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Ritchie Kyote, bar ‘mids’, ESI Chunky XL and lots o’ tape!
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/opinion-analysis/2021/04/07/guest-editorial-industry-has-arkansas-problem I’m an Arkansan. I’m a Republican. I’m a Christ-follower. My neighbors are making choices that hurt people. If…
Frank wrote: AndyJ66--I just followed your lead. Bought a Liv hardtail--had a hard time finding one in XS which fit her--a problem with most brands--just happened on Liv. Tires 2.4 Maxxis Rekons, 400 WH Yamaha-Giant…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323613549643
eBay has been a good source of new parts for me.
stu wrote: I suppose you could go fully electric by pedaling a generator which powers a motor. "Gearing" would be implemented in the electronic motor control with whatever algorithm you want to program. You could hot…
Meh. Need to be separate like with Toyotas. Speaking of, ... CVT ?
thumper88 wrote: Thanks for being gentle .... Many accurate points made, no need to be unpleasant about it, even if this is the internet. +1 It is clear to me: The most distinctive characteristic of “Riding Gravel” is…
I am too old to start a project like this, but somebody should be exploring regenerative hub braking (if it hasn’t happened already).
chas wrote: There has been a continuous stream of battery progression since I built my ebike 8 years ago. Its wonderful! Batteries are smaller, more power dense, and cheaper. Certainly all the info I see points to the…
Bosch has been in the cordless tool business for a while now. So that inspires confidence in their ability with motors, controllers and housings. No breakthroughs in battery tech for 2021?
https://www.ridinggravel.com/gravel-bikes/lauf-true-grit-at-the-finish/
The whole thread is interesting, but I wanted to repeat here what ccand51997 wrote : “I don't really follow new gravel offerings (because I can't afford them) but I've built up 4 different gravel-type all-road bikes…
RE: GPS/electronics Be aware that you can get turned around on unfamiliar roads with no cell service. It has happened to me. The solution is simple if you own a smart phone. Download an offline map for the area you…
How about... http://www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/all-road/grail/grail-cf-sl-7/2840.html (Flexibility is key given current supply and demand.)
Any transparent polymeric tape is worth trying. Goof off is good adhesive remover for the unsuccessful trials. http://www.gorillatough.com/product/crystal-clear-gorilla-tape/
+1 for Norco as a quality smallish company.
Whoo boy, we’re coming up onto a VHS vs beta moment. I think if y’all can hold off for six months or a year some of the murk will settle.
Used on rotors of helicopters and also wind generators, so no gimmick. In terms of cost/benefit, risk/reward, seems like an automatic decision to me.