neck/face-warmer that protects your goggles from fogging up: the "North45 Scarf". Here's a review Review: North45 scarf keeps your goggles from fogging up...
Forum: Touring
10-14-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,522
Posted By overbyte

Yes, I looked into that bikeway route. I...

Yes, I looked into that bikeway route. I postponed my Oregon trip until 2015, but when I do it, I'm considering the Willamette Valley route if I can get at least 1 other person to join me. I'll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,082
Posted By overbyte

Check that everything is adjusted properly, such...

Check that everything is adjusted properly, such as the spoke tension. Mine came with random, widely varying spoke tensions. Some spokes were very loose and others normally tight. Pluck the...
Forum: Touring
07-01-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,522
Posted By overbyte

The ride through Willamette Valley, Oregon, from...

The ride through Willamette Valley, Oregon, from Portland to Eugene has been postponed until July 2015. It is now a future event on a Meetup group:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,215
Posted By overbyte

Never before saw anyone using 2 straps like that...

Never before saw anyone using 2 straps like that to secure the tire into the well. Great idea. I ruined an expensive tire by using tire levers to muscle that last little bit of tire bead over the...
Forum: Recumbent
05-27-14, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By overbyte

I have posted the bike-camping trip that I...

I have posted the bike-camping trip that I created to wrap around and combine with the Easy Racers "Return To Freedom" ride. Here's the place to follow the details: ...
Forum: Recumbent
05-25-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By overbyte

Would non-recumbent bikes be welcome to do the...

Would non-recumbent bikes be welcome to do the ride and pay their registration fee?

I'm thinking about organizing a bike-camping ride that would combine with Return To Freedom and posting it as...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-13-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By overbyte

Today I braced the wood pole using a U-shaped...

Today I braced the wood pole using a U-shaped piece of steel tubing I had laying around, plus some rubber-coated support clamps from local hardware store, anchored to the rear rack of my folding...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-13-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,708
Posted By overbyte

Unhappy Uh, Oh. My Mobius has developed a rattle in the sound when it is shaken.

:( My Mobius makes noise like the microphone or circuit board is loose, which can't be heard with the naked ears outside of the case, but it's loud on the video recordings. It only happens when the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-12-14, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By overbyte

I removed the pole from the clamp and found that...

I removed the pole from the clamp and found that it is indented where the clamp gripped it. The plastic plug that I put into the end of the tube was too loose and too short to back up the thin...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By overbyte

Correct. I had that as my Plan B if the pole was...

Correct. I had that as my Plan B if the pole was too bouncy. I'm sure the pole itself is rigid but the whole assembly still bounces more than I'd like. I did some more test videos today, on 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-14, 09:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,837
Posted By overbyte

They seem to be saying * push the tube into the...

They seem to be saying
* push the tube into the tire in the direction shown by the arrow;
* be sure the tube width matches the tire width;
* be sure the tire bead is seated under the bulge in the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By overbyte

3rd Person Point of View Videos with Mobius Action Camera

I've become interested in taking videos of my bike trips, including camping with my bike. The 3rd person point of view (POV) videos posted by "Collin M" on YouTube have inspired me to do what he did...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,837
Posted By overbyte

Dudes, If it's a bike tube, it's a torus,...

Dudes, If it's a bike tube, it's a torus, topologically speaking, not a Mobius strip.
The Mobius Band and Other Topological Surfaces (http://www.jcu.edu/math/vignettes/Mobius.htm)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-14, 12:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,502
Posted By overbyte

You are correct that PVC would be too flexible. ...

You are correct that PVC would be too flexible. I tried it. It bounces too much. I posted my explanation here:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-14, 08:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,405
Posted By overbyte

I said (above): I tried the 3/4" PVC. Indeed,...

I said (above):
I tried the 3/4" PVC. Indeed, it is too flexible. The end bounces like a spring for a long time when I pluck it. I looked up the Young's modulus of various materials: Modulus of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-14, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,405
Posted By overbyte

My Mobius camera arrived yesterday, so today I...

My Mobius camera arrived yesterday, so today I mounted it on my touring bike with a handlebar mount (designed by Arkon Resources, Inc., Arcadia, California; made in China; model CMP227) and took a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-07-14, 06:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,405
Posted By overbyte

I called a local musical instrument store and...

I called a local musical instrument store and asked. They had the drum bracket in stock, and they would match the online price, so I rode down there and got it. It weighs 1 lb 3.0 oz (540 grams) out...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-07-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,405
Posted By overbyte

Another way to mount a camera for a better point of view.

I've ordered a Mobius action camera to mount on my bike, so I've been watching a lot of videos about the different ways to mount cameras. The one I like the best is a pole mount behind the rider,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-07-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,708
Posted By overbyte

There is a setup program that runs on Windows,...

There is a setup program that runs on Windows, which allows you to change the many settings of the camera. (There's also a way to do it with text file editing on an Apple or other operating system.) ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,377
Posted By overbyte

To paraphrase Forrest Gump, bicycles is as...

To paraphrase Forrest Gump, bicycles is as bicycles does. What makes that bike so enjoyable over other bikes?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 09:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,695
Posted By overbyte

Cell phone coverage is like a sponge, full of...

Cell phone coverage is like a sponge, full of holes but from a distance looks solid.

Even those satellite communicators, like the DeLorme InReach, have problems because they need to have a view of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,695
Posted By overbyte

Were you wearing a helmet? I wonder how...

Were you wearing a helmet? I wonder how effective helmets are for protection against intracranial bleeding.
Forum: Recumbent
05-04-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,238
Posted By overbyte

Those products moved in the website. Here's the...

Those products moved in the website. Here's the Park Tool Chain Wear Indicator, Park Item CC-3.2. Search for it at Park Tool Co. » Park Tool Co. (http://www.parktool.com), which explains it....
Forum: Touring
05-04-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,116
Posted By overbyte

I've tried using my cell phone and my car GPS on...

I've tried using my cell phone and my car GPS on my handlebars, but the trouble is that neither of their screens are really visible in full sunlight. They are designed to be in shade which is ok if...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,389
Posted By overbyte

Portland Disaster Relief Trials

I just came across a video and website about a great idea for community involvement in cycling and in particular in utility cycling. Apparently, the city of Portland, Oregon, which is well known as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,993
Posted By overbyte

Quick release water bottle cage: Bicycle Bike...

Quick release water bottle cage: Bicycle Bike Cycling Universal Water Bottle Cage Rack Holder Mount Quick Release | eBay...
Forum: Recumbent
05-02-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By overbyte

Safe parking at or near the factory?

Where can people leave their motor vehicles on Sunday for the duration of the ride, without worrying that they'll be vandalized or stolen?
Forum: Recumbent
05-02-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By overbyte

This may help your route planning:...

This may help your route planning:...
Forum: Recumbent
05-01-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By overbyte

What will be the route from Freedom to PG on the...

What will be the route from Freedom to PG on the Sunday ride? I need to plan which bike to bring based on the amount of climbing. If we're taking the coastal route, climbing won't be a problem, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 441,556
Posted By overbyte

U.C.C. Transformer 2.0 16-speed, resting against...

U.C.C. Transformer 2.0 16-speed, resting against a tetrapod at the mouth of the Santa Cruz Municipal Harbor, Santa Cruz, California.
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... at Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz, California....
Forum: Living Car Free
04-29-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,359
Posted By overbyte

For bulky but not so heavy items, like a case of...

For bulky but not so heavy items, like a case of toilet paper, and the usual Costco big lots quantities, you could use a bike trailer. I found some on CraigsList being sold at quite reasonable...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

You are correct about all of the above. My point...

You are correct about all of the above. My point in the original posting was just to show that this is going on blatantly.

Regarding quality fade, this is not new to China. I first noticed the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,080
Posted By overbyte

I can understand why Singapore has banned chewing...

I can understand why Singapore has banned chewing gum. They don't want this:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

Not all of the products shown on that website, in...

Not all of the products shown on that website, in fact very few, were branded items. Most are non-branded or Chinese-branded and don't look exactly like any branded bikes. Credibility referred to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

In the US, a small group of elite businessmen in...

In the US, a small group of elite businessmen in the banking industry were getting stinking rich, and spreading their wealth in the form of campaign contributions to politicians, by selling knowingly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 08:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

Where David Hon says "knockoffs or infringe on...

Where David Hon says "knockoffs or infringe on Dahon's intellectual property" that includes many bikes that don't look like a Dahon but use Dahon's patented engineering, such as their locking hinges....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

Unlike the business-to-business wholesale site...

Unlike the business-to-business wholesale site called Alibaba.com, there is a site more like eBay without auctions, targeted at domestic China sales by small unverified suppliers. It's Taobao.com. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-14, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

The reason it has at least a slight amount of...

The reason it has at least a slight amount of credibility is that the seller is not just some individual on eBay, about whom the would-be buyer knows nothing, but rather is identified on Alibaba.com...
Forum: Touring
04-28-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,032
Posted By overbyte

I had the same thing. I wrapped black electrical...

I had the same thing. I wrapped black electrical tape around the zipper pulls on the handlebar bag and triangle frame bag, which got rid of the rattle and "ting" that I heard when the metal pull hit...
Forum: Touring
04-28-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,032
Posted By overbyte

I also hate rattles. I solved some caused by...

I also hate rattles. I solved some caused by loose fit of pannier mounting hooks by wrapping some vinyl electrical tape to make a more snug fit. Another annoying source of rattles is the tool kit in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-14, 01:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,885
Posted By overbyte

So, as expected, I have not received any reply...

So, as expected, I have not received any reply from the seller. It's a scam.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-14, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By overbyte

John, I'd like to take the bike along more...

John,

I'd like to take the bike along more as a proof of utility than as a necessity, not just for this trip but for trips I may take to areas that are not so accommodating to bikes. But, on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-14, 05:37 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 63,906
Posted By overbyte

Adjustable trekking handlebars and bar-end extensions.

I tried on my new adjustable handlebar today. This was somewhat involved. I had to figure out how to remove the steering post, which stopped coming up at its maximum allowed extension. Turns out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 63,906
Posted By overbyte

So that speaks in favor of the knight or soldier...

So that speaks in favor of the knight or soldier riding on the left and using the right hand for the lance or sword while controlling the reins with the left hand, as the British Commonwealth...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 63,906
Posted By overbyte

Swapping the brake levers, left and right.

Normally, in the US and I assume in other countries which drive on the right side of the road, the left arm is used for hand turn-signals. Since bike braking is more stable when just the rear brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By overbyte

I've only had this bike for about a month now. ...

I've only had this bike for about a month now. I've been testing it out around Santa Cruz, California, where I live. I've ridden it about 25 miles so far. Riding it along the coastal multi-use...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By overbyte

Exploring Portland and Eugene, Oregon, on a single-speed. How many gear-inches?

I'm hoping someone with experience riding in Portland and Eugene can help me on this.

I'm planning to take a trip by bus and Amtrak train to Portland and Eugene, Oregon, in July this year. I want...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 63,906
Posted By overbyte

Photos--Got it into a 25"L x 12"W x 13"H duffle bag.

I compacted the bike with my 400 mm seat post still installed, then put it into a rolling duffle bag I had. This duffle used to have a telescoping handle, but to save weight and maximize the...
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