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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-21-17, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

Hey, I started this thread before my trip because...

Hey, I started this thread before my trip because I always had throttles blow out on me. I'm currently 2200 miles in on the Southern Tier and I have not had 1 throttle fail. I'm using Grins Phase...
Forum: Touring
01-12-17, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Posted By lwik

Good info! I am Swedish and have a Swedish...

Good info! I am Swedish and have a Swedish passport but live in the US for the past 40 years. The GF is from here. The trip will take about 90 days from Portugal to southern Sweden. So we might be...
Forum: Touring
01-12-17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Posted By lwik

Ahh... I built the ebikes. They have a front...

Ahh... I built the ebikes. They have a front motor that is removable on my Surly Ogre. The motor is just extra weight but the battery might have to be shipped. I'm wondering if I can't just pack it...
Forum: Touring
01-12-17, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Posted By lwik

I sold my house last year and now taking the...

I sold my house last year and now taking the dream tour. Once in Spain we ride to Sweden where all the aunts, uncles are and then fly back to California. Stuffing it into a duffle bag might be the...
Forum: Touring
01-12-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Posted By lwik

Sorry... Lisbon Portugal I meant. I was looking...

Sorry... Lisbon Portugal I meant. I was looking at both location Spain being the other location and combined the two. I heard that fuel bottles are not allowed. But we'll also have a couple of ebike...
Forum: Touring
01-12-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Posted By lwik

Best way to move touring gear overseas?

Hi, in March we are planing a trip starting in San Diego to Florida. From there we are heading over seas to Lisbon Spain. But whats the best way of moving 2 bikes, a trailer, panniers, camping gear,...
Forum: Touring
10-20-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 17,566
Posted By lwik

I like to be comfortable when I camp. Every state...

I like to be comfortable when I camp. Every state park had power that I could charge batteries. Once I even took a little longer lunch to charge them both. Last trip I just had the one battery and it...
Forum: Touring
10-16-16, 12:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,885
Posted By lwik

I always carry zip ties and this week returning...

I always carry zip ties and this week returning home from a 3 week 900 mile bike tour my seat broke 28 miles from the house, in the dark none the less. I used a zip tie to keep it together for the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-15-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

I just finished a 941 mile bike camping tour and...

I just finished a 941 mile bike camping tour and I went through 2 throttles. I am guessing that your throttle uses hall sensors. These are 3 wire sensors and most bikes use them from what I hear. But...
Forum: Touring
10-15-16, 11:44 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 17,566
Posted By lwik

You would be correct. Thursday I just finished a...

You would be correct. Thursday I just finished a 3 week bike tour from Portland Oregon to Sacramento along the coast, it was amazing. I used a 2000 watt HPC motor and 2 52V 15AH batteries with 2 7...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-16, 01:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,692
Posted By lwik

So today I finally picked up the completed bike,...

So today I finally picked up the completed bike, with motor installed. I have been building this bike up since November. Last week I took back the 300 watt panels because in my tests it was not...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-05-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,692
Posted By lwik

So the thread is now here, nice. I was going to...

So the thread is now here, nice. I was going to post something I saw entering a freeway since people were complaining that motors make a bicycle a motorcycle. The sign said "No Pedestrians, no...
Forum: Touring
08-05-16, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By lwik

Nice! I am starting a 620 mile 2 week trip and...

Nice! I am starting a 620 mile 2 week trip and this has been on my mind. I like Mountain House meal packs but for 2 weeks that was way to costly for me. So I upgraded my stove to an MSR Dragon Fly...
Forum: Touring
07-28-16, 11:37 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 34,019
Posted By lwik

Like I mentioned above, E assist depends on the...

Like I mentioned above, E assist depends on the person. I think people view it as an all or nothing. They assume that if you have e assist you always use it. For me, if I don't need it, I don't use...
Forum: Touring
07-28-16, 11:22 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 34,019
Posted By lwik

I totally agree. I stopped taking my pills and...

I totally agree. I stopped taking my pills and control it through biking when touring. I ran tests and check my blood sugar every hour while touring for a while, before the motor assist. With gear on...
Forum: Touring
07-28-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 34,019
Posted By lwik

450 was what I said. My Surly Ogre is 45, I'm...

450 was what I said. My Surly Ogre is 45, I'm 265, solar panel, motor and pannier I made for it 50. Then I have my camping & cooking gear, laptop, cloths taking up another 90 lbs. Even with this...
Forum: Touring
07-28-16, 12:22 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 34,019
Posted By lwik

I'm pro e-bike touring and I have type 2...

I'm pro e-bike touring and I have type 2 diabetes. Most people think you have to control what you eat, which is true, but the opposite is also true. Twice while touring my blood sugar got so low my...
Forum: Touring
07-27-16, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,439
Posted By lwik

I'm totally nuts about my power and I have over...

I'm totally nuts about my power and I have over killed it for touring because I want comfort and to charge my gear even on cloudy days.

I had custom built aluminum 'Solar Cage' that fits on my...
Forum: Touring
07-26-16, 11:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,966
Posted By lwik

Like the video, I use the Topeak Road Morph. Love...

Like the video, I use the Topeak Road Morph. Love it! The fact that you can put it on the ground to hold it with you foot is great and pump like a normal pump is great.
Forum: Touring
07-26-16, 11:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,213
Posted By lwik

This is hind site info at this point. But years...

This is hind site info at this point. But years ago I started writing gear down on my notepad on my phone. Doing that you really come up with a complete list of things. First couple camping trips...
Forum: Touring
07-26-16, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By lwik

I built my bike and till I drop down in weight...

I built my bike and till I drop down in weight from 265 to something reasonable I swapped out my slick leather saddle to something larger, beach style. Also for my bike touring where I ride 60 miles...
Forum: Touring
07-26-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,186
Posted By lwik

I got this one...

I got this one https://sierradesigns.com/lightning-2/ very happy with it. I can set it up in just a few minutes and I can out 2 large panniers on both sides and access them easily from 2 zippers. I...
Forum: Touring
04-08-16, 01:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,506
Posted By lwik

Check out these guys. Portable Solar Panels |...

Check out these guys. Portable Solar Panels | Portable Solar Power Generators | Powerenz (http://www.powerenz.com/store/)

The respond and are very friendly and in talking with them they can do...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-08-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,245
Posted By lwik

I have a Rolloff Speed hub internal and I love...

I have a Rolloff Speed hub internal and I love it. For it about 4 months ago with a carbon belt drive. I also have a falcoemotor on order that I will be putting on my front hub for that extra boost....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

We rode the next day to our final destination...

We rode the next day to our final destination that was 57 miles away. I did test the second day but didn't want to overload my post with data. Second day was the same for the most part. When I first...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

Post trip BS Data. So we rode the 117 miles from...

Post trip BS Data. So we rode the 117 miles from Santa Barbara to Glendale. It was a lot of fun except for the last 24 miles, up hill from Santa Monica to Glendale, with traffic and stop lights the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-30-16, 01:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

Wise words... Thank you for sharing. I will look...

Wise words... Thank you for sharing. I will look into those drugs and see if I can not have better control at night. They have not been mentioned to me by my doctor, just Metforman, 1000mg twice a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-29-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

Those are great ideas and thanks for the links, I...

Those are great ideas and thanks for the links, I will read them tonight. You seem to be on to the same thing I am about eating more often and not letting the BS completely drop. my friends use the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-29-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

Thanks for that information! Everything helps....

Thanks for that information! Everything helps. What I am curious about is what triggers the release of glycogen? over the year I have monitored my blood and riding. It is a great way of burning...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-28-16, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

I have the exact opposite at night while...

I have the exact opposite at night while sleeping. I can got to bed with 120 BS and wake up with a 180. Doing research online I read that in the morning the liver releases glucose to start waking the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-27-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

Thanks for the feed back people. Like I mentioned...

Thanks for the feed back people. Like I mentioned in my original post I do well at lowering the sugars with riding if they are to high. My thought was that I ran out of useable sugars since I don't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-27-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,345
Posted By lwik

Diabietes and Bike touring

I'm hoping for some input here to help me out with high blood sugar.

I am type 2 and got my touring bike built and set up for tours. Last year I started riding to help reduce the excess sugars in...
Forum: Touring
02-22-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,158
Posted By lwik

As I finish this plastic prototype I will send...

As I finish this plastic prototype I will send the file to a company and they will CNC one out of aluminum, I will test that for a couple of months and if it works well, and there is an interest in...
Forum: Touring
02-22-16, 06:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,158
Posted By lwik

When the prototype is finished I will send a...

When the prototype is finished I will send a company the file and get a CNC made from aluminum first to really test it out for a couple months. If all goes well they will make a mold and do a metal...
Forum: Touring
02-22-16, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,158
Posted By lwik

Thanks! I did see them before but I wanted...

Thanks! I did see them before but I wanted something more centered where traditional kickstand were located. It seemed to me that a bike loaded down with touring weight would benefit more from a...
Forum: Touring
02-22-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,337
Posted By lwik

Compared to my iPhone it is much better for...

Compared to my iPhone it is much better for navigating. I got tiered of keeping the iPhone on and so I wanted something dedicated to navigating. For me it lasts all day riding but needs to be charged...
Forum: Touring
02-22-16, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,158
Posted By lwik

Surly Ogre, building a kickstand

I have built up a Surly Ogre for touring this summer and was disappointed with the kickstand situation. I have spent about $6K with a belt drive and Roloff hub and building it up so far. I got tiered...
Forum: Touring
01-19-16, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Touring
01-16-16, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

Thanks for the input everyone and photos. I will...

Thanks for the input everyone and photos. I will buy the Logo Evo from the Touring store as well.
Forum: Touring
01-12-16, 03:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,169
Posted By lwik

We just finished a trip from Glendale CA to San...

We just finished a trip from Glendale CA to San Diego 150 miles. We took Amtrak back and it was fine. But you need to book a place for your bike and they might not always have space. We did not book...
Forum: Touring
01-12-16, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

I just had Cycle Monkey build the wheels and the...

I just had Cycle Monkey build the wheels and the hub. The wheels are really nice and from a company on Norway. The build cost for tires, wheels, cutting the frame for the Gates belt drive and hub...
Forum: Touring
01-12-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

The breaks that I put on were Magura's. The bike...

The breaks that I put on were Magura's. The bike shop did some research and thought this was the best option for me. I did end up getting the Garmin Edge Touring to help navigate after my mini tour....
Forum: Touring
01-07-16, 04:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

It's coming together, Thought I would upload some...

It's coming together, Thought I would upload some photos of the hub and gates drive. Also went for the Jones H handle bar. Took it for a test run last week from Glendale CA to San Diego over a 3 Day...
Forum: Touring
11-18-15, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

Thanks! The frame came in last week and then I...

Thanks! The frame came in last week and then I dropped it of at Cycle Monkeys in Richmond. They'll install the Rolhoff Hub, cut the frame and install the carbon drive. I'm very jazzed! Thanks for the...
Forum: Touring
11-07-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

Thanks very much, I just signed up on the site!

Thanks very much, I just signed up on the site!
Forum: Touring
11-07-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By lwik

Finally happening, bike build & touring

Hi all, after years I finally remodeled my home and it sold, now it's time to make my dream come true of building my bike and start my first tour ever! After the sell I relocated to Sacramento...
Forum: Touring
09-23-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,266
Posted By lwik

I have been planing a cross country trip in 2015...

I have been planing a cross country trip in 2015 and had been researching things as well. I planned to have an electric motor to help with headwind and hills. This then allowed me to use the battery...
Forum: Touring
08-11-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,498
Posted By lwik

A sports kilt is so going on my next ride.

A sports kilt is so going on my next ride.
Forum: Touring
07-22-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By lwik

Gotcha, Thanks!

Gotcha, Thanks!
Forum: Touring
07-22-14, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By lwik

Tire Load.

Quick question. I am looking at tires here: Schwalbe Marathon Plus HS 440 (Wire Bead Tire), Tires / Tubes / Liners, 11100756/772Bicycle Touring & Camping Gear with Forum, Articles, Reviews,...
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