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Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,407
Posted By InTheRain

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My conversion. Bionx is now out of business. This bike rides like a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-21, 11:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,580
Posted By InTheRain

concealed air tag on your bike. It won't prevent...

concealed air tag on your bike. It won't prevent it from being taken... but increases your odds that you may be able to find it.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-02-21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,222
Posted By InTheRain

Nothing safe and secure about the e-bike battery...

Nothing safe and secure about the e-bike battery when it's nearly empty and 10+ miles to get home. I'm 240 lbs. The bike 50+ lbs. The pannier is usually loaded to around 25 lbs. A little bit of panic...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,056
Posted By InTheRain

Did you start a new diet with the new year?

I won't say that a started a new diet, but just restarted a diet. I've put on weight and it's been in the back of my mind that I need to do something about it. However, I didn't start the diet on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-09-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,222
Posted By InTheRain

I haven't been riding much for the last few years...

I haven't been riding much for the last few years and my fitness has taken a hit. I can ride by road bike for 15 miles before I start to feel the lack of fitness. I finally got my e-bike back after...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,907
Posted By InTheRain

I started this thread nearly 5 years ago. A lot...

I started this thread nearly 5 years ago. A lot of things have changed in that time. My commute went from 7 miles each way to 65 miles each way (ended the bike commuting.) And now with corona...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,078
Posted By InTheRain

Just getting back on the bike myself after a...

Just getting back on the bike myself after a hiatus. Realizing my age and consenting that I'm out of shape, overweight, and diabetes... I still have some expectations of myself. Being a bean...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-20, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,247
Posted By InTheRain

Major life event for me caused major regression. ...

Major life event for me caused major regression. I went from cycle commuting to work each day to a 2:30 hr commute each way. Office closed and moved to Seattle. I couldn't afford to move (nor do I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-28-19, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,640
Posted By InTheRain

I currently ride a 350 watt Bionx. You're...

I currently ride a 350 watt Bionx. You're absolutely correct... very quiet. I've seen a lot of rad power bikes in the Seattle area (their retail store is here) and it appears that they use a direct...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,641
Posted By InTheRain

Are you still riding your Bionx... or have you moved on?

The company has gone out of business. Their equipment was proprietary so batteries from other companies don't play well with the bionx motor or controller. My bike is still going strong but I can...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,468
Posted By InTheRain

I converted a touring bike to an ebike 3+ years...

I converted a touring bike to an ebike 3+ years ago. I love it, and it has served me well. However, with what is available today in ebikes, I would never consider a conversion for the purposes you...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,499
Posted By InTheRain

Whenever it rains (which is very often) I commute...

Whenever it rains (which is very often) I commute on my bike with platform pedals. I ride in waterproof hiking boots. They keep my feet drier and warmer than any combination of cycling shoes and...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,098
Posted By InTheRain

It looks like you're looking for a versatile...

It looks like you're looking for a versatile bike. I've been looking at the Jamis Renegade series for a quite a while. It does a little bit of everything quite well....
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,275
Posted By InTheRain

Let's just say, "you'll get what you pay for."...

Let's just say, "you'll get what you pay for." I'd say, save your money... you aren't going to have an e-bike experience with that kit that is anything like a mid-level e-bike that you'll get from a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,124
Posted By InTheRain

An e-bike. You can still ride, but you're not...

An e-bike. You can still ride, but you're not going have to kill yourself in the heat of the day just to make it home. Without using much pedal assist on the first half of my ride I can conserve my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,120
Posted By InTheRain

An e-bike might get you riding more.

Just read this article the other day.
https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a22021631/beginner-gear-that-got-me-riding-after-20-years-off/

I've let myself get out of shape over the last 2 years. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-18, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By InTheRain

I've been riding my drop bar touring bike with...

I've been riding my drop bar touring bike with pedal assist for 3 plus years. I modified the bike with a bionx direct drive rear hub kit. Bionx looks to be on it's way out of business at this...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 26,049
Posted By InTheRain

I can probably average 18 on my road bike on the...

I can probably average 18 on my road bike on the slightly downhill commute into the office. 90 percent of the route is on an MUP. Different story on the way home. 13 mph would be fast... unless...
Forum: Touring
05-17-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,890
Posted By InTheRain

I've been riding my sherpa 30 for over a decade. ...

I've been riding my sherpa 30 for over a decade. It has mainly been used as a commuter. 3 years ago I converted it to an ebike with an aftermarket bionx kit. It still rides like a dream! Bionx...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,832
Posted By InTheRain

BB7's - I change out the pads twice a year.

BB7's - I change out the pads twice a year.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-18, 10:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,987
Posted By InTheRain

Same frame with several modifications. 10+ years...

Same frame with several modifications. 10+ years on my Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 steel touring bike. I still love it - it's an e-bike now.
Forum: Commuting
05-12-18, 10:37 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,919
Posted By InTheRain

I'm sure this subject has been discussed at least...

I'm sure this subject has been discussed at least a hundred times. I've seen nothing new posted for a decade.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By InTheRain

Diabetes. Just have to watch out for low blood...

Diabetes. Just have to watch out for low blood sugars. Really pretty easy now with continuous blood glucose monitoring that gives a blood sugar reading every 5 minutes on my phone (which is mounted...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-12-18, 10:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,006
Posted By InTheRain

I haven't switched. It's just another bike for a...

I haven't switched. It's just another bike for a different purpose. It's great bad weather commuter. Now with the nicer weather, I'll be on my road bike more often, even for commutes. It's great...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-05-18, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By InTheRain

Seattle Bike Show dominated by e-bikes.

A lot of e-bikes at the bike show this weekend. Easily outnumbered regular bikes and vendors. The show has gone downhill since it moved to the Century Link Field events center. I used to see a lot...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-05-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,854
Posted By InTheRain

I love my bionx. However, I think there are...

I love my bionx. However, I think there are major manufacturers that have caught up and their products seem to be less than half the price. Not only that, I think the e-bike industry is moving away...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-18, 12:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By InTheRain

There will always be something better that comes...

There will always be something better that comes along. When I tested the mid-drives, I didn't find them to be as quiet or smooth as my direct drive hub motor. Yes, if I were buying an ebike today,...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-18, 11:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,393
Posted By InTheRain

I commute most of the time with one pannier on...

I commute most of the time with one pannier on the rear rack of my e-bike. It's a direct drive rear hub motor with the batter mounted on the down tube. I converted it from a touring bike to an...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-18, 11:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,186
Posted By InTheRain

Yes, lots of technology that has changed cycling....

Yes, lots of technology that has changed cycling. I've been commuting on a bike for a little over 10 years. The biggest change for me in that time has been the e-bike. I'd imagine most of that...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-18, 11:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,869
Posted By InTheRain

I don't ever get the "What? No bike today?"...

I don't ever get the "What? No bike today?" comment at work. Rather, on really lousy weather days, it's "You didn't bike in today... did you???" A lot of the time, the answer is yes, I did. Most...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,857
Posted By InTheRain

I converted my drop bar touring bike to an ebike....

I converted my drop bar touring bike to an ebike. I used a bionx kit. It's nice. But if I were to go the ebike route today, I think I would just go ahead and spend the money on a good mid-drive...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-17, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,033
Posted By InTheRain

Patagonia Nano Puff. Super light, Super warm......

Patagonia Nano Puff. Super light, Super warm... too warm above 35-40 for cycling. Compresses down to a very small package for when you don't need it on a ride home. I've stuffed it into a jersey...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-17, 11:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,986
Posted By InTheRain

A lot of days, I get a shower on the way to...

A lot of days, I get a shower on the way to work... as well as on the way home.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-17, 11:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 504
Posted By InTheRain

Top 25 companies for bike commuting

https://www.bicycling.com/culture/people/the-25-best-companies-for-cyclists?internal_recirc=hpfeatblock

Four in the top 25 are in the Seattle area. REI, Tableau, Allen, and Zillow. Apparently...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-28-17, 02:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By InTheRain

The STP was about 6-7 years ago and about 40 lbs...

The STP was about 6-7 years ago and about 40 lbs ago. I mean yes, I could do more than 20 miles, but I don't believe that most people train all the way until physical failure. At that point, I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-17, 01:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,371
Posted By InTheRain

17.4 miles... my assist cuts out at 20 mph - so,...

17.4 miles... my assist cuts out at 20 mph - so, to keep it under an hour you're pushing it on a 20 mph assist bike. 1400 feet of elevation gain at 240 lbs plus bike and gear... I think my battery...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-27-17, 12:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By InTheRain

For me it's not calories that is the limiter. My...

For me it's not calories that is the limiter. My legs are gone when I'm done... most likely a function of age, weight, and fitness (lack of it.) Eating and drinking don't solve muscle fatigue for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-26-17, 12:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By InTheRain

One step back, two steps forward.

One step back, two steps forward.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-25-17, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By InTheRain

Weekend long ride mileage increase?

I'm just getting back to riding more on my road bike. I commute a few days a week on an e-bike during the crummy weather months. On nicer/dry days (very few) I'll commute on the road bike. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-17, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 829
Posted By InTheRain

E-bike that swims.

https://manta5.com

Watch the video. Summertime fun!
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-20-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By InTheRain

I didn't see battery capacity for this bike.

I didn't see battery capacity for this bike.
Forum: Commuting
11-20-17, 09:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,167
Posted By InTheRain

My eyes water like crazy at anything below 65...

My eyes water like crazy at anything below 65 degrees... the colder, the more they water... add a breeze to that, and it's almost like I'm crying on the entire ride without eye protection. However,...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,167
Posted By InTheRain

I've tried goggles. They do fog when I stop. ...

I've tried goggles. They do fog when I stop. Also, my helmet seems to push the goggles down so far that the notch for the nose is down to far... almost near the tip of my nose - it's not natural or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,913
Posted By InTheRain

I had that happen once when I went over a pretty...

I had that happen once when I went over a pretty good sized bump on the MUP (I go over it on every commute - no way around it.) When the console came back on in about 5 seconds, it showed that my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-17-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,072
Posted By InTheRain

10 years on a B17... still works for me.

10 years on a B17... still works for me.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,705
Posted By InTheRain

Flats on the ebike, spd on the road bike.

Flats on the ebike, spd on the road bike.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-17, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By InTheRain

Hub dynamo with a B&M light with a cutoff for...

Hub dynamo with a B&M light with a cutoff for your road riding... won't blind oncoming traffic. I have a Light and Motion Urban 850 mounted to my helmet. Yes, it's a blinding light for oncoming...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-17, 10:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,320
Posted By InTheRain

Ebike easily solves the wind problem.

Ebike easily solves the wind problem.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,490
Posted By InTheRain

under armour briefs (9" inseam) with REI hiking...

under armour briefs (9" inseam) with REI hiking pants or shorts. The products are extremely comfortable, briefs give great support, and pants/shorts are extremely durable. My REI shorts have been...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-17, 10:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,696
Posted By InTheRain

I like to start the day by being outside. I like...

I like to start the day by being outside. I like being on a bicycle. I've found that I can commute on my ebike and carry everything I need. I can push myself as hard as I want, or I can take it...
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