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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 858
Posted By veganbikes

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped...

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped which has basis in bicycles but a bicycle is pedal only. If people want to ride them and all of that, totally fine, go for it, plenty of roads all over...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 858
Posted By Bald Paul

One of the popular MUPs in this area has a speed...

One of the popular MUPs in this area has a speed limit of 15mph. Due to complaints about some people on 'throttled' e-bikes (which are really electric motor scooters, IMHO) the police have been...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 935
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I got my eyes lasered nine years ago to correct...

I got my eyes lasered nine years ago to correct far sightedness to 20/20 at distance. I need close up lenses for reading my GPS or looking at maps, etc. My eyes have drifted away from 20/20, but when...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By Amitoj

First commute of the season this year for me and...

First commute of the season this year for me and only one impatient driver over 15 miles. I'll take it.
It's been a bit of a struggle getting back on the bike after I was hit by car back in July...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,143
Posted By mlau

Just to add, I keep a Topeak Morph in my office...

Just to add, I keep a Topeak Morph in my office in case my tires go flat.

I used to keep a floor pump, but ran out of space.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,689
Posted By noglider

I get lazy or demotivated at times. A few months...

I get lazy or demotivated at times. A few months ago, I noticed how my health and happiness improve with increased bike commuting. It made me see that it's not just a fun indulgence, it's a...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By ascherer

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the...

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the season, and I am unabashedly a fair-weather commuter. There were a lot of riders out this morning, way more than I remember from last season,...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,143
Posted By noglider

Time for a funny story. You know those dreams...

Time for a funny story. You know those dreams people have of being naked in front of everyone?

I used to commute in street clothes most of them time but sometimes in cycling clothes. I kept...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 931
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yes. cf: Post #8

Yes. cf: Post #8
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By Smaug1

Man, you guys running the 50 year old vintage...

Man, you guys running the 50 year old vintage bikes are a different breed. Why put yourself through that for a commute?

First post in this thread, at least for several years.

The other day, I...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By gaucho777

Well, this happened… ...

Well, this happened…

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I was still a couple miles uphill from the school...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,013
Posted By Sierra_rider

From a couple of rides this past weekend: ...

From a couple of rides this past weekend:
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,013
Posted By FujiQG7

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

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Forum: Commuting
04-09-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,143
Posted By Spreggy

I like the commitment to reflective tape!

I like the commitment to reflective tape!
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By mev

I have one on my Trek 520. Occasionally use the...

I have one on my Trek 520. Occasionally use the capacity of the rack such as this instance where I put a bear canister on top. ...
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By sloar

Opinions on Surly front rack

When I bought my Surly the seller threw in new front and rear Surly racks. I’ve always used Tubus racks, I like the rear but the front looks like overkill. Anyone one use the Surly front rack?...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 462
Posted By Aushiker

Apparently, Bosch claims...

Apparently, Bosch claims...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-01-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 462
Posted By veganbikes

Call2Recycle would be a great resource towards...

Call2Recycle would be a great resource towards recycling and EOL for batteries. In terms of battery life I generally tell people anywhere around 2-10 years or more depending on how you charge it and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-01-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 462
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I think Shimano claims that their battery will...

I think Shimano claims that their battery will still retain 60% of its original charge capacity after two years or 500 charge cycles. Based on my experience so far, I have to say that's pretty close...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,013
Posted By Ogsarg

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McCreery Ranch Rd.
Forum: Commuting
03-28-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,143
Posted By BobbyG

At the office I keep toiletries, a towel, street...

At the office I keep toiletries, a towel, street shoes, light and medium jackets plus ball cap (I'm bald), a winter coat, hat and gloves, emergency underwear, socks and a clean shirt for when I...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,515
Posted By mev

Using AI to plan a bicycle trip...

For fun, I did an experiment to see how well a local chatbot could plan an upcoming bicycle trip. I was using a local copy of "LM Studio" on my PC and picked the Mistral Instruct 7B model. Overall...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,013
Posted By clemsongirl

california's hwy 78 ...

california's hwy 78

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52474027509_576d3887a9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nWX7de)
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,657
Posted By zandoval

14.5 pounds of bicycle and 22 pounds of lock and...

14.5 pounds of bicycle and 22 pounds of lock and chain...

Rats! Its hopeless...

And dont think using an old beater is any better. In Galveston they steal bikes just to stay in practice...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By mev

Not broken, but I have replaced three cranks...

Not broken, but I have replaced three cranks while on tour:
- Most dramatic was just before Christmas 2018 between Kerrville and Junction TX where the crank arm snapped. A combination of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,312
Posted By veganbikes

That stand is rated for 70lbs max just keep that...

That stand is rated for 70lbs max just keep that in mind. The electric moped looks like it could be quite a bit heavier (though removing the battery might help get it in the 70lbs range) and you will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By Duragrouch

Please see post #14; My memory was mistaken and...

Please see post #14; My memory was mistaken and corrected by the person who originally posted about that; It was a Shimano Alfine 11 where he found ATF, and a swelled plastic part. I just revised my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI a while back they were bought out by...

Just FYI a while back they were bought out by SunRace and just out of curiosity I picked a couple of their 3 speed hubs and did find part number HSL871 which is listed as a plastic sprocket dustcap....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By hevysrf

My research shows modern GL-4/GL-5 oils ( last 30...

My research shows modern GL-4/GL-5 oils ( last 30 years) are using compounds that inhibit the corrosive effects of the sulfur or phosphorus they contain to eliminate any yellow metal corrosion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By dedhed

I myself, on any expensive or critical assembly,...

I myself, on any expensive or critical assembly, tend to go with the manufacturer's recommendation on lubes. Particularly in a case like this where the quantities are minuscule and the cost not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By veganbikes

I would recommend reaching out to Pinon and...

I would recommend reaching out to Pinon and asking at least from a warranty standpoint. In the end if I am buying a nice pinion gearbox bike I am fine with a little extra money each year to flush it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By grumpus

The brand is Pinion, a manufacturer of bicycle...

The brand is Pinion, a manufacturer of bicycle gear systems like Rohloff - would you need to know the make model year of a bike if the question was simply about what oil to use in a Rohloff hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By dedhed

Get a hold of the MSDS of Pinion oil and see what...

Get a hold of the MSDS of Pinion oil and see what it is.
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By mstateglfr

Yeah, probably half the internet has experience...

Yeah, probably half the internet has experience with GK tires. They are some of the most popular tires for mixed use and gravel over the last 10 years.

I have used the GK Slick for years in...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By fishboat

Been running GK Slicks for years in 700x28 &...

Been running GK Slicks for years in 700x28 & 700x38. Very fast tire. They are a go-to road tire for me in road bikes that can only run a 28mm tire. For 35mm+ also a go-to, though I've been trying...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By Steve B.

I use a GK SS on my gravel bike. They are 700c,...

I use a GK SS on my gravel bike. They are 700c, sized 43mm. They are a pretty decent tire on dirt, with enough bite to allow cornering on single track. They also roll surprisingly well on asphalt....
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By noglider

Yay, I rode today! This morning went well. It's...

Yay, I rode today! This morning went well. It's hard for me to leave early enough to get to work on time. The bike commute takes about 10 or 15 minutes longer than the subway commute. But I did it.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By noglider

I've barely ridden so far this winter. It's hard...

I've barely ridden so far this winter. It's hard to gather up the motivation. Well, warmer weather will come soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,013
Posted By ebow3d

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Early morning ride in Hong Kong, before work.
Forum: Touring
03-01-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,070
Posted By Steve B.

Katy towards Illinois/Indiana, then farm roads to...

Katy towards Illinois/Indiana, then farm roads to Cincinnati, then the Ohio Erie trail up to Cleveland, Along Lake Erie to Buffalo and the Erie Canal Trail, then across to Albany and over to...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By The Chemist

Finally no rain today. February was super wet,...

Finally no rain today. February was super wet, and this week was one of the wettest weeks of the month. Nice to have a dry commute both ways today, even if it was only a chilly 5 degrees in the...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1844: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1844:

Yesterday I set a new February mileage record. My previous Feb record was set in 2017 when I rode 244 miles. Typically being the worst weather month,...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Started a new job today. The main hub is 1/2 mile...

Started a new job today. The main hub is 1/2 mile from the lakeside path. It’s 1/4 mile of quiet suburb streets from my place to the coffeeshop that happens to be at the nearest point from my place...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By Pantah

I typically leave my house around 7:40am and...

I typically leave my house around 7:40am and today marked the first day this year where the sun was high enough in the sky (and wasn't shrouded by clouds) to warrant sunglasses. Spring is not far...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,013
Posted By Ogsarg

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Green hills and blue sky. Gorgeous day.
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By Darth Lefty

Kiddo has three weeks of strong treatment...

Kiddo has three weeks of strong treatment starting the 4th. One week longer than hoped because an early February treatment had to be abandoned midway due to a reaction (complete with benadryl,...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By pdlamb

There's no pleasing some people. I joined their...

There's no pleasing some people. I joined their ranks today.

It started out inauspiciously. Threat of rain, so I dug out the rain bike. Started pumping tires, primary pump wouldn't seal on the...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1841: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1841:

Well, so far it's been a day of questionable decisions. lol

34°F this morning when I left the house, but the temp is supposed to continuously drop...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,757
Posted By ason

Bike Chain

Best is a bike chain that doubles as a whip for wild dogs.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,517
Posted By pdlamb

Out of excuses, back on the bike! Nice ride home...

Out of excuses, back on the bike! Nice ride home last night, though it was after dark by the time I got home. I wasn't planning on that, very glad I charged my blinky after the January commute. ...
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