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Forum: Fatbikes
06-03-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,928
Posted By trace

Topeak Mountain Morph, a high volume mini pump,...

Topeak Mountain Morph, a high volume mini pump, works well.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,024
Posted By trace

Looks pretty nice. The derailleur looks like...

Looks pretty nice. The derailleur looks like it's about half an inch off the ground though ... I'd be worried about hitting a rock/bump/branch etc and damaging it.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-08-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,327
Posted By trace

There goes my top theory... I usually...

There goes my top theory...

I usually inspect the inside of the tire after getting a flat, but I didn't in any of these cases since the tubes seemed to still hold air perfectly well. So I figured...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-07-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,327
Posted By trace

The most recent mystery flat occurred at around...

The most recent mystery flat occurred at around 15psi. The earlier ones were at low pressures (<10psi) on soft sand (how much under 10, I don't know, because I don't have a gauge that can measure...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-07-21, 05:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,327
Posted By trace

OK, had to put the inflated tube completely...

OK, had to put the inflated tube completely underwater and squeeze it to increase the pressure as much as possible, but I finally found the tiniest of holes. It's completely invisible, and even with...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-06-21, 05:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,327
Posted By trace

Not tubeless. They are the stock tires so should...

Not tubeless. They are the stock tires so should fit the rim, although they seem to be a poor fit to me. It's an 80mm rim.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-06-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,327
Posted By trace

recurrent mystery flats

I have had this problem multiple times and I have no idea what's going on...

I'll ride my fatbike (a cheap one from Bikes Direct, has 4.9" tires with tubes) and everything seems fine, the tires...
Forum: Northeast
09-06-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By trace

Great idea, and convenient location for me too. ...

Great idea, and convenient location for me too. I'll have to try this!
Forum: Northeast
05-29-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,347
Posted By trace

Yes, in 2017 in Mass. they started incorporating...

Yes, in 2017 in Mass. they started incorporating photos into the car inspection procedure. They take photos of the plates, the VIN and the odometer. It's possible not all inspection stations do it...
Forum: Northeast
05-28-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By trace

Cool, thanks. Montauk looks like the better bet...

Cool, thanks. Montauk looks like the better bet ... from the info I found, there are a lot of restrictions on riding a bike on Fire Island and even getting a bike there in the first place. (I mean,...
Forum: Northeast
05-27-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By trace

What are your favorite long LI beaches?

What are your favorite long LI beaches?
Forum: Northeast
05-24-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By trace

Great suggestions, thanks! Another MA state...

Great suggestions, thanks! Another MA state reservation that might be a possibility (and is not far from me) is Horseneck Beach in Westport (and the nearby Goosebury Island.)
Forum: Northeast
05-23-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By trace

coastal fatbiking in New England

Can anyone recommend any areas of the New England coast where there'd be a decent uninterrupted stretch of sand for fatbiking? Doesn't have to be "nice" sand, rocky is fine as long as it isn't...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-02-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,760
Posted By trace

I just went through a search for an XS fatbike...

I just went through a search for an XS fatbike myself. There aren't a whole lot of them.

I got a Motobecane Boris LTD from BikesDirect -- mine just arrived a week ago but I just now checked and...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-23-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Hey if it lasts long enough so that I get an idea...

Hey if it lasts long enough so that I get an idea of how/where/how much I want to ride it, and whether it's worth getting a better bike once bikes are actually available again, I'm OK with that. ...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-22-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,869
Posted By trace

Don't know about the relative merits of 4 vs 5",...

Don't know about the relative merits of 4 vs 5", but just thought I'd mention I just ordered this bike, and it's currently in stock and has 4.9" tires....
Forum: Fatbikes
03-22-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

So I ended up ordering the Motobecane Boris LTD...

So I ended up ordering the Motobecane Boris LTD from BikesDirect. They just got them in stock (it's shipped but I don't have it yet.) $899, seems like a decent bike and comes in XS frame size.
I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,710
Posted By trace

biker101, that is a cool setup you have on your...

biker101, that is a cool setup you have on your Brompton. I like the mini aero bars you showed in one of your website pics too. I might try experimenting with bar ends placed closer to the middle of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,710
Posted By trace

Great, good to know you guys can use the Sparrow...

Great, good to know you guys can use the Sparrow bars with no folding (or handling) issues.
I guess there will always be some tradeoff with the folded size if uses anything other than a flat bar. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,710
Posted By trace

non-flat handlebars

I'm "planning" (more like, thinking about) some trips with my folding bike for the post-Covid era. I find flat bars sort of uncomfortable for any significant distance because of the wrist position. ...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-10-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

It is in fact halfway across the country from you...

It is in fact halfway across the country from you (Massachusetts) :)
Forum: Fatbikes
01-10-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Nice! Yeah I'm starting to think it might be a...

Nice! Yeah I'm starting to think it might be a bad idea to try to aim for a sub-$1000 bike. One of the bike shops nearby sells the Surly Wednesday for $1600 ... it comes in a XS frame size... so I...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-08-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Wow, can't believe you were able to find a used...

Wow, can't believe you were able to find a used Fatboy for $700. I see people trying to sell used Mongoose bikes for not much less than that.

The Bikesdirect ones look pretty good for the price,...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-05-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Yeah this is what I am noticing with the kids...

Yeah this is what I am noticing with the kids bikes.
With the current bike shortage and my size requirements I'd be having a hard time finding anything even if price were no object. Maybe the...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-31-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

It looks like Framed has discontinued their...

It looks like Framed has discontinued their lower-priced fat bikes (and kids fat bikes.)

I'm keeping an eye on the local sites where people sell used bikes, there are occasionally fat bikes on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,024
Posted By trace

This looks good! There currently aren't tons of...

This looks good! There currently aren't tons of options for lower priced 16" folding bikes.
Personally I'd prefer IGH and rim brakes for a folding bike because of the risk of damage to derailleurs...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-29-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,200
Posted By trace

Not a fatbiker but I have commuted by bike in...

Not a fatbiker but I have commuted by bike in winter for a long time. My coldest rides have been around -5F. Personally I don't like high boots for cycling because of lack of ability to flex the...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-28-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Yeah good point. I had another thought, at my...

Yeah good point.
I had another thought, at my height I could definitely ride a kids bike with 24" wheels. Seems like there are some good kids fatbikes available for a lot cheaper than their adult...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-27-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Well, I've been a year-round bike commuter for...

Well, I've been a year-round bike commuter for years, but I've always ridden on regular roads that get plowed (at least somewhat... often not that well) in the winter. There is still ice at times of...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-27-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

I primarily want to be able to ride on snow and...

I primarily want to be able to ride on snow and sand but also would use it for general off-road riding. I just moved to a coastal area and I'd love to be able to ride on sand beaches. Plus I...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-26-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

Thanks for your input, scubaman. I had...

Thanks for your input, scubaman.
I had generally the same thoughts (if it has an aluminum frame and Shimano components, it can't be too terrible. I think...)
I do have a lot of hesitation about...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-26-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,035
Posted By trace

inexpensive fat bikes

I see lots of cheap fat bikes on Amazon and Bikesdirect. Are any of these decent? It looks like a lot of them have hi-tensile steel frames and weigh a ton.
Can you get a decent fat bike under...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,375
Posted By trace

Yes, the fold on the Downtube Mini is not great. ...

Yes, the fold on the Downtube Mini is not great. It sure ain't a cute little compact Brompton fold. That wasn't a deal breaker for me but depends how someone's planning to use it. There are a lot...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,375
Posted By trace

Yeah, the Mini was $400 when I bought it about a...

Yeah, the Mini was $400 when I bought it about a year and a half ago. I should also have mentioned that I was specifically looking for a bike with 16" wheels (for air travel as non-oversized...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,375
Posted By trace

I am 5' 1" and have a Downtube Mini which fits me...

I am 5' 1" and have a Downtube Mini which fits me really well. I did replace the handlebars with narrower ones, but that was just a preference. It is currently selling for $600 and I think it's a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-19, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By trace

No, and even removing the seatpost is probably...

No, and even removing the seatpost is probably optional (depending on the shape of the bag.) You can pretty much just fold it and stick it in a bag (this was one of the reasons I got it.)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By trace

It's easy to pack and fits fine in a 62" bag. I...

It's easy to pack and fits fine in a 62" bag. I use a velcro strap to keep it folded, because it doesn't have any built-in mechanism for that. I also pull the seatpost out and strap it to the bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,204
Posted By trace

Downtube Mini report

I bought a Downtube Mini a few months ago and just thought I'd post an update for anyone who is curious about this bike. I just took this bike on a short trip where I rode 30-40 miles a day for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,438
Posted By trace

This thread's a little old but if the OP is still...

This thread's a little old but if the OP is still reading, I am also a shortie (5' 1") and the Downtube Mini fits me really well. I replaced the handlebar with a narrow straight one (I prefer a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-01-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By trace

All right, I am ready to conclude that there is...

All right, I am ready to conclude that there is some nonfunctional part in this setup, and it's not just that I'm an idiot and can't wire it correctly.
Thanks for finding those instructions. It...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-31-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By trace

Hey you're right, I didn't even notice before...

Hey you're right, I didn't even notice before because it's not that easy to see, but there are markings. Looks like a "ground" symbol for the 2 connectors on the left and a "live" symbol for the 2 on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-31-18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By trace

Wiring a sidewall dynamo

I posted this in the mechanics subforum but was directed here.

A previous owner of this bike put a sidewall dynamo and light on it, but it is not connected. I have never seen one of these (up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By trace

Oh OK, I will repost on the electronics subforum...

Oh OK, I will repost on the electronics subforum if that's a better place. (Or, not sure if the post can be moved by a moderator?)

Yeah I figured the white striped wire is usually the ground. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By trace

Wiring a sidewall dynamo

A previous owner of this bike put a sidewall dynamo and light on it, but it is not connected. I have never seen one of these (up close) and have no idea how to connect it. Like absolutely no idea, so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-18, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By trace

Report back when you get it!

Report back when you get it!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By trace

True, and I'm looking into some 20" wheel bikes...

True, and I'm looking into some 20" wheel bikes too. But I've gotten used to the compactness of the 16" wheel bike and like it ... Also I travel on Greyhound a lot and for those who've never ridden...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-18, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By trace

I'll post some pics once I have enough posts so...

I'll post some pics once I have enough posts so that I'm allowed to. I just strap a backpack to the rear rack & seatpost using bungee cords and a bungee net. The bag that the bike gets transported...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By trace

Hmm yeah, that's an option. Also apparently...

Hmm yeah, that's an option. Also apparently Darth Lefty was correct in that a 650b wheel with a Nexus 8sp hub is in fact available from some German supplier on ebay. (I'd post a link but apparently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-18, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By trace

Central Massachusetts. I know Harris Cyclery in...

Central Massachusetts. I know Harris Cyclery in Newton builds wheels, plus a couple of places in Cambridge.



True... well if it's good enough for the Unabomber...

It wouldn't have to be a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,878
Posted By trace

Roegmann: Thanks for that link! It seems pretty...

Roegmann: Thanks for that link! It seems pretty much ideal for what I'm looking for. On the Downtube website they do claim it will fit in an airline legal bag. In fact they sell a soft collapsible...
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