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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 116
Posted By Rick

maddog34: I am heavy and the TRP Sayre setup that...

maddog34: I am heavy and the TRP Sayre setup that came with my custom bicycle was inadequate. I bought some HY/RDs next and they were better stoppers.I would have kept them on my bicycle but I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By Rick

I always carry valve core tool. in 1980 I used...

I always carry valve core tool. in 1980 I used it on a miscreant motorists auto.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 116
Posted By Rick

I have frame couplers and hydraulic disk brakes...

I have frame couplers and hydraulic disk brakes are impracticable for me. If you want to go budget mechanical disk brakes then the Avid BB7 that was considered the best for several years is the least...
Forum: Touring
10-30-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 553
Posted By Rick

In 1980 I was going to be transferred from fort...

In 1980 I was going to be transferred from fort Ord To Germany. I took leave ahead of the transfer and pedaled from Fort Ord to my dads place in West Covina. It was a quick but busy ride. The first...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: I have read that the blue light...

Tourist in MSN: I have read that the blue light spectrum in LEDs is hard on our eyes. I read on Peter Whites site a few years ago that the halogen bulb lights were easier to see with than the LED...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-29-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: B&Ms new head light that will...

veganbikes: B&Ms new head light that will hopefully be out soon has the low beam, high beam and a daylight flood. That in addition to my Airzound horn and loud screams might be enough to avoid being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 912
Posted By Rick

I wasn't thinking about a kickstand when I...

I wasn't thinking about a kickstand when I ordered my bicycle. I was told the tubes were you mount one behind the BB were easy to damage and I should have ordered a kickstand plate. The Rohloff is in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By Rick

I must live in a cave because I was unaware of...

I must live in a cave because I was unaware of the brake speed thing for road bikes. Until 2014 I was riding my Burly Bongo Tandem. I purchased a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff in 2014 and have gotten rid...
Forum: Touring
10-28-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By Rick

[QUOTE][Touring in MSN posted: Great deal. And he...

[QUOTE][Touring in MSN posted: Great deal. And he was lucky it was under $800. When my Nomad Mk II frame and fork arrived, the mail carrier wanted over $100 for customs duty. The value of the stuff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 657
Posted By Rick

I would also make sure that all the spokes are...

I would also make sure that all the spokes are tight.
Forum: Touring
10-28-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: When Velocity moved to the USA...

Tourist in MSN: When Velocity moved to the USA They no longer offered the Psycho rims. I believe the machinery to produce that heavy box type rim was to expensive to move and rebuilding here was not...
Forum: Touring
10-28-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By Rick

I ordered my Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff with...

I ordered my Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff with Velocity Cliffhanger Rims. When I went to pick it up it had Velocity Aeroheat rims on it instead of what I ordered. I found some old stock new velocity...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 912
Posted By Rick

Alexthe: The click-stand Is good with heavy loads...

Alexthe: The click-stand Is good with heavy loads due to its higher holding position. The click-stand is a segmented tent pole with a u shaped piece on one end for your top tube and a rubber boot on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 912
Posted By Rick

I have a click-stand on my bicycle. ...

I have a click-stand on my bicycle.


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Here you can see it in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-26-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By Rick

The best braking on any bicycle Tandem or...

The best braking on any bicycle Tandem or otherwise can be had with non drop bar bicycles. You can pull more cable with MTB brake levers than with brifter levers. Magura still makes the HS33...
Forum: Touring
10-26-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 785
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: I was also able to change the...

Tourist in MSN: I was also able to change the tire width in that gear calculator by deleting and adding the correct width. I considered the Thorn but was swayed by the belt. I love my belt. Other...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: The tail flasher I currently use is...

veganbikes: The tail flasher I currently use is the brightest one I could find at the time. I run it on slow pulse and only use it on the street around cars.It is never on at night. If someone were...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-25-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By Rick

I have noticed a major decline in peoples...

I have noticed a major decline in peoples attention in recent years. The cell phone has been a major player in the decline of peoples intelligence. My wife was injured by some clown texting on his...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN : Thanks for the reply, it now...

Tourist in MSN : Thanks for the reply, it now shows up.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Rick

I am considering a Garmin GPS for my bicycle and...

I am considering a Garmin GPS for my bicycle and heard somewhere that a dyno hub would interfere with the speed sensor. I'm hoping that I can attach the thing to my Rohloff and have it working.
Forum: Touring
10-25-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 785
Posted By Rick

I like that gear calculator. Where did you find...

I like that gear calculator. Where did you find it? It is more accurate than the others I have found.

...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-25-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 776
Posted By Rick

My bicycle came with drop bars. I changed to the...

My bicycle came with drop bars. I changed to the Velo Orange Crazy Bar and have had no twitchy or stability problems. There is more to it than just flat or drop. I believe my Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

I almost never ride on an MUP and If I did I...

I almost never ride on an MUP and If I did I would turn off my flashing lights while on the MUP. The daylight visible lights are for the dim bulbs in those motor vehicles. My dyno headlight is a cut...
Forum: Touring
10-24-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 785
Posted By Rick

djb: I have a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. it came...

djb: I have a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. it came with a drop bar setup and I have changed it to the Crazy Bar with the lefty shifter.


...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: I am not worried about the flashing...

veganbikes: I am not worried about the flashing amber light on the front of my bicycle in my eyes In daylight. I can place it were it is not a distraction to my vision. I'm thinking that I might...
Forum: Touring
10-24-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 785
Posted By Rick

djb: Kinetics...

djb: Kinetics (https://www.kinetics-online.co.uk/parts-accessories/gearing/k-gear-software/) and Sheldon Browns (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/gears/internal.html) internal gear calculator.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 115
Posted By Rick

There are accessory bars in many lengths to...

There are accessory bars in many lengths to choose from that will increase the amount of accessories you are able to mount on the front of your rig.

...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: Fast flashing lights can effect some...

veganbikes: Fast flashing lights can effect some people with medical conditions. The Dinotte lights have a slow pulse setting. I also never use any kind of flashing light when it is dark because they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 631
Posted By Rick

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1250/pxl_20240509_204222223_2_0e0c52f9023d80804078927cdc325e0953b18f1b.jpg
When I purchased the bicycle over 10 years ago the option was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By Rick

maddog34: Phil Wood must have engineered there...

maddog34: Phil Wood must have engineered there sealed bearing hubs differently. I purchased a 1990 Burly Bongo Tandem years ago. and the axles kept bending and the spokes kept breaking on solid...
Forum: Touring
10-23-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 785
Posted By Rick

IPassGas: You are at 2.5882 my 50/20 is right at...

IPassGas: You are at 2.5882 my 50/20 is right at 2.5. I have a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. It has 26" wheels. The kinetics gear calculator says I have a 17.6 gear inch on the low and a 92.8 gear inch...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: Where is the picture with the...

Tourist in MSN: Where is the picture with the daytime light on? I'm impatiently waiting for the Bush&Muller High beam Dyno Light to be available. It will have the daytime Mode also. I am also...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,364
Posted By Rick

When I lived in Florida They yelled, threw beer...

When I lived in Florida They yelled, threw beer bottles, threw golf balls and they were just down right despicable. My standard reply was the Hawaiian peace sign.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 776
Posted By Rick

You can have better braking and have multiple...

You can have better braking and have multiple hand positions with the alternate style flat bars.


...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,943
Posted By Rick

Peacock Is a super Karen and this wasn't his...

Peacock Is a super Karen and this wasn't his first incident attacking motorists. I watched the second video with the body cam footage on it. I believe that Peacock is a danger to himself and others...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 980
Posted By Rick

Gman10: You didn't Tell us What your current...

Gman10: You didn't Tell us What your current bicycle model is. If it is of reasonably quality, you may be able to change some parts out to make it work. So when you go to that bicycle shop take it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 476
Posted By Rick

I have a dial indicator setup for my truing stand...

I have a dial indicator setup for my truing stand andam able to true new rotors to .005" TIR.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By Rick

Modolo...

Modolo (https://www.modolo.it/products/trekking-handlebars/) trekking bar models.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-17-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,404
Posted By Rick

polyphrast: I intend to mount a head light on the...

polyphrast: I intend to mount a head light on the Tubus Grand Expedition Rack. I am concerned about the length of the wire on the high beam switch being long enough. Can that switches wire be easily...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,943
Posted By Rick

The kid handled this situation better than I...

The kid handled this situation better than I would have. I am waiting for the the Civil Rights Lawyer to post an update. He usually requests the police body cam footage then puts up another video...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,943
Posted By Rick

Gross Misenterpitation Of The Law By Bicyclist

I watched a video from one of my favorite lawyer blogs and saw an elderly bicycle rider attempt to have a motorist charged with a crime that didn't happen. In fact the bicycle rider broke several...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,747
Posted By Rick

I always used the Mathauser pads and never had...

I always used the Mathauser pads and never had the bits of aluminum stuck to them. Yokozuna (https://www.yokozunausa.com/shop/category/components-brakes-pads-shoes-715?search=yoko) sells them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By Rick

I have had cracked rims on our Tandem and there...

I have had cracked rims on our Tandem and there was no catastrophic failure. I worked in some bicycle shops and have dealt with wheels that collapsed from abuse.. I personally have never seen a rim...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,047
Posted By Rick

Dinotte ...

Dinotte (https://store.dinottelighting.com/road-lightsday-amber-headlights--red-taillights-c16.aspx)makes some daylight viability lights. An amber front light is highly visible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 883
Posted By Rick

The numbers are referencing the rim. i would try...

The numbers are referencing the rim. i would try a 700x28 tire on the wheel you already have.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rick

I did fact check the info and the problems that...

I did fact check the info and the problems that can happen with tubeless are well known. You are acting ignorant because you have not had problems yet. The facts are that People with tubeless are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,326
Posted By Rick

igarocom: Will your light allow me to see road...

igarocom: Will your light allow me to see road signs. If so can I program it to do this all the time.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,326
Posted By Rick

unterhausen: Peter White posted about the test...

unterhausen: Peter White posted about the test Sun Ladelux (I put the prototype SON Ladelux on my bike yesterday and took it out for a spin last night. I only rode about 7 miles so it was not a test...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,326
Posted By Rick

igarocom: The Supernova M99 DY Pro has a high...

igarocom: The Supernova M99 DY Pro has a high beam function. How does your high beam compare to it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,326
Posted By Rick

igarocom: I did research your light on your site...

igarocom: I did research your light on your site and saw some videos on YouTube. The videos were not overwhelming meaning that the light does not raise the beam of light enough to be a proper high...
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