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01-03-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By JehD

Damn…what a bargain. Ive had my 7D for a few...

Damn…what a bargain. Ive had my 7D for a few years now and it’s such a nice cruiser.
10-01-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By JehD

I really like my Electra 7D. Not the lightest out...

I really like my Electra 7D. Not the lightest out there, but probably lighter than the Huffy and on sale at $370
10-01-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,179
Posted By JehD

As far as the rear derailleur it was the stock...

As far as the rear derailleur it was the stock Shimano Deore though its a longer mtb cage design. Shifter wise Its a Shimano rapidfire and it works perfectly.



I don't doubt thats a quality...
07-03-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,737
Posted By JehD

Worth every penny. They look awesome on the bike...

Worth every penny. They look awesome on the bike and are super comfortable. I have the black tool bag and it compliments it so well.
12-24-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By JehD

VS ??? Electra's are a little spendy but not...

VS ???

Electra's are a little spendy but not compared to an equivalent bike. I don't think a Walmart bike is in the same league. You are getting the design and local bike shop assembly which in...
12-01-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,063
Posted By JehD

My knees and other gimpiness.

My knees and other gimpiness.
11-11-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,043
Posted By JehD

The paint and stickers look nice IMHO (it looks...

The paint and stickers look nice IMHO (it looks nicer and has better components than the Bertin 'm doing )and if anything worth doing a functional resto. Clean, polish and replace the consumables and...
11-11-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,884
Posted By JehD

This is it for me. Road bikes I have ridden (I'm...

This is it for me. Road bikes I have ridden (I'm no connoisseur just an average Joe) I prefer steel IMHO its a less hard ride. On my Cruiser (like I said Im not a biking connoisseur) I prefer steel...
11-05-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By JehD

I decided to keep the bike and just do a deep...

I decided to keep the bike and just do a deep clean and service vs a restoration and see what I end up with.

I started cleaning things and found a date code on the front caliper of 9/80 (forgot...
11-01-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,759
Posted By JehD

Im a real fan of RJ the bike guy, he just has...

Im a real fan of RJ the bike guy, he just has tons of info on how to get things done.

While not really my forte the GCN shows are always pretty entertaining.

KevCentral for entry level bikes...
10-30-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,145
Posted By JehD

I've got a B135 on my fatty..its springs have...

I've got a B135 on my fatty..its springs have springs and a B33 on a cruiser..It's like a lazy boy for bicycles and worth every once of its 3 1/2 pounds.
10-30-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,151
Posted By JehD

The Giant Wald Delivery Basket has entered the...

The Giant Wald Delivery Basket has entered the chat...
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/250x234/basket_c9a714ecee0bbdb7cfef67513a304cbc66f4fb7c.jpeg
10-22-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By JehD

I showed this little trick to the Mrs....mind...

I showed this little trick to the Mrs....mind blown.
10-14-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By JehD

I’ve looked around a bit and while I would still...

I’ve looked around a bit and while I would still love some information if anyone has it, this looks to be just while not a bad bike just an old French bike from the 70s. Not that that’s a bad thing...
10-11-22, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By JehD

The biggest issue Ive seen (and its well...

The biggest issue Ive seen (and its well documented on many websites) is that a lot of Huffy’s and many Walmarty bikes in general has been poor assembly and lack of lubrication on many of the...
10-10-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By JehD

I get it 100% I used to love going fast, I think...

I get it 100% I used to love going fast, I think that’s the inner 12yo in us all, but the gearing especially the low gearing is what allows me to ride on anything but the flats since my joints have...
10-09-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By JehD

I’m surprised that Electra finally went away from...

I’m surprised that Electra finally went away from the old standby 1 piece crank after all these years. The square taper still should give you a ton of options and I have read you can put an 8 speed...
10-08-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By JehD

Thanks for the input on the cranks Jim and...

Thanks for the input on the cranks Jim and repechage...I always remember my Raleigh in the 70s and the pedal thump..pedal thump..because I had ruined one and didn't know any better. I sent @verktyg...
10-08-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By JehD

They are 700c and true enough every consumable...

They are 700c and true enough every consumable has been consumed. Everything seems to move smoothly enough but you’re right it does need a complete going over.
10-08-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By JehD

More pics ...

More pics
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/320x240/img_7575_394df3f59d1acafac2ac5c7835c23853ac8cc317.jpg...
10-08-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By JehD

Trying to Identify a Bertin - model/year/value

My wife found an old bike at at thrift store and since I ride a bike she figured I would know everything about it....Nope. Aside from it being a Bertin Im a bit lost on these kinds of bikes I had the...
07-05-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By JehD

Thats hauling...my average speed on my Dolomite...

Thats hauling...my average speed on my Dolomite ALX is usually about 7mph. it will go almost anywhere...but at about 7mph lol

I dont really care about speed so much on my cruiser but i do track my...
04-13-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,179
Posted By JehD

Its worked really well for me. I like/need the...

Its worked really well for me. I like/need the extra low 1st as my knees are bad and the spread for the rest world well. The freewheel is not Shimano quality but I haven't had issues in shifting or...
02-06-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,610
Posted By JehD

Just as an FYI if you buy one from Walmart be...

Just as an FYI if you buy one from Walmart be prepared to take it apart and redo it. From improper assy to dry bearings its best to just rebuild the bike from scratch and know it was done correctly. ...
02-01-22, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 2,494,459
Posted By JehD

Ive been on the forums a while and with an...

Ive been on the forums a while and with an assortment of bikes over the years Im 55 and disabled after a lifetime of working on cars. My weight that Ive vbatteled wince a kid and then later...
01-30-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,714
Posted By JehD

I set my seat for leg extension. My feet barely...

I set my seat for leg extension. My feet barely touch the ground on whatever bike im riding.
01-30-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,054
Posted By JehD

Very Nice. So clean and simple looking.

Very Nice. So clean and simple looking.
01-30-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 11,004
Posted By JehD

Ive had both Hydro and mechanical. The nice...

Ive had both Hydro and mechanical. The nice hydros were just awesome and my mechs do get the job done but they are different bikes and different uses.

IT sounds like in your case with the...
01-30-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,525
Posted By JehD

So back on topic. Personally I'm a fan of the...

So back on topic. Personally I'm a fan of the Pedal forward design. Though not for the reason Electa gives. I find most standard cruisers to have a cramped cockpit and I like a little more of a...
01-30-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,153
Posted By JehD

I started a good shot at losing weight AGAIN...

I started a good shot at losing weight AGAIN right before thanksgiving. Weighing in at about 235 my goal was to hit 225 for a DR appt at the end of the year. Got motivated by s former coworker thats...
01-30-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,204
Posted By JehD

Good job...Im sure that getting to 165 and riding...

Good job...Im sure that getting to 165 and riding has also allowed you to get and remain healthy in your 80s. A role model for us all.

Ive dealt with my weight all my life as well and am in y mid...
01-29-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,525
Posted By JehD

My apologies if I came off like a dick. I’ll...

My apologies if I came off like a dick. I’ll leave it there and remain in topic.
01-29-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,008
Posted By JehD

I can understand the desire to ride but I’ve...

I can understand the desire to ride but I’ve never been as heavy as you. I topped out at 260.

Not giving you a hard time but the consumer market just isn’t built around bikes that can support...
01-29-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,571
Posted By JehD

I keep seeing recommendations for the Brooks B17....

I keep seeing recommendations for the Brooks B17. While a great saddle This is NOT the saddle for an upright position NOR for a heavier rider over 200 lbs. I know the general consensus is ride more...
01-28-22, 10:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,525
Posted By JehD

Dude...Lighten up and remember where we are. or...

Dude...Lighten up and remember where we are. or at least explain how being "qUoTed" hurt you in any way...
01-28-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,396
Posted By JehD

Speed is just a number. I ride not because I...

Speed is just a number. I ride not because I have to get anywhere but because I like to ride. I'm a big fan of the Electra Cruiser 7D. It has a few gears 1-2 being pretty low to make any hill...
01-28-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 12,488
Posted By JehD

True, I'm sure there are a lot of people that...

True, I'm sure there are a lot of people that like their WM bikes. ( I'm one) Some of them for the money are good looking and assembled well enough, yet I haven't seen one that didn't need to be...
01-28-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 12,488
Posted By JehD

Considering the home repairs i've seen or peoples...

Considering the home repairs i've seen or peoples inability to open the owner's manual over the years to even set the clock the average person must be using on the .03% range.
01-28-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 15,894
Posted By JehD

Call it gravel riding/off road / downhill...

Call it gravel riding/off road / downhill whatever. I won't ride on the streets anymore. I dont care how many "Rights" I have or how much in the right I am If I ride in town I'll ride on the...
01-27-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 12,488
Posted By JehD

While I can get onboard with this and Ive seen...

While I can get onboard with this and Ive seen some poorly built bikes and more importantly poorly assembled bikes while at the local Walmart. I've run the gamut and bought a few bikes at the LBS...
01-20-22, 02:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,130
Posted By JehD

Im ok to the low 30s. I don't have to ride but i...

Im ok to the low 30s. I don't have to ride but i like to and prefer cooler to hotter so below 80 but above 35.
01-20-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,737
Posted By JehD

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x625/b33_671508ce572f2180413262cc1652a03e21aecab1.jpeg
By far the most comfortable. though expensive.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-17-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,119
Posted By JehD

I bought a Dolomite ALX back in the spring. While...

I bought a Dolomite ALX back in the spring. While I’m not a foul weather rider I really like the bike.

changed out the touch points for adjustments and comfort and have been happy with the bike....
01-17-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,536
Posted By JehD

that’s a sweet clean looking bike. It looks like...

that’s a sweet clean looking bike. It looks like it would be tough to replace for what’s out there.
01-17-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,737
Posted By JehD

I had a Brooks B135 on my Electra but moved it to...

I had a Brooks B135 on my Electra but moved it to my fat tire bike. Currently have a B33 and it’s AMAZING.

they are expensive but imho worth every penny seat wise
12-29-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,610
Posted By JehD

My Dolomite (ALX version) has pretty much put my...

My Dolomite (ALX version) has pretty much put my cruiser in storage. I raised the bars and put on a better seat and I love it.
12-06-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,073
Posted By JehD

I'm 55 and due to the pain and stiffness of...

I'm 55 and due to the pain and stiffness of arthritis I feel like I’m pushing 75 I’ll ride my fatty 6-7 miles and I’m hurting. I’ll do some necessary work around the house and its agony

I really...
12-06-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 32,614
Posted By JehD

Currently listening to Book 9 of the...

Currently listening to Book 9 of the Expanse."Leviathan Falls"
09-26-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,914
Posted By JehD

I've ever lost anything of importance on a ride...

I've ever lost anything of importance on a ride but found a guys phone a few weeks back. I managed to find his name in the Medical ID and was able to look him up on my phone. I was able to return it...
09-26-21, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By JehD

Wat? While the "Flat Foot" is really a misnomer...

Wat? While the "Flat Foot" is really a misnomer most people praise them for their comfort and ease. My Electras have been super easy to fit. Seat goes up and down, fore and aft a little, Stem goes up...
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