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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,948
Posted By lazurm

On and on....

You may want to consider the advantages of ignoring things that don't fit into your highly structured, rigid definitions. And, I've stated this before to you in a prior post, but you really need to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,948
Posted By lazurm

Sarcasm moves forward, sorta

It really doesn't matter how old a post is if the subject is still relevant. If time matters, as you intimate, the post and thread shouldn't be accessible, but it was.
I was responding to a post...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,948
Posted By lazurm

Why bother?

It's also a lot cheaper just to stay home, don't buy a bicycle, and keep the lock on your wallet. Why bother with life, except for the experience?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,780
Posted By lazurm

One can still examine the inside of a tire while...

One can still examine the inside of a tire while it's mounted to the wheel. Also, after removing the old tube (prior to cutting it off the bicycle) you can try inflating it to determine the area of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,652
Posted By lazurm

Garmin Varia RVR 315 button repair

I just took that formed piece out of the Garmin with tweezers and placed it equally level. This part is the extension that is under the thin rubber button and this extension depresses the switch...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By lazurm

Answering my own question: the great majority of...

Answering my own question: the great majority of bicycle's weight limit excludes the weight of the bicycle. So, the weight limit is rider (and items carried by the rider, including clothing) and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By lazurm

Bicycle Weight limit: does it include bicycle weight?

After searching for its definition via Google I can't find a definition for bicycle weight limits in terms of whether the definition includes the weight of the bicycle or not.
So, if the weight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 04:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By lazurm

I'm retired and don't work for anyone. Unless...

I'm retired and don't work for anyone. Unless you're being sarcastic you may need to be more aware of how your assumptions may lead you astray.
What is, now, gimmicky is the notion that a lock's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 04:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By lazurm

Skunklock

The chemical is designed to be hard to take off of clothing and skin but easy to remove from metal. This information is on the Skunklock's website. But you're correct that, if you hadn't removed your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By lazurm

Easy to pick for LPL as are many locks. But,...

Easy to pick for LPL as are many locks. But, what's true for the LPL isn't so true for the typical bike thief. The gas is completely surrounded by solid metal and in the years that it's been sold...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By lazurm

Skunklock/Lock Picking Lawyer

The LockPickingLawyer can pick most any locks quickly and almost every lock can be picked eventually. The great majority of bike thieves don't have the skill, knowledge, tools and/or experience to do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By lazurm

Skunklock is NOT a gimmick and is VERY effective

Out of 60 attempts to cut the lock, ZERO have succeeded in stealing the bicycle. There are no known successful thefts of bicycles where the Skunklock was used.
How, in your opinion, can the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-26-21, 11:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,451
Posted By lazurm

RouvyAR no longer supports Google Street View

I used to ride with the original Rouvy program using Street View from uploaded GPX files but, with the new RouvyAR (the AR is for "Augmented Reality) that feature is no longer supported.
Here's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,405
Posted By lazurm

"Mr. Obvious"? How so?

The high price may be obvious but the power and battery specs weren't. I looked that information up and it wasn't stated in this thread. Please consider the benefits of controlling what appears to be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,405
Posted By lazurm

Besides its cost and limited production, its...

Besides its cost and limited production, its motor only delivers a maximum of 15 Nm and 200 watts of force and its 85 watt hour battery very limited range, though one can opt for the 193 watt hour...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,405
Posted By lazurm

Hi IcySwan1, If you're going for a drop down...

Hi IcySwan1,
If you're going for a drop down made for road ebike (actually called a Pedelec) I'd go for the Specialized Creo SL version since, taking all features and benefits divided by cost, it's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,297
Posted By lazurm

I'm interested but, man, why didn't you state the...

I'm interested but, man, why didn't you state the price which you should realize is the natural question that anyone would want answered since a purchase always involves value to price ratio?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,808
Posted By lazurm

On back

I ride with a Terrano bluetooth/communication device mounted to the top of my bicycle helmet and, in order for it to work using all its features, I need my phone with me (to answer/make calls and to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,587
Posted By lazurm

I do

A member of My Bicycle Club died after a failure of his new carbon frame on a new bicycle. The top tube failed while riding. He fell over the handlebars and died. He was wearing a helmet also.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-28-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,297
Posted By lazurm

I'm very interested to learn how well the Terrano...

I'm very interested to learn how well the Terrano units integrate with the Zello app and how, exactly, this app is used when applying it to a Terrano.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-11-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,560
Posted By lazurm

Not impressed? I am....

I downshift prior to stopping so when I start up again, being in a lower gear, it's easy to get the cadence up and have the motor kick in soon enough. As for the "monstrous" Q-factor, I don't notice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,293
Posted By lazurm

Would you do it for a $50 tip, if the work took...

Would you do it for a $50 tip, if the work took around 15 minutes? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 20,853
Posted By lazurm

Paper copy

I keep a paper copy of my license, credit card. Medical card, and people to contact in my saddle bag.

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I keep a cotton...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,534
Posted By lazurm

Which ebike (actually a pedelec)?

They are both great choices but I'd go with the Creo SL because, in the U.S. (where I live) the assist goes to 28 mph, important for me. It also seems that the Specialized motor is more shielded from...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,446
Posted By lazurm

I simply agree with them with the caveat that if...

I simply agree with them with the caveat that if I was in a sanctioned race they'd be 100% correct adding that, because I'm not, it's not cheating in the strict sense, but is in terms of obtaining...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By lazurm

One good idea of the two you mentioned is to...

One good idea of the two you mentioned is to recharge to 40% (and charge to full just prior to use) and that will add many more recharge cycles to your battery.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-05, 08:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,236
Posted By lazurm

Another advantage of deraillers, not mentioned...

Another advantage of deraillers, not mentioned here unless I overlooked someone's post, is the quick release mechanism that you don't have on solid axled wheels found with internal speed hub designs....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,343
Posted By lazurm

I use "Animal" ASM 1.95 20" tires on my Speed P8...

I use "Animal" ASM 1.95 20" tires on my Speed P8 and, with multiple measurements and excessively compulsive precision got 1547mm. Now, having written this, just do it man! If you don't care about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By lazurm

I'd love to obtain a racer styled bike from the...

I'd love to obtain a racer styled bike from the '20s or '30s, along with the retro clothes, goggles included. Any ideas how I can achieve this fantasy?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-05, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,468
Posted By lazurm

What do you mean by "too light at high speed"?...

What do you mean by "too light at high speed"? Too light meaning...? High speed meaning...? And, when stating high speed, do you mean for long distance/high speed or short sprints? There's a bicycle...
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