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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-06-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Rick

CaptMike: The new daytime only light is brighter...

CaptMike: The new daytime only light is brighter than our older one. Comparing the battery run time I would say allot brighter. the 4 cell battery would run 35 hours on the on-off setting on The old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 588
Posted By Rick

Belts are the best but most BD bikes don't have...

Belts are the best but most BD bikes don't have the range of gears to make people happy. My bicycle is as dependable as my car. A freshley oiled chain or waxed chain on a single speed or internally...
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 140
Posted By Rick

spinconn: To much sodium isen't a real concern...

spinconn: To much sodium isen't a real concern for me while pedaling over 50 to 100 miles in a day either. I carry Tang and extra salt and when water know longer tastes good on a hot day I no I need...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-06-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Rick

CaptMike: I have tHe old daytime only with the...

CaptMike: I have tHe old daytime only with the 7.5 V battery charger and ordered a new battery for it a couple of years ago. Dinotte told me that the D6 is near the same brightness as the old daytime...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-02-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Rick

BCDrums: Thanks for the picture of the D6, It...

BCDrums: Thanks for the picture of the D6, It looks great! I am currently using the quad red myself. what mounting problems were you having. I have the Edelux II headlight and the B&M Toplight Line...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Rick

BCDrums: I Have the older Daytime Red Taillight -...

BCDrums: I Have the older Daytime Red Taillight - Daytime Only Dinotte Taillight and the predacesor to the D6. The new D6 is on my upcomming purchase list. I like it when I look in my mirror and see...
Forum: Touring
04-30-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,478
Posted By Rick

Jandd Mountain Expedition Panniers...

Jandd Mountain Expedition Panniers (https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMEP) and if I read it correctly 163 ltr a pair.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Rick

Dinotte...

Dinotte (https://store.dinottelighting.com/road-lightsday-amber-headlights--red-taillights-c16.aspx) makes the brightest daylight visable lights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 676
Posted By Rick

The requirement to legally be stopped at a light...

The requirement to legally be stopped at a light or stop sign in California is for all foward motion to be stopped. The Police know this and they also know that it will cost you time and money to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 470
Posted By Rick

I purchased a used Schwinn Paramount equipted...

I purchased a used Schwinn Paramount equipted with a Dura-Ace group in the early 2000s while living in Florida. I Paid $63.45 after tax. I replaced tubes, tires and cables for around $130. I used it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-27-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By Rick

I don't believe that my post comes to the level...

I don't believe that my post comes to the level of a crime for incorrectness. I do believe that you are an excelent drama queen and as usual you are in a scheisse mood.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By Rick

Pearson 100: I looked at the bars and the space...

Pearson 100: I looked at the bars and the space between the cables. I could make the mount I linked to work on those bars. The Minoura mounts tcs showed would easily work for this. I suggest you go...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By Rick

Pearson100: There is room on the handlebar for...

Pearson100: There is room on the handlebar for something like the Velo Orange Handlebar Accessory Mount...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By Rick

Fleeing Criminal Kills Bicyclist

It appears a wantabee car thief fleeing the police moed down a bicyclist then lost control of the car and crashed into 8 other vehicles while flipping over in the vehicle he was driving. He then...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By Rick

Send pictures of your bicycle. You could mount...

Send pictures of your bicycle. You could mount off of the fork crown or off the front rack or even on the handlebar with a tall mount to go over the handlebar bag.
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 970
Posted By Rick

https://swoodcycles.bigcartel.com/product/twisted-...

https://swoodcycles.bigcartel.com/product/twisted-t-bar
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 467
Posted By Rick

It looks like a brake reach adjustment screw.

It looks like a brake reach adjustment screw.
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

i agree that the cages are very stiff and not...

i agree that the cages are very stiff and not giving. The 1.5 liter Smart water bottles have a lot of play in those cages. If you look at the picture you can see the bottle in the seat tube cage just...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​I was thinking of strapping them to the...

​​​​​​​I was thinking of strapping them to the frame but your suggestion looks good also.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4vZukxW3cAushike...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4vZukxW3cAushiker: The Topeak Modula cage XL is to long for my frame. I had to use hardware to lower the cage on the seat tube so the bottle just fits. I am also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Rick

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

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My Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff ...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​ I am sitting up a few inches higher...

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I am sitting up a few inches higher than you so the wider seat will probably work. I have an equally wide Cambium on it now. I read about the man denting the tube and that looks like a...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: I also have a set of front and rear...

veganbikes: I also have a set of front and rear panniers by arkel. That single bag is called the bug. It converts to a backpack. I'm waiting for a computer part to remount my padrone computer and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,428
Posted By Rick

You are the one riding in this situation. You...

You are the one riding in this situation. You need to choose what is safest for you at all times. Because I ride 2" + tires I would have no problem riding the sidewalk. But I would be darned careful...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: The two cages in the main...

Tourist in MSN: The two cages in the main triangle are the Velo Orange Mojave. The 1.5 liter water bottles don't fit tight in these cages. The cages are designed for 3.5" bottles. I am considering...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 523
Posted By Rick

My custom Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff brand new had...

My custom Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff brand new had the seatpost sliding down over time. I had things checked out at a bicycle shop and they claimed that the sizes were correct. I believe it is possible...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Rick

My Attempt At Easy Hydration While Touring

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Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 618
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: Thanks for the rundown on the...

Tourist in MSN: Thanks for the rundown on the credit card companies and their creative overcharging. I ordered from Bike24 a few years ago through my bank and they charged me $35 on a near 400 euro...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 618
Posted By Rick

Aushiker: I compared the prices and shipping...

Aushiker: I compared the prices and shipping between Bike24 and Bike Discount. I live in the US and Bike24 won out with lower prices and lower shipping.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 927
Posted By Rick

So I mounted my mini foot pump and Decided it's a...

So I mounted my mini foot pump and Decided it's a keeper for me. With mounting bracket it weighs 220 grams. This is the same weight as my Topeak Road Morph G without its bracket. There are a couple...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: You are correct it is the...

Tourist in MSN: You are correct it is the Co-Motion Pangea, their 26" single. I had looked at the Thorn but wanted the belt. The Tubus Grand Expedition is 27.5 oz. As I stated earlier in this thread,...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 618
Posted By Rick

Piff: They pinch the rod. ...

Piff: They pinch the rod.
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Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: Thanks and you have but, you...

Tourist in MSN: Thanks and you have but, you hadn't mentioned the electrical tape. at the time. I don't have the cable problem and had tried the pieces of inner tube once. I have disassembled,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,755
Posted By Rick

I ride a Rohloff equipped bicycle. It also has no...

I ride a Rohloff equipped bicycle. It also has no derailleur to bang and I wipe or hose off the gates belt if needed. I have held the same pedaling cadence since 1976 on all kinds of bicycles. Having...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By Rick

I put on the new rack with some needed mods so it...

I put on the new rack with some needed mods so it would mount and the bungee type panniers had something for the hook to grab....
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 618
Posted By Rick

Piff: I order German products like Tubus racks...

Piff: I order German products like Tubus racks and accessories, Schwalbe tires and Rohloff specific parts from Bike24...
Forum: Touring
04-18-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 618
Posted By Rick

Piff: I would also look at Tubus rack accessories.

Piff: I would also look at Tubus rack accessories.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,215
Posted By Rick

The center mount version of the Paul Racer would...

The center mount version of the Paul Racer would probably work. (https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brakes/center-pull-brakes/racer/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 561
Posted By Rick

Jameth: squirtdad is correct, the Tattico is a...

Jameth: squirtdad is correct, the Tattico is a good pump. I have one and am using it to keep my grandsons 12" balance bike aired up. I wouldn't count on Silca making an Impero type pump with...
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By Rick

Velocity Cliffhangers are currently their...

Velocity Cliffhangers are currently their strongest rim. The only other that I know of, that is stronger is the Ryde Andra Rims. World travelers like Alee from cyclingabout use the Andra 30 rims. My...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,426
Posted By Rick

gooseneck34: It sounds like you're from across...

gooseneck34: It sounds like you're from across the pond maybe England. I have seen many YouTube videos from there were the trucks will pass bicyclists with little to no room. I also read that the #1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 561
Posted By Rick

The Impero is a presta only. As long as the...

The Impero is a presta only. As long as the Threads on the ball inflator are long enough even the clamp on heads on mini pumps should work also.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,841
Posted By Rick

Rohloff shift cable housing is coiled with a high...

Rohloff shift cable housing is coiled with a high quality nylon liner. Rohloff states not to use any grease or lubricant also.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By Rick

What width tire are you aiming for using on your...

What width tire are you aiming for using on your tandem. The Schwalbe site is very useful for those with experience. You may need to do some trial and error with tires. I purchased a Burly Bongo...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 927
Posted By Rick

The Stompump is a foot operated high volume mini...

The Stompump is a foot operated high volume mini pump as with all mini pumps they emphasize easy to carry over convenience. I have a Topeak Road Morph G and a Silca Tattico mini pump also. Both of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,760
Posted By Rick

I haven't ridden on an MUP in years. The worst...

I haven't ridden on an MUP in years. The worst for me was the clown with the pot bellied pig on a retractable leash. As I came around a turn in the path the PBP dashed across the whole path in front...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By Rick

Schwalbe lists their tires with info on rolling...

Schwalbe lists their tires with info on rolling resistance, maximum load resistance to flats ect.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By Rick

alpharalpha: There are presta chucks that don't...

alpharalpha: There are presta chucks that don't put the stress on the presta valve. I replaced the chuck on my Silca pump with the Silca Hiro. I recently purchased a Jaco lightning presta chuck and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By Rick

If there is nothing to flip over for presta when...

If there is nothing to flip over for presta when you unscrew it then you can purchase a presta chuck that has a schrader thread on the other end to clamp your pump onto.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,348
Posted By Rick

Duragrouch: That expensive belt will last much...

Duragrouch: That expensive belt will last much longer than a chain and do it through extreme conditions. When I purchased my Pangea Rohloff the shop had a derailleur version of the same model also....
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