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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-18, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,451
Posted By rmueller

While I'm a huge IGPSport fan, I use a 50E along...

While I'm a huge IGPSport fan, I use a 50E along with the IpBike app fired up on a 7" Samsung Android tablet. IpBike tracks/calculates a ton of metrics.

Ron
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,642
Posted By rmueller

My IGPS50E, is spec'd at 14deg F. I would agree,...

My IGPS50E, is spec'd at 14deg F. I would agree, the battery is the issue at those temps. I don't even charge my devices outside if it's below 32F, that's about the limit for lithium devices before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

FWIW...non-scientific measurement at the point...

FWIW...non-scientific measurement at the point the cable curves over the rear of the der 11-22lbs to move it (with the chain on the smallest gear, shifter set to put slack in cable). Starts at 11...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

Actually Newtons 2nd law, pretty clever...

Actually Newtons 2nd law, pretty clever idea..."but I was told there would be no math"

While I was digging through the tackle box trying to find the fish scale (never did - ordered one comes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

The Archer looks like a really nice system. It's...

The Archer looks like a really nice system. It's simple, their app looks pretty good and their shifter buttons look like you can actually work them with gloves on (even winter gloves). It's a sub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

I'm just as surprised the manufactures don't...

I'm just as surprised the manufactures don't include a bit of that type of data in their specs. The only thing that they disclose is the torque needed for the screws.

ron
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-18, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

So, you are just confirming...nobody knows how...

So, you are just confirming...nobody knows how much force it takes. Sorry, thought it was a simple question. Went to the tackle box, thought I had an old scale...nope, Amazon will deliver one on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 10:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

Yep, add Archer and XShifter to the list, all...

Yep, add Archer and XShifter to the list, all good solutions for some people.

Other than Shimano, none of them have a dedicated solution for trikes. Then there is the cost. The Archer seems to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

Yeah, something to pass the winter time.

Yeah, something to pass the winter time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

Hi Andrew, Move = Index a shift. I'm...

Hi Andrew,

Move = Index a shift. I'm interested in experimenting with linear servo's for executing shifts; need to spec the right device. I have a SRAM X7 group set, just curious if it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,653
Posted By rmueller

Derailleur Pull Force

How much force does it take to actually move a derailleur?
Forum: Introductions
11-01-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By rmueller

Ebikemaps.com has all the Wisconsin trails (I'm...

Ebikemaps.com has all the Wisconsin trails (I'm sure there are others). I live just off the Glacier Drumlin Trail it's really nice. With connections, you can just about bike across the State. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,428
Posted By rmueller

Apparently you all don't ride trikes...your...

Apparently you all don't ride trikes...your inches off the ground and have the profile of a kid riding a go-cart.

Yes, I usually ride on the 'Greenway' trails. And, yes, most of the DF's and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,196
Posted By rmueller

Just one more thing...the cam is important, but...

Just one more thing...the cam is important, but the mount is REALLY important...get good mounts.

I just got back from a ride, with my cheap GoPro knock-off...I used the clear waterproof housing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-18, 04:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,730
Posted By rmueller

Sheep farm on a 90degree day after it rained that...

Sheep farm on a 90degree day after it rained that night...it will stop your heart!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-18, 05:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,196
Posted By rmueller

I use several cameras, depending on what I want...

I use several cameras, depending on what I want to capture...

Samsung Gear360 360deg cam mounted on a 1ft selfie stick on a mount from Amazon. This shoots 360 video, fairly decent resolution. Fun...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,156
Posted By rmueller

Time to dust off the ATV/Plow, get used to riding...

Time to dust off the ATV/Plow, get used to riding the indoor trainer and pull the trike up on the hoist for the next 4-5months since the snowmobiles take over the bike path.

ron
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-22-18, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,725
Posted By rmueller

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20180916_113453_91406b8f450ac08e6a0c27e86abc91088d2ca31f.jpg
Catrike Villager, with Golden Motor Magic Pie Edge, EM3EV 36V 17.1Ah.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,958
Posted By rmueller

+1 on IGPS units. You can buy them cheap on eBay...

+1 on IGPS units. You can buy them cheap on eBay (almost half of what you pay on Amazon), but they ship from China.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-24-18, 07:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By rmueller

Yep, once you get away from the big dog Garmin...

Yep, once you get away from the big dog Garmin (which comes with its own problems and cost), the whole world of devices are pretty much all over the map (not in terms of where they are made, pretty...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,019
Posted By rmueller

For me it was three things, the pain of riding my...

For me it was three things, the pain of riding my DF...wrists, back and neck (can only spend so many hours in hot tub) and after a full cardiac exam along with a stress test the doc said everything...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,189
Posted By rmueller

Not hijack the thread, but it's all in the same...

Not hijack the thread, but it's all in the same direction...The arm band HR monitors are way more comfortable than the chest straps. One could argue the accuracy is better for the chest strap since...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,189
Posted By rmueller

Gotcha...makes sense to take into account all the...

Gotcha...makes sense to take into account all the dimensions for the measurement. I've used HR as my indicator for stress, I'm sure its part of the equation for estimating. Crap, now I'm going to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,855
Posted By rmueller

Check out IGPS line of products, less expensive...

Check out IGPS line of products, less expensive than Garmin/Wahoo, does mostly the same stuff; multi sensors, built in GPS, long battery...etc. If you are willing to wait for delivery and roll the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-18, 07:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,189
Posted By rmueller

Just curios, why is such a device necessary when...

Just curios, why is such a device necessary when most of the sites will estimate power albeit post ride. I can see if you are all pro and need every last watt squeezed out of the machine (you+bike...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,555
Posted By rmueller

Why not take a look a the IGPS products, the $150...

Why not take a look a the IGPS products, the $150 you are already planning on spending could go towards a $90 IGPS50e in the US, it has everything you are looking for and the battery last way longer...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,652
Posted By rmueller

It depends on the definition of 'is'...where I...

It depends on the definition of 'is'...where I have i heard that before???
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,668
Posted By rmueller

Check out ebikemaps.com, You can 'test' any...

Check out ebikemaps.com, You can 'test' any number of ebikes over the courses you normally would ride and compare the results (how much effort, how the battery will perform...etc.). Once you zero...
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