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03-08-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By cat0020

Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year...

Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/nyregion/nyc-cyclist-deaths-ebike.html

The rise in electric bike deaths does not appear to be the result...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,552
Posted By cat0020

I rode a Citizen Tokyo for years in my (4-6 mi....

I rode a Citizen Tokyo for years in my (4-6 mi. one way) commute in NYC.
The weight of the Tokyo never bothered me for carrying it up & down subway stations & platforms.
Personally, I find the...
02-20-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,398
Posted By cat0020

It's a cargo bike, just ride it when you need to...

It's a cargo bike, just ride it when you need to go, not much need to transport it; unless you have a flat or mechanical that you can't fix roadside.
02-14-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,107
Posted By cat0020

i don't need to explain anything to you if you...

i don't need to explain anything to you if you can actually read the articles referenced in previous post.



If you're smart enough to read the classifications, they are pretty clear what is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,930
Posted By cat0020

Tire is printed 20x1.75, 47-406... that is a 20...

Tire is printed 20x1.75, 47-406... that is a 20 in wheel..



If you reference shimano/sram, you should post a link of the source.
No source, you're just full of BS.

if picture shown 30T is...
02-13-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By cat0020

Dutch police found a way to test e-bike power on...

Dutch police found a way to test e-bike power on the side of the road

https://electrek.co/2024/02/13/dutch-police-found-a-way-to-test-e-bike-power-on-the-side-of-the-road/
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,930
Posted By cat0020

If you know the thread, why didn't you just post...

If you know the thread, why didn't you just post the url?
make a reference, you need to provide the source, otherwise you're just full of BS.

BTW, picture you provided is not the same mini velo,...
02-12-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,107
Posted By cat0020

Throttle or not, as long as you can pedal to...

Throttle or not, as long as you can pedal to propel forward, it's a bicycle.

New study shows why electric bikes are great for managing Type 2 diabetes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,930
Posted By cat0020

That's not a 16" rear wheel nor 58t chainring nor...

That's not a 16" rear wheel nor 58t chainring nor a mid cage rear derailleur.
You're wrecking your own glass house.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By cat0020

No picture of the 10th gear??

No picture of the 10th gear??
02-05-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,039,068
Posted By cat0020

41 miles ridden yesterday, 3 hours total time...

41 miles ridden yesterday, 3 hours total time with a food stop along the way, about 1/4 battery capacity left; not bad for a $500 used ebike.
https://i.imgur.com/hYkOwvJ.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,930
Posted By cat0020

I'd bet that rear derailleur cage would rub...

I'd bet that rear derailleur cage would rub against the rear tire when shift into that big cog. :roflmao2:
01-31-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By cat0020

I agree with the following statement in the...

I agree with the following statement in the article:
The importance of the issue has arisen partly due to an actual increase in e-bike fires,
but also largely due to a media frenzy that has blown...
01-30-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By cat0020

Recently saw this paint job on a 4000 restore. ...

Recently saw this paint job on a 4000 restore.

https://i.imgur.com/eZTlmNl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QYM8SUS.jpg
01-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,967
Posted By cat0020

Another huddle to jump through with regulations. ...

Another huddle to jump through with regulations.
Amtrak changed their policy for Electric Bikes on trains earlier this month,
now requiring them to be "certified by a nationally recognized testing...
01-23-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,967
Posted By cat0020

Bike shops are starting to get massive insurance...

Bike shops are starting to get massive insurance hikes if they allow e-bikes into their shop (even for a tire issue or similar).
This thread:

(...
01-22-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

Their wealth buy SuperPACs, influence elections...

Their wealth buy SuperPACs, influence elections to promote their own agenda.
There are politicians that have the political will to change things, but without PAC money, likely they don't get elected...
01-22-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

Here's the reason we need a wealth tax: World’s...

Here's the reason we need a wealth tax:
World’s five richest men have doubled their wealth since 2020
...
01-22-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

Not possible? Most drivers pay into roads that...

Not possible? Most drivers pay into roads that they never drive on.



While most Americans predominantly live off the income they earn from a job—
income that is taxed all year, every year—...
01-21-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

We can have the technologies that can satisfy all...

We can have the technologies that can satisfy all mankind's needs for resources,
only those who want to profit from the solutions unobtainable to keep profiting from what we currently use.
Over...
01-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

Yes, but most of human population don't need to...

Yes, but most of human population don't need to travel far to sustain their lifestyle.
In the US, everything most people need to sustain their lives are within 30-50 miles of their house.


...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,774
Posted By cat0020

Yeah Nashbar, been shopping with them since early...

Yeah Nashbar, been shopping with them since early 90's, most of my bike tubes are bought from them when they go on sale.
I bought two SunRace folding bikes at close out prices, one neon orange with...
01-20-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

Most motorcycles have fuel range of 200 mi. In...

Most motorcycles have fuel range of 200 mi.
In between those 200 miles, most likely a rider would stop for food, drink, bathroom breaks, etc..
Not many trips require a rider to sit in the saddle...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,774
Posted By cat0020

I take my folding bike onto the subway a few...

I take my folding bike onto the subway a few times a week.
For the last 5 years, it has been a SunRace folding bike I bought from Nashbar for $250.
https://i.imgur.com/qEoqD0i.jpg
Aluminum frame,...
01-17-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By cat0020

Some info about battery related fires in NYC: ...

Some info about battery related fires in NYC:
No, e-bike fires are not a ‘leading cause of death’ in NYC

https://electrek.co/2024/01/15/no-e-bike-fires-are-not-a-leading-cause-of-death-in-nyc/
01-17-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,921
Posted By cat0020

Not mine, but it looks like the crankarms would...

Not mine, but it looks like the crankarms would strike ground during corners.
https://i.imgur.com/WqK7BDQ.jpg
01-16-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

I bought a Chinese SuperCub clone back in 2009...

I bought a Chinese SuperCub clone back in 2009 for $1300, it was shipped to my driveway from China for free.
It gets well over 90 mpg, can out pace most cars from 0-30 mph (with good shifting...
01-16-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By cat0020

I've been riding motorcycles for more than two...

I've been riding motorcycles for more than two decades, bicycling for more than four decades, ebikes for more than 15 years.
For the last 10 years I've been commuting in NYC metro, with...
01-11-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,967
Posted By cat0020

I live and work in NYY metro. Majority of...

I live and work in NYY metro.
Majority of buildings in NYC 5 boro have electric wiring that are nearly 100 y-o.
Combined with modern electric appliances (instead of gas stove, heater or dryer) that...
01-06-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,039,068
Posted By cat0020

Cool With snow immanent, I picked up a Ride1Up 700...

With snow immanent, I picked up a Ride1Up 700 series from FB marketplace.. $500 with 331 mi. on odometer.
https://i.imgur.com/YHIiyf7.jpg
01-06-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,800
Posted By cat0020

My 96 Litespeed Tsali ...

My 96 Litespeed Tsali
https://i.imgur.com/bUfaL6L.jpg

From a time before linear pulled brakes:
https://i.imgur.com/aeW3dBP.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 53,329
Posted By cat0020

I've had my cheap Chinese carbon framesets builds...

I've had my cheap Chinese carbon framesets builds since 2017.
The first one I received was the incorrect size, long story short,
I got the frameset (include frame, fork, headset & seatpost) for...
12-30-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,039,068
Posted By cat0020

I recently received a refund from AliEx, along...

I recently received a refund from AliEx, along with rebates & holiday special pricing, I bought a $349 e-bike for free and just to find out how bad it would really be.
To my surprise, it was a...
12-29-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By cat0020

Not much selections in wider 650 tires, you can...

Not much selections in wider 650 tires, you can try 26x1.0 tires, but that might not clear the 650 frame or fork.
I stocked up with 650x25c tires when they were on close out few years back, still...
12-28-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By cat0020

Back in the early 90's, I had a white Kestrel...

Back in the early 90's, I had a white Kestrel 4000 built with Campy stuff before there was ergo shifters.
The Kestrel that I currently have is from late 90's.. and still works for me. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,390
Posted By cat0020

My $120 FB Marketplace purchase. ...

My $120 FB Marketplace purchase.
https://i.imgur.com/gSn5lLz.jpg
12-27-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By cat0020

Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter...

Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter bans than ever before

https://electrek.co/2023/12/26/banned-why-2023-saw-more-e-bike-and-e-scooter-bans-than-ever-before/
12-23-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,698
Posted By cat0020

I looked up MicroShift Sword group on AliExpress,...

I looked up MicroShift Sword group on AliExpress, $240 for shifter, rear derailleur & 10 Apr cassette.
I think I will give it a try for my next build.
12-13-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 872
Posted By cat0020

https://electrek.co/2023/12/12/ride1up-cf-racer1-u...

https://electrek.co/2023/12/12/ride1up-cf-racer1-unveiled-gravel-road-e-bike/

https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/cf-racer1-bike.jpg
12-12-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 872
Posted By cat0020

Gravel e-bike

Ride1Up CF Racer1 is a 27lb Carbon Gravel eBike for just $2,295?

https://bikerumor.com/ride1up-cf-racer1-27lb-carbon-gravel-ebike-affordable/
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By cat0020

Picked this one up from FB Marketplace for...

Picked this one up from FB Marketplace for $150.00
Seller even delivered it to my location.
Slight modifications, titanium seatpost in my basement, removed fenders, small stem just for slight...
12-10-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,800
Posted By cat0020

Interesting sculpture in the background;...

Interesting sculpture in the background; "Spinning" is an art form, takes years to master:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1393686324813054

This is my vintage Specialized....
Forum: Commuting
12-08-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,229
Posted By cat0020

Bought this off of local FB marketplace, $150. ...

Bought this off of local FB marketplace, $150.
Put on front rack, old titanium seatpost in my basement, spare cranks from my ebike; made it significantly lighter.
https://i.imgur.com/pt1dgdP.jpg...
11-20-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,462
Posted By cat0020

IMO, the whole battery exploding concerns are...

IMO, the whole battery exploding concerns are overblown by the media.
You're far more likely to get hit (or killed) by a car while riding than your ebike battery exploding and set fire in your house.
11-18-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,700
Posted By cat0020

I suspect these fires started with aging (100+...

I suspect these fires started with aging (100+ year old) electrical infrastructures, dense housing;
population and large amount (tens of thousands of delivery workers) & types different of...
11-17-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,462
Posted By cat0020

Here's a 36V 500W complete kit for 20" conversion...

Here's a 36V 500W complete kit for 20" conversion
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805003105767.html

I'm installing a 48V 1000w 20" cast wheel kit on my semi-recumbent tandem this winter....
11-15-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,465
Posted By cat0020

My anecdotal experience may not apply to you,...

My anecdotal experience may not apply to you, therefore I keep my reply in general.
Few psi pressure in tire makes big difference, too. 20x4" tires don't need much tire pressure to become slick &...
11-07-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By cat0020

NYC bike and scooter riders just got good news...

NYC bike and scooter riders just got good news and bad news

https://electrek.co/2023/11/07/nyc-bike-and-scooter-riders-just-got-good-news-and-bad-news/
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,014,150
Posted By cat0020

My 2001 Blade 700c ...

My 2001 Blade 700c
https://i.imgur.com/5Vzbuv1.jpg

Tuscany & Ultimate
https://i.imgur.com/xmZQUvy.jpg
10-23-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,465
Posted By cat0020

I had a Juiced Scorpion a few years back. It was...

I had a Juiced Scorpion a few years back. It was a rock solid ebike.
Me weighing 175 lb. felt the suspension was a bit harsh, not so comfortable for long hours in the seat.
Since the seat height is...
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