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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-24-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,059
Posted By toasterburn

Cateye Strada Slim vs Strada Original?

I need a wireless computer to go on my folding bike. I know most folks like the original Strada and it seems to last a while, but what about the newer Strada Slim? It seems to have some improvements...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By toasterburn

Er, yes. Didn't notice until after I had taken...

Er, yes. Didn't notice until after I had taken the pics. I had to take off one grip because I put a front brake on it, then I realized the front brake made it much more difficult to fold and I took...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-02-13, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By toasterburn

It was a direct fit, I got lucky. I figured for 6...

It was a direct fit, I got lucky. I figured for 6 bucks it was worth a shot. It was also lucky that there was so much empty space inside the switch to house everything. I was planning on housing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-13, 01:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By toasterburn

Where I'm riding is all flat, and it takes no...

Where I'm riding is all flat, and it takes no effort at all to pedal. Accelerates fast, as far as I can tell it's the perfect gear for this. It struggles climbing hills, I wouldn't want to hit many,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By toasterburn

Not sure what that is. I bought it here:...

Not sure what that is. I bought it here: www.thorusa.com/ (http://www.thorusa.com/)
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By toasterburn

My New Tern!!!

After a lot of suggestions on this forum, I ended up buying a Tern Uno. Thor gave me a great deal on a display bike, and my wife was awesome enough to get me a rack, pannier, and tail light for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-31-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By toasterburn

finished custom lighting project (pics)

I picked-up a NiteRider bicycle light and battery for a great price on ebay. The light gives off a lot of light, so I can go on night rides, but I hate how hard the button is to press (seriously, you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,119,577
Posted By toasterburn

Wife and I rode together a bit through the...

Wife and I rode together a bit through the neighborhood. Pretty weather in Alabama right now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-12, 05:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,471
Posted By toasterburn

Maybe I'm stupid, but I don't get how steering...

Maybe I'm stupid, but I don't get how steering would work.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Thanks for answering my questions. Ok, I'm giving...

Thanks for answering my questions. Ok, I'm giving your bikes a try. Just put in an order for a glossy black Cricket.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-27-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,339
Posted By toasterburn

handlebar switch question

I'm about to purchase a new folding bike which I will be riding a lot after dark. Being an electronics geek, I'd like to make some kind of led contraption to make the bike more visible and stylish at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Sure:...

Sure: http://bham.craigslist.org/spo/3395666684.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Pinigis, could you answer a few quick questions...

Pinigis, could you answer a few quick questions for me?

If I ever wanted to swap out parts on one of your bikes (for instance, the suspension on your Cricket model) would standard parts work? Or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-12, 08:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Pretty. But that is an 8 hour round trip from...

Pretty. But that is an 8 hour round trip from here.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Northport, Alabama

Northport, Alabama
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Ok, assuming I could increase my budget $40,...

Ok, assuming I could increase my budget $40, would it be worth it to get the Origami Cricket over the Crane?

I've never had a bike with disk brakes (or that type of suspension for that matter)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-12, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Thanks, I appreciate that. Always nice to see a...

Thanks, I appreciate that. Always nice to see a business have good customer service.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Single Speed. I'd rather have gears, but the...

Single Speed. I'd rather have gears, but the price is much lower so it's a trade.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

I think after looking at all of my options, I've...

I think after looking at all of my options, I've narowed it down to these two bikes:

A used 2004 Dahon Boardwalk on craigslist for $150 and free pickup.

or

A new Origami Crane on sale (today...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Besides for riding back and forth to my car, I'd...

Besides for riding back and forth to my car, I'd also use it to get lunch, and to get to class and back (part of the reason I took a job at a University was for the free clases).

I plan on taking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,752
Posted By toasterburn

Suggestions Needed - First Folder

I'm about to start a new job working at a University. I'll have to park a few blocks from the building I'll be working in; for most people this would be a problem, but I've always wanted an excuse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,340
Posted By toasterburn

Beats me, I was wondering the same thing.

Beats me, I was wondering the same thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,340
Posted By toasterburn

Thanks for the info, shows what I know about...

Thanks for the info, shows what I know about vintage bikes. Still, it rides well and looks cool so I'm good with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,340
Posted By toasterburn

Any idea on age?

Any idea on age?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-11, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,340
Posted By toasterburn

If not a Schwinn, what is it?

If not a Schwinn, what is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,340
Posted By toasterburn

Can anyone identify this vintage Schwinn?

I bought this yesterday off craigslist for $75. I don't know if that was a good deal or not as this is my first vintage bike and my first cruiser (the only other bike I've ever owned is my trek...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By toasterburn

thanks, that's just what I needed.

thanks, that's just what I needed.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By toasterburn

quick wiring question

I'm bought a broken scooter from the thrift store, and I took it apart, rebuilt and rewired it.

I have it working now, but I need to be able to charge the batteries. Right now I have the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-11-08, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,789
Posted By toasterburn

2 12 volt sla battaries, 14 amps. it's supposed...

2 12 volt sla battaries, 14 amps. it's supposed to go 18 mph but I don't have a spedomoter yet to test it. fast enough for me, and it'll climb a hill with no pedaling. the motor system is similar to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-09-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,789
Posted By toasterburn

just got this one today, it was listed on craigs...

just got this one today, it was listed on craigs list for $1000, talked the guy down to $600 and he threw in a new $65 giro helmet and a lock. rides like a dream =)
...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-27-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

I think car lite would be great actually, I'm...

I think car lite would be great actually, I'm spending up to 200 a month in gas so any cut into that would be worth it. and the river was going to be an obstacle till I noticed a group of cyclers...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-27-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

loves you baby =)

loves you baby =)
Forum: Living Car Free
06-27-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

tuscaloosa alabama. if I ride through the hoods I...

tuscaloosa alabama. if I ride through the hoods I probably could get around ok, just have to try it I guess.

here's the google maps if you'd like to see it:
...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-27-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

eh, most of the sidewalks around here are broken...

eh, most of the sidewalks around here are broken up by 4-way stops so frequently that you could literally only ride a matter of feet before having to stop to cross at the light again.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-26-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

there's a few I wont even drive through, but the...

there's a few I wont even drive through, but the ones I'd have to ride through might be ok.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-26-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 38,990
Posted By toasterburn

so... walmart sucks. after waiting over two...

so... walmart sucks.

after waiting over two weeks for my ezip to get here and religiously checking my emails several times a day, I finally decided to give walmart a call to see if maybe they had...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-26-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

The apartment we'll be moving into is...

The apartment we'll be moving into is strategically in the middle of town, so most places I'd need to get to would be within 10-15 miles one way so that's not a problem. I'm going to have to get a...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-26-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,586
Posted By toasterburn

I'd like to be...

I consider myself a frugal person, I shop at thrift stores and on ebay whenever possible. If something breaks, I figure out how to fix it myself. I enjoy finding ways to save money, and since I'm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-23-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By toasterburn

I've read bad things about that one, top heavy or...

I've read bad things about that one, top heavy or something.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-19-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 38,990
Posted By toasterburn

I was driving down the road and noticed an ezip...

I was driving down the road and noticed an ezip parked in front of a barber shop. I stopped and asked who it belonged to, turned out it was one of the barbers who said he's been commuting around town...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,117
Posted By toasterburn

that's about like saying a regular bike is for...

that's about like saying a regular bike is for cheap people who wont splurge for the electric.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 38,990
Posted By toasterburn

mostly the "mountain" has mountain tires and the...

mostly the "mountain" has mountain tires and the other has smoother tires. other then that, it's just a matter of different color schemes, and the mountain has more chrome while the non-mountain has...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-11-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 38,990
Posted By toasterburn

I just ordered the mountain version, think I was...

I just ordered the mountain version, think I was one of the last because they're out of stock on the website again. by the way, I emailed wallmart before I ordered and they said they'll be getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By toasterburn

k, I'll try the washer thing when I get home.

k, I'll try the washer thing when I get home.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By toasterburn

the entire seat post is turning. since I got this...

the entire seat post is turning. since I got this bike second hand, I don't know if the post or collar was ever replaced, it's possible though. and I have tightened it to the point that I can barely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By toasterburn

the seat doesn't slide all the way down....

the seat doesn't slide all the way down. actually, it stops a tad high. I don't know if this is the saddle and seat post that came with the bike or not. here's some pics:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By toasterburn

problem with trek seat post?

my finance's parents had a trek 3700 sitting unused in their garage and they just gave it to me. It's in great shape, only problem is the seat post swivels terribly from side to side while I'm riding...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By toasterburn

by controller are you talking about the throttle?...

by controller are you talking about the throttle? cause if it really came down to it I could build my own throttle (I love diy electronics projects) or I could buy something like this maybe:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By toasterburn

yea, the hub motors at ebikes.ca seem to be my...

yea, the hub motors at ebikes.ca seem to be my cheapest option right now (just have to figure out which one I need, can't tell one from the other) with some lead acid batteries to get me started....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By toasterburn

I've bookmarked some panniers to look at when I...

I've bookmarked some panniers to look at when I have the bike set up. although now I'm going back and forth on adding a cyclone or wilderness hub motor. it's too bad about the lead acid batteries,...
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