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Forum: Utility Cycling
04-20-16, 10:12 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,283
Posted By troysmith80

Wow, where is that first picture? gorgeous!

Wow, where is that first picture? gorgeous!
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-11-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,858
Posted By troysmith80

Not sure if it's large enough for you, but I have...

Not sure if it's large enough for you, but I have a couple of donkey boxxes (Google it) that I've been pretty happy with
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,570
Posted By troysmith80

Ok. I just clicked to see your other posts and it...

Ok. I just clicked to see your other posts and it doesn't find any so i thought this was the only one. I see that your post count shows a small handful but they aren't found so i thought maybe they...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-15-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,570
Posted By troysmith80

That seems a little suspect given this is your...

That seems a little suspect given this is your only post and you joined this month.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-12-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,533
Posted By troysmith80

Hi guys, I've been a member of these forums for a...

Hi guys, I've been a member of these forums for a long time and I've recently introduced a new light on Amazon. I've gotten a lot of great info and community here over the years and that's part of...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-20-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,047
Posted By troysmith80

The yuba bags look pretty good too. They also...

The yuba bags look pretty good too. They also have the baguettes which are a little smaller.
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-27-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,283
Posted By troysmith80

THose are cool bikes. Lots of pictures of them on...

THose are cool bikes. Lots of pictures of them on facebook, search for cycle trucks on FB.
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-08-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,283
Posted By troysmith80

Good setup!

Good setup!
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-27-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By troysmith80

I think that distance is close to the same on...

I think that distance is close to the same on most bikes, but not exactly the same. I could be wrong though.

I was considering a universal rack that would attach at the canti/v-brake posts and at...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-27-13, 04:01 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 35,741
Posted By troysmith80

*note, this is my take. I am not criticizing any...

*note, this is my take. I am not criticizing any previous posts*
Sounds to me like the Sun is a great bike given that one is not expecting premium quality at a discount price. At that price,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-17-13, 11:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By troysmith80

Where did you get it?

Where did you get it?
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-11-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,267
Posted By troysmith80

The reason i haven't spread the head tube joint...

The reason i haven't spread the head tube joint is because that would increase the angle of the top tube. I don't want to do that because 1-I don't like the look as well, and 2-it reduces the ease of...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-04-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 391,656
Posted By troysmith80

Very cool! is that put together from old dept....

Very cool! is that put together from old dept. store bike frames?
Did you make that braced seat post yourself?
With weight on the rear, does the shock just ride bottomed out?
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,267
Posted By troysmith80

Yes, i love the moulton design. This looks a lot...

Yes, i love the moulton design. This looks a lot like it. Not as much of a trellis design. Although it is sort of a mixte, with the seat stays running parallel all the way to the head tube.

Here's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-13, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,137
Posted By troysmith80

Some people seem to not yet have caught on to the...

Some people seem to not yet have caught on to the current trend of fatbikes.

http://surlybikes.com/bikes/pugsley also www.fat-bike.com (http://www.fat-bike.com)
300441

They generally have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-28-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,267
Posted By troysmith80

My bike will have the front rack frame-mounted,...

My bike will have the front rack frame-mounted, not fork, BikeCad just doesn't allow you to design it that way, so i'm using what BikeCad allows, for the sake of visualization. Maybe I should just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,597
Posted By troysmith80

Hmm, shipping is half again the price of the...

Hmm, shipping is half again the price of the bike. I can't justify that. The Bully in pittsburgh is tempting. The original plan was to build my own bike, but it's going to take a long time to get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,861
Posted By troysmith80

A newer version of the Royal Enfield Revelation:...

A newer version of the Royal Enfield Revelation: http://its-not-a-bicycle-its-a-demonchaux.blogspot.com/p/design-portfolio.html
scroll down a little on that page to see the bike
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,597
Posted By troysmith80

I saw several intriguing bikes on rakuten but was...

I saw several intriguing bikes on rakuten but was not comfortable ordering from there. I'm very glad to hear that you have done so and had a good experience! I will consider that option.

Has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,597
Posted By troysmith80

How can i buy a Bianchi Ladies Minivelo in the US?

Title says it all. I want to get a Bianchi Minivelo 7 ladies bike. They're sold in Japan but maybe nowhere else. I couldn't even find contact info on Bianchi USAs website, but i posted on their FB...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-24-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,267
Posted By troysmith80

If you haven't already see them, you may find...

If you haven't already see them, you may find inspiration in some of these bikes:

http://james.architectureburger.com/cycle/cargo.html
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search?k=&tl=402012&sm=2...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-24-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,267
Posted By troysmith80

Also, here is a post about my design. ...

Also, here is a post about my design.
http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f10/request-design-critique-mini-velo-cargo-bike-30109.html
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-24-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,267
Posted By troysmith80

I like a lot of your ideas. It will be an...

I like a lot of your ideas. It will be an ambitious project to execute. You mention multiple chainrings but i don't think it will be possible in the space you show and with the chainlines shown. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-13, 06:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,472
Posted By troysmith80

Also, some other shifter pictures i found while...

Also, some other shifter pictures i found while searching. These are not the same model that Kimmo and I documented, but may be helpful for someone
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,472
Posted By troysmith80

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v61/Trizzle/Bicy...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v61/Trizzle/Bicycles/Shimano%20STI%20Shifter%20Repair/20130119Shimano600ultegra6400stirepair-013.jpg

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,472
Posted By troysmith80

Ok, let me start by saying that there was nothing...

Ok, let me start by saying that there was nothing wrong with my shifters other than old grease that had gotten very pasty. If that is the case for you as well, or if you're unsure, then I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-13, 02:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,472
Posted By troysmith80

I DID IT! I'm pretty excited, i really did not...

I DID IT! I'm pretty excited, i really did not know if I was going to be able to get it together. I got better pictures too, i will upload them later so they'll be available for reference.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,472
Posted By troysmith80

Well i'm trying to get mine back together and i...

Well i'm trying to get mine back together and i think i'm close, but i haven't figured out the right orientation for these bits. In other words, i think the assembly on the left is good so far, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-13, 12:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,472
Posted By troysmith80

Thanks Kimmo. A gallant effort to document the...

Thanks Kimmo. A gallant effort to document the process! I hate to complain about it, but it must be said, most of those photos are so blurry that the important details are impossible to make out!...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-13-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,933
Posted By troysmith80

I think i'm going to go with a more conventional...

I think i'm going to go with a more conventional seat tube angle (abandoning the Adaptive Seat Tube for now), around 71* or so. I will still have a lot of seat post extension though, like around 48cm...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-10-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By troysmith80

It's totally subjective but they don't really...

It's totally subjective but they don't really blow my skirt up. I'm more into beautiful solid colors, maybe some flake and nicely lettered branding. Most bikes with "graphics" aren't appealing to me...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-06-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,283
Posted By troysmith80

Needs more straps!! ;-)

Needs more straps!! ;-)
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-12, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,933
Posted By troysmith80

Scooper, you're a superstar, thanks for the help!...

Scooper, you're a superstar, thanks for the help! Great pictures, that is very helpful.

It looks like there's a plastic bushing in the top of the lower-seatpost, and maybe one in the actual seat...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-22-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,933
Posted By troysmith80

Thanks for the data point scooper. The...

Thanks for the data point scooper.

The reason my STA is so extreme is that i'm thinking of terminating the ST a few inches forward of the bottom bracket, on the DT, instead of at the BB like...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-22-12, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,933
Posted By troysmith80

Long unsupported seat tubes - how to do it safely?

I'm working on a design that is a little different than the norm. Basically a mini-velo but with a really low top tube and seat stays. The problem is that there will be a lot of unsupported seat tube...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,433
Posted By troysmith80

Thank you. I'm wondering if it would be...

Thank you. I'm wondering if it would be comfortable for my wife (around 5'5") to get on/off by swinging her leg in front of her, like a step through... it'll probably still be a bit high for that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,433
Posted By troysmith80

Also, if somone wouldn't mind measuring, what is...

Also, if somone wouldn't mind measuring, what is the top tube height from the ground, where it meets the seat tube?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,433
Posted By troysmith80

Thanks for the PM. I tried to respond but i don't...

Thanks for the PM. I tried to respond but i don't have enough posts to do so!

A question, does the Gazelle only come in one size? I don't see sizes listed or any dimensions given for the bike.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-18-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,271
Posted By troysmith80

maybe it would be better to start with a sturdy...

maybe it would be better to start with a sturdy bmx frame and build upward to get seat and handlebar heights at a comfortable level for commuting. I know NOTHING about BMX bikes. Would that be...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-12, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,271
Posted By troysmith80

Andy is right, the reason for the custom fork and...

Andy is right, the reason for the custom fork and rear adapter is to address BB height. Also, Tuz is on the right track talking about a triangulated arm on the rear adapter. This is what i was...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-12, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,271
Posted By troysmith80

Convert old mt bike commuter to 20" wheels?

I'd like to convert an old 26"-wheel mountain bike that i use as a commuter, to 20" wheels.

My initial thought is to make (or have made for me) a custom fork with a long segment between the fork...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-07-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By troysmith80

If i had a press or even a serious vise...

If i had a press or even a serious vise cold-forming would work better. My vise is pretty wimpy though. I'll try it again not quite as hot and without quenching. That will probably give better...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-05-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By troysmith80

Did i harden the steel?

So i've been brazing a rack or two. The other day i was working with a piece of 4130 tube from Aircraft Spruce. I wanted to pinch the end of the tube to form a tab. I heated it with the torch (hot,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-03-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 391,656
Posted By troysmith80

Agreed, fantastic build Zbret! Where did you find...

Agreed, fantastic build Zbret! Where did you find that chrome rack/frame? Is it a motorcycle subframe or something? It looks like it was perfect for the application. Did you make the red bags?
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-02-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 391,656
Posted By troysmith80

Starr_ga72 : At first glance your bike looked a...

Starr_ga72 : At first glance your bike looked a lot like many of the others here and i didn't pay a ton of attention. But then i looked more closely and noticed the rack structure. It is very...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-26-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By troysmith80

I assume it's on the road now... how do you like...

I assume it's on the road now... how do you like it compared to the xtra?
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-26-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,008
Posted By troysmith80

I recently came across www.donkeyboxx.com while...

I recently came across www.donkeyboxx.com while web surfing and really like the look of their panniers. Get a few reusable cloth shopping bags and keep 'em in the box, then go shopping and just drop...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-26-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By troysmith80

It comes with longer cables and a length of chain...

It comes with longer cables and a length of chain to add to your existing chain. You should be all set. V-brakes are no problem. It'll change your life, you will love it!
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-21-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,283
Posted By troysmith80

Yeah, even the nicer home made cargo bikes are...

Yeah, even the nicer home made cargo bikes are very functional and do the job just fine, but they're not as nice as factory-built (and designed) long bikes. Nothing wrong with that, it can be more...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-26-12, 05:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,589
Posted By troysmith80

This thing sat around forever after i installed...

This thing sat around forever after i installed the basic rear rack. I guess i wasn't sure what i planned to do next. I got tired of it being in the middle of my garage and i finally painted it and...
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