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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By lutz

The price is totally OK since it includes a power...

The price is totally OK since it includes a power meter. Let me know, once it runs with an android system.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-28-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,534
Posted By lutz

Thanks a lot for the review !!!

Thanks a lot for the review !!!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-02-10, 11:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,767
Posted By lutz

I guess, the Radbot 1000

I guess, currently the best such tail light is the Radbot 1000.
Very likely the brightest and comes with an integrated reflector.

http://www.ridepdw.com/goods/lights/radbot-1000
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-16-09, 12:29 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 26,975
Posted By lutz

No, Jan Heine's results are actually nothing new....

No, Jan Heine's results are actually nothing new. Here is for example a translation of a test in German magazine "tour" (page 3-4; could be that the translation was paid for by Continental).
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,391
Posted By lutz

Unfortunately, the DX infos are often wrong. The...

Unfortunately, the DX infos are often wrong. The runtime for my Ultrafire red light is 3 to 4 hours instead of the advertised 1 hour.
There is also a drop-in module with blink mode for something...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-29-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,598
Posted By lutz

Once you have tried something like the P7 LED...

Once you have tried something like the P7 LED based flashlights, you will never want to go back to something dim like the majority of bike lights.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-12-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,610
Posted By lutz

Hi evblazer, could you post a pic of your...

Hi evblazer,

could you post a pic of your "diffuser design" ?
Do you mount the light onto the seatpost?

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-09, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By lutz

Similar quality is available from DT Swiss (but...

Similar quality is available from DT Swiss (but more affordable).
e.g. http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Components2009/Hubs/340.aspx
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By lutz

The big advantage of the PBSF are the multiple...

The big advantage of the PBSF are the multiple mounting options. Most other solutions I have seen are most often only good for seatpost mounting. The PBSF comes with two mounts and you can also get...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,711
Posted By lutz

I had a cygolite frontlight previously which came...

I had a cygolite frontlight previously which came with a clear plastic diffuser. It did not diffuse a lot, but compared to scotch tape the light certainly remained brighter.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,822
Posted By lutz

Pandemonium And Paranoia Everywhere :eek: ...

Pandemonium And Paranoia Everywhere :eek:
Is this an increasing phenomenon? As people try become political they simultaneously become infantile.

BTW, the healthcare costs caused by obesity...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,711
Posted By lutz

This might be a good accessory for our...

This might be a good accessory for our flashlight/taillight. A new diffuser from Fenix (AD401):
http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=50
Supposedly $5 on pre-order.

EDIT:
It will not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,711
Posted By lutz

Thanks a lot for the video !!!

Thanks a lot for the video !!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-09, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,473
Posted By lutz

Wnylogo, this plot should work just as well....

Wnylogo, this plot should work just as well. Thanks for the link. :thumb:
What I looked at last week, was a online calculator, even with moving graphics. Certainly not necessary though.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-09, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,473
Posted By lutz

Well, there is an online stem geometry calculator...

Well, there is an online stem geometry calculator available online. I just saw it last week. :)
Unfortunately, I cannot find the website anymore. :o
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,476
Posted By lutz

As said before, salt has been demonized endlessly...

As said before, salt has been demonized endlessly in the last decades. AFAICS, because of the potential relation to hypertension. However, only about one 1/5th or 1/3rd of the US population are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,711
Posted By lutz

If possible could you also relate your run-time...

If possible could you also relate your run-time experiences with the drop-in module?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-21-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,711
Posted By lutz

Thanks for the great info !!!

Thanks for the great info !!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,868
Posted By lutz

The problem is that you are actually not...

The problem is that you are actually not comparing a steel frame to an aluminum frame. You are comparing different geometries, different bike fits, old wheel sets vs. new wheelsets, thin tires vs....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,868
Posted By lutz

3 or 4 years ago the German bike magazine "tour"...

3 or 4 years ago the German bike magazine "tour" did do a mega test of 41 bike frames (carbon, aluminum). These guys measure everything, bottom bracket region stiffness etc.. They did also measure...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,591
Posted By lutz

Get some of these cheapo P7 flashlights and night...

Get some of these cheapo P7 flashlights and night time riding will be much more fun. These things are bright - and you won't need to send your better half shopping for batteries.

See if you can...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-16-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,769
Posted By lutz

Thanks for the info! Now I can imagine what is...

Thanks for the info! Now I can imagine what is going on in the video.
Did you usually use one or two of the lights at a time?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,514
Posted By lutz

For me the Falconis are better than my Sugois,...

For me the Falconis are better than my Sugois, even after a double century. The only "downside" is, that they look cheaper and that the fabric feels cheaper, more plasticky (the sugoi stuff has some...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-14-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,769
Posted By lutz

Very nice video, thanks !!! These two...

Very nice video, thanks !!!

These two flashlights were all you used for the front? On the first look it seems like a very fragile assembly.
I guess it did work out fine. Would you have some more...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 12,021
Posted By lutz

People have added tiny magnets or other spacers...

People have added tiny magnets or other spacers onto to the end of the battery to give it a more secure fit inside the flashlight. The mode changes are caused by momentary losses of the contact.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,892
Posted By lutz

The Rido R2 works for me, but it is still a...

The Rido R2 works for me, but it is still a somewhat goofy saddle.
For me, far better than the Terry saddle I had before and better than the selle italia turbomatic - I have wide seat bones....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,684
Posted By lutz

Actually, these Serfas grips are great. :thumb: I...

Actually, these Serfas grips are great. :thumb: I bought them for my wife and she is very, very happy with them (I am riding drop bars myself).
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,963
Posted By lutz

Mtnbke, Experiences do vary a lot it seems. ...

Mtnbke,

Experiences do vary a lot it seems.
I cannot agree on the Performance Gel bibs/shorts . For me, the Performance gel chamois makes the worst bike shorts or bibs I ever encountered. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,963
Posted By lutz

I'm 6'4" and 250#, the XXL size bibs work fine...

I'm 6'4" and 250#, the XXL size bibs work fine for me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By lutz

Have a look at post #31; this is an example of...

Have a look at post #31; this is an example of cutting corners. They even cut the telephone lines.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By lutz

I am pretty sure it was not the tires fault, but...

I am pretty sure it was not the tires fault, but an incorrect installation. I did produce such an explosion once myself, although I have no clue what I did wrong. My tire was fine afterwards.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By lutz

I would think some diameter is out of spec here. ...

I would think some diameter is out of spec here. Or perhaps try another seat post clamp?
AFAIK, this should not happen with correct parts.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By lutz

The tire itself did rip apart?

The tire itself did rip apart?
Forum: Northern California
06-01-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By lutz

Curtis, you got talent! The report sounds very...

Curtis, you got talent! The report sounds very professional.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By lutz

What size are your tires? My weight is 250 and...

What size are your tires?
My weight is 250 and I am running the 28mm gatorskin tires at 100 psi - in comfort and without problems.
The width of the tires is an important factor.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By lutz

Hello FLBandit, Your plan sounds great so far. ...

Hello FLBandit,
Your plan sounds great so far. I do not know about bonking after 6 miles - did you starve yourself before? OTOH, it only happened once; obviously your body needs to get used to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By lutz

Sounds great. You could see, if there is a bike...

Sounds great. You could see, if there is a bike club in your area (one which is catering to non-racers). Joining some club rides helps a lot to keep me on schedule, adds a lot of fun and challenges.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-09, 01:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,131
Posted By lutz

A good bike fit also has a lot to do with...

A good bike fit also has a lot to do with adjustments to the flexibility of the muscles/body - influenced a lot by the size of the belly.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By lutz

I needed a touring bike fast (after my old one...

I needed a touring bike fast (after my old one broke) about three years ago. The local shops only had touring bikes in ugly grandfatherly brown colors. So I ordered a blue windsor bike from...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By lutz

I am pretty sure you could find a far better deal...

I am pretty sure you could find a far better deal from one of the currently less renowned brands, aka:
Fuji, Raleigh, KHS, K2, perhaps Jamis ...
but of course they do not come a name Trek or Felt,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By lutz

I agree here. Also ask if the store will cut you...

I agree here. Also ask if the store will cut you a deal on exchanging the stock wheels against some sturdy 36 spoke wheel set - my store gave me a $100 credit for the rather clyde-unfriendly stock...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By lutz

Looking great. Good Luck this time.

Looking great. Good Luck this time.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-25-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,982
Posted By lutz

Thanks a lot for the comparison Znomit!!! Do...

Thanks a lot for the comparison Znomit!!!
Do you have nay idea why the biggest light might with multiple LEDs produces the most fouced light (cateye)?
Almost looks to me like the cateye has the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By lutz

The OP is in a different situation, as his...

The OP is in a different situation, as his seatpost is extended far out and because of his weight.
For this situation a heavy duty seatpost might be worthwhile - it is sure to be stressed quite...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By lutz

Sorry, no experience in this weight range. I...

Sorry, no experience in this weight range. I would look perhaps for a mountainbike downhill or jumping equipment if in doubt?
Forum: Northern California
05-20-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,710
Posted By lutz

Hey HIPCHIP, better start preparing for...

Hey HIPCHIP,

better start preparing for Foxy's fall century ! After these kind of comments we are going to watch out for you.

:lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-09, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By lutz

I did have a single gatorskin tire a few years...

I did have a single gatorskin tire a few years ago, which seemed somewhat susceptible to flats. No problem with the 4 or 5 other gatorskins. Could be just chance or manufacturing inconsistency.
But...
Forum: Northern California
05-18-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,710
Posted By lutz

For people who do not understand the language,...

For people who do not understand the language, they did put the Grim Reaper in their logo. :)
Have fun with the Terrible Two! (... what a name for a sissy ride?) :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-18-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 17,007
Posted By lutz

Thanks a lot UKE for the beamshots. Pretty...

Thanks a lot UKE for the beamshots. Pretty impressive to say the least.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,914
Posted By lutz

Of course you might simply have an obnoxious...

Of course you might simply have an obnoxious neighbor.
But the typical american condo is constructed so poorly (with regards to noise insulation and transferred vibrations), I do believe that it...
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