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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain..I would say it is an electrically propelled bike with the human being a small Range Extender. The generator efficiency would be at best... -
Stefan Mikes reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain. with
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I believe that definition can be challenged, even with a strict interpretation. For instance I can ride a kick bike (like a kid's... -
Stefan Mikes reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
I forgot to request white bread, instead you get the obligatory brown carpet with seeds in it. It was such a lovely day I was in...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain..There have been many inventions that pave the floor of bike Hell :) I said: "start with an almost empty battery and ride the thing for...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain. with Like.
In principle, this bike is a bad idea. I spoke to the Gates engineer assigned to this project, and "Also." demoed the bike at Sea Otter...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to RabH's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
I have been waiting for the right day to do one of my favourite rides between Peebles and Moffat, today was looking perfect for the trip...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.Hopefully not in Wales? :)
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
Its St Georges day.
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain..OK, I now see the picture. The man rides on the throttle, and he only pedals the generator to produce more energy. On full power...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain. with Like.
I think that's the theory, but I find it hard to believe a generator that small with it's inherent efficiency losses can create enough...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Cycologist's post in the thread SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides with Love.
Saw these guys yesterday: This is on some new trails that I found recently. Interesting story: I take my dogs up to these trails...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Cycologist's post in the thread SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides with Haha.
Spotted this on the way home from a ride today: I think they pick up dog poop from your yard.
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Other tips about the OCBR that might help for trip planning: Almost all of the state parks with camping have excellent hiker/biker...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to DaveMatthews's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Haha.
Because the Cascadia Subduction Zone pretty much starts in B.C. and connects to the San Andreas, I maintain it's all Canada's fault...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Wow.
At least @Jeremy McCreary lives on rock. I live on a sandbar, about 3km from the water. Our underwater topography is also interesting...