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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By polyrhythmia

I used a Bafang conversion kit for the front...

I used a Bafang conversion kit for the front wheel, but then again I have a Cruzbike T50 recumbent bike with the front wheel driven by pedals. The Bafang kit has a really nice wiring harness which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,865
Posted By polyrhythmia

I'm in the Florida of Iowa, but have never made...

I'm in the Florida of Iowa, but have never made it to the Bike Van Buren ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By polyrhythmia

And don't forget to add atmospheric pressure to...

And don't forget to add atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure in doing temperature/pressure calculations, also absolute temperature...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,148
Posted By polyrhythmia

I found that 6-7% gap is ideal. 15% finds me...

I found that 6-7% gap is ideal. 15% finds me wanting a gear in between.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,102
Posted By polyrhythmia

I noticed that in the mountains driving. It...

I noticed that in the mountains driving. It would look like I was going up when I was actually going down and vice versa.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 14,836
Posted By polyrhythmia

The term "cockpit" would make sense if you were...

The term "cockpit" would make sense if you were riding a Cruzbike recumbent, especially the Cruzbike Vendetta racing model.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-15-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,163
Posted By polyrhythmia

Rider power should be at least 1/3 of the total...

Rider power should be at least 1/3 of the total power in my books. More than that and I feel like I'm not really making any difference. And if the system fails, I would have to pedal a heavy bike. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,707
Posted By polyrhythmia

Throttle is really nice on recumbent bike in...

Throttle is really nice on recumbent bike in assisting takeoff. On upright bike, I don't miss the throttle.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-09-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,002
Posted By polyrhythmia

I just electrified a Cruzbike T50 recumbent bike,...

I just electrified a Cruzbike T50 recumbent bike, and what would normally be the front wheel is on the rear, and the drivetrain is on the front. A front wheel e-bike kit makes the bike two wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-06-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,526
Posted By polyrhythmia

Upgraded the Bafang display so now I know what...

Upgraded the Bafang display so now I know what the battery is really doing as far as charge. Most frustrating are the really tiny screws and nuts. Then I should be able to gauge the charge by the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-05-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,526
Posted By polyrhythmia

I have the bottom style mount, though there are...

I have the bottom style mount, though there are only three M5 screws to mount it under the T50 Cruzbike. I still don't trust the mount by itself. The support is made from aluminum. As far as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-02-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,526
Posted By polyrhythmia

I do mount my battery upside down underneath on...

I do mount my battery upside down underneath on my T50 Cruzbike, but I also made a support so that the mount is not carrying the load. Having the battery rack mounted made handling squirrelly.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By polyrhythmia

Built before the Lithium-Ion battery was a thing...

Built before the Lithium-Ion battery was a thing apparently. Paul MacCready the designer. Got wings of his own in 2007. Bryan Allen was the pilot.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,526
Posted By polyrhythmia

Without lithium-ion batteries, would there be...

Without lithium-ion batteries, would there be smart phones, ear buds, even dumb phones? Definitely would not be e-bikes. What I would like to see would be a small fuel cell that you can quickly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By polyrhythmia

Is charger built in?

Is charger built in?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,773
Posted By polyrhythmia

Path Less Pedaled YouTube channel guy loves...

Path Less Pedaled YouTube channel guy loves friction shifting and has videos on that. I have an old Trek bike with brifters. When cable broke off inside, I put downtube shifters on as there were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,601
Posted By polyrhythmia

I was in Boy Scouts, but never got cycling merit...

I was in Boy Scouts, but never got cycling merit badge, but ended up bicycling for over 40 years now.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-24-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,059
Posted By polyrhythmia

One time I had to wait 10 days with a full charge...

One time I had to wait 10 days with a full charge because I was unable to ride. There should be a USB port so battery can be discharged when riding is not possible. I was nervous as heck about that.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-20-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,526
Posted By polyrhythmia

Lithium-ion batteries for ebikes should have a...

Lithium-ion batteries for ebikes should have a USB port so charge can be drawn down if not able to be used for riding for a while. Does having the battery inside the down tube make it any safer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,656
Posted By polyrhythmia

EVT Safe Zone helmet mirror works really great. ...

EVT Safe Zone helmet mirror works really great. Flat, does not vibrate much, but the stalk needs to be zip tied down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,656
Posted By polyrhythmia

On a mass ride like RAGBRAI, a mirror is even...

On a mass ride like RAGBRAI, a mirror is even more useful than when riding solo. My favorite mirror is a helmet mount mirror that uses flexible bendable tubing like used to cool machine tools.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,656
Posted By polyrhythmia

EVT-Safe Zone bicycle helmet mirror works for me.

EVT-Safe Zone bicycle helmet mirror works for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,895
Posted By polyrhythmia

When I had a flat bar Trek bike, I put bar ends...

When I had a flat bar Trek bike, I put bar ends and aero bars on and it was all right.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By polyrhythmia

How did the frame or the wheels not break? Does...

How did the frame or the wheels not break? Does the captain have a whistle in his mouth?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 23,639
Posted By polyrhythmia

I've been waxing chains for over 40 years now,...

I've been waxing chains for over 40 years now, using at least a 2 chain rotation. Makes the cassette and chainrings last much longer. Can get about 5000 miles for each chain, but then again I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 23,639
Posted By polyrhythmia

I've been waxing chains for more than 40 years...

I've been waxing chains for more than 40 years now.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-08-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,690
Posted By polyrhythmia

Nice looking E-bike, much more like a normal...

Nice looking E-bike, much more like a normal bike. I myself have a Kona E-bike with drop bars and aero bars installed. 20-mph, with torque sensor, doesn't require brake cutoffs. And can make 20...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,210
Posted By polyrhythmia

It's just a matter of time before e-bikes will be...

It's just a matter of time before e-bikes will be treated just like motorcycles, but I do think that e-bikes without throttles should be exempt. If you have to pedal, it should be treated like any...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-02-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,884
Posted By polyrhythmia

And then Thursday morning, I started bleeding. ...

And then Thursday morning, I started bleeding. Had to return to hospital for cautery. Still holding. Got to go to my 45th class reunion. All that weight I lost can stay lost. Really looking forward...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-01-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,884
Posted By polyrhythmia

Thanks for the reply. Had to return to hospital...

Thanks for the reply. Had to return to hospital because of bleeding. Scary close call there. So much to look forward to hopefully in a good way.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-27-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,884
Posted By polyrhythmia

I just had surgery for tonsil cancer, which may...

I just had surgery for tonsil cancer, which may or may not have spread. Have to wait for PET scan due to high blood sugar. Will have to do radiation apparently. Not sure if I will ride again or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,264
Posted By polyrhythmia

Ridden almost entirely alone for more than 40...

Ridden almost entirely alone for more than 40 years now. That said, I will often break my pace to ride for a time with someone I meet. I don't think I will be able to do a century without someone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 17,907
Posted By polyrhythmia

I have been using wax on chains for 40 years now....

I have been using wax on chains for 40 years now. I never removed the old lube prior to dunking, but I do decant the melted paraffin before dunking. Oil bath would be difficult with a derailleur...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,037
Posted By polyrhythmia

To me, the Garmin radar is a supplement to a...

To me, the Garmin radar is a supplement to a mirror, rather than a replacement. I wish there was a way to adjust the volume of the beep. Does anyone know if this radar can be picked up by radar...
Forum: Recumbent
08-22-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,308
Posted By polyrhythmia

Until Cruzbike came along, I had given up on...

Until Cruzbike came along, I had given up on recumbent bikes. I have a T50 with pedal assist. I think if you can pedal smoothly, it should be fairly easy to learn. Taking off is the hardest part. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-12-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,578
Posted By polyrhythmia

I have a converted T50 and have a throttle as...

I have a converted T50 and have a throttle as well as pedal assist, but the main purpose of the throttle is to assist taking off as the T50 is a recumbent. As long as I keep pedaling, I should be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-19, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By polyrhythmia

There is a tool which looks like the freewheel...

There is a tool which looks like the freewheel tool, but has the ability to fit in where the freewheel tool doesn't.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 34,769
Posted By polyrhythmia

Iowa does have a lot of gravel roads. If doing...

Iowa does have a lot of gravel roads. If doing gravel, I would recommend paraffin as a chain lube.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-19-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 34,769
Posted By polyrhythmia

I was doing gravel 35 years ago, but no one else...

I was doing gravel 35 years ago, but no one else was interested.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 52,764
Posted By polyrhythmia

polyrhythmia name comes from playing polyrhythms...

polyrhythmia name comes from playing polyrhythms in piano music.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-17, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,165
Posted By polyrhythmia

Just ordered a unicycle to see if I can learn to...

Just ordered a unicycle to see if I can learn to ride it. Back in 2015, ordered a Cruzbike QX100, to see if I could ride that and I did. It really should not be possible to ride on a single wheel...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-11-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,093
Posted By polyrhythmia

Had my left rotator fixed in 2015. Glad I had it...

Had my left rotator fixed in 2015. Glad I had it done. Actually, it was thought I just had arthritis in the A-C joint, and was getting a Mumford procedure, when the surgeon found the my rotator was...
Forum: Recumbent
10-14-17, 09:48 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,819
Posted By polyrhythmia

Waiting for the Cruzbike tilting trike attachment...

Waiting for the Cruzbike tilting trike attachment to come out. Sit up higher, lean like a bike, not fall over when stopped because it can be locked. Not have to unclip when stopped. Will ride...
Forum: Recumbent
08-06-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 35,060
Posted By polyrhythmia

I now have two Cruzbike front-wheel-drive,...

I now have two Cruzbike front-wheel-drive, moving-bottom-bracket recumbents, as well a two DF bikes. I still like to ride the DF bikes, but the Cruzbikes offer a whole-body workout.
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,811
Posted By polyrhythmia

I got the T50 frameset in early July, and built...

I got the T50 frameset in early July, and built it up with the standard front end, and now have modified the front end to be more like the Silvio and the Vendetta. I did not want a complete bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-16, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,223
Posted By polyrhythmia

I think you should still use FixMeUp! and try to...

I think you should still use FixMeUp! and try to get close to a "magic gear" and then use a tensioner to take up the little bit of slack, if there is a bit too much. I am wondering if there are...
Forum: Recumbent
05-22-16, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 515,293
Posted By polyrhythmia

Cruzbike QX100 with Nuvinci N360 hub522825

Cruzbike QX100 with Nuvinci N360 hub522825
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-14-16, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,179
Posted By polyrhythmia

Check out FixMeUp! program to find "magic gear"...

Check out FixMeUp! program to find "magic gear" combinations.
Forum: Recumbent
04-30-16, 03:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,394
Posted By polyrhythmia

Recently switched the 175 cranks for 165 cranks. ...

Recently switched the 175 cranks for 165 cranks. Much better. Now I can ride the Cruzbike hands free much easier. 165 is the shortest Tiagra crank I could find.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-16, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,868
Posted By polyrhythmia

Bought one in 2015. Wish I had one when I was...

Bought one in 2015. Wish I had one when I was younger. Didn't need a mountain bike for the gravel roads. Aero bars are a nice add-on to have. Love the way the Anyroad eats up the bumps. I am...
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