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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-10, 06:18 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,313
Posted By leamcorp

This is precisly what I was talking about. Not...

This is precisly what I was talking about. Not everyone is nwmtnbkr. Even if someone build it for them (my local LBS built 3 last year - none of them are riding now), if they don't have the aptitude...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,313
Posted By leamcorp

I hope you're not talking about me. I build all...

I hope you're not talking about me. I build all my batteries - I have a thread open right now on ES "how to build cylindrical pack for dummy". Again, this isn't about you or me, its about putting...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,313
Posted By leamcorp

If you can fix or build ebike - great. But can...

If you can fix or build ebike - great. But can she? Thats why I asked, to put it in proper perspective. She did say she is coming from a scooter side of transport and sounds like she might not be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-10, 11:20 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,313
Posted By leamcorp

Lots of people are throwing different bikes and...

Lots of people are throwing different bikes and advices on this thread which are all good - so I'll go in a slight different direction.

How handy or mechanically incline are you? Can you change a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-24-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,498
Posted By leamcorp

15 mph average on a manual folding bike. Hmmm,...

15 mph average on a manual folding bike. Hmmm, what speedo you use?

My average speed on my 18lb road bike is 17mph (my usual daily route of over 32.7 miles) and thats with going over 25-28mph at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 757
Posted By leamcorp

Never ever do a stretching session to start. The...

Never ever do a stretching session to start. The muscle needs to be warmed up before you do any type of stretching session.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,756
Posted By leamcorp

Another suggestion out of thousands, I...

Another suggestion out of thousands,

I believe typical sharp pain comes from Torquing? - especially in Cycling.

For this, the angle of the foot is as important. After some rest and if pain is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-09, 08:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,893
Posted By leamcorp

There's no hindsight with depression - you either...

There's no hindsight with depression - you either do or don't. When you have it - either you or someone else will know you are going thought something. Its not getting off the couch so I must of been...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-09, 08:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,893
Posted By leamcorp

Depending on your age, you may want to ask your...

Depending on your age, you may want to ask your doctor for a referral - preferably Endo. Then get your blood test done for full Testosterone panel. This is a very expensive test, so only do this if...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 15,561
Posted By leamcorp

I don't believe in helmet but I wear one -...

I don't believe in helmet but I wear one - because I'm so ugly, my helmet makes me look somewhat handsome :) Thats what I believe and sticking to it. Just go with the flow.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,920
Posted By leamcorp

You could buy a folk stand and use the roller...

You could buy a folk stand and use the roller like a trainer. Instead of rear wheel getting locked up, the front folk is mounted on the stand.

Here's link -...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,553
Posted By leamcorp

Wow, you've just lost any credibility with this...

Wow, you've just lost any credibility with this one. Compare a Sierra club (good or bad) to a Genocidal Maniac? Big copout.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

No need, I might of typed too fast without...

No need, I might of typed too fast without thinking (sorry to all). Its sensitive topic and everyone does have good intention (nearly all) when it comes to animal.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

While I'm talking about small population of cats,...

While I'm talking about small population of cats, these "aggressive" cats were played with, given drug, had their claws plucked out, had a 2nd very experienced and patient cat owners (who didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

This is kind of attitude that causes so many cat...

This is kind of attitude that causes so many cat to be put down everyday. There are so many indoor cats - labeled "aggressive" and are dropped off at local shelter. In nearly all cases that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

So its your lifestyle that caused you to think...

So its your lifestyle that caused you to think they belong inside. Doesn't matter, we love cats (all animal) and hope others don't run over them. We'll leave it at that.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

Negligent how? Do you know most indoor cats are...

Negligent how? Do you know most indoor cats are fat (like people) and have a poor quality of life.

Just because they have a chance of getting hit by a car (or feline disease) is no reason or we...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

Because they are animal and they all have...

Because they are animal and they all have individual behavior. I adopted couple of aggressive cats that were going to be put down. They were indoor cats and had their claws pulled out (surgically). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,100
Posted By leamcorp

Next time slow down or go way around depending on...

Next time slow down or go way around depending on traffic condition.

You posted this saying I hate cat and you did run over a cat. You maybe lucky this time - next time, you maybe posting - some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,045
Posted By leamcorp

It depends on where you live. If I lived in...

It depends on where you live. If I lived in Vermont, yes I would want a Triple. If you live in relatively flat area, then double is more than enough.

Even in Vermont/Newhampshire, unless you are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 862
Posted By leamcorp

I used them but occasionally as data don't change...

I used them but occasionally as data don't change much on a given route.

If you do get one, make sure you measure the heart rate recovery time. While most use HRM for "zone" maintenance, most...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,121
Posted By leamcorp

I ride that area a lot and metric route is...

I ride that area a lot and metric route is typically where more people go. The better ride is on opposite side of the highway - tons of rolling Amish farms, middle of nowhere cookie/woopie pie stand,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-29-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 927
Posted By leamcorp

here ya go -...

here ya go - http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1312
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By leamcorp

As far as I know, someone did asked ping to make...

As far as I know, someone did asked ping to make him a battery that will fit inside the Curry case. Email him the dimension and he could tell you. Best bet is to forgo that battery case and mount it...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-09, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By leamcorp

Buying a front brushless hub won't solve your...

Buying a front brushless hub won't solve your problem - you need a better or larger battery. Talk to ping (ebay ping227) and he could set you up with 24v 20-30ah battery.

Even with larger...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-26-09, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,074
Posted By leamcorp

Battery's usually mounted on the chassis, so you...

Battery's usually mounted on the chassis, so you won't see that (and you charge it on the bike).

One thing - make sure its something you want. Anything that looks like scooter/moped will be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,387
Posted By leamcorp

I commute in E-bike with knobby and typically do...

I commute in E-bike with knobby and typically do 30-40mph (stock rockhopper tire). And thats been couple of years. Just make sure you pump to recommended PSI.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,921
Posted By leamcorp

I use a patch kit also but it does require some...

I use a patch kit also but it does require some patient - especially for the glue to dry. One occasion where patch kit will not work is in wet condition. When you are stuck in middle of nowhere and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-14-09, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,953
Posted By leamcorp

Please forgive me as i'm posting this from my...

Please forgive me as i'm posting this from my memory and product that is not based on 305/705 but on a forerunner (one with bike feature though). So it might not apply but you should see if this is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,170
Posted By leamcorp

Youuuuu're kidding right? You still don't get...

Youuuuu're kidding right? You still don't get what I and other have wrote?

You are thick... next time, think about how time moves on. Yes I bought expensive bikes in the past, but I've also bought...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-09, 08:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,170
Posted By leamcorp

Yes, I did get caught on Ebike bug but its no...

Yes, I did get caught on Ebike bug but its no different than when I was a weight weenie where spending $600 for a component to save few grams was no big deal.

Before I really caught the Bike bug,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,170
Posted By leamcorp

Herein lies the problem - making generalization...

Herein lies the problem - making generalization and/or comment on wasteful resource is a piss poor way to argue or make a statement. This type of statement makes no sense as there are many ways to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-19-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,170
Posted By leamcorp

Here's why it dosn't jive and using wrong logic...

Here's why it dosn't jive and using wrong logic doesn't make it so.

1) Soho is - for all intended purpose, is a road bike with a flat handlebar (lighter side of hybrid). Sure it uses some MTN...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-18-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,170
Posted By leamcorp

Whats wrong with Ezip? I had one and I enjoyed...

Whats wrong with Ezip? I had one and I enjoyed it. I actually commuted for few months before deciding to upgrade to a faster setup. And this is coming from a guy that never had any bike that cost...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,728
Posted By leamcorp

you have lot of options - don't worry about...

you have lot of options - don't worry about preachy people that don't really answer what someone asked.

If you're not handy - nycewheel have bunch of assembled ebikes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-09-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,862
Posted By leamcorp

I commute at night - make sure you get 2 of which...

I commute at night - make sure you get 2 of which ever light you choose. Doesn't matter - just get one. I have Aurola, MTE and Trustfire and they've held up for more than a year now.

You may not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,287
Posted By leamcorp

Holy cow! I thought that price included the...

Holy cow! I thought that price included the light.

And you still have to drill your torch and hope that you don't make mistake for that .05 cent grommet.

If you are that handy, you might as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 38,998
Posted By leamcorp

I can't remember the difference but it was minor...

I can't remember the difference but it was minor that no one cared about. Get the cheaper one and buy a nicer tire with your saving. The stock tires, both hybrid and knobby, should be the first thing...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-02-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,053
Posted By leamcorp

I commute at night (Leave my shop around...

I commute at night (Leave my shop around midnight) and been using P7 lights for about 1 1/2 years.

If you want a reliable light for occasional or coming home bit late from your club ride, both...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 16,978
Posted By leamcorp

Wow - this light is very sensitive. I tried to...

Wow - this light is very sensitive. I tried to use it with 18650 lifepo4 (3.3v) and it doesn't even light. It really want the Lipo 18650 (3.7v). Never had this problem with any other 18650 based...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,986
Posted By leamcorp

I never understood this. I understand that most...

I never understood this. I understand that most people people don't ride high end BMC, Cervelo or Colnago, but a decent quality (re, not entry level) road bike from major brands still runs $1500 to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By leamcorp

Funny thing is half the people here are from...

Funny thing is half the people here are from there :)

I don't think that problem is 5303 per se, rather it may have to do with not enough torque. Crystalyte 5304 (or higher) might be better in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-15-09, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By leamcorp

The new WE kit (2008 or later), which is...

The new WE kit (2008 or later), which is sensorless is actually quite good and one of the faster Mid-grade kits out there.

All hub kits need some work out of the box (especially if you buy from...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-26-09, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,280
Posted By leamcorp

Search anderson connector on Ebay - trust me,...

Search anderson connector on Ebay - trust me, you'll need several more as you consolidate all your connector to near same type or when you add other stuff. Whole thing about ebike is, you really need...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-26-09, 02:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,197
Posted By leamcorp

Never had this problem with either Ping or...

Never had this problem with either Ping or another Chinese battery. Ezip trail at most will draw 20amp. I've never seen it go beyond that as Ezip motor isn't that strong. My current setup draws...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-26-09, 01:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By leamcorp

First, don't believe everything you read from a...

First, don't believe everything you read from a vendor's site. Nearly all are inflated claims. Most seem to trust ebike.ca though.

there's no such thing as Pheonix or Thunderbolt. Those names are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-26-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,465
Posted By leamcorp

I ride with that setup (2 SSC on handle, 1 fenix...

I ride with that setup (2 SSC on handle, 1 fenix on the helmet) and I found fenix bit wanting when I needed to look in the distant. There's definitely a cutoff point and its always shorter than what...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-26-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,465
Posted By leamcorp

Until I got the 18650, I would of agreed with...

Until I got the 18650, I would of agreed with this based on - oh I could get it from local convenient store if it runs out - but now it doesn't make sense.

I think most of us uses rechargeable -...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-20-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By leamcorp

Thats normal, they all do that - doesn't matter...

Thats normal, they all do that - doesn't matter brush/brushless.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-18-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,573
Posted By leamcorp

You are forgetting some aspect between car/bike -...

You are forgetting some aspect between car/bike - namely the size of the tire and lack of shocks. Because of its larger size tires and cushion/shock, when driving car, you don't have to worry about...
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