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    Great American Wheel Route Bikepacking

    They're both good, but Hank Snow does it faster.
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    Is it possble to covert 26x4 to 3 onch tire and rim combo

    I thought I mentioned it, but Chalo is a professional bike mechanic. He is intelligent, but I have no idea what his mathematical background is. The idea is that if the tension is too low, the spokes will work loose. If the tension is too high, the rim may crack. The balance is hard to achieve...
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    Is it possble to covert 26x4 to 3 onch tire and rim combo

    Well, I have built a few wheels, but not with 12g spokes. So I am not an expert. I haven't lost a spoke on the ones I built (knock on wood). I don't know if it is cool to post a link to another ebike forum here, so look it up if you are interested. It was mostly Chalo pushing the idea, so...
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    Is it possble to covert 26x4 to 3 onch tire and rim combo

    On the Endless Sphere forum, it is has been discussed that it is almost impossible to get sufficient tension on a 12 gauge spoke on a bicycle rim without risking cracking the rim. If you search for "bicycle rim 12 gauge tension" you will find the discussion. For this rim in particular, the...
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    Does anyone here use State Farm insurance auto-type insurance?

    You should call State Farm and ask them. Velosurance may be your best bet, though.
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    Do you file depth gauges on safety chain?

    I bought my last lawn mower around 30 years ago. I haven't had a lawn for the last 25 years or so. One of the benefits of living in the mountains.
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    Failed cadence sensor

    What about buying a new P14L on eBay...
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    Pinarello Dealer Experience 2026

    I haven't flown them. But it is a German/European airline, so they probably have different bag size and weight limits than a US airline if you are planning to bring a carry on bag. International economy isn't going to be fun no matter how you slice it. And make sure your passport is valid for...
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    e-trike retrofit for Gekko?

    I don't have any experience converting trikes and that is a folding trike on top of that. You could mount a mid-drive motor to the crank. Like the DM02 or the TSDZ2B. They have an integrated torque sensor. But I am not sure how that would affect the ability to fold it. You could also get a...
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    battery regulations

    Isn't that the same as New York City has already done? It seems to be effective, along with other measures like an education campaign. https://www.autonocion.com/us/new-york-battery-fire-deaths/
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    How Often And How Long Are Class 3 E-Bikes Traveling At More Than 20 MPH?

    Four wheel vehicles are sold that are not street legal. ATVs, golf carts, and offroad vehicles like the Polaris. And there are quite a few of them being driven on the roads in my mountain resort community. Half the time by kids not old enough to have a license.
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    How Often And How Long Are Class 3 E-Bikes Traveling At More Than 20 MPH?

    The fact is that a class 3 ebike is legally allowed motor assist to 28mph. Some people feel that makes them safer in high speed car traffic. I try to route around roads like that, usually on a MUP, so my average speeds are 12-15mph. If you feel like you need more speed than that, buy a...
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    Wi-Fi issue with all Nyon 1 - resolved

    It looks like a network problem. There is a routing loop.
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    The transition

    Small modular nuclear reactors are the future: https://www.energy.gov/ne/advanced-small-modular-reactors-smrs
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    Failed cadence sensor

    Except that he said he replaced the original controller with a KT controller. So probably not proprietary. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with configuring KT controllers.
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    How to get the axle out??

    I don't know. I have bought generic silicone bands, which seem to hold up okay. But I just use them to hold containers closed and things like that. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQL4JYSJ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
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    Failed cadence sensor

    Maybe you can find what you need here: https://www.magnet4sale.com/neodymium-magnets/cylinder-magnets/ I don't have any personal experience with that website though. I usually just buy such things from Amazon or eBay.
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    How to get the axle out??

    You can just order an inner tube from Amazon. But I bet your local bike store can give you a used one.
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    No, it's a true story. Happened 25 years ago and my friend has since moved back to Houston and fell out of touch.
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