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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,076
Posted By twistgrip

In-hub gear heaven

When you love gear hubs, a front-wheel-drive hub motor is boss! I had it on a solid fork initially but soon switched to a suspension fork because of shoulder pain. Before the switch, it was like...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-13-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,076
Posted By twistgrip

Front drive kit

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My old commuter
This bike was asssembled in 2002 as a front wheel drive. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,541
Posted By twistgrip

Sure Seal Plastic Surghery

I glued my Lake biking boots' thick soles back on using Dominion Sure Seal plastic surgery XSAP/4013. This adhesive/filler is marketed to auto body shops for the repair of various flexible materials...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 63,386
Posted By twistgrip

Italian Torpado. ...

Italian Torpado. https://www.torpado.com/en/torpado-history/

When I ride my 1977 Torpado I am always surprised to see folks taking a good look
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-07-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,467
Posted By twistgrip

Self-driving vehicles?

Every once-in-a-while I get visions of a possibly better future with self-driving cars. I hope for, at least, a general return of the turn signal.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-23-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,467
Posted By twistgrip

I agree that this cyclist's video does not raise...

I agree that this cyclist's video does not raise much sympathy from me . If a vehicle driver does me the favor of using right turn signals, I'll move over and pass on the left.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,348
Posted By twistgrip

I used loctite once. I never did it again. It...

I used loctite once. I never did it again. It provides insufficient working time and locks the spoke so you end up adjusting the others to match. My wheels improved once I started lubricating my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-19-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,464
Posted By twistgrip

Our local helmet law is probably not enforced...

Our local helmet law is probably not enforced very often on it's own. The cop has another reason to invoke it. I do get the general feeling that wearing a helmet has given me a bit of leeway when a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-19-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,464
Posted By twistgrip

Our local helmet law is probably not enforced...

Our local helmet law is probably not enforced very often on it's own. The cop has another reason to invoke it. I do get the general feeling that wearing a helmet has given me a bit of leeway when a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-19-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,464
Posted By twistgrip

What is missing is civility. In a very large...

What is missing is civility. In a very large city like here, people commute mostly alone in a car, two hours a day, five days a week. Eventually, each one of us makes a silly driving/riding error...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-17-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,464
Posted By twistgrip

Helmets, bells, lights...

Around here it feels like bike regulations are designed to make it worth the cop's time. I know folks who have had to pay multiple fines for running through a STOP sign or, in one case, after being...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-20-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,440
Posted By twistgrip

Ping lifepo4

I bought a PING lifepo4 battery which lasted and performed very well in spite of my careless ignorance. I only wish I had known then what I know now and I would have probably gotten much more from...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-20-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,440
Posted By twistgrip

Ping lifepo4

I bought a PING lifepo4 battery which lasted and performed very well in spite of my careless ignorance. I only wish I had known then what I know now and I would have probably gotten much more from...
Forum: Introductions
12-20-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By twistgrip

I am in Toronto, Canada

I am in Toronto, Canada
Forum: Introductions
12-20-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By twistgrip

Hello cyclists

I have enjoyed reading many different things here today. I would like to contribute.

I am a utilitarian cyclist. I commute 45 Kms daily. I have also been using 20in.-wheel bikes to ride along with...
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