Cycling UK Forum

There are some pics here: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=15204&p=1041540#p1041483
of an Ice Sprint 26 with 24" front wheels.

OB

The thing to watch is the rim diameter. Wheelchair rims are often 540mm with restricted tyre options. BMX bike rims are generally 507mm with a wider range of tyres.

See: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html

OB

My mate swears by wax as the best lube for his 6 'bents.

Have a look at this vid: https://youtu.be/HHr9znwpwmQ

Cheers

OB

Check out Microshift https://www.microshift.com/en/product-category/road/road-shifters/page/2/ , they have some road options that might suit your situation. OB I couldn't find any UK sellers of these to find out prices. Thanks anyway. Try https://www.moorelarge.co.uk/brands/microshift

Check out Microshift https://www.microshift.com/en/product-category/road/road-shifters/page/2/, they have some road options that might suit your situation.

OB

Thanks DGG

DGG,

Where did you buy your boom and Pinion from?

Thanks

OB

I've found with the M+ that, since they don't flex as much, I have to run them at a higher pressure to get a similar speed. But, it gives a harsher ride. It seems you have a choice: speed, puncture protection, comfort; choose two.

I fitted a Tongsheng TSDZ2 250W to my wife's trike (Performer) and I'm about to add a Shimano Alfine 11 hubbed rear wheel. She has been pretty happy with the support she gets from the e-assist. Some of the reasons for going with the TSDZ2: - uses a torque sensor to control the motor which gives a mo...

Where I am, I'd just accept it as a complement and smile back. Happy to accept any acknowledgement.

OB

My wife uses a cheap Aldi trainer. Hasn't bothered lifting the front wheels as the rear isn't high enough off the ground to bother her.

OB

One possibility is a short (or cut down) two legged bike stand(s).

Another, if you have parking brakes on multiple wheels, an appropriate length of aluminium flat with concave ends - propped against the kingpin.

Just my 2c worth.

OB

Have you looked at boots like these, designed for down to -3°C?

http://www.bikepacking.com/news/45nrth-wolvhammer-boa/

OB

Would these work? Heated soles.

https://www.lenzproducts.com/en/heating ... tegory=632

OB

If you used Power Grips on your pedals you could used whatever boots you wanted.
See http://www.powergrips.com/
They come in a longer size for plus size feet that would work with thick boots.

My 2c

OB