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Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3,042
Views: 573,054
Posted By fooferdoggie

this was a crazy bike path we found. so steep but...

this was a crazy bike path we found. so steep but really short but with a 90 degree bend at the bottom. with the moss and wet didn't to want to attempt it on the tandem with that sharp turn at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,042
Views: 573,054
Posted By fooferdoggie

22% grade even with aout mid drive tandem we...

22% grade even with aout mid drive tandem we almost did not make it up.



de...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-11-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 940
Posted By fooferdoggie

I actually got 12,000 miles out of the drivetrain...

I actually got 12,000 miles out of the drivetrain before the chainring started to jam. May still have gotten another chain on the cassette but I replaced it all. my tandem has held up well wore out...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-10-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 940
Posted By fooferdoggie

the video is showing how little resistance is in...

the video is showing how little resistance is in thew motor its self. you claimed mid drives have a huge amount of drag. the bike has no more drag minus that tiny bit any regular bike with similar...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-23-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By fooferdoggie

ya the snow started sticking to my glasses and...

ya the snow started sticking to my glasses and mirror thats wh its a pain.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JN6304/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-23-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By fooferdoggie

we started yesterday's ride 37 degrees with snow....

we started yesterday's ride 37 degrees with snow. we went 1.5 miles one way on the bike path it was down to 31 degrees and the snow was sticking. so we went the opposite way and it was melted. went 5...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-21-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 638
Posted By fooferdoggie

dont forget hammerhead in some ways its better...

dont forget hammerhead in some ways its better then garmin. the biggest complaint is battery life.
https://www.hammerhead.io/
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 460
Posted By fooferdoggie

ya ours is the 2019 model. only real difference...

ya ours is the 2019 model. only real difference is we have the perforce motor and not the cx. but they also doubled the price to 8000 we got ours for 3700 on sale. the mustache is a good choice it...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 460
Posted By fooferdoggie

The beast hits 10,000 miles.

We just hit 10000 miles on the tandem we bought it in may 2020. We had one minor Crash that a dog caused us to fall over when we were new at it one where I clipped a pole that cracked my wife’s...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By fooferdoggie

man thats a lot. but we are usually 25 miles from...

man thats a lot. but we are usually 25 miles from home as thats as far as we can get and get back under our own power.
Battery with all the cables to charge anything I went to tubeless so now carry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 866
Posted By fooferdoggie

I have used the kinekt for years and it has been...

I have used the kinekt for years and it has been good. my wife has one on the back of the tandem. I love the seat clasp it makes accurate adjustment and repeatability easy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,376
Posted By fooferdoggie

the problem with holy cow is that you need to use...

the problem with holy cow is that you need to use it in a warm area I have no such thing in winter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,376
Posted By fooferdoggie

yes rain is its biggest enemy. I am trying this...

yes rain is its biggest enemy. I am trying this to see how it holds up to rain so far we have not had any rain. but it seems a bit cleaner then rock and roll. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-04-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,254
Posted By fooferdoggie

here are the spoke reflectors. work well and are...

here are the spoke reflectors. work well and are easy use and more out of the way of grime.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By fooferdoggie

I have heard more complaints about the shimano...

I have heard more complaints about the shimano motors then the other two main guys lack of support and parts and failures.
https://electricbikereview.com/forums/forum/shimano/
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-30-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 997,260
Posted By fooferdoggie

dumped the stock tires on my trek they really...

dumped the stock tires on my trek they really sucked. went tubeless Schwalbe G-One Speed 2" so much more zip and I tend to go about 3mph faster and get several more miles of range. Plus they are move...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-30-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,731
Posted By fooferdoggie

Yes homekit has it built in on my iphone. its not...

Yes homekit has it built in on my iphone. its not perfect but it works. I had a different setup that I found really reliable but it started having issues with the hub. you can also use siri to unlock...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,376
Views: 506,796
Posted By fooferdoggie

its a seat post for our grandkids trailer. my...

its a seat post for our grandkids trailer. my wife has a suspension seat post and to use the trailer we would have to put a regular one on. otherwise the trailer and soon a tag along bike would hit...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,254
Posted By fooferdoggie

those long round spoke reflects give a large...

those long round spoke reflects give a large angle refection,
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-29-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,376
Views: 506,796
Posted By fooferdoggie

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,527
Posted By fooferdoggie

this is wear I really like my Garmin radar. it...

this is wear I really like my Garmin radar. it will let me know its clear s oI can get over. I don't have to constantly look in the mirror.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-22-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By fooferdoggie

try this. ...

try this.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1,563
Views: 192,140
Posted By fooferdoggie

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,025
Posted By fooferdoggie

the biggest problem is PSI. lower psi tires say...

the biggest problem is PSI. lower psi tires say below 50 psi the sealants can work. but at 70 PSI it was more miss then hit once in awhile it would work. I Tried several of them. but the higher psi...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-17-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By fooferdoggie

I love how people buy this fat tire bikes then...

I love how people buy this fat tire bikes then need suspension seat posts and seats to be able to handle them. I got a kick out of this guy get a full suspension folder direct from china brags about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 896
Posted By fooferdoggie

I had to buy this guy too many gloves and...

I had to buy this guy too many gloves and sometimes shoes to dry and they did not always make it overnight. this guy let me dry both sets of gloves and the shoes by the afternoon. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 896
Posted By fooferdoggie

I ride I the rain so much commuting it's no big...

I ride I the rain so much commuting it's no big deal to deal with it. but it takes some of the fun out of it. wife and I did a 25 mile ride in the rain it rained .35" on that ride. 45 degrees so not...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,529
Posted By fooferdoggie

no I thought so too. but then they stick together...

no I thought so too. but then they stick together and cause skipping and such. they usually require a special grease that wont stick them together.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By fooferdoggie

ya but they don't always work right. like I have...

ya but they don't always work right. like I have them on my keys and wallet and the key one always goes off and sends me a alert when i leave home without them but the wallet one did not the time or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 461
Posted By fooferdoggie

you would use more of your gears. I doubt you...

you would use more of your gears. I doubt you would need a 52 but it depends on your cadence. like on my commuter I have a 46t and 11-32 and if I had enough energy I could get it up to 28. but I also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 3,780
Posted By fooferdoggie

I often go a lot of the time the cost is no...

I often go a lot of the time the cost is no different than amazon often. but they don't always have what I need so then I have to order. I have them do jobs thats not always practical for me too.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,393
Posted By fooferdoggie

ya more toque is not bad but still. it takes me...

ya more toque is not bad but still. it takes me putting out about 520 watts to max out my motor.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 183
Posted By fooferdoggie

ya I have a few things take awhile before they...

ya I have a few things take awhile before they would work. or a couple of attempts . lights are the worst.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 609
Posted By fooferdoggie

my wife bought me the first tubeless front tire...

my wife bought me the first tubeless front tire for our tandem and I bought her the same tire for the back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 609
Posted By fooferdoggie

most likely the same it has the same button so I...

most likely the same it has the same button so I bet the same electronics. I use them even when its raining...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,632
Posted By fooferdoggie

the problem is most people riding e bikes have...

the problem is most people riding e bikes have not ridden in years and down really know how to ride safely or well. its to the e bike its the persons lack of experience.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-23-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,979
Posted By fooferdoggie

got down to 17 degrees here in portland. my...

got down to 17 degrees here in portland. my Garmin didn't to like that at all.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 589
Posted By fooferdoggie

it was not as bad as I expected. the big deal are...

it was not as bad as I expected. the big deal are hands and feet, my electric gloves were wimping out but it was not too long of a ride and a pair of waterproof socks then my thick smartwool socks in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By fooferdoggie

your brake needs bled. take it to a shop and have...

your brake needs bled. take it to a shop and have them fix it since you don't know about such things.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-19-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By fooferdoggie

post your stats.

Strava just gave me mine for the year. well the year is not up but not too bad. more sick days than usual this year.
my calories are calculated with my heart rate and how many watts I put out so...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,275
Posted By fooferdoggie

it was 36 and snowing. rode but it was a pain the...

it was 36 and snowing. rode but it was a pain the snow on my glasses making it harder to see. the snow on my chest was making me a bit cold plus that we were going slower and not working as hard.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,249
Posted By fooferdoggie

the bikes at Walmart are not all that much...

the bikes at Walmart are not all that much cheaper overall. like ya 140.00 for a little kids bike. my daughter bought one for our granddaughter. but our little girl was only 30 pounds at 4 and could...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,185
Posted By fooferdoggie

ya I was sick and I could not work at all cranked...

ya I was sick and I could not work at all cranked it to turbo and kept my heart rate around 95. sucked for burning calories but I could not do more. I had to run an errand after work 19 miles to get...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 997,260
Posted By fooferdoggie

we are all wet. ...

we are all wet.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0985_4039990fbe6e9c89bb355df923c6c4c698d61dec.jpeg...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-27-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,275
Posted By fooferdoggie

More riding in the dark now after work. summer is...

More riding in the dark now after work. summer is nice I get home from work on my bike commute hop o the tandem and go for another ride dome home eat and go to bed. Now we have this.

...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By fooferdoggie

our Bosch is 250 watts on our tandem and we have...

our Bosch is 250 watts on our tandem and we have a 46-32 and can climb 16% grades and short 18% grades. a mid drive will do a lot for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 09:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 677
Posted By fooferdoggie

I would forget. like my night lights I would...

I would forget. like my night lights I would forget to turn them on till I got going. Ya shifting is really good almost as easy as my commuter with the same setup. I will just replace it all more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 677
Posted By fooferdoggie

Just got the tandem back the mechanic was done 20...

Just got the tandem back the mechanic was done 20 minutes after I got home but it was 5:50 pm so we wanted till today to grab it. man the best shifting it has ever had. the Jagwire made a huge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 505
Posted By fooferdoggie

been happy with this guy. the only thing missing...

been happy with this guy. the only thing missing is a 20 torx bit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JKJTDWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 554
Posted By fooferdoggie

I watch people buy those chap pads from china...

I watch people buy those chap pads from china nope my brakes have saved my life not worth a few bucks saved. especially on the tandem we need all the breaking we can get sometimes.
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