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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-17-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

~1100 mile update: I have replaced the rear brake...

~1100 mile update: I have replaced the rear brake pads. That's it. Still running the stock front tire, and it still has a reasonable amount of tread left. No new issues, the bike just keeps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,909
Posted By campfire

So...is there a challenge this year? I wasn't...

So...is there a challenge this year? I wasn't able to find a 2024 challenge thread. :popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,587
Posted By campfire

Double bike, double bridge. Double the fun! ...

Double bike, double bridge. Double the fun!


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240316_145831_0d94bff5ab260a4a384f6fe429bd2be732746611.jpg

CVNT in Brandon, Iowa....
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,037
Posted By campfire

[font=courier new] The Chemist (China)...

[font=courier new]
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
Campfire ________________________________...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,168
Posted By campfire

What is the purpose for soldering the spokes? I...

What is the purpose for soldering the spokes? I assume that makes the wheel more rigid? How do you true the wheel if the spokes can't move?
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,021
Posted By campfire

Oh, bike tire sizes. They never make much sense!...

Oh, bike tire sizes. They never make much sense! :foo: :rolleyes::roflmao2:


I based my answer on a quick check of Schwalbe's catalog:

https://www.schwalbetires.com/Big-Ben-11100564

Which...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,021
Posted By campfire

29" MTB and 28" road tires use the same rim...

29" MTB and 28" road tires use the same rim diameter (622mm). Your 28" tires should fit just fine on that bike. If you got 28x2.00 (700x50 or 50-622), you probably won't even notice the 0.1" width...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,021
Posted By campfire

RAGBRAI sees ALL types of bikes. People bring...

RAGBRAI sees ALL types of bikes. People bring fat tires, full suspension mountain bikes, unicycles, roller blades, and all sorts of other things. My favorite (back in the day) were a pair of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

Good question. It's small for a cargo bike, but...

Good question. It's small for a cargo bike, but it's still large and heavy by bike standards.

It fits into the back of a van or wagon. For RAGBRAI we put it in a trailer with the rest of the bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

Update - it's been almost exactly a year since...

Update - it's been almost exactly a year since the XPedition launched. We received ours in...March? April? Somewhere in there.

The family's recovering nicely from the crash in May. Everyone's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,649
Posted By campfire

My thought exactly. I miss mine and wish I had...

My thought exactly. I miss mine and wish I had kept it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 438,083
Posted By campfire

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-14-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 438,083
Posted By campfire

I know this is several years old. But,...

I know this is several years old. But, mstateglfr , do you remember where this bridge is? We already have two trips planned for West Central Iowa this summer. Might be able to squeeze this in as a...
Forum: Touring
02-02-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,644
Posted By campfire

I think that's the correct attitude. We'll be...

I think that's the correct attitude. We'll be back, regardless of hill count. :)

And I won't complain if the hills thin out the herd a bit!
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,644
Posted By campfire

Sounds like it's not going to be easier than 2023...

Sounds like it's not going to be easier than 2023 was. Straight out of the gate they're already hyping this year's hill count. :rolleyes:

That being said, last year's climb numbers changed...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,717
Posted By campfire

For once or twice a year I think I'll stick with...

For once or twice a year I think I'll stick with my Presta-Schrader adapter. Having just a Schrader chuck eliminates any headaches from grabbing the wrong chuck when going to fill car tires. And the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,673
Posted By campfire

This is a pretty neat tool. Thanks for all your...

This is a pretty neat tool. Thanks for all your work, firebird854!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,189
Posted By campfire

I guess I have an uncle named Robert. ;)

I guess I have an uncle named Robert. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,189
Posted By campfire

Two more notes: I had a 60cm hybrid bike...

Two more notes:

I had a 60cm hybrid bike that fit well with seat/handlebars in a low configuration. It was a good fit until I cracked the aluminum head tube.

I also had a 50cm Crosscut that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,189
Posted By campfire

I completely missed this thread until today....

I completely missed this thread until today. Frame configuration on the Raleigh (not a Bianchi) was strictly pragmatic. After a decade or so of riding various hybrid/MTB bikes I wanted to have an 80s...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,646
Posted By campfire

Yep. I'm enjoying my last "nice" commute today...

Yep. I'm enjoying my last "nice" commute today on summer tires. Clear roads, 27 degrees, and a 10MPH headwind. Tonight I'll race that big snowstorm on my way back home.

Tomorrow it'll still be...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,037
Posted By campfire

Off to a good start! The Chemist...

Off to a good start!


The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83 (117mi total as of 5 January)
Campfire________________________________ 37.2 (as of 1/5)
Darth Lefty...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By campfire

Sorry to hear this. On the other hand, working...

Sorry to hear this. On the other hand, working from home is a good reason to not be commuting. So it's not ALL bad news... ;)
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By campfire

Bwahahaha! Now I feel old(er). ...

Bwahahaha!

Now I feel old(er).

:roflmao2:
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 941
Posted By campfire

22 degrees this morning, but the ground is still...

22 degrees this morning, but the ground is still dry. I have studs ready to go, but haven't needed to install them yet.

:popcorn
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By campfire

But it's funner when the path looks like this: ...

But it's funner when the path looks like this:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230726_122524_3c764f4cdb3318b27d3d48e2ef180038aef87a06.jpg
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By campfire

2330 miles. This represents a strong majority of...

2330 miles. This represents a strong majority of my commuting miles. More than I've ever done, despite not starting until April (winter/spring riding was on hold due to moving house) and going...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,646
Posted By campfire

A good start to the year. 22 degrees with a...

A good start to the year. 22 degrees with a 10MPH headwind. I'm never a fan of a head wind, but I managed to hit the correct combination of layers to be comfortable in this condition. So I call...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,236
Posted By campfire

My year-end total. Didn't count this morning's...

My year-end total. Didn't count this morning's commute.

woodway (WA) ____________________ 4405 mi (4968 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 2378 mi (3995)
Campfire (IA) ___________________...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,320
Posted By campfire

We got around 4" of snow this weekend. I was...

We got around 4" of snow this weekend. I was focused on house projects and forgot to swap on my studded tires & bar mitts. Without the tires, and needing to haul 500# of construction supplies, I...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,320
Posted By campfire

I did exactly that to a presta tube about a month...

I did exactly that to a presta tube about a month ago. Except my clamp-on pump was able to release the broken stem piece. But I still wound up making the call of shame to have a new tube delivered....
Forum: Commuting
11-27-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By campfire

Have you tried this? I made one with standard...

Have you tried this? I made one with standard sheet metal screws and discovered how quickly soft metal wears out compared to proper tungsten carbide. Yes, it worked, and it was cheap. But it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 793
Posted By campfire

In simplifying the videos, you've missed a key...

In simplifying the videos, you've missed a key point. The statement in bold is only true if the frames in question have equal geometries (I.E., section moduli in corresponding tubes). Aluminum,...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,592
Posted By campfire

While I'm inclined to agree they're not worth the...

While I'm inclined to agree they're not worth the hassle, the Armour liners run around $40 each depending on size. So $80 for a pair (less if you find a discounted pair). In theory, their purpose is...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,592
Posted By campfire

I have no personal experience with them, I simply...

I have no personal experience with them, I simply think the idea is neat. Would like to hear from folks who have used them. I've considered buying one for my rear hub motor, that tube isn't fun to...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,592
Posted By campfire

For the other 1/3rd that require tube removal, a...

For the other 1/3rd that require tube removal, a GAADI tube is another option to avoid wheel removal:

https://cdn.bicycles.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/unique_inner_tube_gaadi.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-02-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,630
Posted By campfire

Nice spokes. They look pleasantly festive for a...

Nice spokes. They look pleasantly festive for a kids bike. :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,095
Posted By campfire

daywood put this in this Schwinn thread...

daywood put this in this Schwinn thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1281706-schwinns-2.html). Seems to show a 40 on the back of a Crosscut, but I'd be surprised if it's truly 40mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,095
Posted By campfire

I agree, it was ahead of its time. But these...

I agree, it was ahead of its time. But these days it is getting further and further behind a modern bike. I'm on the fence whether to swap out the bars or simply upgrade to something 20 or 30 years...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,095
Posted By campfire

Nice! I had a 90/91 Crosscut in that paint...

Nice! I had a 90/91 Crosscut in that paint scheme. I'm now riding a 93(ish) Crosscut:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,095
Posted By campfire

Is that a Crosscut?

Is that a Crosscut?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,630
Posted By campfire

Schwinn clips are a better answer to this...

Schwinn clips are a better answer to this problem. Compared to lawyer's lips they're quicker to use and they'll hold the axle in place if the skewer snaps.

...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-28-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By campfire

For a couple winters now I've run a Marathon...

For a couple winters now I've run a Marathon Winter on the front of my ebike. The back runs an old MTB tire that I've threaded full of sheet metal screws. As you might expect, the soft screws quickly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-27-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

Yes, I'm quite happy this happened with a modern...

Yes, I'm quite happy this happened with a modern car vs. the rigid-bumper cars I grew up with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

Lectric's customer service has been great through...

Lectric's customer service has been great through this process. They've given me several free parts, provided useful technical answers to my troubleshooting questions, and been prompt and friendly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

I made the following repairs: Broken battery...

I made the following repairs:

Broken battery mount - replaced under warranty.
Flat tire - turned out that the wreck dislodged a patch that I had used for the one time I picked up a staple. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

As for the crash bike...Once it got out of...

As for the crash bike...Once it got out of insurance limbo, I did what any tinkerer would do and started rebuilding it.

This corner of the cage took most of the impact:
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

As for my long-overdue update...insurance bought...

As for my long-overdue update...insurance bought us a new XPedition. The new one needed a few adjustments and the stem wasn't tightened properly. After 80 miles the motor controller failed. Lectric...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
Posted By campfire

I agree you probably got a bad pair of tubes. ...

I agree you probably got a bad pair of tubes. Make sure to tell Lectric about it, so they know they have quality issues. As for heavy duty tires, I bought Specialized Carless Whisper tires for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,424
Posted By campfire

I once bought a $100 Huffy (new). It was...

I once bought a $100 Huffy (new). It was terrible in every way. I replaced it with a $200 Mongoose (very lightly used). It was a better form of terrible, but it had all sorts of loose parts after...
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