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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

25 miles for me as well

https://strava.app.link/CjrFcYahqJb

It was thunderstorming on and off all day today. When I left work, it was just finishing and then the sun came out and it was beautiful for a few hours until...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

Whoa, careful there. I can maybe understand it...

Whoa, careful there. I can maybe understand it replacing the Domane, if it's as comfortable, but I doubt it will be as fast or light as the Emonda.
If it were me, I would miss having a light,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By Smaug1

Post They were always an option, but so expensive and...

They were always an option, but so expensive and heavy, they often don't make sense.
I suppose the expense ($1400 and up new, $700 used) can be justified by the performance; they're the most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,326
Posted By Smaug1

Thinking about this some more, it feels like it's...

Thinking about this some more, it feels like it's coming from a guy who doesn't ride bikes much and is a bit scared to get back into it. (not putting you down)
Just get out there and be alert. (the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,308
Posted By Smaug1

Hey pmhlb, after a month and all these helpful...

Hey pmhlb, after a month and all these helpful replies, how about a follow-up from you? ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,164
Posted By Smaug1

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,164
Posted By Smaug1

That's almost as nice as the Sea Tourquoise on my...

That's almost as nice as the Sea Tourquoise on my Ride1UP Portola:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

Dudes, I think it's time to close this thread and...

Dudes, I think it's time to close this thread and start a new one?

I see page numbers going up, but clicking them takes us back to pg. 249, which keeps getting longer and longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

Yesterday, I got about 27.2 miles. GPS issues...

Yesterday, I got about 27.2 miles. GPS issues lost me a couple miles at the beginning: https://www.strava.com/activities/11349277593
We had one new member join who is an out-of-practice cyclist. He...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 712
Posted By Smaug1

I dunno about that...

A belt weighs a lot less than a chain and has no pivot points to keep lubricated. (even if they are not dirty from outside, the oil wears out a lot faster than a carbon belt does)
If a chaincase...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By Smaug1

I think Ride1UP and Priority also make bikes with...

I think Ride1UP and Priority also make bikes with Pinion gearboxes too? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,130
Posted By Smaug1

I'm a commuter, moderate speed club cyclist, and...

I'm a commuter, moderate speed club cyclist, and eBike casual rider.

As for sprint vs. climber vs. whatever else, I would have to say my strength is in endurance. I can ride 30 miles at ~ 16-17...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,300
Posted By Smaug1

Does anyone care? Probably. Criminals, for...

Does anyone care? Probably. Criminals, for example.

Me? No. As someone else said, I carry my cell phone and keep it on the air, so I'm trackable anyway. I'd rather not leave my cell phone behind;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,326
Posted By Smaug1

I just watched the video in your original post. ...

I just watched the video in your original post.

Yes, those are bad injuries. We even had a fatal one down in the Florida Keys recently that resulted in a temporary ban on eBikes.

However......
Forum: Commuting
05-04-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,950
Posted By Smaug1

Merrell soles didn’t last for me, but they were...

Merrell soles didn’t last for me, but they were good shoes otherwise.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By Smaug1

I use Strava and Garmin Connect to get my GPS...

I use Strava and Garmin Connect to get my GPS data to Strava. Ride with GPS is too complicated.

I like the idea of logging maintenance, and these tracking apps don’t seem to consider that....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,322
Posted By Smaug1

It doesn't seem like that would make the...

It doesn't seem like that would make the batteries safer; just more waterproof. Potting the cells in there would make it so that when the cells need to vent; they cannot and then it would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,403
Posted By Smaug1

From what cyclezen said, heavier wheels will...

From what cyclezen said, heavier wheels will mostly affect acceleration and overall weight issues, such as climbing. I guess I'm not concerned with either of those, as the engine is 30 lbs....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,164
Posted By Smaug1

4 Bike Fleet, $8k total

This is intended to be just a fun (for some of us) exercise. Don't take it too seriously. If the thought of just 4 bikes causes indignant feelings of entitlement, anger, refusal or hair-pulling or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-02-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,186
Posted By Smaug1

Wink Well, choosing mBikes instead of eBikes as part...

Well, choosing mBikes instead of eBikes as part of your four, I can forgive.

...but choosing 5 instead of the specified 4; THAT makes you a freshman! ...or is it 7? The 2nd and 5th lines each have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,403
Posted By Smaug1

How much faster would I be with better wheels & tires?

My road bike is a Trek Domane AL3 (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-al/domane-al-3-gen-3/p/33082/). A lower end, aluminum-framed road bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 3,827
Posted By Smaug1

Depends on the car. My Miata is 24 years old and...

Depends on the car. My Miata is 24 years old and it's extremely low maintenance. Watch it blow a gasket, now that I said that.

It also depends on one's standards. For example:

the power...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Smaug1

How about an Aventon Soltera.2 instead? Ride1UP...

How about an Aventon Soltera.2 instead?
Ride1UP has some nice options too, and good quality. (though not quite as nice as Aventon, in my experience)
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Smaug1

Yeah, I don't really like that feet forward...

Yeah, I don't really like that feet forward design, but she loves it, as she can get her feet down at the stops without getting out of the seat and still have decent leg extension.
If you don't need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 936
Posted By Smaug1

I did The Classic noobie mistake a few weeks ago....

I did The Classic noobie mistake a few weeks ago.
I had my new bike up on the work stand. Wanted to change the stem. Anyone with experience knows you don't do that on a work stand.
I took off the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,687
Posted By Smaug1

No we can't agree. I do forget that a lot of you...

No we can't agree. I do forget that a lot of you take yourselves WAY too seriously; lost track of the big picture.

Obviously, the OP doesn't train hard enough to improve his climbing speed. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,326
Posted By Smaug1

Yes, it's tough and it seems like you have three...

Yes, it's tough and it seems like you have three choices:

Don't take the MUP; take the sidewalks instead. Having spent a few days in Toronto, that is not a good option as there are a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,687
Posted By Smaug1

I don't worry about it. I'd rather climb slowly...

I don't worry about it. I'd rather climb slowly in a low gear than burn my legs out trying to be faster.

I like to save some legs for the descents and to finish the ride strong.

Unless you're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,497
Posted By Smaug1

Return it

For that price, or anything close to it, it should fit PERFECTLY.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,783
Posted By Smaug1

A stem change is a great way to fine tune a bike...

A stem change is a great way to fine tune a bike fit.

If the stem is not 90° from the steerer tube, but angled down, you could just flip it over to get a rise instead of a drop. Assuming that's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,186
Posted By Smaug1

This is a good thread idea. 4 eBikes, or 4...

This is a good thread idea.
4 eBikes, or 4 bikes of any kind?
It would be appropriate in the General forum, but there are so many meanies there I don't think I can do it, hehehe.

My four:

...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 26,644
Posted By Smaug1

Exclamation I can't WAIT to see this! The Tromox...

I can't WAIT to see this!


The Tromox motorcycles look like a barrel o' monkeys!
​​​​​​​https://www.tromox.com/en/
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Smaug1

Post Climbing is NO problem on this bike. It has an...

Climbing is NO problem on this bike. It has an 8-speed cassette, but the lowest speed is for about 3-4 mph and the highest speed is for right around 20. It is well-chosen for this bike. Actually, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

I rode with the bike club last night and we (the...

I rode with the bike club last night and we (the moderate pace group) took a new guy under our wings. He plans to join us Wednesday for the slower ride that I'll lead.

27.31 miles
15.6 mph avg....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By Smaug1

Following up on my earlier comment on adding...

Following up on my earlier comment on adding models with no overlap:

XP Trike 2:

For those who want a trike but also want to keep it a bit sporty.

XP Bent:

There would be no competition...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By Smaug1

I feel like Lectric is getting a bit model-dense,...

I feel like Lectric is getting a bit model-dense, so that they're overlapping with their other models, rather than adding some models with no overlap and no competition.

Lectric ONE:

Since it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

The forecasted rain wound up coming in 2.5 hours...

The forecasted rain wound up coming in 2.5 hours earlier than it should've on Friday, so I got showered and striped on the return commute. It was warm enough out and a short 2 mile commute, so a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

I think our club is going to move the fast ride...

I think our club is going to move the fast ride or change the route without making it public knowledge. If we start and finish at the same place but change the route, when the "fast guys" ride off...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Smaug1

I bought one for my wife last year; great bike....

I bought one for my wife last year; great bike. It rolls easily and is geared relatively low. Feet forward riding position, like a chopper motorcycle.

the motor is very quiet and it’s programmed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,041
Posted By Smaug1

I just came across this sale on a Cannondale that...

I just came across this sale on a Cannondale that I think would be PERFECT for your wants:

https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/electric/e-road/topstone-neo/topstone-neo-carbon-lefty-3-c62371m
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride...

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride for my club. Unfortunately, they also scheduled a short-notice club meeting for the same time across town to discuss what to do about some "outlaw...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-26-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By Smaug1

I hate bullies too, but I'm just thinking about...

I hate bullies too, but I'm just thinking about the aftermath.

Coal-rolling is probably illegal in some ways, but neither a policeman nor court would consider it 'assault'. If I were a cop and I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-25-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,279
Posted By Smaug1

This is a good one

I replaced the bad mechanical timer with this one. It’s great so far. Shows at a glance how much time is left and starts with a single button press. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 835
Posted By Smaug1

You're probably right, but you're carrying two...

You're probably right, but you're carrying two heavy locks!
On the other hand, when a typical American thief sees a LiteLok, he doesn't know that they're angle grinder resistant, so he'll try and...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,569
Posted By Smaug1

The problem with purchased milk crates is that...

The problem with purchased milk crates is that they're decidedly lighter duty than the commercial dairy ones; very thin and flimsy, as they're not made to be stacked 8 deep while full of milk. ←...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 882
Posted By Smaug1

I haven't read all the responses, so please...

I haven't read all the responses, so please forgive if this is a repeat comment: If you're not riding at full lung capacity, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
I've eaten a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 912
Posted By Smaug1

I'll share one. I THINK I will remember last...

I'll share one. I THINK I will remember last night's Monday Night Ride with my club.

They have a fast group (18-23 mph avg) and a moderate group (14-18 mph avg) for the Monday night ride. Last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,319
Views: 584,010
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran...

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran Fondo (100 km ride) for April.
Yesterday: 24.48 miles on the Monday club ride
14 miles worth of miscellaneous local eBike rides for commuting and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 970
Posted By Smaug1

I had a situation once where we were trying to...

I had a situation once where we were trying to figure out the logistics of dropping my wife's car off for body work when she couldn't pick me up from the shop. (as she took our daughter's car to work...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,869
Posted By Smaug1

Do you find it strange that they don't make...

Do you find it strange that they don't make factory recumbent eBikes yet? Seems like an empty niche in the market right now. Maybe not a huge niche, but there is no competition there right now I...
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