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03-18-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 67
Posted By 2old

This is one of the best times ever to purchase a...

This is one of the best times ever to purchase a bike IMO. My son just bought a FS Intense carbon MTB from COSTCO for $1799 (plus tax in fruits and nuts CA); it has Fox suspension front and rear...
03-17-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 424
Posted By 2old

Too late, but looks like it was clean and...

Too late, but looks like it was clean and maintained well; if it fit you, a steal especially for errands. There's something inherently valuable in a bike you don't have invested a lot.
03-17-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By 2old

Grin tested their product, so their conclusion is...

Grin tested their product, so their conclusion is they couldn't make their product fail. If they had tested other products and they didn't fail either, they would have to report they couldn't make...
03-16-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By 2old

Depending on your local market you should be able...

Depending on your local market you should be able to purchase a reliable bike for $300, especially considering the current market conditions. If possible, take a knowledgeable friend when you look at...
03-16-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 733
Posted By 2old

I MTB only, so this might not apply, but,...

I MTB only, so this might not apply, but, ASSUMING THE TIRE ISN'T TOAST, sometime need to use a soap solution (or equivalent) to get a tire to fully seat and not "stick" in one section of the system.
03-15-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,861
Posted By 2old

I agree 100% although that's not my concern since...

I agree 100% although that's not my concern since there are plenty of bike paths with no congestion here. My problem is off road where idiots riding well past their skill level fly around blind...
03-15-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By 2old

IMO, his testing was very shoddy, had no...

IMO, his testing was very shoddy, had no controls, was too limited to say anything definitive and was basically self-serving for his company. His statement that the major cell manufacturers seem to...
03-14-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By 2old

I agree, and probably would consider only a major...

I agree, and probably would consider only a major OEM if I were looking for a new bike. There are at least eight different types of charger connectors for different companies, sometimes the motor...
03-13-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,203
Posted By 2old

No problem; FME you won't even need to cold set...

No problem; FME you won't even need to cold set the frame. It could be helpful to install/uninstall it a couple of times in case you need to change a flat some night.
03-13-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 150
Posted By 2old

Kool Stop produces great products FME, but I...

Kool Stop produces great products FME, but I would think that allowing heat to flow freely would dissipate it better, while concentrating it in the pads would be anti-productive. Guess I learned...
03-12-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,503
Posted By 2old

To each his own, but the battery on my Haibike -...

To each his own, but the battery on my Haibike - Yamaha is seven years old and doesn't appear (qualitatively) to be less effective than when new. It's important (to me) to maintain it as long as...
03-11-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 24,590
Posted By 2old

It may be difficult to produce an exact replica,...

It may be difficult to produce an exact replica, but how many people know the difference, and how much policing is being done? You can yak as much as you want, but I've seen too many instances of...
03-10-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By 2old

Maybe five; an on/off switch (2); potentiometer...

Maybe five; an on/off switch (2); potentiometer (1); power and ground (2). I had a similar system once and just connected the power and ground to the new battery (AIR). If you're really interested in...
03-09-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By 2old

Probably your battery is toast and you would need...

Probably your battery is toast and you would need to connect your controller to a new one (I use XT-90 connectors and purchase a battery with the same --- "male" on the controller and "female" on the...
03-09-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By 2old

I wouldn't want to send you down a rabbit hole,...

I wouldn't want to send you down a rabbit hole, but it seems as though you could locate the controller, find the power and ground wires to the battery and connect them to one with the appropriate...
03-07-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,400
Posted By 2old

As above, well worth going the necrology route...

As above, well worth going the necrology route for that beauty.
03-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 531
Posted By 2old

If the system seems tight and the parts don't...

If the system seems tight and the parts don't mesh smoothly, have a good bike shop chase the threads, clean and lubricate the parts and reinstall.
03-05-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 207
Posted By 2old

Great job, and a really interesting conversion....

Great job, and a really interesting conversion. How much noise is there at 20K RPM and how many amps?
03-05-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,651
Posted By 2old

Excellent report, and that bike looks like a...

Excellent report, and that bike looks like a loaded bike should. There are no R & M dealers in socal AFAIK since my friend sold his shop and moved to Thailand.
03-04-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By 2old

Trav1s' advice is excellent. Buy the one that...

Trav1s' advice is excellent. Buy the one that seems the most comfortable, best maintained and has a good bike shop selling the brand nearby (whether a shop is good is hard to assess, but you can...
03-04-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 2old

New "cruiser"; second owner of a 40 year old...

New "cruiser"; second owner of a 40 year old (AFAIK) Hon. It's a hoot to ride and has the requisite (for me) coaster brake, riser bars, single speed drivetrain and comfy seat....
03-04-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 871
Posted By 2old

Good advice above. The only thing I can add is...

Good advice above. The only thing I can add is (for me) your weight should be somewhat evenly divided between your hands, feet and butt. Possibly a little more on your hands would help your butt. If...
03-03-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 731
Posted By 2old

It's a good idea to check your state and local...

It's a good idea to check your state and local laws as stated above. In socal, Class 1 & 2 are permitted on bike paths unless specifically prohibited, but all classes are prohibited from off road...
03-02-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 731
Posted By 2old

1. Most "bike shop" bikes don't have a throttle...

1. Most "bike shop" bikes don't have a throttle (they're trying to be Class 1 --- look it up if you're not familiar). This is so they can be used on SOME bike trails. A throttle is nice since it can...
03-02-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 24,590
Posted By 2old

Good point; counterfeit tags are easy to...

Good point; counterfeit tags are easy to manufacture and cheap.
02-29-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 321
Posted By 2old

Bikes shouldn't be a problem, but AFAIK, unless...

Bikes shouldn't be a problem, but AFAIK, unless the rules have changed, batteries must be coordinated through a HAZMAT office. I wanted to ship a battery several years ago, but the only company I...
02-28-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By 2old

Good job diagnosing the origin of the problem and...

Good job diagnosing the origin of the problem and good luck.
02-28-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,084
Posted By 2old

I patch MTB tubes (up to about two times) and was...

I patch MTB tubes (up to about two times) and was surprised to discover that Park's "glueless" system is working well.
02-28-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By 2old

Grin is an innovative company with seemingly...

Grin is an innovative company with seemingly excellent, if somewhat problematic, products which (I've heard, but can't confirm) they don't stand behind. I've also read that there are at least eight...
02-22-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By 2old

It appears to be a single speed with coaster...

It appears to be a single speed with coaster brake, so any SS chain should work. Go to a Trek dealer or spend less at Amazon, Universal Cycle or many other places. I would purchase a Shimano, SRAM or...
02-22-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By 2old

First, I'd remove everything but the middle ring...

First, I'd remove everything but the middle ring and make a "single speed" with whatever rear gear provides the appropriate ratio. Then, ride it like that before proceeding. I've used the "quill...
02-19-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,398
Posted By 2old

Lots of good news. Congratulations on selecting a...

Lots of good news. Congratulations on selecting a bike that protected your family, and it's great that you've all recovered so well.
02-19-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,968
Posted By 2old

The bottom line (to me) is to use whatever degree...

The bottom line (to me) is to use whatever degree of safety seems appropriate to you no matter how high or low the risk and don't respond to individuals who like to argue for argument's sake. BTW, I...
02-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 609
Posted By 2old

Sorry about that; I forgot it was distance from...

Sorry about that; I forgot it was distance from the fulcrum (guess Physics was a long time ago). When I rode dirt bikes "too much power" was a consideration, but hasn't been riding MTB's because it's...
02-18-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 609
Posted By 2old

You understand the concept well. The longer...

You understand the concept well. The longer fulcrum (crank) increases power, but for my friends ground clearance is paramount since they're ferocious riding downhill and cornering. They seem to have...
02-18-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By 2old

Looks like your bike has a 1&1/8" threaded fork....

Looks like your bike has a 1&1/8" threaded fork. Modern bike has a Suntour replacement for $100, heavy, but reliable (like some wives).
02-18-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,861
Posted By 2old

I saw an article in electrek, and the author...

I saw an article in electrek, and the author stated the testing device was dyno-related. The operator (gendarme) locks the front wheel and tests the power of the rear wheel. The max power in the...
02-17-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,861
Posted By 2old

The picture that I saw looked (to me) like the...

The picture that I saw looked (to me) like the rear wheel (in this instance) was on a portable dyno. I didn't think they were measuring speed since it would be load dependent. I doubt we need to be...
02-16-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,712
Posted By 2old

CP; great job; anything amiss with the BB or has...

CP; great job; anything amiss with the BB or has the LockTite held?
02-16-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 609
Posted By 2old

Pretty simple 25 (25.4 actually) mm = 1 inch.

Pretty simple 25 (25.4 actually) mm = 1 inch.
02-15-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 609
Posted By 2old

Some of the hard riding locals are going to...

Some of the hard riding locals are going to shorter cranks, experimenting with ones as short as 150 mm. This is pretty extreme IMO, but works for them. A 150 adds an inch of travel over (presumably)...
02-13-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,107
Posted By 2old

IMO you can call a Class 2 ebike any name (Bob,...

IMO you can call a Class 2 ebike any name (Bob, duck, etc), although most individuals choose the one (in this case, Class 2 bicycle) mandated for it. Calling it a duck doesn't change anything. As an...
02-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By 2old

They have a choice; get close or no deal. That...

They have a choice; get close or no deal. That might spur them a little. They probably can sell the existing fork (or,if necessary you could sell on Craigslist. You might list it just to investigate...
02-08-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By 2old

Maybe you can get your Kona LBS (if you have one)...

Maybe you can get your Kona LBS (if you have one) to match the price and swap forks for the price difference. Dealers are willing to deal now.
02-07-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 317
Posted By 2old

My son recently appropriated the hardtail MTB...

My son recently appropriated the hardtail MTB above and I built a full suspension (pictured below) with a circa 2006 Trek that had been used for pedal duty. The Blackburn "water bottle cage with...
02-07-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 317
Posted By 2old

A lot depends on your intended application....

A lot depends on your intended application. However, steel mid 90's MTB's make excellent donor bikes IMO, and have the 68 mm BB referenced above. I've had eight trouble-free, maintenance-free (of the...
02-06-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,968
Posted By 2old

IMO, charge it where you can see the battery or...

IMO, charge it where you can see the battery or where you wouldn't mind having a fire (i use the middle of my patio). Probably this is overkill.
02-06-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,434
Posted By 2old

Late to the game here, but IMO (for me, MTB...

Late to the game here, but IMO (for me, MTB rider) indexed shifting is one of the two best developments (with suspension), since I started riding about 40 years ago. I'd need to think for a while...
02-05-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By 2old

IMO, there are lots of things that Trek does...

IMO, there are lots of things that Trek does excellently especially considering the great CS they've provided to me, and I especially like the fact that they post the weights of their bikes not some...
02-04-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By 2old

Perhaps it's the nature of MTB riding in socal...

Perhaps it's the nature of MTB riding in socal (pretty steep ascents and drops without a lot of flat), but (for me) the cadence sensor on my BBS02-equipped system is equally as good as my...
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