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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Rick_D

Nifty. Be interested to see some frames designed...

Nifty. Be interested to see some frames designed around it.

My TQ motor and battery combine for 8.1 pounds/3,680g and I'd imagine this integrated take might be in the same ballpark.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 16,034
Posted By Rick_D

Like someone holding a gender-reveal party to...

Like someone holding a gender-reveal party to announce "Surprise, one of each!"
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By Rick_D

The green-n-tan one seems mandatory, the...

The green-n-tan one seems mandatory, the monochrome one looks like a hearse. Integrated battery gives it a finished look, with no giant plastic blob attached to the downtube. 45 pounds seems...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-25-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rick_D

From your article, Ride1Up CF Racer 1 looks like...

From your article, Ride1Up CF Racer 1 looks like lots of bike for the money, and sub-30 pounds too if the spec is correct. I "can't even" with those 90+ pounders. :eek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

Now that it's spring, the vast majority of...

Now that it's spring, the vast majority of cyclists are folks who are not enthusiasts, having extracted their bikes from the back of the garage for the first time since September and finally locating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 592
Posted By Rick_D

Yeah, I was more pliable when using mine and kept...

Yeah, I was more pliable when using mine and kept fabric covers on it once I found the swede isn't so conducive to sliding forward and back. Don't think anybody makes the covers now.
Trying it out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 208
Posted By Rick_D

It may not work w/o at least swapping in a...

It may not work w/o at least swapping in a thinner profile saddle, but I have this Ultimate Vybe that is considerably more compact and lighter than the Cane Creek.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 889
Posted By Rick_D

I would begin with what your current ride does...

I would begin with what your current ride does not do for you. Hard call as to what a gravel bike would bring to the party w/o knowing what's missing now. More riding positions from drop bars? Higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 592
Posted By Rick_D

Good find. Mine appears to be the V2, based on...

Good find. Mine appears to be the V2, based on the specs and images.
Name: Selle Italia Turbo - Bernard Hinault (v2)
Brand: Selle Italia...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

Our rental bike fleet (think Jump Bike, Lime)...

Our rental bike fleet (think Jump Bike, Lime) have vanished, leaving a cloud of rental e-scooters behind. I suspect the common perception of an e-bike is one of those, ridden by tourists and Friday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 592
Posted By Rick_D

You note in the OP it has not been used, but the...

You note in the OP it has not been used, but the underside photo seems to show markings and even perhaps rust stains that to my eye could indicate prior use. Have the rails perhaps been bent in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,274
Posted By Rick_D

SWAG if you can establish provenance an auction...

SWAG if you can establish provenance an auction house is the way to go. It will open up the market beyond bicycle nerds.

In collector cars, completely original unrestored copies of desirable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 592
Posted By Rick_D

Mine is from '83 and weighs 375g. Tan swede....

Mine is from '83 and weighs 375g. Tan swede. Common and popular at the time, can't compare against the competition. Not especially comfortable by 2024 strandards.

ETA rails are 4cm apart, center...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By Rick_D

In a further coincidence, the owners both proved...

In a further coincidence, the owners both proved to be very tall. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

Similar. Before getting my belt bike I commuted a...

Similar. Before getting my belt bike I commuted a hard-tail mtn bike, which handles dubious pavement, light rail tracks, wet striping, etc. with none of the beating one takes on a standard road bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 242,837
Posted By Rick_D

Honestly, better security than a lock!

Honestly, better security than a lock!
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,710
Posted By Rick_D

Nice to hear. And yet more evidence the...

Nice to hear.

And yet more evidence the Perfect Bike is four bikes, minimum. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

Will add that if one's commute is filled with...

Will add that if one's commute is filled with rainbows and kittens and lacks death-dispensing distracted drivers, suffering from oxygen starvation way up in their jacked-up pickups, then a leisurely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 668
Posted By Rick_D

I get SO confused reading the people who made my...

I get SO confused reading the people who made my dishwasher might have made bikes. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 16,034
Posted By Rick_D

Not him but Santa Cruz is a dang long drive from...

Not him but Santa Cruz is a dang long drive from anywhere in SoCal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,855
Posted By Rick_D

They will be missed. The breadth of selection was...

They will be missed. The breadth of selection was a huge help and I enjoyed many sale opportunities there.

Sorry for the employees! Customer service was always prompt and responsive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,228
Posted By Rick_D

In case it's relevant I got an email from...

In case it's relevant I got an email from Litespeed announcing a 25% off sale on all orders, with added incentives on certain road bikes.

Happy shopping.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

My setup. ...

My setup.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

Ah, didn't catch that's what it was. Holy...

Ah, didn't catch that's what it was.

Holy moly those are heavy! An option is the Ultimate Vybe @ 424g, versus 750g. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,107
Posted By Rick_D

Another option is a shock-absorbing seatpost....

Another option is a shock-absorbing seatpost. Adding one to my commute bike negated a good deal of our local paving sins.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,626
Posted By Rick_D

Some of these collections are...impressive. ...

Some of these collections are...impressive.

[Quietly bookmarks thread for showing spouse at an opportune tactical moment.]
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 733
Posted By Rick_D

Frankenbike?

Frankenbike?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,180
Posted By Rick_D

Very happy with the pricy Silca Ti cages. Best I...

Very happy with the pricy Silca Ti cages. Best I have used among many, many others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By Rick_D

Maybe a variation on what you're experiencing,...

Maybe a variation on what you're experiencing, but I have a bike with a shock-absorbing stem that amplifies a paving irregularity as I descend a nearby bike-pedestrian bridge. First time I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,239
Posted By Rick_D

Sounds like a great opening for some...

Sounds like a great opening for some standardization and QA/QC improvement, plus encouragement to the big parts suppliers to offer components.

The current smorgasbord of e-bike brands includes a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,324
Posted By Rick_D

Just bought a new set after finding my collection...

Just bought a new set after finding my collection not doing enough to block airflow this winter, while my eyes are becoming more apt to tearing in the cold. Plus, adequate tint strength for the low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,027
Posted By Rick_D

Hardtail mtn bike an option? Bought mine last...

Hardtail mtn bike an option? Bought mine last year with Eagle drivetrain that I converted to AXS this spring--SRAM sells a complete kit that bypasses buying the bits separately. The bike itself does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,634
Posted By Rick_D

"Tour de France" model, eh? Does Arkansas have a...

"Tour de France" model, eh? Does Arkansas have a France?
Pawnshop employee hitting the vape again.
Forum: Northern California
04-08-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 26,233
Posted By Rick_D

Our maximum. If only we were a leeetle bit to the...

Our maximum. If only we were a leeetle bit to the east.
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Forum: Northern California
04-08-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 26,233
Posted By Rick_D

Clear today for our eclipse-lite. FWIW here,...

Clear today for our eclipse-lite.
FWIW here, the max is @ 11:15, so soon. Sun does show a noticeable bite taken, but my eyes detect no dimming of daylight.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,019
Posted By Rick_D

Budget, budget, budget. I'd consider a...

Budget, budget, budget.

I'd consider a Gazelle if you can pay the freight. Beautifully made, known reliable components, belt drives, serviceable.

Example:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 495
Posted By Rick_D

Just eight bucks over this. ...

Just eight bucks over this.
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/cn-eagl-xx1-a2
Suppose it begins with "what chain?" since I'd be happy to kick in $8 and skip the degreasing, de-watering, heat and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,225
Posted By Rick_D

Can confirm. The OEM belt on my commuter has...

Can confirm. The OEM belt on my commuter has outlasted the seals of three Alfine hubs. I reckon it has about 20k miles under its...uh...belt.
Meanwhile, a Sram XX1 12 sp Eagle chain retails @ $92.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,705
Posted By Rick_D

They're generally ambush hunters and on you...

They're generally ambush hunters and on you before you know it's there.

These, luckily, are vanishingly rare events, which is why it's news when an attack happens. In the meantime, always bring a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,225
Posted By Rick_D

Looks very clever, and an obvious path to belt...

Looks very clever, and an obvious path to belt conversion for many standard frames.

I'd be leery of buying a bike with this in lieu of a Gates-compatible bike, not knowing the company/system's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,330
Posted By Rick_D

First time I saw a snake happily scooting across...

First time I saw a snake happily scooting across the water surface I thought it was cheating of the highest order. Where's an eagle when you need one?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,330
Posted By Rick_D

Just great. :eek: Have read the young'ns are...

Just great. :eek:

Have read the young'ns are disproportionately dangerous because they have not learned venom control and every bite is full blast. Much like real kids.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,330
Posted By Rick_D

Whoa, whoa, whoa lemme stop you right there....

Whoa, whoa, whoa lemme stop you right there. Rattlesnakes are live-birthers, like guppies? What happened to laying eggs, for Pete's sake? At least the lizards and ground squirrels get a shot at them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-05-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By Rick_D

Oh yes. The rotation changed on account of adding...

Oh yes. The rotation changed on account of adding a new member, but that happens with any new bike. Certain bikes being ridden less, but don't keep records of miles on each so it's just speculation....
Forum: Northern California
04-05-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 26,233
Posted By Rick_D

Does it get any weirder, this far into April?...

Does it get any weirder, this far into April? Sheesh.

Drove Highway 160 through the Delta yesterday and had to pull over when the hail got so hard it covered the road and I could barely see. Guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By Rick_D

Certainly looks Al, they can do the magnet test...

Certainly looks Al, they can do the magnet test for you. Seems complete and lightly used, from the fuzzy pics.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,330
Posted By Rick_D

Yeesh, glad that worked out! Have had to hop...

Yeesh, glad that worked out!
Have had to hop snakes stretched across our area bike path and they've been a mix of rattler and gopher--I really can't tell until I'm over them, if then.
Used to see...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,868
Posted By Rick_D

Got me. I was expecting "yoots."

Got me. I was expecting "yoots."
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,023,833
Posted By Rick_D

I just got an email from Brompton re. the new...

I just got an email from Brompton re. the new T-Line 12-sp. It's listed at US$5,850, min. weight 17.64 pounds. Helix Ultralite 11-sp is US$4,490 and 20.3 pounds (NB presuming it ever ships).

So,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,868
Posted By Rick_D

Because it's now April 3 can address this w/o...

Because it's now April 3 can address this w/o wearing my humour hat.

Since getting my first and only e-bike last summer I have learned to match the workout I get on any of several other bikes, but...
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