Recent content by bdc43

I just came upon this thread and coincidentally, I'm running into the same issue, the difference being I'm in Canada and I haven't actually bought the bike yet. I currently have a conversion (actually my second build). It's a Norco Pinnacle with a 52 V pack and a Nine Continent rear hub. I've...

There's an interesting design from the late 80s that was used on a bmx bike and apparently they hit 40 mph on pedal power alone. The fairing was made out of styrene (incredibly light but also fragile): http://www.culturecycles.com/2012/06/1988-hutch-hpv-superbike-bmx/ I wonder how difficult...

For those of you unfamiliar with the Manhattan Cruisers Brand, here's an exact pic of the bike I tried out at the LBS: http://www.manhattancruisers.com/10_flyer6_m_green.htm

Was perusing the "Motorbicycling" forms and one of the members mentioned that Innova makes a 26" whitewall tire that's rated at 65 PSI.

Hey Guys, Thanks for all your input! @jateureka The reason I'm looking for a stock bike and not a factory built ebike is because I already have an electric kit installed on an old mountain bike (Nine Continent, 35 Amp controller, 48V Lipo pack) and I'd like to swap it over to the next bike I...

Whoops! Made a typo in the above post: it should read ..."the guy at the bike shop said it's NOT built as sturdy as the old time cruisers..." I'm sure the you've all figured that out by now, though :D

Hi Guys, Just wondering what your experiences have been converting a beach cruiser (classic and/or new). As I had mentioned in a previous thread I am seriously considering upgrading to a new bike since my current ride is starting to show it's age and maintenance is becoming a pain (not to...

Thanks for the tips, guys! I tthink I may have to pass on any type of fiberglassing, since I don't actually have an outside garage or workshop. I live in a first floor apartment and although I have an open patio with a cement floor where I could do the fiberglassing, I would have to leave it...

Hi Everyone, Well, i've finally come to the point where I've decided to retire my old ride and upgrade to something better. I've been toying with the idea of converting a beach cruiser (was looking over a Manhattan Cruisers Flyer Deluxe 6 at one of the local bike shops today....sweeet ride! 8)...

Hey Guys, It was actually me who tipped Ypedal off to Doc's TV appearance tonight. :wink: I just happened to find out by accident....was watching Daily Planet last Friday night and at the end of the show, they showed clips from the next episode (tonight) and as soon as I saw the clip with the...

Would have loved to join you and your neighbour on your test ride but I was stuck recharging my pack from a ride the night before (got home late so didn't have time to charge before heading to bed). Hopefully I can join you guys on the weekend (if the weather holds). :D

I'm in the process of tuning up my bike for the new season and I had a question re. cleaning the cogs on the cassette (didn't have to last year since it was a new 6-speed freewheel I got with my 9C kit). Is the 9C motor hub pretty well sealed? Would there be any chance of some degreaser leaking...

Wel, believe it or not, I finally found a crankset for my old timer, courtesy of my frindly neighborhood bike shop. They're a little shorter than the originals, something like 160mm instead of 165, but I think they'll do the job. I just hope my bottom bracket is till holding up....with all the...

Well, I finally found a replacement crankset at the local bike shop....a little shorter than the originals ( I think something like 160 mm instead of 165). I just hope they'll fit. Should find out this weekend (they're calling for rain so it'll be a perfect time to do some work on the old...

I went with a rear setup and I also carry my battery pack in a trunk bag on my rear rack. I could have used the huge triangle on my bike, but I needed to be able to remove the pack easily for carrying the bike in and out of my duplex (both the front and rear of the bulding have stoops with 4...