Recent content by Kevmk81

Some pics of comparisons would be great - smartphone hub *installed* on bike vs nyon *installed* on the same bike. I'm digging for deets. I dislike the smartphone hub.

Are there any threads on DIY replacement of our smartphone hubs on our Allants? I'd like to replace mine but want to be sure I purchase the right parts, and what the differences are between Nyon and Kiox (I'm assuming one of those is what you went with).

I've ridden my 9.9s in a downpour. 12 mile ride all in a substantial rain storm from my place of work to home.

I have a bit over 2,000 miles on my 9.9s - I believe the motor sound has decreased some... not sure if it's all in my head but that's how i feel. Especially in eco mode - I honestly don't hear it anymore in that mode - not sure if modes matter though - but I use eco mode almost exclusively...

Thanks for the info!

I'm curious about Bosch's range boost for those that have them. I've been dreaming up some long distance rides (100+ miles) and I'm wondering what the charging process is like for the whole 80% charge thing. When you have both the powertube battery in the frame and the range boost attached...

Hey Luv2ride - i pinged you on Strava but thought i'd ask here as well... what size tubes are you running with your tannus armor? The tire size that I'm running is 27.5 x 2.35. It suggests 27.5 x 1.5-1.95 but I'm not even sure if that's such a thing... :-/ I'm seeing a lot of 1.8-2.5 or so...

Wow - looks nice!

Ha - i think i have a good answer found from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_cycle My 60->80% was just an example - I usually run it down more than 60% :-) But rarely less than 30% or so. I charge to 100% maybe once per month.

This shows my ignorance I'm sure - but I'm curious and always have been (I used to own a Nissan Leaf). When a company says a battery lasts so many charging cycles, say 1000, what does that mean. Is 1 charging cycle "used up" when I charge from 60 -> 80%? Sorry if that's a stupid question.

valid point - there are certainly those that have that “must pass cyclist no matter what cost” attitude.

Been in the 50s a couple times on my road bike going downhill. 40s a large amount when I lived in hillier areas than I live now. One criterium had a downhill then uphill section - 2 mile laps - hit that down hill with other riders around jockeying for position. Doing that was pretty crazy...

Nice looking bike. How do you like the DT swiss wheelset? Those aren't stock right?

Ha - I am absolutely nowhere near Fabian's level. Those guys are monsters. I never made it past cat 4. Mainly 2 reasons - bad racing tactics (constantly in the front - I've always been afraid of the surliness of the middle of the pack), and I simply never raced enough to learn how to race...

Thanks Johnny. It's a lot of years - lot of miles - I think maybe 50-60,000 lifetime miles since 2007/2008 or so. Now I have a family (3 kiddos), a career I want to focus on as well. The way I approach training takes too much of my time anymore. Maybe when the kids get older I guess I might...