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01-16-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By Harhir

The 130 is getting even worse. We have had...

The 130 is getting even worse. We have had freezing temps in the past few days. Fully charged (shows 4 bars) but dies within 15-30 minutes in the cold. I am debating now between the 830 and the 1030....
01-08-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By Harhir

I never use the backlighting although I am riding...

I never use the backlighting although I am riding in the dark quite a bit. It shows 4 bars when charged but depletes within 2 hours or less. I assume the battery is not holding a charge anymore for a...
01-04-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By Harhir

Battery life of the Garmin Edge 130 plus?

I currently use the older 130 non plus and the battery seems to be on its last leg. It will die after about 1.5 hours when fully charged.
I like the small size and don’t need anything else feature...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,706
Posted By Harhir

Digging up this older thread again. Does anyone...

Digging up this older thread again. Does anyone know what the max rider weight aka payload is for these vintage 16"/305 Dahon bikes? I cannot find any information on the web and Dahon never replied...
07-27-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By Harhir

Very well said.

Very well said.
07-12-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,162
Posted By Harhir

This is is a cool idea. I have a look into these.

This is is a cool idea. I have a look into these.
07-02-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,162
Posted By Harhir

Looking for padded cycling gloves for large hands

I have large hands with a girth of about 11.5”. I trying to find some padded half finger gloves which don’t squeeze my hands. All the XXL or XXXL ones I am finding are two small and my hand and...
06-21-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,602
Posted By Harhir

I do occasionally join social rides such as...

I do occasionally join social rides such as critical mass, local taco ride or brewery tour ride.
But I do not do any fast pace group rides. I don't even have a road bike. Never had one and don't...
06-21-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By Harhir

Garmin Connect Website not showing Progress Summary

I tried to look at my Progress Summary today for the first time in weeks, But when I click on the link for Progress Summary in the Reports section I just get an empty white blank page.
No pull down...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,232
Posted By Harhir

Cool commuter concept. I just hope your bikes...

Cool commuter concept. I just hope your bikes don't get stolen or vandalized while being locked up at the station or campus. And I just ordered the book. Looking forward reading it.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,599
Posted By Harhir

If you only have a 3/4 mile to a train station I...

If you only have a 3/4 mile to a train station I would definitely take the bike. At a slow speed you will be sweating way less than walking. At least this is for me. Way less effort to pedal at...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,706
Posted By Harhir

The first bike is my previous cargo bike. A...

The first bike is my previous cargo bike. A tandem recumbent converted into a cargo bike with 2 milk crates and panniers made of bird seed buckets. Bike has been sold and replaced with a used...
05-25-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,308
Posted By Harhir

Legal here as well. But I only do it if I have to...

Legal here as well. But I only do it if I have to ride along major multi lane thoroughfares. No one walks there anyhow and I feel safer since most vehicles are speeding. If it comes to quiet...
05-24-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,824
Posted By Harhir

I have one rim which I am riding with a Schwalbe...

I have one rim which I am riding with a Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Replacing this tire has given me lots of grief in the past years. I have broken several Pedro's tire levers to get that Schwalbe of...
05-11-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 218
Posted By Harhir

Cycling jerseys/shirts for tall riders?

I have been buying from Aerotechdesign in the past but there selection is a bit of limited. I am looking for some funny print shirts or jerseys in TALL sizes.
Basically I am looking for a store...
05-03-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By Harhir

Dallas area cargo biker here. I use my bike to...

Dallas area cargo biker here. I use my bike to run errands such as grocery runs, Home Depot, etc. I plan my routes based on trails, neighborhood roads, parking lots... I try to avoid lager...
04-27-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By Harhir

Always parallel. You can either run the tail...

Always parallel. You can either run the tail light cable in parallel from the dynamo or from the front light. And you may want to look into modern LED lights. There are "vintage" looking ones since...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By Harhir

Load Rating / Max Payload on 16" Dahon Getaway?

Does anyone know what the max payload is for one of these older 16" Dahon Getaway bikes like in the pic below? I googled up and down but could not find any information. Thx
...
04-26-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 988
Posted By Harhir

This could be a combination of several issues....

This could be a combination of several issues. Low quality tires with beads not firmly sitting in the rim. Combined with too little pressure they can "slide" on the rims when breaking and rub against...
04-18-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By Harhir

Thanks. I always scan the local CL or FB market...

Thanks. I always scan the local CL or FB market place adds for interesting bike finds. Bike Friday bikes are rare here. Dallas is not a hot spot for commuter bikes. But occasionally one can make a...
04-17-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By Harhir

Yes I have seen the Llama as well. But at $2K it...

Yes I have seen the Llama as well. But at $2K it is way more what I am willing to spend for a bike that will only get used once a while.
04-13-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By Harhir

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate all the...

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate all the details. And yes Sheldon Brown's website is a treasure trove.
04-12-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By Harhir

Thanks everyone. I keep an eye out for one these....

Thanks everyone. I keep an eye out for one these. What would be the "TI derivatives"? I am not that familiar with Legacy US brands. Thx
04-11-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By Harhir

20" Folding bikes for 300lbs, also older models? Non electric

I thinking of getting a folding bike for the occasional use. But the bike needs to support around 300lbs. And NO ebike. Just a 5-9 speed pedal bike. Looks like both the Dahon HIT and Zizzo Forte...
04-07-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By Harhir

The wheel I currently have has a 12 speed SRAM...

The wheel I currently have has a 12 speed SRAM cassette. I want to replace the wheel and keep everything else. When looking for complete wheels I can only find some for 8-11 speed cassettes or fat...
04-07-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By Harhir

Source fpr 26" (559) wheel for a 12 speed cassette

I want to replace the silver 26" (559) rear wheel on one of my bikes with a black wheel and clack spokes. Just for cosmetic reasons since the bike is mainly black and red except the rear wheel which...
Forum: Touring
04-07-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,431
Posted By Harhir

I have a pair of Ortlieb Backrollers from 1994...

I have a pair of Ortlieb Backrollers from 1994 which I have been using as my commuter bags. Almost 30 years old and still working great and still watertight. I have never done any overnight trips but...
04-06-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,838
Posted By Harhir

The bike I liked most from an optical perspective...

The bike I liked most from an optical perspective was my previous 1980s Dutch Gazelle bike. I am just a sucker for these dutch bikes. But due to back problems I mainly ride recumbents nowadays and...
04-03-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,147
Posted By Harhir

This one is for sale in my area. Maybe the seller...

This one is for sale in my area. Maybe the seller is willing to ship:...
03-31-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 993
Posted By Harhir

Yes it is a lock. But it looks it is missing the...

Yes it is a lock. But it looks it is missing the key. I remember these from my childhood in Germany. They were quite common in the 70s and 80s. This type of lock just blocked the wheel from turning...
Forum: Recumbent
03-29-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By Harhir

I just bought a used FS 26. The price was too...

I just bought a used FS 26. The price was too tempting. I am still getting used to it. It is actually my first trike. I did not buy it for speed but for comfort. Plus I commute by bike and the trails...
02-23-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Harhir

I did tighten the lock ring very tight. I am...

I did tighten the lock ring very tight. I am pretty sure it is not the disk but the caliper.
02-22-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By Harhir

I commute most days. Shortest distance is about 4...

I commute most days. Shortest distance is about 4 miles. But depending on time, weather and mood I do de-tours of up to 20 miles one way. I avoid streets with fast traffic wherever possible. I try to...
02-22-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Harhir

Thanks everyone. I will look into re-centering...

Thanks everyone. I will look into re-centering the calipers. I am newbie in regards to disk brakes. Need to find some youtube videos how to do it. Never to old to learn something new.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Harhir

I have used the Surly Chromoly and the Soma...

I have used the Surly Chromoly and the Soma Porteur front racks. The Soma is wider on top. The Surly is a bit more adjustable if your bike has eyelets along the sides of your front fork.
The Surly...
02-21-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By Harhir

Rattling front disk caliper

I have a bike with SRAM hydraulic disk brakes. I just upgraded my front wheel to a dynamo hub and I reused the brake disc from before. But now I have a rattling front caliper. It started a few hours...
02-17-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5,276
Views: 826,390
Posted By Harhir

McKinney Texas. Outside wall of a bike store. ...

McKinney Texas. Outside wall of a bike store.

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02-17-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5,276
Views: 826,390
Posted By Harhir

Someone was hungry. :lol:

Someone was hungry. :lol:
02-07-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,667
Posted By Harhir

You can get these spoke reflectors which you clip...

You can get these spoke reflectors which you clip on the spokes. I am running them on some of my bikes:...
02-06-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,271
Posted By Harhir

I have the previous gen Radwagon 3 and it is a...

I have the previous gen Radwagon 3 and it is a decent bike. I bought mine used for a very low price. I am happy with it and if you can find a cheap used one go for it. But I would not buy a new or...
01-26-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 24,577
Posted By Harhir

Enjoy riding it. $900 for a bike with two...

Enjoy riding it. $900 for a bike with two batteries. Pretty cool. That shows how much margin Rad, Lectric and similar manufacturers must have on their e-bikes. They all have their very similar bikes...
01-26-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,401
Posted By Harhir

Happy riding. Cargo bikes are awesome. And I am a...

Happy riding. Cargo bikes are awesome. And I am a cheapskate as well. I was planning to electrify my home made cargo bike as well but could not resist a 4 year old Radwagon3 for $400. Sold the other...
01-25-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By Harhir

Costco run or grocery run with some totes in the...

Costco run or grocery run with some totes in the back? Christmas tree next season? I hauled a tree on my Burley Travoy. Any stuff not too heavy you hauled in the car you might be able to haul with...
01-17-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,273
Posted By Harhir

Interesting gear set up. I was not even aware of...

Interesting gear set up. I was not even aware of the 2x6 Sachs-Huret Commander with the internal gear chain on the left. But I have been a big fan of the later Sachs/SRAM Spectro 3x7 with a 3 speed...
01-17-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 722
Views: 27,702
Posted By Harhir

My daily rider is about 23 years old. Rim brakes...

My daily rider is about 23 years old. Rim brakes work fantastic. No need to change. These rim brakes actually work better than the mechanical disk brakes on my cargo bike.
01-11-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,712
Posted By Harhir

Looks cool, but does this trailer have brakes? I...

Looks cool, but does this trailer have brakes? I would be worried just using the bikes brakes with such a heavy loaded trailer.
01-11-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By Harhir

Cargo bikes don't seem to sell well in my area....

Cargo bikes don't seem to sell well in my area. There have been two like new Envoy for sale in my area for $500-$600. The bikes have been listed for weeks and ads are still up. Same with some Kona...
12-27-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By Harhir

Good question. But then I would have been...

Good question. But then I would have been screwed.


I only noticed it because my original DIY bike box was too large to get shipped and after some adjustments I was 1 inch short of the overall...
Forum: Recumbent
12-25-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Posted By Harhir

I moved to two wheel recumbents because of back...

I moved to two wheel recumbents because of back problems. Rheumatoid arthritis.
However there is one big problem with most recumbents. The seats are always one size fits all. If you are a tall rider...
12-24-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By Harhir

thanks for the explanation.

thanks for the explanation.
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