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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By Bikerdrummer

it’s a molded hard plastic so any bending would...

it’s a molded hard plastic so any bending would likely result in cracking it. Definitely not going to glue it, it’s brand new. Will see if they shop can help out. Will also contact the company. Maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By Bikerdrummer

they are all gray. I don’t have the other side...

they are all gray. I don’t have the other side clip installed. It did come with various sizes and they fit the other 3 clips but not this 1 clip. It’s too large for all of them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Ortlieb Pannier issue

I bought a set of the gravel panniers less than a year ago and never used them. I tried to add it on a rack yesterday and one of the clips didn’t fit the hook. The hook was too large and the clip...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-07-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,371
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: Living Car Free
04-06-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,652
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I’m car free and take my tern vektron to Costco...

I’m car free and take my tern vektron to Costco every other week. Fits 2 full grocery bags (one in each pannier) and I have a basket or bag for the rack and a backpack. So basically 3 large grocery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Brompton Electric Question

Has anyone heard about the status of Bromton electric getting UL certification? I heard they were trying a while ago and haven’t heard any news. They stopped selling them in NYC once they passed the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I guess so. But, it is weird a piece of metal...

I guess so. But, it is weird a piece of metal found it’s way into the little tiny hole on the disc tho.
But, I’ll be open minded, it could be totally random that a car drove by, knocked something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Are there any moderators on here? This...

Are there any moderators on here? This conversation went left and for no good reason.

everyone... be nice, it’s worth it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

lol. That wasn’t the exact one. Just using as a...

lol. That wasn’t the exact one. Just using as a visual example.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
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
07-14-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

lol, I just noticed that. Typing too fast on...

lol, I just noticed that. Typing too fast on phone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I made an example because I didn’t take a pic. ...

I made an example because I didn’t take a pic.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1283x1249/img_3821_1b769b72e2490e55ae6ac92cba87894947bf6b45.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

No, I stopped as soon as I knew something was...

No, I stopped as soon as I knew something was wrong. The staple was hanging from a hole in the disc. I should have took a picture. I was so stunned that I threw it on the ground and then was worried...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I’ll definitely give you it’s a far fetched idea...

I’ll definitely give you it’s a far fetched idea that a thief did it. But there’s 100% no way that was accidental. Someone put it there. And it was very likely someone who knew about disc brakes and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
Posted By Bikerdrummer

yea, I’m not good with blood so I didn’t get the...

yea, I’m not good with blood so I didn’t get the full scope of the injuries. I just glanced and then had to look away so I didn’t get light headed. I just saw a lot of blood and they were banding up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,911
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: 2,270
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: Electric Bikes
05-28-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,270
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Tern Vektron s10 vs Brompton C Electric

I bought a Vektron s10 a few weeks ago. It’s amazing, the ride, the controls, the range, I can’t say enough about it. Best part is that it folds up so I can keep it in my apartment stored in a...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-11-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,315
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: Northeast
04-23-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 820
Posted By Bikerdrummer

E bike size allowed in NYC.

Can I use a 750w e-bike in NYC?

The bike site says the bike can go 25+ depending on conditions.

The city site says class 3 is legal up to 25 mph.

Not sure if this is a grey area.
...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 491
Posted By Bikerdrummer

My wahoo kickr broke

I’ve been using my wahoo kickr for a year and a half and it’s been fine with Zwift until now.
The trainer stopped transmitting the speed to the avatar but it was connected to Zwift.
I tried...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bikerdrummer

wow, yea, just looked. Seems like the price went...

wow, yea, just looked. Seems like the price went UP.
Still may be worth it tho!…
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,782
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I just got a Brompton so now I have 4…

I just got a Brompton so now I have 4…
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I’ve had my P line for a couple months. Put a few...

I’ve had my P line for a couple months. Put a few hundred miles on it so far.
I live in the NYC area and also have a mountain and road bike. This is my first Brompton.

I love the Brompton for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Thanks for tips. Yea, steel fork, bike is a...

Thanks for tips. Yea, steel fork, bike is a takara highlander. From the research I did they will make a wheel that should fit fine. They have a couple new batteries. I got the max version which...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Ordered a swytch for my vintage mountain bike

I only really use my vintage mountain bike when I run errands.

It’s got some rust, I put stickers on it, and it doesn’t look new so I feel ok locking it up outside when at the store, it’s...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
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
06-11-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I guess that’s one way to look at it. But if...

I guess that’s one way to look at it.
But if they are just removing the plastic front mount and charging $1,500 more to call it superlight, well you get what I’m saying.

The main function of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
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, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I’m not married yet! Woohoo! Bikes for me! Lol ...

I’m not married yet! Woohoo! Bikes for me! Lol
Can’t wait to get it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Pictures of where you store your folding bike

Want some ideas, let’s see pics of where you store your folding bike at home.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
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: 2,213
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: Mountain Biking
04-28-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Araya RM25

I have a set of Araya RM25 wheels on my late 80’s Takara mountain bike.
The spokes are pretty rusted out so I looked on eBay for a replacement. They are going for near $200 for used ones.

Why...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Knee swelling went away 100% by the end of the...

Knee swelling went away 100% by the end of the next day.
I’ll get a fitting before my next long ride. Bike size should be right so steam and saddle height maybe have to be adjusted.
Thanks for all...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Bikerdrummer

good point. I do a yearly physical with my Dr,...

good point. I do a yearly physical with my Dr, next is scheduled for July. I can bring it up.
It wasn’t hot out so not a lot of sweating. I had 2 bottles of water. I’ve zwifted through the winter 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Good guess, my ave speed was 11.5. Although it...

Good guess, my ave speed was 11.5. Although it was all in a metro area so 90% stop and go. A non-stop 80 mile route would of been much easier. I’m about 190 pounds.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Bikerdrummer

about 7 hours, but it was a lot of stop and go...

about 7 hours, but it was a lot of stop and go which is a lot of work.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Bikerdrummer

Calories are from the wahoo roam with heart...

Calories are from the wahoo roam with heart monitor set up. After the ride I ate 2 dinners. Lol
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Bikerdrummer

good point. I’d like to get a proper bike fitting...

good point. I’d like to get a proper bike fitting but will have to budget. It’s several hundred dollars where I’m at.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
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: 6,321
Posted By Bikerdrummer

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/cc9fb831_5777_4fd8_87b3_5904c44a529b_2c510563889971f58ef6568186f93f519ce9b599.jpeg
I’ve updated the handle bars to orange velo, added...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,312
Posted By Bikerdrummer

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/920x2000/6cb606fb_1cec_455e_ae6b_165839663927_e4605588c29303128299cab42f19e3b8e4a8263e.png
From Brooklyn looking at Manhattan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,361
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: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,439
Posted By Bikerdrummer

I took a motorcycle safety class and they said to...

I took a motorcycle safety class and they said to get a new helmet every 2 years because the styrofoam naturally decays and provides less protection over time. I would assume same with bike helmet,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bikerdrummer

yea, a 46 has a 52cm top tube. Not sure why they...

yea, a 46 has a 52cm top tube. Not sure why they call it a 46. I ride a lot but don’t pay much attention to numbers. The bike I have fits. After reviewing the comparable chart it looks like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bikerdrummer

So according this this the standover is .9” lower...

So according this this the standover is .9” lower so I’d have 1.9”. Seems reasonable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bikerdrummer

that’s so cool! here is how the new one...

that’s so cool!

here is how the new one differs from the old: some things are smaller as it’s a smaller size.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bikerdrummer

its an all city, trying to add measurements...

its an all city, trying to add measurements below.

The top tube 52 is the new one and 53 is the one I currently have.
...
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