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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 80
Posted By Rick_D

'Tis a good question. IDK but will broadly divide...

'Tis a good question. IDK but will broadly divide between formal hotels and motels, where one parks near their room and doesn't go through a lobby. I'd guess most motels won't prevent bringing the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 236
Posted By Rick_D

Mine is (and the battery is not casually...

Mine is (and the battery is not casually removeable). Technically in the garage not the main house, along with a bunch of yard equipment batteries. Hopefully they're not conspiring or anything. My...
Forum: Northern California
05-04-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 27,319
Posted By Rick_D

You're not wrong. Chain controls in the...

You're not wrong. Chain controls in the mountains. =:-0
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 646,980
Posted By Rick_D

Per CalTrans, not yet. SR4 "Is closed from 0.7...

Per CalTrans, not yet.
SR4 "Is closed from 0.7 mi east of Lake Alpine to 7.2 mi west of the Jct of SR 89 (Alpine Co) - For the winter - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route."
108 "Is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 745
Posted By Rick_D

Agree. Belt might have a bigger up-front cost...

Agree. Belt might have a bigger up-front cost (but, we're also in an age of $80 chains) counterbalanced by vast lifespans of basically no stretching, no maintenance and the lovely silent ride. Mine...
Forum: Northern California
05-04-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 27,319
Posted By Rick_D

It's frickin' pouring here in the Valley. Quarter...

It's frickin' pouring here in the Valley. Quarter inch so far and a tropical 51 degrees. Yesterday's ride was 83 and sunny, but the warning came when the wind flipped from north to south before I got...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Rick_D

Surely it's less than buying an entire motor-hub...

Surely it's less than buying an entire motor-hub wheel, plus a chance to rebuild it using a quality rim and spokes?

Confess IDK what sort of bike we're discussing and whether it warrants fixing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-02-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Rick_D

Can you have a new rim installed?

Can you have a new rim installed?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,194
Posted By Rick_D

I'd be dismissed as a freshman if it were e-bikes...

I'd be dismissed as a freshman if it were e-bikes ("get outta here kid, and come back when you have a real collection") but bike-bikes, I'm good.
'80s Colnago road
'90s Davidson road, Specialized...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By Rick_D

IDK if any bike within your budget uses it, but...

IDK if any bike within your budget uses it, but the TQ mid drive rides "like a bike" powered off. I warm up on mine at least a couple miles before accessing boost and it's indistinguishable from any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,152
Posted By Rick_D

Nailed one yesterday on the parkway...

Nailed one yesterday on the parkway path--crossing my lane in a shaded area--didn't see it until a couple feet away. Bump-bump. Gopher or rattler? Could have been either and decided to not circle...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By Rick_D

Nifty. Be interested to see some frames designed...

Nifty. Be interested to see some frames designed around it.

My TQ motor and battery combine for 8.1 pounds/3,680g and I'd imagine this integrated take might be in the same ballpark.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 26,614
Posted By Rick_D

Like someone holding a gender-reveal party to...

Like someone holding a gender-reveal party to announce "Surprise, one of each!"
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 395
Posted By Rick_D

The green-n-tan one seems mandatory, the...

The green-n-tan one seems mandatory, the monochrome one looks like a hearse. Integrated battery gives it a finished look, with no giant plastic blob attached to the downtube. 45 pounds seems...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-25-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,305
Posted By Rick_D

From your article, Ride1Up CF Racer 1 looks like...

From your article, Ride1Up CF Racer 1 looks like lots of bike for the money, and sub-30 pounds too if the spec is correct. I "can't even" with those 90+ pounders. :eek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

Now that it's spring, the vast majority of...

Now that it's spring, the vast majority of cyclists are folks who are not enthusiasts, having extracted their bikes from the back of the garage for the first time since September and finally locating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 642
Posted By Rick_D

Yeah, I was more pliable when using mine and kept...

Yeah, I was more pliable when using mine and kept fabric covers on it once I found the swede isn't so conducive to sliding forward and back. Don't think anybody makes the covers now.
Trying it out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By Rick_D

It may not work w/o at least swapping in a...

It may not work w/o at least swapping in a thinner profile saddle, but I have this Ultimate Vybe that is considerably more compact and lighter than the Cane Creek.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,045
Posted By Rick_D

I would begin with what your current ride does...

I would begin with what your current ride does not do for you. Hard call as to what a gravel bike would bring to the party w/o knowing what's missing now. More riding positions from drop bars? Higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 642
Posted By Rick_D

Good find. Mine appears to be the V2, based on...

Good find. Mine appears to be the V2, based on the specs and images.
Name: Selle Italia Turbo - Bernard Hinault (v2)
Brand: Selle Italia...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

Our rental bike fleet (think Jump Bike, Lime)...

Our rental bike fleet (think Jump Bike, Lime) have vanished, leaving a cloud of rental e-scooters behind. I suspect the common perception of an e-bike is one of those, ridden by tourists and Friday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 642
Posted By Rick_D

You note in the OP it has not been used, but the...

You note in the OP it has not been used, but the underside photo seems to show markings and even perhaps rust stains that to my eye could indicate prior use. Have the rails perhaps been bent in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,020
Posted By Rick_D

SWAG if you can establish provenance an auction...

SWAG if you can establish provenance an auction house is the way to go. It will open up the market beyond bicycle nerds.

In collector cars, completely original unrestored copies of desirable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 642
Posted By Rick_D

Mine is from '83 and weighs 375g. Tan swede....

Mine is from '83 and weighs 375g. Tan swede. Common and popular at the time, can't compare against the competition. Not especially comfortable by 2024 strandards.

ETA rails are 4cm apart, center...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 638
Posted By Rick_D

In a further coincidence, the owners both proved...

In a further coincidence, the owners both proved to be very tall. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

Similar. Before getting my belt bike I commuted a...

Similar. Before getting my belt bike I commuted a hard-tail mtn bike, which handles dubious pavement, light rail tracks, wet striping, etc. with none of the beating one takes on a standard road bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,777
Views: 244,888
Posted By Rick_D

Honestly, better security than a lock!

Honestly, better security than a lock!
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,194
Posted By Rick_D

Nice to hear. And yet more evidence the...

Nice to hear.

And yet more evidence the Perfect Bike is four bikes, minimum. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

Will add that if one's commute is filled with...

Will add that if one's commute is filled with rainbows and kittens and lacks death-dispensing distracted drivers, suffering from oxygen starvation way up in their jacked-up pickups, then a leisurely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 720
Posted By Rick_D

I get SO confused reading the people who made my...

I get SO confused reading the people who made my dishwasher might have made bikes. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 26,614
Posted By Rick_D

Not him but Santa Cruz is a dang long drive from...

Not him but Santa Cruz is a dang long drive from anywhere in SoCal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,730
Posted By Rick_D

They will be missed. The breadth of selection was...

They will be missed. The breadth of selection was a huge help and I enjoyed many sale opportunities there.

Sorry for the employees! Customer service was always prompt and responsive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,563
Posted By Rick_D

In case it's relevant I got an email from...

In case it's relevant I got an email from Litespeed announcing a 25% off sale on all orders, with added incentives on certain road bikes.

Happy shopping.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

My setup. ...

My setup.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

Ah, didn't catch that's what it was. Holy...

Ah, didn't catch that's what it was.

Holy moly those are heavy! An option is the Ultimate Vybe @ 424g, versus 750g. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,460
Posted By Rick_D

Another option is a shock-absorbing seatpost....

Another option is a shock-absorbing seatpost. Adding one to my commute bike negated a good deal of our local paving sins.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,031
Posted By Rick_D

Some of these collections are...impressive. ...

Some of these collections are...impressive.

[Quietly bookmarks thread for showing spouse at an opportune tactical moment.]
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By Rick_D

Frankenbike?

Frankenbike?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,374
Posted By Rick_D

Very happy with the pricy Silca Ti cages. Best I...

Very happy with the pricy Silca Ti cages. Best I have used among many, many others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,047
Posted By Rick_D

Maybe a variation on what you're experiencing,...

Maybe a variation on what you're experiencing, but I have a bike with a shock-absorbing stem that amplifies a paving irregularity as I descend a nearby bike-pedestrian bridge. First time I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,338
Posted By Rick_D

Sounds like a great opening for some...

Sounds like a great opening for some standardization and QA/QC improvement, plus encouragement to the big parts suppliers to offer components.

The current smorgasbord of e-bike brands includes a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,456
Posted By Rick_D

Just bought a new set after finding my collection...

Just bought a new set after finding my collection not doing enough to block airflow this winter, while my eyes are becoming more apt to tearing in the cold. Plus, adequate tint strength for the low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,164
Posted By Rick_D

Hardtail mtn bike an option? Bought mine last...

Hardtail mtn bike an option? Bought mine last year with Eagle drivetrain that I converted to AXS this spring--SRAM sells a complete kit that bypasses buying the bits separately. The bike itself does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22,351
Views: 4,686,797
Posted By Rick_D

"Tour de France" model, eh? Does Arkansas have a...

"Tour de France" model, eh? Does Arkansas have a France?
Pawnshop employee hitting the vape again.
Forum: Northern California
04-08-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 27,319
Posted By Rick_D

Our maximum. If only we were a leeetle bit to the...

Our maximum. If only we were a leeetle bit to the east.
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Forum: Northern California
04-08-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 27,319
Posted By Rick_D

Clear today for our eclipse-lite. FWIW here,...

Clear today for our eclipse-lite.
FWIW here, the max is @ 11:15, so soon. Sun does show a noticeable bite taken, but my eyes detect no dimming of daylight.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,305
Posted By Rick_D

Budget, budget, budget. I'd consider a...

Budget, budget, budget.

I'd consider a Gazelle if you can pay the freight. Beautifully made, known reliable components, belt drives, serviceable.

Example:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 564
Posted By Rick_D

Just eight bucks over this. ...

Just eight bucks over this.
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/cn-eagl-xx1-a2
Suppose it begins with "what chain?" since I'd be happy to kick in $8 and skip the degreasing, de-watering, heat and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rick_D

Can confirm. The OEM belt on my commuter has...

Can confirm. The OEM belt on my commuter has outlasted the seals of three Alfine hubs. I reckon it has about 20k miles under its...uh...belt.
Meanwhile, a Sram XX1 12 sp Eagle chain retails @ $92.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,846
Posted By Rick_D

They're generally ambush hunters and on you...

They're generally ambush hunters and on you before you know it's there.

These, luckily, are vanishingly rare events, which is why it's news when an attack happens. In the meantime, always bring a...
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