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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-22, 07:11 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,235
Posted By rvman

At least when their on the electric powered...

At least when their on the electric powered anything , their not in front of a TV monitor where they definitely won't get any exercise.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-22, 05:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By rvman

Well said.

Well said.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By rvman

Good for you. ebiking is easy on the cardio...

Good for you. ebiking is easy on the cardio compared to am analog bike. I can control the cardio easier on my ebike
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 868
Posted By rvman

Im a amateur radio operator, and I carry a...

Im a amateur radio operator, and I carry a 2meter/440 handheld radio wirh me. I'm never without coverage in my AO. The repeaters in this area are great and basically have total coverage. That and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By rvman

I've had my EP2-Pro since Oct 2022, and if it...

I've had my EP2-Pro since Oct 2022, and if it wasn't for this bike, I would still be on the couch. My analog bikes don't work for me anymore with all the hills I have to deal with. It was hard to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

Couldn't resist snapping a picture. Cheers! ...

Couldn't resist snapping a picture. Cheers!
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Forum: Introductions
11-17-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By rvman

Welcome. I'm a Eureka native, but living in...

Welcome. I'm a Eureka native, but living in Tennessee now. My family is still in Eureka. It's a great town to bike in. Definitely my favorite. You can get anywhere in Eureka with minimal effort....
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-30-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By rvman

Nice bike.

Nice bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-22-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

Here's my bike with an old Trek pannier used for...

Here's my bike with an old Trek pannier used for my spare 13ah battery. Now I'm good for just over 60 miles of run time. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-18-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,023
Posted By rvman

I bought the engwe ep2 pro a couple of weeks ago....

I bought the engwe ep2 pro a couple of weeks ago. I really didn't know much about ebikes. In fact zero. So not knowing anybody that had one, I depended on my internet research, which was difficult to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-06-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By rvman

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. This mornings...

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. This mornings ride kind of caught me off guard. Finger tips got pretty cold. I was also in shorts, but in my defense it was sunny , and it's still Fall. ;-)>
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-06-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By rvman

b88, thanks. I'll look into those.

b88, thanks. I'll look into those.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 20,635
Posted By rvman

I'm getting the munchies :-)>

I'm getting the munchies :-)>
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-05-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By rvman

Frost twice in a week here in E.TN.

Frost twice in a week here in E.TN.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-05-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By rvman

Looking ahead

I currently do not have any winter cycling pants. Just need some warm wind resistant not necessarily rain proof and no lycra please. What brand works good?
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-04-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

Boones lake in the background. This is my test...

Boones lake in the background. This is my test area. Nice and quiet. Steep coming back home though. I'm really enjoying this bike....
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

Thanks tds101. Hey its great to hear how it's...

Thanks tds101. Hey its great to hear how it's working for you. I have a sneaking suspicion it's going to do the same here.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

Here's mine, just got through putting it...

Here's mine, just got through putting it together, and a 3.5 mile test ride
. WOW! I never imagined it would be so fun. I even got some good peddling in also. The PSA level 3 is all I needed for a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-02-22, 03:26 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

Very cool.

Very cool.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-01-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

I've watched the unboxing videos, and the battery...

I've watched the unboxing videos, and the battery is also in the same box as the bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-01-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

I would post a picture, but my new EP-2 Pro won't...

I would post a picture, but my new EP-2 Pro won't be here until Tuesday. It was scheduled to be here today. Had the garage all prepped and ready to assemble, even had a good mix of tunes on the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By rvman

Time will tell I reckon. Here's the road in front...

Time will tell I reckon. Here's the road in front of my house that I will be riding on. Not terribly steep, just some rollers. It's 5 miles to town from here, and that will be where I ride to most. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,524
Posted By rvman

Back in 70 - 71 I had a paper route un Eureka, CA...

Back in 70 - 71 I had a paper route un Eureka, CA
I had 90 customers. Single speed Ballon tire beast that my Grandfather built. It was a tough route and i still have one large scar on my left arm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-27-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By rvman

East TN is tough for sure. Thanks for the info ...

East TN is tough for sure. Thanks for the info
as far as exercise goes, i should have said lite exercise. Im done trashing my knees on climbs, but I still want some resistance. Not knowing a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,931
Posted By rvman

is that a spare battery bag strapped to the...

is that a spare battery bag strapped to the battery compartment?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By rvman

Thanks for the info. Its tough trying to make my...

Thanks for the info. Its tough trying to make my 1st informed purchase on something that has a lot of variables. Im also re-visitig the engwe xp pro2 (750 watt) plus a second 13 ah battery for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By rvman

I'd like to test ride, but here in E. TN ebikes...

I'd like to test ride, but here in E. TN ebikes are not very abundant here. None in the LBS except full size, which I don't want. Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By rvman

Lectric xp 2.0 long range

I think I've decided on the Lectric XP 2.0 long range (bigger battery) bike. I was also considering the EUY NXB, and the ENGWE 750 watt bike. I'm new to the ebike scene, but believe I would benefit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By rvman

That's fantastic.

That's fantastic.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,072
Posted By rvman

I don't have one yet, but Iike the idea. Recently...

I don't have one yet, but Iike the idea. Recently on a trip to San Francisco I was amazed at how many ebikes and scooters there were on the city streets. I don't live in a city, and I'm also retired...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,994
Posted By rvman

I'm 65, been riding forever. I come from bicycle...

I'm 65, been riding forever. I come from bicycle riding stock. My late Grandpa rode bikes until he was in his 70's. He built us bikes when we were kids. He was a true utility type rider. He took his...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-22, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By rvman

thanks for te info. I'll check them out.

thanks for te info. I'll check them out.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By rvman

Indeed they are. Thanks for the links.

Indeed they are. Thanks for the links.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By rvman

22 x 1.75 Tires

I want to change my current tires (22 x 1.75) with the same size low resistant road tires. Slicks even. I can find them online from overseas, but that's about it. If you know of any 22's I'd like to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,239
Posted By rvman

my thoughts exactly. Just got back from a short...

my thoughts exactly. Just got back from a short ride on the Adventure. Gotta ride in the morning here, due to heat and humidity. It's a fun little bike, but the only thing on the bike that has any...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-22, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,183
Posted By rvman

Not the greatest pictures, but it was a nice...

Not the greatest pictures, but it was a nice yrail system in the Acadia Nat Park in ME....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By rvman

For my utility,commuter,grocery getter, and just...

For my utility,commuter,grocery getter, and just overall riding, I prefer Brooks saddles. I've been using them since 1973
so far I've had 2 B17's, and currently my favorite comfy sadde is the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,045
Posted By rvman

Planet bike fenders. Good coverage, and they come...

Planet bike fenders. Good coverage, and they come with mudflaps. Almost indestructible.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By rvman

New tire recommendations

Currently have Vittoria adventure 700c x 32 on my Jamis commuter 2. I'm looking for a similar tire, and it looks like Vittoria adventure techs are similar. Has anybody used these tires, and if so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-22, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,853
Posted By rvman

Here's my 2010 Jamis Commuter 2, that I've had...

Here's my 2010 Jamis Commuter 2, that I've had since new. It even survived 17 months and all US lower 48 states on the front of my pickup on a bike rack. It picked up a few scrapes and whatnot, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-22, 05:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,737
Posted By rvman

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220919_115448_04ef8b0d6fbd2b493d74c37d9a95007d306750b8.jpg
adventure folders, one 6 speed and 12 speed. My 2010 kamis commuter 2, my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-22, 05:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,786
Posted By rvman

this is exactly how I deal with dogs. Works good.

this is exactly how I deal with dogs. Works good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-22, 04:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,961
Posted By rvman

I don't wear mine while riding. In fact I don't...

I don't wear mine while riding. In fact I don't like them at all.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By rvman

Nice find

Nice find
Forum: Commuting
09-19-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By rvman

Wow! Sounds like a fine day. I don't know about...

Wow! Sounds like a fine day. I don't know about you, but I find my time in my garage Maintaining by bikes very therapeutic. Sounds like you do too.
I didn't do near the stuff you did, but I did...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,796
Posted By rvman

I wouldn't even think of commuting on the road I...

I wouldn't even think of commuting on the road I live on (East TN). No shoulder and cage drivers are pretty bad. I almost got hit today after tuning up and cleaning 3 bikes, by a lady who didn't...
Forum: Touring
09-19-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,322
Posted By rvman

My 2nd B17 was a tad tough to break in. I finally...

My 2nd B17 was a tad tough to break in. I finally decided to treat my rear end to a nice Brooks B68. Most comfortable saddle I've ever had the pleasure of using.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,239
Posted By rvman

We bought the Adventure 12 sp and a 6 sp folders....

We bought the Adventure 12 sp and a 6 sp folders. They ride good, buy that's about it. We take them when we go camping. I wouldn't waste money on one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,737
Posted By rvman

2010 Jamis Commuter 2.

2010 Jamis Commuter 2.
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