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- 4 Mar 2024, 5:04am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: touring gearing ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1202
Re: touring gearing ?
Without knowing the brand of crank, have you considered just changing the 26 chainring for a 24 or 22?
- 12 Feb 2024, 5:10am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Music on the turbo trainer
- Replies: 14
- Views: 916
Re: Music on the turbo trainer
Bluetooth ear buds. And set your phone far enough to not get sweaty
- 5 Feb 2024, 5:11am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: of a rotor lock for bikes?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 894
Re: of a rotor lock for bikes?
I use a disc lock with an alarm.
Has not been tested yet, but offers an extra sense of protection
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gbivbe-Motorcy ... F0aWM&th=1
Has not been tested yet, but offers an extra sense of protection
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gbivbe-Motorcy ... F0aWM&th=1
- 3 Jan 2024, 5:21am
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Noisy Steps motor - reasons?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
Re: Noisy Steps motor - reasons?
With my first EMTB, I also heard a noise at highest power on a steep uphill. I started to get nervous because the bike was quite expensive for my means. I used my phone to record the noise intending to take it back to the dealer. After getting home, I listened to the recording and it was really not that loud. I spoke to several in the business and they said, it is quite normal at that power lever and strain.
The motor has a sensor that recognizes the pressure you put on the pedals and increases power, thus the noise.
Unless you hearing a grinding or rattling noise, I would ignore it
Most shops will only hook it up to their computer and if the computer shows nothing wrong they will ignore it.
The motor has a sensor that recognizes the pressure you put on the pedals and increases power, thus the noise.
Unless you hearing a grinding or rattling noise, I would ignore it
Most shops will only hook it up to their computer and if the computer shows nothing wrong they will ignore it.
- 18 Dec 2023, 5:16am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Toxic armpits
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9385
Re: Toxic armpits
Shave your armpits and use apple cider vinegar before showering
- 30 Nov 2023, 5:21am
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Mid drive and rain and or water
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1429
Re: Mid drive and rain and or water
I've ridden through some of the worst storms and countless deep puddles with the Bosch Gen 4 (yes, with the flimsy plastic battery cover). I have not had any problems. Bosch warns just not to submerge the motor.
The motor cover on the bottom will hold water, be sure to tilt the bike to let that drain out
The motor cover on the bottom will hold water, be sure to tilt the bike to let that drain out
- 16 Oct 2023, 5:03am
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Bosch or Shimano Steps?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5908
Re: Bosch or Shimano Steps?
I did a fair bit of research. Online reviews,Youtube, etc (scientific and non) and it seemed the Bosch usually edged out the Shimano.
I have no direct experience.Went with Bosch Gen 4 CX and am more than satisfied
I have no direct experience.Went with Bosch Gen 4 CX and am more than satisfied
- 8 Sep 2023, 5:20am
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Is Argos' E-Move Electric bikes worth it?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 8424
Re: Is Argos' E-Move Electric bikes worth it?
Take a look at Decathlon
- 21 Aug 2023, 5:26am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Best touring bike 2023: Buyer’s guide
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3469
Re: Best touring bike 2023: Buyer’s guide
In all fairness they do say 'guide' and admit they have not ridden the bikes. It is a "guide" to merely let the readers know what is available in the touring world. Saying the 'best" may be a little inflated, but is decided on components and frame options.
It is what it is. I've seen far worse where people have labelled videos and articles such as "We've Reviewed the Best Bikes in the World" and all they do is read the manufacturers advertisement.
It is what it is. I've seen far worse where people have labelled videos and articles such as "We've Reviewed the Best Bikes in the World" and all they do is read the manufacturers advertisement.
- 17 Aug 2023, 4:51am
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Camping Chairs - Helinox Chair One and lookalikes
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5517
Re: Camping Chairs - Helinox Chair One and lookalikes
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You've got to be careful with chairs on wet ground too. The legs sink in to the soft ground, and you've got to be careful not to lose the feet when you pull them back out.
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I lost several feet. I purchased wider replacements and glued them to the shafts. So far so good
You've got to be careful with chairs on wet ground too. The legs sink in to the soft ground, and you've got to be careful not to lose the feet when you pull them back out.
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I lost several feet. I purchased wider replacements and glued them to the shafts. So far so good
- 2 Aug 2023, 5:52am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: front rack with no eyelets - any suggestions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1401
Re: front rack with no eyelets - any suggestions?
https://www.zefal.com/en/racks/133-raider-front.html
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/produc ... TRARACK-R1
Another option is to replace the fork.
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/produc ... TRARACK-R1
Another option is to replace the fork.
- 27 Jul 2023, 4:57am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: planning a Alps cycle tour, advice needed.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1535
Re: planning a Alps cycle tour, advice needed.
You rode a 25% climb with a loaded bike???
We applaud you!!
- 22 Jun 2023, 5:52am
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Dehydrated meal suggestions required
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5536
Re: Dehydrated meal suggestions required
As posted, if you include water weight to re-hydrate, it is about the same. So if someone has to bring the water to re-hydrate it's the same weight as a ready to eat meal.
- 19 Jun 2023, 5:25am
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: E-bikes with mid motors and battery in the downtube query
- Replies: 5
- Views: 615
Re: E-bikes with mid motors and battery in the downtube query
Bosch can certainly be removed. Yamaha, from the images seems removable, but each manufacturer does their own, Shimano does not remove
- 19 Jun 2023, 5:19am
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Dehydrated meal suggestions required
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5536
Re: Dehydrated meal suggestions required
I believe dehydrated meals are necessary when one has a constant water source. After all, if one carries a dehydrated meal plus the water to hydrate it, then there are no weight savings. There are many ready meals packaged in a pouch now which are much tastier than freeze dried and packaging weight is the same.