PedalUma's latest activity
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PedalUma reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread Florida Legislature considers problematic provisions that threaten cyclist safety. with
Haha.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/ce9drv2gr30o There is no theoretical limit to health and safety and nothing in place to stop... -
PedalUma reacted to Old-tool-guy's post in the thread Florida Legislature considers problematic provisions that threaten cyclist safety. with Like.
What’s arbitrary about this? “Yet HB243 and SB382 arbitrarily cap Class 3 e-bikes at 28 mph” Isn’t that pretty much the defacto limit...
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.The truth is I use the barrel adjuster as my third hand. Pull it out and the pads will lock flat on the rim. It makes it so easy. But...
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PedalUma reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
I use a third hand.
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PedalUma replied to the thread Florida Legislature considers problematic provisions that threaten cyclist safety..Bikes are intended for bike lanes where there are cargo moms and kids in the mix and multi-use paths where people are pushing baby...
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.I use a strap. Sometimes a strapon can be useful. You can watch a video on how to use a strapon. I once purchased parts called Shimanno.
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.You can watch a YouTube on 'How to Tune a Piano'. Or hire a blind guy who has been doing it for 40-years for private homes, churches...
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PedalUma reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
Truer words were never spoken. I've got the brakes down, it's the old, worn out low end derailleurs, even with new cables and housings...
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PedalUma reacted to Dave Rocks's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
$620.00 ÷ 12 months = $52.00 a month. Know people that have these bikes for 2 years now and are happy.
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PedalUma replied to the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike?.I am in the wine country. You can get a $6 bottle or a $12 bottle. You can get a $120 bottle. It is a matter of taste and appreciation...
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PedalUma reacted to gromike's post in the thread Is $800 a reasonable price for a beginner ebike? with Like.
Be warned about those cheap ebikes. Just today I pedaled my torque sensing $350 mid drive to a local store and the chain broke...
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PedalUma replied to the thread Shimano shifters.It is the DHAG!!! It could also be a very common assembly flaw. Young guys will put pliers on shift housing zip ties and sinch them down...
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+1 on the derailleur hanger. Swapping out the rather flimsy OEM hanger on my bike with a quality one, made a big difference. I improved...
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What kind of bike, and did you buy it direct or from a shop? I agree that poor shifting should not happen with a brand new bike. I'm not...
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How old are the shift cables? Do you ride in the rain or off road? Replace the cables before replacing the shifters.
