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Forum: Electric Bikes
03-07-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,892
Posted By mostlybent

I weigh 200 lbs and my bike with batteries etc....

I weigh 200 lbs and my bike with batteries etc. weigh 70 lbs. and I've only had one flat in three years on my commuter bike that racks-up over 2,000 kms per year.

Don't purchase solid tires,...
Forum: Recumbent
08-20-08, 02:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By mostlybent

I have both a DF bike and LWB recumbent, even...

I have both a DF bike and LWB recumbent, even though my hybrid road bike is a great bike I never ride it anymore. The joy of riding my recumbent bike is something unexplainable, people on the street...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-08, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By mostlybent

I had a kit with regen. Ebraking with the...

I had a kit with regen. Ebraking with the illusion of extra power felt great, but the truth was dissapointing in the end. No noticable charge increase with added complexity at the brake lever, which...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-08, 02:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,949
Posted By mostlybent

I have a 48 volt recumbent ebike, and it will top...

I have a 48 volt recumbent ebike, and it will top out at 43 km/h (30mph) which is plenty fast on a bike BTW.
My Cycle Analyst meter says I average 22km/h which is the speed on most trails.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-01-08, 03:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,902
Posted By mostlybent

I'm surprised there are not more plug-in cars in...

I'm surprised there are not more plug-in cars in the market already.

I've been riding ebikes for years now and these brushless motors are wonderful, almost no moving parts to wear. With LIFEPO4...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 149,852
Posted By mostlybent

Lead is the worst choice by far, it suffers from...

Lead is the worst choice by far, it suffers from the "peuKert effect" (sp) which sucks power from the motor when you need it the most, like accelerating from a stop light. And only has about 300...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By mostlybent

The "poping" sound is with car tires with a lip...

The "poping" sound is with car tires with a lip to slid over and seal a tubless tire.

I've replaced many tire's on many bikes, but never had to wait for poping noises or use 160psi to seat tires....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
Posted By mostlybent

Maybe a flaw in the metal, or something hit/cut...

Maybe a flaw in the metal, or something hit/cut and weaked the spoke to break where it did.

I think the wheel is plenty strong to hold your weight (180) and then some. Make darn sure you tighten...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-08, 01:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By mostlybent

Are you switching from front to back? What...

Are you switching from front to back?

What were the issues you had with the 408? I thought they were good motors.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-08, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By mostlybent

Most e-bikes and motors are made in China I'm...

Most e-bikes and motors are made in China I'm afraid to say, but on the good side is that China also make some of the good quality hub motors also.
You get what you pay for. Take the scooter for a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By mostlybent

I'm not sure why people are dissing the...

I'm not sure why people are dissing the "V-brakes" because they always worked excellent for me. Disc brakes are the rage and people want whats new, yeah they work good but so do V-brakes. I have both...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-08, 11:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 31,680
Posted By mostlybent

"De vinci" bike manufactureing near Montreal gets...

"De vinci" bike manufactureing near Montreal gets it's aluminum tubing from an aluminum plant in Quebec also, maybe you should phone them up.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By mostlybent

brazing lugs onto an existing frame

I sent my front forks to get two V-brake lugs added for my electric bike project and it cost me $60, including the new brake bits. Everthing was perfect.

If I had the shop I would have tried to do...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-08, 12:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,431
Posted By mostlybent

So true, I have a 350 Bionx and the regen...

So true,
I have a 350 Bionx and the regen braking is nice, but it's also the most prone to failure because the sensitive proximity switch located on the brake. It will lock (regen mode) your rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,964
Posted By mostlybent

can i use vernier caliper to check my chain

I read a few posts about checking with ruler and Park tool chain checker, but I have a 12" vernier caliper and was wondering if there is a good way to check for chain wear.

I've never checked for...
Forum: Recumbent
04-27-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,144
Posted By mostlybent

Long wheel base recumbent

This bike was built in Vancouver BC Canada. Rides smooth & comfy.
Forum: Recumbent
04-27-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,960
Posted By mostlybent

Would that refer to a scooter for the elderly? We...

Would that refer to a scooter for the elderly? We have many here also. However my LWB recumbent has a very comfy seat that looks like a mesh lawn chair also.

As for "the look" yes, every time i...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-26-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 149,852
Posted By mostlybent

The shelf life of LIFEPO4 batteries is supposed...

The shelf life of LIFEPO4 batteries is supposed to be in the 2,000 cycle range, (which is a very long time) for quality manufacturers. China is the maker of most of these, because the labour involved...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-08, 12:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,567
Posted By mostlybent

I bought a pair of "schwalbe Marathon plus" for...

I bought a pair of "schwalbe Marathon plus" for my LWB recumbent, to my surprise they were the smoothest ride ever, slightly heavier with the extra layer of soft rubber between the tread and liner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By mostlybent

Unfortunately most freewheels wobble, some more...

Unfortunately most freewheels wobble, some more than others, just look at other bikes for yourself and you'll see we are right.
I sometimes think it helps the chain derail better when commanded to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,252
Posted By mostlybent

cable locks

Most bikes get stolen by brazen opportunists. Been an avid cyclist for 40 years, incl work daily.

Locking your bike with a high quality, plastic coated cable lock is one of the safest locks on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,919
Posted By mostlybent

Short wheel base models have quick response time,...

Short wheel base models have quick response time, but not made for competition.

There are a couple recumbent trail riders on youtube.

Recumbents are initially expensive, but hold thier value...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-08, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,919
Posted By mostlybent

After many years on regular bikes I finally...

After many years on regular bikes I finally bought a recumbent. The difference is phenominal, they are built for comfort, and makes you want to cycle longer and more often.
Mine is a long wheel base...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,420
Posted By mostlybent

I have a Bionx kit and my friend whom also weighs...

I have a Bionx kit and my friend whom also weighs 300 lbs loved riding it.
The wheels Bionx use are very strong with double wall and triangular type cross section which makes them even stronger...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By mostlybent

If you only have 6" size disc's, then upgrading...

If you only have 6" size disc's, then upgrading to an 8" with new pads and adapter of course, will help stopping power with less energy. Cost for both 8" disc & adapter is about $65, do not forget...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By mostlybent

I don't have a sonata, but assuming this is a...

I don't have a sonata, but assuming this is a sedan type car then any trunk mount rack will work.
The one I bought was from Canadian Tire (regular hardware store) and is of excellent quality, holds...
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