Recent content by dannyboyohyeah

Hi Karla~ as said....you are pretty much in a class of your own, in terms of your efforts. However, I can really relate to your particular commute.(which I did, unassisted for a few years, before being deeply provoked into electric) I'm 58, and was pretty buggered up by a motorcycle wreck a...

This is one've those momentarily inspiring ideas, especially because of it's very unique approach. Initially, my head was spinning with mods that would of course, make it more practicable, comfortable, and powerful. But in the end, I see that every "mishap" is designed to happen...

Trigger-throttle??? What is that? Never have seen one yet, but I like the idea. If anyone has one, could you post a picture, please?

Enjoyable thread....gets everyone to dreamin. And remembering. I did 100miles a day for nine months back in the 70's (no electric), and that was on a Brooks Saddle. Now, twenty miles, no electric really makes me moan. My butt gives out before my legs, but saddles are pretty cozy these days...

That video that GCinDC posted says it all for me. I'm getting studded tires asap. I ride in all but the worst weather, which includes a good bit've snow this year. A couple've evenings, conditions worstened while I was out (all the slush turned to ice as it got cold)...and I got off and...

Hi, and welcome to EP. Weight is definately a factor in efficiency of any set-up. And you are starting off a little heavy. RC Lipo is most power/weight ratio you can go with, but there's alot to learn about using it safely and not ruining it. Generally, the battery is the most expensive...

I started out with 12ga spokes mated to a 9C, and they are too stiff to be woven flat. So, in fact, it's hardly possible to get a nice, even tension on such big spokes, and the wheel tended to need frequent fussing with. Changed over to 13ga and it's been good, ever since. I haven't had to...

The only wierd thing about the video was that I couldn't see any headlights on their bikes. I guess they ride "all aglow"....but what a thing to see, making it's way out've the forest trails and into town, eh?

Savvy Cameraman~~ http://forums.mtbr.com/colorado-front-range/coolest-night-biking-video-ever-891915.html

Savvy Cameraman~~ http://forums.mtbr.com/colorado-front-range/coolest-night-biking-video-ever-891915.html

You've got me to thinking. I've not done long tours on my ebike yet, but plenty via the ole pedal power, with lots of gear. The amount of weight to your proposed battery pack is going to be huge. I'd recommend a Bob trailer, to keep some of that weight spread out and off your bike. Or even a...

What a noble enterprise. Be prepared for very different voltages coming through standard outlets, for charging. Best of luck.

Alot've us here are probably very regular Craigslist cruisers, looking for the deal(s). My eye goes first to the headset, to see if the bike has the inherent capability of upgraded front suspension. A 1 1/8" steerer is essential for this, since there is no really decent front susp fork in the...

Dogman~ That's quite a mule you got there. It looks like you've got twice the stuff on there I could fit on my Bob trailer, too. I can't believe that standard rear wheel and tire can take it. If you ever have occasion to strip 'er down (unload all that stuff).... I'd like to see how you...

Some people are zipped away from here very quickly and easily...like stumbling off a little stepstool, getting something off the top shelf. Others are sort've forced to return, through an agonizing recovery that includes many body parts and functions. But divine intervention has many faces...