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02-19-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By Pop N Wood

My recumbent is the most comfortable bike I've...

My recumbent is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. Switching off to my normal bike really makes me feel the pain in my neck, which in my case radiates down to my arms and hands. Riding the...
02-10-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,964
Posted By Pop N Wood

And yet the article quoted above says it isn't...

And yet the article quoted above says it isn't ebikes but scooters and electric motorcycles.

There is nothing casual about my attitude. Just trying to move people past speculation and to...
02-09-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,964
Posted By Pop N Wood

Yes they do burn until the energy is dissipated. ...

Yes they do burn until the energy is dissipated. Just like laptops and cell phones. Not the point.

There is so much misinformation surrounding battery fires. This thread for example. Why all...
02-09-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By Pop N Wood

Just bought a Aventon 500.3 for the girlfriend. ...

Just bought a Aventon 500.3 for the girlfriend. Only a couple of short rides so far but she is beyond happy with the bike.

Test rode the bike in a DC shop. Liked the bike so much the GF...
09-12-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,286
Posted By Pop N Wood

You probably know what you are doing. For the...

You probably know what you are doing. For the new rider or parent looking for a bike for their kid buying from a reputable shop helps them out.
09-10-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Pop N Wood

I put a mid drive on a Cannondale mountain bike. ...

I put a mid drive on a Cannondale mountain bike. Makes an excellent commuter. With a decent battery she would have no trouble covering multiple rides like you describe on a single charge.

The...
09-09-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By Pop N Wood

This site is excellent, a good alternative to...

This site is excellent, a good alternative to google

cycle.travel | route-planner and maps - traffic-free & quiet roads (https://cycle.travel/)

Finds bike lanes with feedback from users.
09-07-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By Pop N Wood

Automobile brake pads are pretty commonly...

Automobile brake pads are pretty commonly chamfered on both ends. When setting up rim brakes I mount them angled such that the front touches first, this avoids brake chatter and squealing.

I...
09-07-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,286
Posted By Pop N Wood

Used Treks

Not sure if it has been posted but looks like Trek is going to refurbish and sell used bikes

https://www.fastcompany.com/90948733/trek-wants-to-sell-you-a-used-bike

All the threads about...
09-07-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 924
Posted By Pop N Wood

The low buck Allen Sport racks all tilt with the...

The low buck Allen Sport racks all tilt with the bikes on.

Amazon.com : Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack , Silver/Black (522RR) : Sports & Outdoors...
09-07-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,094
Posted By Pop N Wood

Man, tough crowd. Sucks your new bike got...

Man, tough crowd.

Sucks your new bike got wacked. On the bright side you now no longer have to worry about that first scratch.
09-05-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,180
Posted By Pop N Wood

The Satiator, Programmable Battery Charger...

The Satiator, Programmable Battery Charger (ebikes.ca) (https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products/cycle-satiator.html)

Huh. Sort of the Swiss army knife of chargers, should work with any...
09-05-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

There is a diagram in that link, for some reason...

There is a diagram in that link, for some reason the graphic wouldn't paste.

Yeah, I tell you, I've been trying to understand the limitations of carbon parts for some time. Hard to cut past all...
09-05-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

Don't understand the hostility. Guess that is...

Don't understand the hostility. Guess that is just your nature.

As to your statements, yes, real high school level physics. But a very condescending thing to say to someone trying to understand....
09-03-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

you do realize that has the exact same problem as...

you do realize that has the exact same problem as a stem riser? Handle bars end up in the same place, forces on the stem will be identical. You accomplish nothing with that.

Actually, that...
09-02-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

So if I put a torque wrench on a nut at the 12:00...

So if I put a torque wrench on a nut at the 12:00 position I get a different reading than if I put it at 9:00?

The torque at the pivot point is pretty easy to calculate. Many riders tend to pull...
09-02-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

Ignorance is bliss?

Ignorance is bliss?
09-02-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By Pop N Wood

I used to think like you but quickly discovered...

I used to think like you but quickly discovered that local bike shops don't carry much of anything in the way of repair parts. I got the impression they order stuff from Amazon same as everyone else....
09-02-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

And my ladders say I need to lose weight to use...

And my ladders say I need to lose weight to use them. Same overall logic I would guess.

Do you really think someone gifted him a bike with carbon stem?

BTW, why is it everyone gets huffy about...
09-02-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,115
Posted By Pop N Wood

They are safe and commonly used. Have one myself.

They are safe and commonly used. Have one myself.
09-02-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,090
Posted By Pop N Wood

26" wheels are the most common size in the world...

26" wheels are the most common size in the world outside of the US.

Absolutely nothing to worry about
09-02-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,180
Posted By Pop N Wood

Heat isn't a huge problem with batteries. Cold...

Heat isn't a huge problem with batteries. Cold is. You are not hurting anything with what you are doing but it probably isn't extending the battery life to charge it inside.

Common wisdom for...
08-30-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,191
Posted By Pop N Wood

Keep the spokes evenly tensioned and the wheels...

Keep the spokes evenly tensioned and the wheels will last until the braking surfaces wear out or you destroy them in a crash.

I weigh over 100 kg and have had wheels last 35+ years

Some wheels...
08-30-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,872
Posted By Pop N Wood

Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades. Some...

Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

Some famous racer said.
08-25-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,397
Posted By Pop N Wood

And all the OP wanted was some links to zero...

And all the OP wanted was some links to zero length stems, LOL



Not a chance
08-21-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,584
Posted By Pop N Wood

I vote we ban the OP. Who needs such negativity...

I vote we ban the OP. Who needs such negativity on this site.

Think I'm up to 8 now and they are all different with different uses. Road bike, gravel bike, mountain bike, recumbent, ebike, folding...
08-21-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Pop N Wood

No kidding. I've had minivans floor it to get in...

No kidding. I've had minivans floor it to get in front of me then immediately stand on the brakes to turn into a shopping center. The woman's kids in the van learned a few new words that day.
08-18-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,397
Posted By Pop N Wood

My road bike has bullhorns that put my hands a...

My road bike has bullhorns that put my hands a good 8-10 inches in front of the stem. That requires a little finesse to ride. the bike is stable but had to train myself to not pull sideways on the...
08-15-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By Pop N Wood

I'm looking to buy a Camry later this year. I...

I'm looking to buy a Camry later this year. I have verified there are companies that make bolt on hitches for it. I rented a late model Camry last month and that thing kept scraping the front spoiler...
08-13-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By Pop N Wood

It is my understanding the between the pin width...

It is my understanding the between the pin width doesn't really vary. I purposely selected an 8 speed cassette on my mid drive conversion for the cheaper and reportedly stronger chains.

Bike...
08-06-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By Pop N Wood

To be fair that is only for people who don't have...

To be fair that is only for people who don't have an automobile driver's license. they want people who have never driven a vehicle to have some idea of the rules of the road. Not really an "ebike...
08-06-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By Pop N Wood

From another thread, but the poster says he works...

From another thread, but the poster says he works for KMC

Like others have said I just buy standard chains, replace them when they are worn and haven't had an issue
07-23-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,089
Posted By Pop N Wood

Your post raises a pretty good point. Damage...

Your post raises a pretty good point. Damage like that is pretty easy to spot, and like you said can be simple to fix. More importantly, at least to me, is the rider probably had ample warning...
07-22-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Pop N Wood

Lots of worthy kits out there. My suggestion is...

Lots of worthy kits out there. My suggestion is don't overthink the process and listen to the people who actually have ebikes rather than people who openly dislike the idea.

Anything you put on...
07-10-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,559
Posted By Pop N Wood

That is exactly what I mean. I've read countless...

That is exactly what I mean. I've read countless reports about the increase in pedestrian and bicyclist deaths since SUV's took over. Lot of contributors, but one I keyed on was the high hood lines...
07-10-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 979
Posted By Pop N Wood

That is a good question. Will be amazed if you...

That is a good question. Will be amazed if you find a good answer.

I'm close to your weight. Pisses me off when I look at ladders.

My guess is there will be no consistency from maker to...
07-10-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,289
Posted By Pop N Wood

My tachyon tape pealed the surface layer as well....

My tachyon tape pealed the surface layer as well.

Much as I liked it probably won't use it again.
07-08-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,559
Posted By Pop N Wood

Is that a gas generator in the front rack of that...

Is that a gas generator in the front rack of that bike?
07-08-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By Pop N Wood

Man you don't give up.

Man you don't give up.
07-07-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,559
Posted By Pop N Wood

Do you find the front suspension useful on your...

Do you find the front suspension useful on your ebike?

I converted an old mountain bike and kept the front suspension. Went to hope a curb, the front suspension did its job but I bent the rear...
07-07-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By Pop N Wood

I hear you. Seems like many factory bikes don't...

I hear you. Seems like many factory bikes don't have throttles. Probably a combo of European regulations and warranty issues.

Bosch seems almost like Apple in their proprietary approach to their...
07-06-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,447
Posted By Pop N Wood

LOL. Go onto McMaster Carr and order a 4.76 mm...

LOL. Go onto McMaster Carr and order a 4.76 mm ball bearing set, see what happens.

SAE standards are not standards? Lots of things still use imperial units. Military hardware is still...
07-06-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By Pop N Wood

Boy, not sure I would consider riding a motorized...

Boy, not sure I would consider riding a motorized bent with no rear brake. You are a braver man than I.

To echo what others have said in my experience chain life is quite good with recumbents. I...
07-06-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,559
Posted By Pop N Wood

Someone once asked who makes a good touring...

Someone once asked who makes a good touring electric bike. I wanted to answer no one, no such thing exists.

Yes, lots of electric bikes that could go on a "tour", but really none with enough range...
07-05-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Pop N Wood

You can put a plywood floor on that trailer. From...

You can put a plywood floor on that trailer. From that pretty easy to make a wood holding fixture that screws to the decking. If you notice there are slots in the side rails for installing 2x4...
07-04-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,725
Posted By Pop N Wood

Seems like the practice of putting baby powder in...

Seems like the practice of putting baby powder in the tire and filling new tubes in stages would help prevent this. You know, pump to 20 psi, release pressure down to 5, up to 30, down to 10, etc....
07-04-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By Pop N Wood

I think we already have too many regulations in...

I think we already have too many regulations in this country. What I would love to see is for municipalities to improve bike infrastructure. That is the true path to increased bike safety.

Have...
07-04-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,353
Posted By Pop N Wood

Yeah, countless homebrews can be found here. ...

Yeah, countless homebrews can be found here. Seems to be a bit of a religion to some.

Whether they work better than commercial products is for the user to decide.
07-02-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By Pop N Wood

He is right, if the car isn't designed for one...

He is right, if the car isn't designed for one pick a quality place to get one made

But at the same time the response is a bit over the top alarmist. It leaves people with the wrong impression.
...
07-02-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By Pop N Wood

What make and model of car do you drive? I'll bet...

What make and model of car do you drive? I'll bet Curt Manufacturing...
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