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Forum: Living Car Free
04-07-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,403
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I’m car free. This is how I grocery shop. Each...

I’m car free. This is how I grocery shop. Each pannier fits a full size grocery bag, I have a bag or basket for the top of rack, and backpack if needed.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,914
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I’m opened minded how it got there, but thinking...

I’m opened minded how it got there, but thinking it over, I rode it to the bike rack. It was the only bike there, and then I carefully locked it up. When I came back, I took off the lock, put it in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,914
Posted By Bikerdrummer

NYC, can’t have anything nice.

I bought a tern folding electric bike which has disc brakes, all my other brakes are rim (which I prefer)

I had to go to midtown Manhattan for work for about 1.5 hours. I locked the bike up to a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,280
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I got the electric Brompton today. Didn’t ride...

I got the electric Brompton today. Didn’t ride it for too long but my initial take is the front hub is definitely not the same feel as a mid-drive and kind of confusing. Maybe it takes some getting...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-11-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,336
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I sold my only car 2 weeks ago. Now I just use my...

I sold my only car 2 weeks ago. Now I just use my Brompton or beat up 80’s mountain bike (if I need to lock up somewhere outside). I also just ordered a tern folding electric bike. Luckily I ordered...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I also live in NYC area and just sold my only...

I also live in NYC area and just sold my only car. So now I’m car free and have a 90’s mountain bike, an all city road bike, and a brompton. They all have their place but I think I’m going to get a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,222
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Hi- sure, I’ll let you know my experience. I...

Hi- sure, I’ll let you know my experience. I haven’t experienced any gear skipping. In fact it switches flawlessly between gears and stays put. As far as the drive train, it definitely doesn’t feel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,222
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Picked up the P line today! Took a 16 mile...

Picked up the P line today!
Took a 16 mile ride.
Here’s some thoughts-
cons: (just a couple)
-it didn’t come with a plastic front bag mount. It was $30 additional, which I didn’t buy. It...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,222
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Looks like it’s in the US. Should have it soon....

Looks like it’s in the US. Should have it soon. Will likely do a video so will keep you posted. I don’t see any US reviews for the p line but I think they are arriving here this week all over.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,222
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Ordered my first folding bike, a P Brompton: added review

After a few months of thinking it over, I’ve put in an order for a Brompton P line bike.
I currently have a steel road bike and a vintage steel mountain bike. The plan is to put a swytch kit on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Long road biking trips

I went on my longest to date road biking trip, 80 miles, small group trip. About 2,000 ft of climb (mostly 3 large bridges) and a couple bathroom breaks and one lunch break for a quick sandwich. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 10:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,324
Posted By Bikerdrummer

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I’ve updated the handle bars to orange velo, added...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,239
Posted By Bikerdrummer

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From Brooklyn looking at Manhattan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,346
Posted By Bikerdrummer

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e464d8d5_44db_4551_8fe7_28fce6e37962_2ab3757277b05c884a4af63cc530ad37a08b64fa.jpeg
I already posted a photo of this a while ago but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,239
Posted By Bikerdrummer

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1038e1be_83cf_4c33_8f31_840b15025573_86e963051030cd2d0f5e57b982b206773dadf286.jpeg35 mile ride in Brooklyn in the hot humid summer...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Thanks for the tip. I just got the the second...

Thanks for the tip. I just got the the second holder, it’s a whiskey brand which I got last week after doing a 40 mile ride on hilly terrain (the palisades in NJ) in the 88 degree humid weather. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bikerdrummer

That I definitely didn’t know. But thinking about...

That I definitely didn’t know. But thinking about it I live in a narrow apartment, about 9” wide, and my work desk is adjacent to the bike, so the gears in probably saves me 1.5 inches of space which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,346
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Just added fenders to my takara for some winter...

Just added fenders to my takara for some winter riding. I store it horizontally so I had to saw off about 3-4” of the rear fender so it would fit on the stand without getting in the way.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 03:30 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,346
Posted By Bikerdrummer

my Takara Highlander has similar specs. 4130, old...

my Takara Highlander has similar specs. 4130, old Shimano deore, made to last forever.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-20, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By Bikerdrummer

225 miles in on my All City

I’ve had an all city Mr Pink for about 6 weeks. I have about 225 miles logged on strava (probably much more without logging into strava though).
49cm frame with 53cm top tube. Carbon fork.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,324
Posted By Bikerdrummer

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/cb9409c9_77f5_47c7_9920_53ba4bb004f5_b5a799a7800f892b250e34fd4a936b8458636527.jpeg
Here’s a better pic of the u break.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,324
Posted By Bikerdrummer

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/eb15a7a1_7eb1_4343_807a_92bb56da61c8_183518ed71f7dfb0f83db4ba5d89aa1d3bb595d6.jpeg
The breaks are near the crank. Kind of cool. I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,324
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I have a Takara Highlander too. Great bike and...

I have a Takara Highlander too. Great bike and got it for $150 12 years ago in poor condition, then fixed up. Solid ride.
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