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Do sun pillars count?

The only issue I have with charging to 80% is, it can lead to an increase in the number of charge cycles . Not sure which is more harmful, charging to 100% or charging more frequently.

As you've discovered, you need a pump specifically designed for air shocks. There are many out there with varying prices. The Silca is a great choice, but a bit high priced. Likely a good product to own, especially if you use it frequently. I use this relatively cheap unit from Fox...

Then there's the old dodge of putting a piece of junk you're trying to get rid of at the curb with a sign that says "Free". If there are no takers, replace the free sign with a price tag. Someone is sure to steal it.

I've had problems with many electronic and mechanical timers over the years. Once in a great while, one will fail to turn off. We get frequent power surges & outages here and they can mess up some timers. If I'm not nearby to check on the charge cycle, I've gotten in the habit of using the...

We've named all our turkeys. The hard part is deciding which one to invite in for dinner.

It's tough for us not to have turkey since they keep inviting themselves to dinner.

May well be true as long as the tandem doesn't get stolen too.

It's possible the difficulty I'm having with Tannus is due to the deep rims on my mag wheels. It may not be a problem with a spoked wheel rim.

I used Tannus Armor in all my bike tires for 5 seasons with zero issues. My only complaint is, even in the shop, they are very difficult to install on my 2.3" tires and darn near impossible to service on the trail. I also found that unless I deflate the tires when not in use, the Tannus over...

Aside from locks, the best way to prevent theft is to make the other guys bike look more attractive and easier to steal.

A six year old thread but still very applicable. We do indeed owe a debt of gratitude to those who contribute here, as well as those worldwide who have contributed to the e-bike revolution! My only complaint is, there is snow on the ground and it's too darn cold to ride this Thanksgiving...

I substituted Mr. Tuffy's for the Tannus Armor I was previously using in all 6 of my 26" bike tires. In every case, there was a 2" overlap, which I'm told is normal. The overlap shrinks when the tire it inflated and prevents gaps. It is likely the person who serviced your bike didn't know this...

For long rides, greater than 30 miles or so, I generally don't use PAS at all. Instead, I set the cruise control to my desired speed and apply pedal pressure to assist the bike, rather than it assisting me. On average, this technique gives me a 14% increase in range by eliminating wasteful...

A timer on any charger is always a good idea. I use them on my cordless tool battery chargers as well as those for my bike batteries. Be aware that some inexpensive chargers can slowly discharge the battery if the DC side is left connected.

I'm not surprised that age is a factor. The longer one uses the battery, the more it is handled and transported. Rough handling while sitting in the back of a vehicle, bouncing around in the trunk or on a bike rack during transport, can cause parts to shift or loosen inside the case. Even riding...

Same here. People who used to buy and ride snowmobiles are switching to ATV's since they can ride year round in all but the deepest snow. There are two snowmobile clubs in my county that have switched to ATV & UTV's. Years ago, I was approached by one club who wanted to extend their trail...

All very true but for different reasons. Snowmobiles are disappearing around here as well, but it's mainly due to the lack of snow. 20 years ago, we averaged 50". Last season we had just 10". Every year, new bike trails are being built and the moderating climate & lack of snow have stretched the...

Thanks for the video but none of the riding conditions shown are what I would call a "rough" trail.

Someone on Facebook posted a video showing a unique way to mount a recumbent. With the bike on it's kickstand, the rider simply walked backward with a leg on each side of the bike as the pedals and handlebar passed between his legs. Once over the seat, he just sat down. He folded up the...