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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-06, 06:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 314
Posted By Brian McDonough

sandy hook

Hi everyone ! I would like to know if anyone ever did a ride from NYC to Sandyhook in NJ by bicycle and what route is recomended for doing it also is there a route from newark to sandy hook. TYVM
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-06, 05:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By Brian McDonough

sonetimes the rim is not true to begin with and...

sonetimes the rim is not true to begin with and puts uneven tensoin on the spokes as the wheel goes round and round also check the spokes 14 gauge straight I recommend for you
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-06, 06:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,380
Posted By Brian McDonough

I did the montauk century with my 48cc engine...

I did the montauk century with my 48cc engine bicycle from Queens NY to Montauk and back on 5-21-06all together 220 miles and I broke three spokes all on the cluster side or right side and I think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-06, 04:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,380
Posted By Brian McDonough

here's a cool engine that I mounted on my bike .

here's a cool engine that I mounted on my bike .
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-06, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By Brian McDonough

there are off road trails in Alley Pond Park that...

there are off road trails in Alley Pond Park that were there for years , but are very hilly and lots of tree roots.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-06, 06:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,043
Posted By Brian McDonough

charging a nightrider battery?

I am charging two 6 volt batteries the ones that are used in small racing cars and are rated at 1000ma and they are hooked up in series to produce 12 volts and really works great . so I feel the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-06, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,043
Posted By Brian McDonough

QUOTE=Brian McDonough For many years now I was...

QUOTE=Brian McDonough
For many years now I was using a 6v-3w small generator hooked up to a voltage regulator for charging rechargable batterys and that charged energy is used for My Garmin II GPS....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-06, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,043
Posted By Brian McDonough

For many years now I was using a 6v-3w small...

For many years now I was using a 6v-3w small generator hooked up to a voltage regulator for charging rechargable batterys and that charged energy is used for My Garmin II GPS. It works quite well ....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-29-06, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 497,655
Posted By Brian McDonough

Here a cool engine on my bike

Here a cool engine on my bike
Forum: Commuting
04-22-06, 08:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,949
Posted By Brian McDonough

I discovered that if you place a magnifier glass...

I discovered that if you place a magnifier glass about 3-4 inches in fromt of the LED light it will yield a much brighter focused beam of light . the problem is how to to packaged it .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-06, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By Brian McDonough

the company Locktite sells threadlocker and it...

the company Locktite sells threadlocker and it will keep your spoke nipples nice and tight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-06, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By Brian McDonough

about Mr tuffy.

every time I use mr tuffy in my tires I get a flat tire. So what am i doing wrong .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-06, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Brian McDonough

I'm sorry for the wrong advice I thought you were...

I'm sorry for the wrong advice I thought you were talking about a caliper type brake
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-06, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Brian McDonough

one simple trick to try is to put a screwdriver...

one simple trick to try is to put a screwdriver on the spring where the wider gap is and tap on that spring. That simple trick works all the time .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-06, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By Brian McDonough

well first of all save up and buy an additional...

well first of all save up and buy an additional 16 spokes then we'll talk !!!
Forum: Commuting
12-19-05, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 969
Posted By Brian McDonough

just in case of a transit strike -Hope not ....

just in case of a transit strike -Hope not . here's a directional map into the city from points far eastern Queens . from Alley Pond Park. http://tinyurl.com/dmayf
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-05, 07:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,714
Posted By Brian McDonough

I'm just staying home on friday and play with my...

I'm just staying home on friday and play with my computer as I cheer the strikers . I feel the MTA is not playing with a full deck . JUST GIVE YOUR WORKERS A FAIR RAISE.That they deserve. Its...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-05, 01:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,714
Posted By Brian McDonough

My bike is ready willing and able to handle a...

My bike is ready willing and able to handle a subway strike of any magnitude, thanks to my little spitfire motor I bought over the internet . true- big things comes in little packages.LOL
Forum: Touring
12-14-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,111
Posted By Brian McDonough

maybe you should have gone by motorcycle. less...

maybe you should have gone by motorcycle. less wear and tear on the body . by the way what medical problem did you have during your journey. One more thing . Would you ever consider selling your...
Forum: Recumbent
12-13-05, 10:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,093
Posted By Brian McDonough

A few years back I saw a diagram of a front wheel...

A few years back I saw a diagram of a front wheel Drive recumbent bike and the pivot point was two rods connected over the head and below the seat so when the biker wantes to turn all he did was pull...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-05, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,253
Posted By Brian McDonough

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=1732729...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=1732729#post1732729
By Me
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-05, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By Brian McDonough

http://tinyurl.com/78jfk heres your route turn by...

http://tinyurl.com/78jfk heres your route turn by turn enjoy. PS how did you post such great pictures ? All I know is how to post thumbnail Pictures. "please let me know. thanks."
Forum: Touring
11-27-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By Brian McDonough

http://tinyurl.com/78jfk Here's your route one...

http://tinyurl.com/78jfk Here's your route one more time. enjoy
Forum: Touring
11-26-05, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,739
Posted By Brian McDonough

here's a route that will take you to Dover from...

here's a route that will take you to Dover from NYC by biking let me remind you that it is very hilly next to mountainous http://tinyurl.com/7u8l3 turn right on route 46 and continue to...
Forum: Touring
11-22-05, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,739
Posted By Brian McDonough

It seems to me that not too many cyclists realize...

It seems to me that not too many cyclists realize that biking and the GPS is like a ball and a mitt " it goes hand in hand together ." It really is a great companion to have on a dark and lonely road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-05, 12:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,212
Posted By Brian McDonough

Hi LTH 2009 you have some ways to go to catch up...

Hi LTH 2009 you have some ways to go to catch up to sheldon brown but I like your jokes keep on trying and someday you will make it on Jay Leno.
Forum: Touring
11-21-05, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,739
Posted By Brian McDonough

I've been using a gps navigation system on my...

I've been using a gps navigation system on my bike for over 8 years now and it the greatest way to travel so like the commercal says don't leave home without it . also its more accurate in counting...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-18-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By Brian McDonough

tyvm for your information I now figured out what...

tyvm for your information I now figured out what to do and I used (photosuit program )that I had to resized the picture. So now you can look at my motorized bicycle what a great thing to have when...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-18-05, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,418
Posted By Brian McDonough

I motorized my bike :)

I motorized my bike :)
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-18-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By Brian McDonough

Don't feel bad I have the same problem with my...

Don't feel bad I have the same problem with my pictures also can't understand what to do . let me know when you find out anything. TYVM
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-18-05, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,418
Posted By Brian McDonough

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=25383&stc=1&thumb=1


Just practicing
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-17-05, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,418
Posted By Brian McDonough

[IMG]here a cool bike

[IMG]here a cool bike
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-17-05, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,418
Posted By Brian McDonough

testing

testing
Forum: Commuting
11-17-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,008
Posted By Brian McDonough

can someone please explain how to put pictures...

can someone please explain how to put pictures into this website I'm not able to do so with many ways that I tried ( step me through the process) thanks.
Forum: Touring
11-16-05, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,739
Posted By Brian McDonough

the best sugestion I can offer is to take NJ...

the best sugestion I can offer is to take NJ transit to Dover than bike from there I biked to Rockaway NJ from NY and it was very hilly mountainous is a better word. Good biking to ya anyway you do...
Forum: Touring
11-16-05, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,739
Posted By Brian McDonough

Near Dover bicycling on rout 46 is ok but near...

Near Dover bicycling on rout 46 is ok but near Paterson NJ its too dangerous.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-05, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,946
Posted By Brian McDonough

one of the best generator at a reasonable price...

one of the best generator at a reasonable price that I use for commuting is called a Nexus hub dynamo HB-NX30 and is made by Shimano, I was using it for over one year now on my recumbent with a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-05, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,946
Posted By Brian McDonough

one good light for biking and puts out a bright...

one good light for biking and puts out a bright beam is the Lumotec when used with a bicycle generator - its the way to go
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-05, 02:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,233
Posted By Brian McDonough

here's something - I never heard my Doctor say...

here's something - I never heard my Doctor say give up biking !!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-05, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By Brian McDonough

why do you feel a car horn on a bicycle is a good...

why do you feel a car horn on a bicycle is a good idea ??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By Brian McDonough

light bulb replacement

something I though about when I replaced my helogen light bulb that burnt out is why can't manufactures who make small light bulb all just stick to one universal method of marking the rating of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-05, 11:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,212
Posted By Brian McDonough

who is Sheldon Brown anyway ???

who is Sheldon Brown anyway ???
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-05, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,439
Posted By Brian McDonough

one more place to look where creaking noise is a...

one more place to look where creaking noise is a problem might be a broken axle in the wheel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-05, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,534
Posted By Brian McDonough

#1 Thrifty1 Senior Member ...

#1
Thrifty1
Senior Member




Registered: Jun 2005
Location: Northern North Dakota After many years of maintaining my bicycles, I have performed every mechanical operation except wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-05, 07:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,534
Posted By Brian McDonough

:) :) no one mentioned anything about the rim ...

:) :) no one mentioned anything about the rim so here is some very useful imformation,
first make sure that the rim you are using is flat when resting against a table if there is a slight wobble...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-05, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,534
Posted By Brian McDonough

what's important in building a wheel - (which is...

what's important in building a wheel - (which is not difficult by the way) is the way the wheel looks once it is finished . the spacing between the crossed spokes are such that only one out of four...
Forum: Northeast
10-25-05, 10:09 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 14,813
Posted By Brian McDonough

One more thing tell those people from the bronx...

One more thing tell those people from the bronx cycle club with the fancy shwinn bikes that they make too much noise with those car horns attached to their bikes and their boomboxes is there a law on...
Forum: Northeast
10-25-05, 09:57 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 14,813
Posted By Brian McDonough

[FONT=Comic Sans MS] :) I did the bronx de tour...

[FONT=Comic Sans MS] :) I did the bronx de tour this sunday what a crowd I did the 25 Miles around the bronx and It was sooooo cooool the weather that is -thank you folkes up in the bronx who...
Forum: Northeast
10-25-05, 09:31 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 14,813
Posted By Brian McDonough

:mad: I gave up on prospect park since the crime...

:mad: I gave up on prospect park since the crime wave started and it is a very serious problem if you know it or not!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 07:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,934
Posted By Brian McDonough

one of the best ways to learn electronics is to...

one of the best ways to learn electronics is to go to a electronic site
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