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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-06-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By graycenphil

I have a single speed ebike, FLX Babymaker, hub...

I have a single speed ebike, FLX Babymaker, hub motor with belt drive. We live in a hilly area (not mountains). It works, but is not ideal. I wanted simplicity, and not an obvious electric bike look....
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-24-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By graycenphil

FLX Babymaker Initial Review

Like almost everyone, I’ve been thinking about getting an electric bike for a while. A few weeks ago, I bought an FLX Babymaker. Odd name, but what I liked about the bike before I bought it:
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,699
Posted By graycenphil

Thanks for all the input; I fee la little better....

Thanks for all the input; I fee la little better. Two questions:

KD5NRH - That’s a good workaround solution. I’ve even been offered old smartphones for free. If I have one with no plan, do you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-17, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,699
Posted By graycenphil

Copenhagen Wheel Won’t Work Without a Smartphone

I came pretty close to buying a Copnhagen Wheel. They had a “BlackFriday” offer of the wheel on a nice looking city bike for $1,500. I got about halfway through the order when I wondered about this,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 28,258
Posted By graycenphil

Mine is a Pocket Llama, a pretty different bike I...

Mine is a Pocket Llama, a pretty different bike I guess. Does the NWT take that much longer to disassemble? If so, I'd recommend folks look for a Pocket Llama or similar model.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 28,258
Posted By graycenphil

The Bike Friday works really well. I dont think...

The Bike Friday works really well. I dont think it takes me half an hour to disassemble and pack it in the hard suitcase. They're pretty expensive bikes, but I've had mine for about 20 years now,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,521
Posted By graycenphil

Well, I went to look at the Shinola bikes in the...

Well, I went to look at the Shinola bikes in the New York City shop. Nice store in a totally trendy, hipster, way upscale kind of way. But hardly a bike shop; the store was busy but I suspect they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-16, 08:24 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,521
Posted By graycenphil

I know it's an old thread, but anybody still...

I know it's an old thread, but anybody still paying attention? I'm getting my wife a bike for her birthday, and a made in America cruiser type would be just right. Does anyone have a Shinola? A...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-15, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,534
Posted By graycenphil

Does NYC law require lights and helmets?

Does NYC law require lights and helmets?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-15, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,254
Posted By graycenphil

I just bought a Cignal tandem. $220 on...

I just bought a Cignal tandem. $220 on Craigslist. 21 speeds, extra low gear and nice seats embroidered with "Cignal". It's not a great bike, but it's a good bike. More than adequate for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-14, 05:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By graycenphil

What a great forum - thanks all. You would...

What a great forum - thanks all.

You would have thought, after about 45 years of experience at it, that I'd know how to fix a flat tire by now. Apparently not, LOL.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By graycenphil

The blowout was in the side of the tube. The...

The blowout was in the side of the tube. The holes were in the side too.

I pumped it back up this afternoon and it seems to be holding. So maybe it was a valve or something this time, just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-14, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By graycenphil

Thanks KLiNCK. I did notice the rim tape was...

Thanks KLiNCK. I did notice the rim tape was pretty worn, but nothing seemed exposed and I had no spare. I'll try replacing it and see what happens.

Open to any other suggestions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By graycenphil

Weird Flats

My wife's bike (old Trek 970) got a rear flat on the road the other day. No big deal, I found a medium size hole and patched the tube. Rim seemed fine and tire felt smooth inside. I noticed the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-14, 05:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,743
Posted By graycenphil

If it has to be a folder, I would recommend a...

If it has to be a folder, I would recommend a BikeFriday. Pocket Llama, if they still make that model.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-14, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,743
Posted By graycenphil

I've ridden my Bike Friday on many technical...

I've ridden my Bike Friday on many technical mountain bike trails without any problems. I've also ridden my Breezer off road, as well as lots of bumpy roads. I would not be so quick to take one of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-14, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,947
Posted By graycenphil

How do you carry the bike?

How do you carry the bike?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,947
Posted By graycenphil

I guess the OP is long gone, but I do admire his...

I guess the OP is long gone, but I do admire his dedication and this is an interesting discussion. I occasionally see folders on CL for really low prices, especially if they need tires or have a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Posted By graycenphil

Dynarider: They show it folded, but not being...

Dynarider: They show it folded, but not being folded. Perhaps because, as Jur points out, the handlebars are removed. That wouldn't look very good. They also show a backpack for the wheels in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-14, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Posted By graycenphil

Very interesting, and I like the way it looks. ...

Very interesting, and I like the way it looks. Certainly different. There is a video that shows a little more, including the wheels and a backpack with the wheels. That would be a pretty wide...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,731
Posted By graycenphil

I don't think I'd like that. But I don't think...

I don't think I'd like that. But I don't think I'd like any of those suitcases in the overhead bin falling on my head either. Perhaps what we need are overhead bins that don't open up accidently....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-14, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,731
Posted By graycenphil

I like that the bike fit int the overhead, though...

I like that the bike fit int the overhead, though I do understand the concerns expressed by others. Of course, Southwest is one of the few airlines that allows two free checked bags, so he could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,480
Posted By graycenphil

Happy Birthday. Nice bikes, nice pictures.

Happy Birthday. Nice bikes, nice pictures.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,537
Posted By graycenphil

HGR3 is right that the Bike Frriday does require...

HGR3 is right that the Bike Frriday does require some disassembly to fit it in the suitcase. I don't find it a problem, but it does take some time and a few tools.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,537
Posted By graycenphil

I recommend the Bike Friday too. It should be...

I recommend the Bike Friday too. It should be easy to find one for under $1,000.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,548
Posted By graycenphil

Bringing the bike in is the best idea. If you...

Bringing the bike in is the best idea. If you can't do that, maybe flipping any release latches and shifting into the highest gear would be enough to discourage the opportunist.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,815
Posted By graycenphil

I wasn't questioning your statements, just saying...

I wasn't questioning your statements, just saying that the seller might see it differently.

I'm curious if he updated the website with the correct dimensions. If he hasn't, that speaks very badly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,815
Posted By graycenphil

If that is really the whole story (remember there...

If that is really the whole story (remember there are always at least two sides to a story, even our own), I think they should take back the bike and suitcase. If you paid by credit car, perhaps the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,060
Posted By graycenphil

I don't know anything about the fBike (so why am...

I don't know anything about the fBike (so why am I answering?).

But if you are looking to save money, I would suggest also buying one on Craigslist. You get to try the bike, and probably get it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-14, 06:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,541
Posted By graycenphil

Maybe the toddler and almost toddler aren't ready...

Maybe the toddler and almost toddler aren't ready yet, but for future reference, Bike Friday makes tandem and triple folders.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,471
Posted By graycenphil

I'll probably do it on my Bike Friday, if your...

I'll probably do it on my Bike Friday, if your not too elitist.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-14, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By graycenphil

Overall a good year. Added a folder, electrified...

Overall a good year. Added a folder, electrified the tandem, had a bike stolen in Chicago, found a bike in Calgary and rode in Alaska. Not enough miles, but plenty of fun. Don't think I had a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-13, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,797
Posted By graycenphil

How do they do that? I've also bought things...

How do they do that? I've also bought things from Europe or Asia, sometimes for only a few dollars, and free shipping? I can't send a package to the next town for the whole cost of my order, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-11-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,617
Posted By graycenphil

I wholeheartedly support the idea of getting the...

I wholeheartedly support the idea of getting the kid a folding bike. But are you sure that will be acceptable to her? They are kind of funny looking. Will she be alright with that?

We we have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By graycenphil

It would help if you specified your plans and...

It would help if you specified your plans and limits for the bike. That said, I have several folding bikes and the Bike Friday is by far the best of mine, for any purpose. It is also the most...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,882
Posted By graycenphil

Bike Friday, Pocket Llama, no question ab out it....

Bike Friday, Pocket Llama, no question ab out it. Rides quite nicely, really well made and it folds. It's not prefect, but it is as close as I have found.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By graycenphil

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By graycenphil

Strida With Cracked Heasdset on CL - Is This Okay?

I saw this bike on CL. Says it is great except for a crack in the headset. There is a picture of it in the ad. I'm totally unfamiliar with Stridas, but it looks pretty interesting. Will this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,182
Posted By graycenphil

I've never flown Emirates, but I've gone on a few...

I've never flown Emirates, but I've gone on a few other airlines with a bike box and was never charged extra. Amazingly, the bike was never damagged either.

I've also flown a lot with a Bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-29-13, 05:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,874
Posted By graycenphil

I have brought my Bike Friday into many hotels...

I have brought my Bike Friday into many hotels and never had a problem, though I often expected one. Other guests are either oblivious or curious. Employees never said a word. I do agree you might...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-27-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

Okay, put it all back together with the BMS...

Okay, put it all back together with the BMS outside the battery box and I got steady voltage readings. 40.4 volts before going for a ride of a little under a mile, including two decent hills. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

342671342672342673342674342675I was testing the...

342671342672342673342674342675I was testing the voltage well after the BMS - using a digital VOM,I inserted the meter leads into the plug which is a couple feet outside of the battery, on the way to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-24-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

I tested it today, and got erratic and varying...

I tested it today, and got erratic and varying readings, from 0 to30 volts, jumping around. So maybe a bad battery? I opened it up looking for a bad connection but didn't find anything obvious. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

Thanks. I'll check it tomorrow.

Thanks. I'll check it tomorrow.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

Would a bad cell (or a few) cause this, but still...

Would a bad cell (or a few) cause this, but still have lots of power for a short time? I do have a voltmeter, and I put the battery on the charger this morning, wondering if a full charge might...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-13, 04:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

I'm sure the tandem is asking a lot (it asks a...

I'm sure the tandem is asking a lot (it asks a lot of me when I pedal it), but it did pretty much the same thing on the original single mountain bike too. Even asking for fiarly modest power, say...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

342259342260342261342262Thanks SpecialX I took...

342259342260342261342262Thanks SpecialX I took pictures of the wheel, battery, thumb control and electronics. I think I can post them.

The battery appears to be a lithium, though Ican't say for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-13, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,289
Posted By graycenphil

Power Cuts Out Under Load

Mt first try with an electric bike. I bought a used electric bike on Craigslist - Cheap Walmart mountain bike with a "Sampson High Power" front wheel motor and a 36 volt/ 20 AH battery, plus...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-13, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,168
Posted By graycenphil

My BF is 15 years old, but it did come with crush...

My BF is 15 years old, but it did come with crush protectors. I would echo the suggestions to look for a used Bike Friday, with the case.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-13, 06:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,754
Posted By graycenphil

I never bought a single bolt from McMaster-Carr,...

I never bought a single bolt from McMaster-Carr, but have always had pleasant expriences with them. They have everything, ship very quickly and just charge the actual shipping cost.
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