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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-26-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Well, I'm assuming tandem wheels can carry...

Well, I'm assuming tandem wheels can carry 200+LBS each so three heavy spoke wheels should be able to do 600lbs easy?
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Actually I'm "semi-retired" so "going to work" is...

Actually I'm "semi-retired" so "going to work" is not the issue. Trips would be down to the local supermarket, Lowes, WalMart, etc. Actually I was originally thinking of getting a Xebra Zap car and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Kudos to you, I thought I was the only one :) . I...

Kudos to you, I thought I was the only one :) . I even do that on my Harley.
I seem to remember a 20MPH intersection speed limit law in Massachusetts (where I grew up) but can't find it at the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Those 3 wheel ATVs are a hoot! OK, since you're...

Those 3 wheel ATVs are a hoot! OK, since you're an expert and all ;) what width would you say is a minimum with the constraint that the seat must be 26" high to be legal here in CT? Obviously the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Fortunately for me, they are not required in...

Fortunately for me, they are not required in Connecticut.
I think it wouldn't take much to defog in rain, a 120W heater should do it?
Thanks, I'll have a look.
I'd definitely cut my range to 1/3...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Do you think the geometry of the trike is off or...

Do you think the geometry of the trike is off or something? My experience has been that larger wheels are generally better at higher speeds.[/QUOTE]
I read that cross tying helps the wheels...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

You'd really freak out if you saw me zipping down...

You'd really freak out if you saw me zipping down the street at 30MPH on my 8" wheeled scooter.:lol:
The batteries will lower the CG way more than any lightweight enclosure will raise it. I'll...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

I plan on hanging the 100 pounds of batteries...

I plan on hanging the 100 pounds of batteries down as low as possible to lower the center of gravity. Also here in Connecticut there is a 30 MPH speed limit for "a bicycle with a helper motor".
The...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-22-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,277
Posted By RoadRanger

Enclosed trike?

Has anyone tried to fab up an enclosure to be able to ride in the rain or snow without wearing rain gear? I'm getting a 1000W front wheel and four U1 gel 35Ah wheelchair batteries (100lbs total) that...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,697
Posted By RoadRanger

I'm pretty sure they weren't his property to...

I'm pretty sure they weren't his property to "give away". If they say "Property of xxxx Dairy" or something similar on them then they ain't legal to have. Hope you're not majoring in Law :lol:.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,697
Posted By RoadRanger

Not bad at $10 each if you have one of their...

Not bad at $10 each if you have one of their stores nearby. They want another $10.50 to ship one to you. :(
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-01-08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,262
Posted By RoadRanger

Obviously a Wald rack for $12 fits up the Wald...

Obviously a Wald rack for $12 fits up the Wald folding baskets quite well. I didn''t want to deal with rattling baskets and possible removal of same by roving miscreants so I went with the Wald 535...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,697
Posted By RoadRanger

I the past I never saw a "milk crate" for sale in...

I the past I never saw a "milk crate" for sale in a store that was quite as large or well contructed as the "real thing". They were just tight enough to mess up your album covers, unlike the "real...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,697
Posted By RoadRanger

A friend of mine in FL buys "Pet Milk" through a...

A friend of mine in FL buys "Pet Milk" through a co-op. When I first heard the term I pictured a barn full of dogs and cats being milked for "health nut" consumption (yech!).
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-30-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By RoadRanger

WallyMart sells a $280 tandem BSO made by Kent...

WallyMart sells a $280 tandem BSO made by Kent that you couldn't do anything to that wouldn't improve it.
:D
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-26-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 560,072
Posted By RoadRanger

I only installed the front basket yesterday. It...

I only installed the front basket yesterday. It is just big enough to hold a 12 pack of Bounty paper towels and yes, it has about the same capacity as both the rear baskets combined (it is freakin'...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-24-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,234
Posted By RoadRanger

Thanks for the info on the "Street" - great Blog!...

Thanks for the info on the "Street" - great Blog! I moved my seat back as far as I thought safe with a 6" laybay seat post and I really like it! I just added a front basket and will have to be a bit...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-24-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,252
Posted By RoadRanger

If I had one I'd probably skip the basket and...

If I had one I'd probably skip the basket and just mount something flat on it for a poor man's porteur rack. Actually I'll see if I can get some ideas from how these are mounted. :)
I'm going out to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-23-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,252
Posted By RoadRanger

Wald 157B Giant Delivery Front Bicycle Basket mounting?

I want to mount one of these as low as possible (like a porteur rack) and really don't want to hang it off my rather high handlebars. I did see somewhere here one mounted to a second short handlebar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By RoadRanger

I don't ever remember having a problem keping...

I don't ever remember having a problem keping track of the hole once I found it - but never had a thorn or glass puncture. I guess if I needed to I'd stick something in the hole until I cleaned and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-08, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,326
Posted By RoadRanger

If it doesn't move and should, use WD40. If it...

If it doesn't move and should, use WD40.
If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By RoadRanger

The alcohol wipe you should be using to clean the...

The alcohol wipe you should be using to clean the patch area should be taking the ink off anyways?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-08, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By RoadRanger

Mr. Torque Wrench is your friend :love:

Mr. Torque Wrench is your friend :love:
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-23-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 560,072
Posted By RoadRanger

Finished for now: http://aspinock.com/bike.jpg

Finished for now:
http://aspinock.com/bike.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,395
Posted By RoadRanger

A modern "recurve" fork gives you 13.52% more...

A modern "recurve" fork gives you 13.52% more power than the older single curve forks. You guys haven't upgraded yet?
:D
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-22-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,316
Posted By RoadRanger

Available here for $15: ...

Available here for $15:
http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_info.php/cPath/25_49/products_id/101
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-22-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,316
Posted By RoadRanger

I'm sure most (all?) of the products they carry...

I'm sure most (all?) of the products they carry are "from" a different country - and they have prices for those. "Serious" to me means stocking and retailing on their website at least a few of the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-21-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,316
Posted By RoadRanger

Hey, let us know how you make out! I'd be...

Hey, let us know how you make out! I'd be suprised if the Hebie double kickstand is any better than the Pyramid Pro (a.k.a. Kalloy?). It is light and well made - I'm happy with it. You should see if...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-21-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,316
Posted By RoadRanger

They say: "Please check our website for further...

They say: "Please check our website for further prices and more details at a later date. In the mean time, if you really must have them, please call or email us for prices and details." Been that way...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-21-08, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,316
Posted By RoadRanger

Thanks, looks like it would be easy to fab up an...

Thanks, looks like it would be easy to fab up an "ugly" version to test it out. I was originally thinking of something similar on top but underneath out of the way makes more sense now that I've seen...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-21-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,234
Posted By RoadRanger

Awesome!:love:

Awesome!:love:
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-20-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,419
Posted By RoadRanger

Warning! Harris !@#$ed up here and just copied...

Warning! Harris !@#$ed up here and just copied the description and photos from the Nitto bar. The Pyramid does NOT have the 140mm ends - looks like the Nitto doesn't have quite the "short ends"...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-20-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,419
Posted By RoadRanger

The Pyramid alloy bar only cost me $22 ordered...

The Pyramid alloy bar only cost me $22 ordered thru my LBS. I'm certainly not a "weight weenie" but will generally pay 50% more for alloy vs. steel as the plan was to reuse the "new" parts when I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-20-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,316
Posted By RoadRanger

Just put on the Pyramid alloy double kickstand -...

Just put on the Pyramid alloy double kickstand - very light and more stable than I thought it would be. Big improvement over stock. Only issue is now the front tire is off the ground and gravity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By RoadRanger

Changed my first square taper crank today and was...

Changed my first square taper crank today and was QUITE suprised how tight 309 inch/lbs (26 ft/lbs) was! Glad I just got in my new Harbor Freight torque wenches - I would have left it WAY too loose...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-20-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,419
Posted By RoadRanger

Brother, you ain't kidding! I got my Pyramid...

Brother, you ain't kidding! I got my Pyramid alloy "North Road" bar in today and had to cut down grips an inch to fit with the brakes as far as I could get them without being on the curved part. The...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-20-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,234
Posted By RoadRanger

"Crank Forward" AKA "Semi-Recumbent" XtraCycles?

I see that XtraCycle sells complete bikes based on the Electra Townie and I'm pretty sure that would be the frame geometry I'd want. I think I'd start with a (used?) single speed Townie (men's or...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-18-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By RoadRanger

You are going to rescue it, right? :twitchy: ...

You are going to rescue it, right? :twitchy:
Sounds on-topic to me, can't get much more disrespectful to a utility bike than that! So, where do yous guys find these magic dumpsters :lol: ?
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-18-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By RoadRanger

Fly out and ride it back! :D

Fly out and ride it back! :D
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-18-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By RoadRanger

:lol: Sorry, didn't think any of them would...

:lol:
Sorry, didn't think any of them would wander in here :D . Anybody know where you can buy spandex repellant :lol: ?
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-17-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By RoadRanger

I've been trying to order from a LBS just so they...

I've been trying to order from a LBS just so they know that there is a demand for these parts...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-17-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By RoadRanger

I've seen folks post about them here but have...

I've seen folks post about them here but have never heard of one hereabouts. I'm not that far from Boston and have relatives there so I should see if there is one there? I wonder how one goes about...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-17-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By RoadRanger

Rant: "Utility Bikes" get no respect?

I have a decent sized LSB 2 miles from my house but unfortunately they cater to "Spandex Weenies" only. I went in looking for an extended adjustable stem for my MTB to Utility conversion project and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-17-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By RoadRanger

Hey, I actually saw one of these bags yous guys...

Hey, I actually saw one of these bags yous guys are talking about last weekend when I was visiting "city folk" relatives. I guess they are common in stores that are on bus routes? I live in "cow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By RoadRanger

You might want to read the post immediately above...

You might want to read the post immediately above yours here:
http://visforvoltage.org/forum/bicycles-and-pedelecs/1796
;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By RoadRanger

Where did you get yours? There might be some left...

Where did you get yours? There might be some left in Limey or Kangaroo land but I've been unable to locate one in the US :twitchy: .
:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By RoadRanger

That one's in the UK and says: "Availability:...

That one's in the UK and says:
"Availability: Please contact for availability" and the order button is greyed out :twitchy: .
Oh, and they wanted more than your .833 cents anyways ;) .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By RoadRanger

Reference please? Please tell me where to send my...

Reference please? Please tell me where to send my .833 cents for one ;)!
All the ones I've seen are 13or14-34t like the **** DPN that came on my wife's new 7 speed. AFAIK the only ones that started...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By RoadRanger

I doubt if anybody ever made an 8 speed freewheel...

I doubt if anybody ever made an 8 speed freewheel with a 11t cog. There was a Shimano 7 speed freewheel made in 11-28t and 11-34t that seems to be impossible to get now? For 8 speed freewheels look...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-13-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 835
Posted By RoadRanger

Semi-Recumbents?

I think my rebuild of a 15 yo MTB is gonna end up as a crank-forward semi-recumbent. I really hate being up so high that I can look over the tops of the cars! I am just starting to ride again after...
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