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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-18, 05:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Neck and back issues range from taking a couple...

Neck and back issues range from taking a couple of aspirin for normal function to debilitating pain and bed ridden. Pedaling a bike can strengthen back muscles. Really a question for your doctor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-18, 11:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Winter riding could be rain or snow or both. If...

Winter riding could be rain or snow or both. If they are salting roads for ice it is always good to get rid of salt any way hose bucket or whatever. I've always used high pressure car wash hoses...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-11-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,911
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I use basic 3 in 1 light machine oil. The salt...

I use basic 3 in 1 light machine oil. The salt from roads accelerates the rusting process. In picture I cant upload you would see excessive rust on my mountain bike I used during the winter...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-03-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,832
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Therefore if my 1000 watt motor had 10 amp...

Therefore if my 1000 watt motor had 10 amp controller times 52 volt battery I could only generate 520 watts of power. A thirty amp controller = 1560 watts
Shabydog would have to upgrade controller...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-03-18, 12:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,832
Posted By Mark Mandolin

2old, my 52 volt battery actually puts out 59...

2old, my 52 volt battery actually puts out 59 volt s when fully charged. Speedometer set for a 2.35" tire but I'm using a 2.4" if that matters perhaps my bike is around 55 lb and I'm around 235 so...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,832
Posted By Mark Mandolin

??? 1 (http://www.crystalyte.com/) I am...

??? 1 (http://www.crystalyte.com/)

I am using an "H" series motor with 56 volt battery.
Your 48 volt battery will work but will drain faster at higher speed.
Website won't allow me to post...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-17, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,832
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Alie Express or Chinese I would check out ...

Alie Express or Chinese I would check out

??? 1 (http://www.crystalyte.com/)

I have a crystalyte hub motor, "H" series. very happy with it. is a Chinese company I bought from a Canadian vendor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-17, 12:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,920
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Bike thefts? Are you kidding? Surrey a small...

Bike thefts? Are you kidding? Surrey a small city near Vancouver was the car theft capital of the English speaking world 15 years ago until they improved technology with the chip in the key device....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,740
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I think those wheels were early bmx aftermarket...

I think those wheels were early bmx aftermarket steel the rim would still match tire size and come with similar rim contact for brake.
Bmx races typically are a minute long so you want whatever one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,740
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Rollagain, that bike does look comfortable. I...

Rollagain, that bike does look comfortable. I simply installed high handlebars on my mountain bike which requires replacing all cables with longer
ones. Easier on my back then bent over and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,614
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Ask for a receipt and identification. Only a...

Ask for a receipt and identification. Only a crook will refuse. Unless it's an antique or otherwise rare don't buy anything that needs work. The bike should be able to be ridden home or its not...
Forum: BMX
12-24-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 59,321
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I'm in my fifties and had no interest in bmx...

I'm in my fifties and had no interest in bmx until I found this 2001 Diamond Back on a trash heap. I'm 6' 230 lbs. The seatpost is long so you can sit and pedal but standing up you get a lot of...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-24-17, 04:22 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 50,981
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Here in outskirts of Vancouver Canada it's -4...

Here in outskirts of Vancouver Canada it's -4 which is colder then usual and snow on the ground.
Roads are dry its been sunny. Yesterday did Xmas shopping on my bmx. Easy to get on skytrain....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-17, 01:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,740
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I had a CCM red frame and white fender low...

I had a CCM red frame and white fender low handlebar and saddle coaster brake. Literally begged for high handlebars and blue sparkle banana seat which my Dad had to install. I did drive Mustangs,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-17, 11:33 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 20,309
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Question really should be how many bikes are...

Question really should be how many bikes are enough. I'm in my fifties so doubt I would ever ride a fixie unless someone gave me one. But to each his own and lot's of fixies look way way cool. But...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-20-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,601
Posted By Mark Mandolin

My latest winter bike is a Norco Katmandu with...

My latest winter bike is a Norco Katmandu with disc brakes supposedly bought for new platform for Ebike but such a sweet ride don't want to change. The raindrops frozen from last night and chain and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Thank you Wipekitty & Clifford K. I am...

Thank you Wipekitty & Clifford K. I am navigating this site with a 5 year old Samsung pre galaxy model smartphone which doesn't like the mobile version of this site and habitually crashes on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Bike Trailers

I really expected to find a cargo trailer thread in Car free lifestyle thread. The trailer thread in family thread focused on child carriers.
I'm wondering if people use cargo trailers and what...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-19-17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 51,197
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Is this the correct thread to post why I chose a...

Is this the correct thread to post why I chose a car free lifestyle? Seems more like a forum to practice debate skills. Which is cool. Healthy polite debate trades ideas and points of view. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-19-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 273,098
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I've been car free for five years now basically...

I've been car free for five years now basically to avoid the money trap.
Last year we got a dump of snow here in Vancouver where it usually rains.
I picked up my kids from school and as we walked...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-19-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 152,159
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Nakamura bikes are sold here in Canada through...

Nakamura bikes are sold here in Canada through Sportchek a large sporting goods store. It seems to be a cheap line of steel frame bikes. I only really examined the children's line when shopping...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-19-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,435
Posted By Mark Mandolin

A good second hand bike. However new is nice for...

A good second hand bike. However new is nice for little girls so answering your specific question go for the lighter bike. Might not seem much weight difference but is for an 8 year old . My 8 year...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-19-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,690
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Definitely research which high end bike you wish...

Definitely research which high end bike you wish you could afford for your son and then look for a decent used one on Craigslist. I can't speak to the specific bike to buy but the method I use to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-17, 03:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,825
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Your on the highway with all kinds of other folk...

Your on the highway with all kinds of other folk who all have their own perception of what's right and wrong and all have different things going on in their life. Move over and let the speeder go. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-17-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,857
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Angerdan, true it might not be a headlight in the...

Angerdan, true it might not be a headlight in the sense of cut off beam (which I don't understand but will research) but is a light that can be powered by a 72 volt system.
There is no right or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-17-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,857
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Firstly you can get an Ebike light that works...

Firstly you can get an Ebike light that works from 12 to 100v and everything in between


ElectroLights - Product Info (http://www.ebikes.ca/product-info/electrolights.html)

Secondly where I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-17-17, 05:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,857
Posted By Mark Mandolin

What to look for in an Ebike. Definitely if...

What to look for in an Ebike. Definitely if your mechanically inclined but not super rich a kit definitely gives you more bang for the buck.
For me the simplicity speed and regenerative braking of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-17-17, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I go to a coin car wash and basically power wash...

I go to a coin car wash and basically power wash my chain gears and derailier on all the bicycles I've ever ridden in winter and never had an issue. Not familiar with mid drives but obviously motor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,492
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Oh and bringing it back to classic bikes I did...

Oh and bringing it back to classic bikes I did own a "made in Chicago"1968 Schwin Collegiate 5 speed 6 or 7 years ago with very awesome rusty high handle bars and unrestored and that was a daily...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-17, 02:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,492
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I had an 85 Buick once and starter crapped out. ...

I had an 85 Buick once and starter crapped out. Your hitting it with a hammer because the solenoid in starter stuck. But you replace whole starter. I grew up in Toronto and drove whatever bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-16-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Often these e scooters have pedals installed to...

Often these e scooters have pedals installed to comply with local laws. They are easily removed but up here you can get a ticket if you do.
With pedals installed it can technically be called a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-15-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Rick. I appreciate the feedback. I actually...

Rick. I appreciate the feedback. I actually have a hardtail with disc brakes I had bought to electrify. Honestly not in a rush as v brakes plus ebrake bike stops ok. But point taken discs...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-17, 02:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,982
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I bought my Next mountain bike new for under $100...

I bought my Next mountain bike new for under $100 through a community bike shop. It was a donation. I was poor so it worked out. 21 speed v brakes . I guess as I changed out parts it became a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-15-17, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,958
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Learn (http://www.ebikes.ca/learn.html)

Learn (http://www.ebikes.ca/learn.html)
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,958
Posted By Mark Mandolin

If you want regenerative brakes you would need a...

If you want regenerative brakes you would need a direct drive hub motor and that is very heavy. Seriously you going to take bike up 5 flights of stairs? No elevator? And expect 120km range kit for...
Forum: Western Canada
12-14-17, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,195
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I know your talking about road bike tires but...

I know your talking about road bike tires but Vancouver roads are bumpy. I prefer mountain bikes for road. Low gears for climbing the many local hills and big bouncy tires to jump medians if...
Forum: Introductions
12-14-17, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 738
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Good for kids and good for parents who ride!

Good for kids and good for parents who ride!
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Mid drive for hunting! What a cool idea. Low...

Mid drive for hunting! What a cool idea. Low enough gear could drag a deer out of the bush! Light weight! I won't put my Hub Ebike on transit bus front bike racks scared it won't stay on. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Hub motor or mid drive?

Admittedly I'm new to the Ebike game and have not rode mid drive. My Ebike is a direct drive hub motor.
I live in a very hilly area and research on the net led me to believe I needed a mid drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I had a 1968 Schwin once and it didn't take too...

I had a 1968 Schwin once and it didn't take too long to find serial no. Info on the net.
Mine had 26x1.3/8 tires and even though bike shops have lots in that size they won't fit a Schwin as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,492
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Snow clinging to frame after a ride. Yes high...

Snow clinging to frame after a ride. Yes high handlebars on a mountain bike. Perfect for winter. I drove full speed on pure ice road just to see what would happen and bike slid out from me but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,492
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Before it was an Ebike it was my daily driver. ...

Before it was an Ebike it was my daily driver. Vancouver like Seattle mostly rains but we got lots of snow last year. Pic from last year. I wear construction rain pants and lumber jacket and road...
Forum: Introductions
12-13-17, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 738
Posted By Mark Mandolin

The bmx club emphasizes sportsmanship so even...

The bmx club emphasizes sportsmanship so even though kids race each other after they coach each other and make friends. And unlike team sports if you can't make a race your not letting team...
Forum: Introductions
12-13-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 738
Posted By Mark Mandolin

Thanks for the welcome all of you. Here near...

Thanks for the welcome all of you. Here near Vancouver there are plenty of bike lanes painted out on many roads. A volunteer club runs the track but the city built it so general public has access...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I live in a rainy climate and am using simple...

I live in a rainy climate and am using simple side pull v brakes you find on cheap bikes.
Bike stops fine in rain even without ebrake. But discs are better
The hub motor is pre tapped to install a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By Mark Mandolin

If your not into shifting gears you should...

If your not into shifting gears you should consider a direct drive hub motor.
I live in hilly country and have had no problem with my hub motor I am also running 52 volt battery. My bike started...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,224
Posted By Mark Mandolin

I don't own a car so built my Ebike as alternate...

I don't own a car so built my Ebike as alternate transport. Simple throttle control and 52 volt battery to cruise at 30mph. But yeah quickly realized I'm getting lazy.
But I have a bunch of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-11-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,372
Posted By Mark Mandolin

First let me say I live in hilly country and my...

First let me say I live in hilly country and my direct drive hub works fine no issues so don't think a geared drive hub or crank drive is needed for hills and the regenerative braking increases your...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,885
Posted By Mark Mandolin

There is a bike helmet law here in B.C Canada but...

There is a bike helmet law here in B.C Canada but I don't own one. The police don't bother you. My children wear them. 35 years ago I had a motor cycle and was lucky to ride without a helmet as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-17, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,790
Posted By Mark Mandolin

My Next conversion. Next is a Canadian low end...

My Next conversion. Next is a Canadian low end bike. Steel frame and side pull brakes
1, 000 watt motor with a 16 amp hour 52 volt lithium battery. I installed "elevenz" biggest tallest bmx...
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