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Forum: Utility Cycling
05-20-18, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,789
Posted By augsburg

We looked at the Douze at the International Cargo...

We looked at the Douze at the International Cargo Bike Festival last month in Berlin. It looks very good.

The Brose motor in the Douze is very well thought of - better than Bosch and Shimano in...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-06-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,789
Posted By augsburg

Thanks, we also looked at the bakfiets options...

Thanks, we also looked at the bakfiets options made in North America. They have their following too.

We test rode the LvH Bullitt E8000 in Copenhagen and test rode Bullitts with our local...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-30-18, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,789
Posted By augsburg

Just an FYI, Splendid Cycles out of Portland...

Just an FYI, Splendid Cycles out of Portland orders the LvH Bullitts direct from Taiwan in shipping container lots, and then distributes to dealers in North America. So shipping need not come from...
Forum: Touring
10-01-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,953
Posted By augsburg

1X Gearing for Touring

@ Tim_Iowa: I generally agree with your assessment of the gearing for touring. All the bike manufacturers these days have neglected low gearing needed for serious hills and touring.

However I...
Forum: Touring
11-19-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,349
Posted By augsburg

Larger Disc Rotor?

I've not seen much info for the AWOL on the ability to upgrade the disc rotors to a larger size. I'm a big guy and live in hilly country. I like the BB7's but prefer a 203mm in front and at least a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-16-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,241
Posted By augsburg

Pearl Izumi Elite Soft Shell Bike Gloves

These are not the lobsters and therefore afford better dexterity. I've found them to be super warm - it must be at least down to the mid-thirties F to wear them. I would say they are warm down to a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-08-14, 08:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,826
Posted By augsburg

I've had good luck with Cabela's. I have nothing...

I've had good luck with Cabela's. I have nothing to do with them, but have found they have good sizing for larger people.

They actually have a lot of jackets suitable for cycling on sale right...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 13,962
Posted By augsburg

At that temp (33F), I always wear neoprene...

At that temp (33F), I always wear neoprene booties over my cycling shoes. I've had a couple different pairs of the inexpensive generic brand booties. The kind with a rear entry zipper or velcro and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-04-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,634
Posted By augsburg

I recently upgraded my disc brakes. I have Avid...

I recently upgraded my disc brakes. I have Avid BB7's and had the standard 160 mm rotors, which were inadequate on long downhill descents. I live in Seattle with lots of hills. I was able to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-04-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,059
Posted By augsburg

Believe it or not, the "Excellent Condition" bike...

Believe it or not, the "Excellent Condition" bike for $30 may be a steal. I'd want to double check the size fits you, and see if it is a name brand (Specialized, Trek, etc.). If it checks out, you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-04-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,059
Posted By augsburg

That's great you are looking to get to biking. ...

That's great you are looking to get to biking.

My suggestions are as follows:

- Go with a steel frame, they are usually very robust. An old (1990's even) steel mtn bike frame would be...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By augsburg

Carradice Panniers

I love my Carradice Originals Kendal Panniers but I do have to say the clamps do not prevent the pannier from sliding forward on the rack. When they slides forward, I suffer heel strike. Therefore,...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,033
Posted By augsburg

My original post had to do with our experience...

My original post had to do with our experience with bikes we own with three types of IGH's. The IGH's are the subject of this thread. Our bikes happen to be what we in the States might call...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,033
Posted By augsburg

Wow, I've never had anyone make fun of my online...

Wow, I've never had anyone make fun of my online name before. If it helps, I live in the US (evident from my post) and only use "augsburg" because I was born in a U.S. Army hospital in Augsburg when...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,033
Posted By augsburg

IGH Trifecta

We have four European City bikes with IGH's. Three Retrovelos and a Workcycles. All four bikes, are heavy-duty, steel-framed, heavy urban bikes.

The Retrovelo Paul and Paula have Nexus 8-speed...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,474
Posted By augsburg

Polar Beat App

We use the Polar H7 Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor with the Polar Beat App on our iPhones (a 5 and a 5s). We like that that the App tracks our route, mileage, speed, etc., plus our heart rate at every...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,631
Posted By augsburg

Just a couple of thoughts: My Avid BB7's did...

Just a couple of thoughts:

My Avid BB7's did have a learning curve, but once I figured it out, they are easy to adjust. I watched some Youtube videos and in the process of swapping out...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,694
Posted By augsburg

I totally agree. A fleece headband worn with my...

I totally agree. A fleece headband worn with my helmet is best for me down to about 20 degrees F. Keeps my ears and forehead warm. Otherwise I will sweat too much. BTW, unlike fotooutdoors, I...
Forum: Commuting
01-14-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,282
Posted By augsburg

Retrovelo Dealers in USA

Giant Doofus,

I do not have 100 posts, so cannot respond to PM's. I purchased our Retrovelo's from "A Street Bike Named Desire" in Palo Alto, CA.

http://http://www.astreetbikenameddesire.com...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,282
Posted By augsburg

We have experience with the Retrovelo "Classic...

We have experience with the Retrovelo "Classic Series" Paul and Paula, and Retrovelo's "Modern Series" Alfons. We also own a Workcycles Secret Service ladies model for comparison. The Retrovelo's are...
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