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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-06-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By Saluki1968

E-bike for wife?

Recently got my first E-bike, an Ariel Rideal, and I love it. I'd like to get an E-bike for my wife. I'm 6'1" and the Rideal is fine for me, but at 5'5" it just seems too large for her. Any...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-30-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,232
Posted By Saluki1968

Up in the Adirondacks - Saranac Lake, NY. A few...

Up in the Adirondacks - Saranac Lake, NY. A few of my "Ice Bikes" over the years-...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-30-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,892
Posted By Saluki1968

Yeah - got the studded as a bit of "insurance" on...

Yeah - got the studded as a bit of "insurance" on trail for ice patches under the snow. Will lower tire pressure as well - maybe 15-20psi
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
Posted By Saluki1968

My Ariel Rideal came about as "fully assembled"...

My Ariel Rideal came about as "fully assembled" as you can get -1)Unpack box 2)Mount handle bars, front wheel, seat, pedals. Easy....
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-30-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,892
Posted By Saluki1968

11.30.2021 - Just put on the Inova studded...

11.30.2021 - Just put on the Inova studded knobbies for the winter. Hoping we get some more snow this weekend https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/1/16/1f642.png...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-30-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,892
Posted By Saluki1968

about 4-5 inches . looks like more coming later...

about 4-5 inches . looks like more coming later this week.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Here's the new bike - Ariel Rideal. Have had it...

Here's the new bike - Ariel Rideal. Have had it out on several rides, including in the new snow - Love it!...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,892
Posted By Saluki1968

Winter studded tires

Getting a set of Inova 26 x 2.25 studded tires mounted today on my Kona Caldera. Hope to be able to ride the RR trails - once a few snowmobiles pack it down. - as well as some of our less used rural...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By Saluki1968

E-bike and snow

11.28.2021 - Went out late this morning for a ride on my new Ariel Rideal. Rural road was snow packed, and with tire pressure reduced to 25psi, had excellent traction. Only saw 3 or 4 vehicles and as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Looks like I may have one of the last Ariel...

Looks like I may have one of the last Ariel Rideal bikes left. Just checked there web page today and the Redeal model is listed as "SOLD OUT". I have a tracking number for mine and and is now on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-16-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Yes. I winter, the battery will be stored...

Yes. I winter, the battery will be stored indoors.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-16-21, 06:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

I will - snowed a bit last few days :-) ...

I will - snowed a bit last few days :-)
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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Decided on the Ariel Rideal - fairly light wt - @...

Decided on the Ariel Rideal - fairly light wt - @ 50lbs, 750 motor, gravel tires, and good range. Order placed, hope to have it by the end of the week...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Looking up E-bike conversion kits I came across...

Looking up E-bike conversion kits I came across Hilltopper E-bikes. Their Discover LE Electric Gravel bike looked good - weight listed at 44lbs, front hub, 36 V 350 W motor, 1 x 7 Shimano Nexus...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Hmmmm..... yes, that's certainly something to...

Hmmmm..... yes, that's certainly something to consider. What's the lightest e-bike with a MTB configuration?
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

I haul my bike to the trail head - though it's a...

I haul my bike to the trail head - though it's a short distance, only a mile or so, but I just don't feel comfortable riding with traffic, after a friend was killed and another injured. Lighter...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-03-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

Yeah - $3000 + is not going to happen. Trails...

Yeah - $3000 + is not going to happen. Trails I'll be on are re-done RR trails, so pretty easy terrain. I just need some assist to do the longer miles, thus the look into E-bikes.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-03-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
Posted By Saluki1968

New to e-Bikes - recommendations?

Been riding for years, now only on rail trails, and I've been thinking about getting an electric bike. I turn 76 soon and can't peddle like I could 10 years ago. I tried an e-bike a friend has and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By Saluki1968

Going to a flat bar would mean redoing the barcon...

Going to a flat bar would mean redoing the barcon shifters and also new brake levers. I think I'll try the adjustable angle stem with the stock drop bars first.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

Hi Pastor Bob:). Will let you know after my LBS...

Hi Pastor Bob:). Will let you know after my LBS finishes with the wheel. Cheers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,552
Posted By Saluki1968

1988 Gary Fisher Gemini Tandem MTB

I got this tandem about 4 years ago. I think it's one of the very early tandems Gary Fisher made - bottom bracket is stamped "FL 19". Other than replacing some wear items - chain, tires and brake...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-13, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,803
Posted By Saluki1968

I'd never make it up the hills!:lol:

I'd never make it up the hills!:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

I took the wheel into a new bike shop in town....

I took the wheel into a new bike shop in town. Guy knows his stuff, and we chatted for 20 minutes or so on what might be done to "save" the original wheel. He's a "one-man-show" and it'll be several...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,803
Posted By Saluki1968

Exactly! Let's say I'm going to climb up a pretty...

Exactly! Let's say I'm going to climb up a pretty good hill. It's a mile to the top, and really exerting myself, I average 5mph. Using V=D/T (velocity = distance / time), at my average speed of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-13, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

Thanks for the tip:thumb:. Just bought the set...

Thanks for the tip:thumb:. Just bought the set and they should do very nicely. I'll keep the originals and maybe get someone to rebuild that rear wheel using the large flange hub and new freewheel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

I have a set of old wheels on the bike now, steel...

I have a set of old wheels on the bike now, steel rims - "SAMINOX made in france 27 1 1/4" with wide-flange hubs "EXCELTO - Made in France". The spokes may be steel, not aluminum. These are in good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

I agree - Anyone know where I can get a nice...

I agree - Anyone know where I can get a nice replacement wheel that'll match mine?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By Saluki1968

Thanks!:thumb:

Thanks!:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

Here's a view of the wheel showing the large...

Here's a view of the wheel showing the large flange hub.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 10:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

Lettering reads "MERATE -> REGINA G.S. CORSE =...

Lettering reads "MERATE -> REGINA G.S. CORSE = S.I.C.C."
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,315
Posted By Saluki1968

Removing Freewheel from Campy Hub

I had my chain come adrift on my 1973 Gitane Tour de France, causing the derailer to jam and brake a spoke. I took the wheel into my LBS to have the spoke replace and the wheel trued up. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,803
Posted By Saluki1968

Stationary Bike vs Biking On-Road: Which burns more calories?

I've been riding both a stationary bike - especially in the winter months - and my various "road" bikes - which include a Trek 1,5 Alpha, a Surly Long Haul Trucker, a Surly Pugsley and a 1990 Gary...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By Saluki1968

The question arises as to how the dimensions of...

The question arises as to how the dimensions of an "adjustable angle stem" are "measured. For example, the model below is listed as "...26.0,....100mm" Am I correct in understanding that the "26.0"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By Saluki1968

Adjustable-angle Stem?

I feel like I'm supporting a lot of my weight on my arms when I ride my Surly Long Haul Trucker. It's got standard road bars and I usually stick to the tops and rarely use the drops. I've thought...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 478
Posted By Saluki1968

Rido R@ Saddles

Maybe because of my weight - I'm 6'1" and @ 250 - but I've never been able to ride comfortably more than about 25 miles or so. OK, I did 50 miles one time, but that was not exactly a "comfort"...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-12-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,888
Posted By Saluki1968

328792 I'm sad to have to report that my friend...

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I'm sad to have to report that my friend expired the night before last, having never regained consciousness. He was on "life support" the last few days. After family was able to get to him...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-08-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,888
Posted By Saluki1968

I like the new POC helmet. It's more comfortable...

I like the new POC helmet. It's more comfortable than the standard Bell I was using. Air flow is also good. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 20,358
Posted By Saluki1968

Friend's crash prompts me to new helmet

I posted a thread on this but thought this thread also fit. I just bought a new helmet - POC Trebec Race - after learning of a friends serious head injury in a single bike wreck (ICU, TBI, coma,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,888
Posted By Saluki1968

Friend's crash prompts me to buy new helmet

Got a call from the wife of a good friend this morning. He was traininfg for an upcoming triathalon and suffered a horrendous crash. It was a single bike accident - no vehicles involved - as he...
Forum: Recumbent
05-19-13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,859
Posted By Saluki1968

Tadpole trike vs bikes on hwy - safety

My wife and I are planning to go test out a couple of Terra Trikes in the next couple of weeks. She has expressed concern on the safety of a trike while riding along the highway shoulder. She's...
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