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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By Smaug1

I bought one for my wife last year; great bike....

I bought one for my wife last year; great bike. It rolls easily and is geared relatively low. Feet forward riding position, like a chopper motorcycle.

the motor is very quiet and it’s programmed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 855
Posted By Smaug1

I just came across this sale on a Cannondale that...

I just came across this sale on a Cannondale that I think would be PERFECT for your wants:

https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/electric/e-road/topstone-neo/topstone-neo-carbon-lefty-3-c62371m
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,269
Views: 571,509
Posted By Smaug1

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride...

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride for my club. Unfortunately, they also scheduled a short-notice club meeting for the same time across town to discuss what to do about some "outlaw...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-26-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,068
Posted By Smaug1

I hate bullies too, but I'm just thinking about...

I hate bullies too, but I'm just thinking about the aftermath.

Coal-rolling is probably illegal in some ways, but neither a policeman nor court would consider it 'assault'. If I were a cop and I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-25-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,963
Posted By Smaug1

This is a good one

I replaced the bad mechanical timer with this one. It’s great so far. Shows at a glance how much time is left and starts with a single button press. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 597
Posted By Smaug1

You're probably right, but you're carrying two...

You're probably right, but you're carrying two heavy locks!
On the other hand, when a typical American thief sees a LiteLok, he doesn't know that they're angle grinder resistant, so he'll try and...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,911
Posted By Smaug1

The problem with purchased milk crates is that...

The problem with purchased milk crates is that they're decidedly lighter duty than the commercial dairy ones; very thin and flimsy, as they're not made to be stacked 8 deep while full of milk. ←...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By Smaug1

I haven't read all the responses, so please...

I haven't read all the responses, so please forgive if this is a repeat comment: If you're not riding at full lung capacity, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
I've eaten a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 764
Posted By Smaug1

I'll share one. I THINK I will remember last...

I'll share one. I THINK I will remember last night's Monday Night Ride with my club.

They have a fast group (18-23 mph avg) and a moderate group (14-18 mph avg) for the Monday night ride. Last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,269
Views: 571,509
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran...

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran Fondo (100 km ride) for April.
Yesterday: 24.48 miles on the Monday club ride
14 miles worth of miscellaneous local eBike rides for commuting and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By Smaug1

I had a situation once where we were trying to...

I had a situation once where we were trying to figure out the logistics of dropping my wife's car off for body work when she couldn't pick me up from the shop. (as she took our daughter's car to work...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,603
Posted By Smaug1

Do you find it strange that they don't make...

Do you find it strange that they don't make factory recumbent eBikes yet? Seems like an empty niche in the market right now. Maybe not a huge niche, but there is no competition there right now I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

An eBike is what you make of it. There are a TON...

An eBike is what you make of it. There are a TON of use cases for them, and the one you mentioned ↑ is just one. Other examples:

Get people with bad knees riding again. For them, the choice is no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 855
Posted By Smaug1

He meant 'Bad Boy', not 'Bad Body': ...

He meant 'Bad Boy', not 'Bad Body':

https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/active/urban/bad-boy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 855
Posted By Smaug1

↑ Do you bike on any gravel trails as part of the...

↑ Do you bike on any gravel trails as part of the 'forest preserves'? If so, a gravel bike is a good option, especially when that fine crushed limestone gets a little soupy at times. If not and...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,911
Posted By Smaug1

No milk crate pix on this computer; I have...

No milk crate pix on this computer; I have mounted them in the past, but here are some things that are close:
...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By Smaug1

Yep, Dude Shower wipes: ...

Yep, Dude Shower wipes:

https://roadhouseoutfitters.com/products/dude-shower-body-wipes-20pk-on-the-go-singles-for-travel-unscented-naturally-soothing-aloe-and-hypoallergenic

They would work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,652
Posted By Smaug1

The other day, I finally decided it was time to...

The other day, I finally decided it was time to take the 1972 Schwinn Varsity on a slow coffee ride with a local group. I had been raving about what a nice ride this bike has, to make up for it being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,652
Posted By Smaug1

A cheaper alternative is to just go back to...

A cheaper alternative is to just go back to replaceable battery lights that run on AAAs. Put throw-away lithiums in. When they start to run down, they just progressively get dimmer, so you're never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,902
Posted By Smaug1

I fantasize about it too, from time to time....

I fantasize about it too, from time to time. Maybe it is the nostalgia of having single speeds when I was a kid and those were the years I had the most fun and feeling of freedom on bikes.
I also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

Thanks for the clarification. The OP was...

Thanks for the clarification.

The OP was very forthcoming with the fact that he is not (yet) what he would call a bike mechanic. He's learning as he goes. I thought I would point out things I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

False. A stem that brings the bar further back...

False.
A stem that brings the bar further back and up changes the weight distribution of the steering.
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By Smaug1

eBike for the win. Take 'er easy on the way...

eBike for the win.
Take 'er easy on the way in, hit it hard on the way home.
If you're averse to that idea, what they used to do in China (before eBikes took over) was just ride very slowly. Like...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By Smaug1

Yeah, I think renting a bike or eBike when you...

Yeah, I think renting a bike or eBike when you get there is probably a better bet.
And just bring a few items, as roadcrankr suggested. I'd probably try to keep it simple and go without pedals &...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By Smaug1

You might get more help in the Mechanics...

You might get more help in the Mechanics subforum: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

Well, my point was that part of his use case for...

Well, my point was that part of his use case for the bike is for commuting with steep uphills from stop. Nothing beats an eBike here in terms of arriving to work not sweaty.


Sorry: fullness. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 610
Posted By Smaug1

I think they're in their day jobs, where for...

I think they're in their day jobs, where for Shifter, making those videos IS his day job! (or is it?)
Forum: Great Lakes
04-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,068
Posted By Smaug1

If you smash their mirror and then they shoot...

If you smash their mirror and then they shoot you, witnesses would say you attacked him. He could say he was afraid for his life and be justified in shooting you.
It's not a good situation to put...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,304
Posted By Smaug1

I have polarized sunglasses, and for cycling,...

I have polarized sunglasses, and for cycling, they cause more problems than they solve. Half the time I can't read my GPS without tilting my head to the side to "de-polarize" its surface. They do cut...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 822
Posted By Smaug1

Yes, walking and hiking. These are both good...

Yes, walking and hiking. These are both good alternatives to cycling, except for transportation, where cycling is far superior. A nice compliment too, because it is load-bearing on more joints and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

This is too hardcore of a bike for commuting....

This is too hardcore of a bike for commuting. Rack & fender options are severely limited.

Raising and pulling the bar back far enough for this upright comfort you're after is going to mess up the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

Good catch, I typed it wrong in my conversion...

Good catch, I typed it wrong in my conversion calculator. (typed '2 -4' instead of '2.4')

Even so, it's a big difference in tire width; worth checking that the rims would be compatible with so...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,719
Posted By Smaug1

I saw this thread was from '09 and was glad when...

I saw this thread was from '09 and was glad when I jumped to the end to see you're still around and still commuting. Now, I'm about the same age you were when you started this thread and I'm really...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 610
Posted By Smaug1

I love Shifter's videos. He's so down-to-earth. I...

I love Shifter's videos. He's so down-to-earth. I wonder how many people he has inspired to start bike commuting?

He's a fan of a simple 3 speed IGH and seems to take it everywhere.

I do judge...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 250
Posted By Smaug1

Yep, hills are the killer for us fatties, hehehe....

Yep, hills are the killer for us fatties, hehehe.
I'm lucky in that my inbound commute is 1/2 downhill, 1/2 flat. I can almost get here without sweating, most days.
However, for the ride home, I'm...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,279
Posted By Smaug1

Ah damn, I didn't notice this was a zombie...

Ah damn, I didn't notice this was a zombie thread. Did the OP even bother to respond?
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,279
Posted By Smaug1

You should absolutely get a frame you an stand...

You should absolutely get a frame you an stand over without racking your crotch. You're spending real money here, and part of what you can expect for that is a bike that fits you properly.

I...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 794
Posted By Smaug1

Just because they are outwardly the same doesn't...

Just because they are outwardly the same doesn't mean they're of equivalent performance.
I bought a Schwinn helmet from Amazon one time; it had a nice LED light in it. The plastic shell was taped...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 597
Posted By Smaug1

By the way, if you have one of the smaller New...

By the way, if you have one of the smaller New York Locks, as is shown in the YT video above, you can carry it in your belt, between the loops. Just push it U side down between your belt and pants,...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 597
Posted By Smaug1

I think you should try it awhile with your...

I think you should try it awhile with your cheaper U-lock.

Once in awhile, I bet some city employee makes his rounds with a big bolt cutter and angle grinder to clean up the racks. I'm not sure if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6,269
Views: 571,509
Posted By Smaug1

I took your advice and did my route research at...

I took your advice and did my route research at home by looking through my Garmin Connect routes and sending the candidates to my GPS. I really wasn't feeling the ride.

I took the gravel bike in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,477
Posted By Smaug1

I don't really have any kit worth mentioning the...

I don't really have any kit worth mentioning the brand.

For jerseys and shorts/leggings, I've been wearing the cheap Baleaf and even some Sponeed stuff from Amazon. This stuff is disposable, so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,055
Posted By Smaug1

Mike, I think you're going for the wrong type of...

Mike, I think you're going for the wrong type of bike and trying to adapt it to the right type of bike for your use.

What you need is a commuter, but you're going for a mountain bike, then putting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,079
Posted By Smaug1

You don't like the folding pedals? There are...

You don't like the folding pedals? There are affordable ones on Amazon now that just quick detach. (though they won't have your fancy toe clips)

A bungee is also a good accessory; our local...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6,269
Views: 571,509
Posted By Smaug1

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and...

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and long sleeved jerseys against the sun without being too hot even at full steam. Maybe a wind vest rolled up in a back jersey pocket in case it drops a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6,269
Views: 571,509
Posted By Smaug1

It was pouring this morning when I had to...

It was pouring this morning when I had to commute, so I took the cage to work. :-(

However, I am planning to scout the route for my club's inaugural Wednesday Night Ride. (20-30 miles) Gonna be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,041
Posted By Smaug1

↑ This. For me, I've found a main comfort...

↑ This.

For me, I've found a main comfort factor is to not have the seat smashing into the prostate area. I finally settled on a Selle Anatomic X-2, with the cutout in the prostate area. It has no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By Smaug1

Usually, it goes the other way: heavier/older...

Usually, it goes the other way: heavier/older people re-enter with an eBike and sometimes never go back to a regular bike.
I got into eBikes in a big way last year; it's just so easy to ride them....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,636
Posted By Smaug1

That's a shame, but I'm glad you found the crack...

That's a shame, but I'm glad you found the crack before it caused you to crash.

The Croll is a lot better-looking bike anyway. Even so, I hope you ride it a lot and accept that it won't always be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,079
Posted By Smaug1

+1 on getting the folder fixed up. They're not as...

+1 on getting the folder fixed up. They're not as fast or efficient as a bike with larger wheels, but if you're not in a hurry, the space savings and ability to take it inside will be a godsend.
...
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