fooferdoggie
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this is made for bigger tires it pumps a lot of air for its size and it does not run out. I usually carry 3 but one not get the tire to 60 psi so a little with the hand pump.
Helmet, lock and air pump for an e-bike novice
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fooferdoggie
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I started having three spare tubes because sometimes one would leak. so there goes a c02. a pump is good to get a tube installed. I have found the valves not tight on new tubs so the nI took the c02 off the valve unscrewed another cartridge. now Check the valves before I fill them.
Mr. Coffee
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- A Demented Corner of the North Cascades
Lezyne pump heads tend to unscrew the valve cores in Presta valves if you aren't careful and aren't paying attention.
fooferdoggie
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I found them loose before filling them with air. two or thee tubes were like that out of the box.
indianajo
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The $12 cable master sells at home stores, yes. The $15 schwinn one at the grocery store, yes. The $80 1/2" SS sling I use, I tried it. 49 minutes with a $30 chanlock 8" diagonal cutter. $300 StainlessSteel rated cable cutter can do it in 5 seconds, but I don't see the men in my area carrying those. $80 bolt cutters, maybe one time. Then throw it away and buy another one.
tomjasz
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- Minnesnowta
Most bicycle thefts here are because the riders made it easy. A rider figures the bike is in view or I’m just 2 minutes away… OOPS! In my world a lock is just a tool to SLOW DOWN a determined thief. No lock will save any bike from the professional thief’s grasp. It’s borderline boring when in every thread someone feels the need to remind us of the obvious. Cables, u-locks, and every locking device has a weak spot. But the biggest weak spot is not using any lock.
tomjasz
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Good land man, thanks for reminding me why I retired to Minnesnowta and escaped the Left Coast. 20 years of traveling around the LC was 19 years to long. In the early 70s I had no lock on my Compagnola/Reynolds 531 butted road bike. I brought it in or didn’t shop or visit where I couldn’t. Sadly no eBike will ever be that light.
6zfshdb
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My wife is a fellow escapee from the Hotel California. It was quite a culture shock for her moving to the Pocono Mountains of PA. She can only ride part of the year but she says she's much happier here.
tomjasz
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- Minnesnowta
And breath year round!
Jeremy McCreary
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- Carlsbad, CA
If you already have Ryobi batteries for other power tools, check this one out. Reasonably fast and VERY convenient.
Show Us a Tool
I'm also a big fan of the Park Tool stand. I have an older PCS 9 but it suits my needs exceptionally well. I especially am fond of the accessory tool tray which comes in handy when I’m working on the bike inside during the winter season.
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m@Robertson
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Don't buy a helmet designed in a cool or cold climate when you live in a warm one.
The thing about helmets that is seldom brought up is comfort in the heat. In California it gets hot. A helmet like the Bern and similar 'urban' helmets have poor ventilation. I used one like it until I switched to a Bell that had a ton of air vents and then oh. My. God. what a difference in comfort. And when I am talking about comfort its no small matter to be baking your brain in a bucket when its 100+ fahrenheit in the shade, versus something made with ventilation in mind. A helmet you put in your pack because its too hot to use it is less effective.
I wear a circa-2017 Bell Super 3R, and I have a Bell Super Downhill, both with removable chin guards that I never remove. But I also have a more recent Super Air (also with a removable chin guard) that is both light weight and very protective. It is as light as the Super 3R but has the inner MIPS-functional protective shell - not just a plastic membrane - of the Super Downhill. the 'Air' part of the name gives you an idea Bell took ventilation seriously.
As to bike pumps, do yourself a big fat favor and step up to the modern alternative: The portable air compressor. They are cheaper in fact than a quality hand pump (I own multiple Lezyne XL and road pumps) and if you buy the right one, its got enough battery power in it so its not possible for you to run out.
I use the two CycPlus models I linked and described here. The smaller and more expensive one is my preference (that figures) but functionally I have not yet been able to screw up the bigger, lighter, cheaper one. And they have enormous batteries versus competing models. Recently I found my rear tubeless fat tire on my Big Fat Dummy was totally flat. I connected the pump and it took it to my desired 17 psi with battery to spare. The tire was a Vee Snowshoe XL so its a monster 26x4.7.
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Linked at the same site is a pump that never runs out either as it connects to the ebike battery, but time has moved forward and the little portable ones can be relied upon now, if you pick smart.
EDIT: Also something to think about on helmets: I bought a Super Air R which has the chin guard. Its a $300 helmet. I paid $190. When you find a helmet you like, click around on all the different colors. Chances are one of them didn't sell well and is discounted. On Amazon right now, the Super Air (no 'R') in my size is $235, but the maroon one is $164. the blue Hi Viz is $139. Same helmet, discontinued color.
The thing about helmets that is seldom brought up is comfort in the heat. In California it gets hot. A helmet like the Bern and similar 'urban' helmets have poor ventilation. I used one like it until I switched to a Bell that had a ton of air vents and then oh. My. God. what a difference in comfort. And when I am talking about comfort its no small matter to be baking your brain in a bucket when its 100+ fahrenheit in the shade, versus something made with ventilation in mind. A helmet you put in your pack because its too hot to use it is less effective.
I wear a circa-2017 Bell Super 3R, and I have a Bell Super Downhill, both with removable chin guards that I never remove. But I also have a more recent Super Air (also with a removable chin guard) that is both light weight and very protective. It is as light as the Super 3R but has the inner MIPS-functional protective shell - not just a plastic membrane - of the Super Downhill. the 'Air' part of the name gives you an idea Bell took ventilation seriously.
As to bike pumps, do yourself a big fat favor and step up to the modern alternative: The portable air compressor. They are cheaper in fact than a quality hand pump (I own multiple Lezyne XL and road pumps) and if you buy the right one, its got enough battery power in it so its not possible for you to run out.
I use the two CycPlus models I linked and described here. The smaller and more expensive one is my preference (that figures) but functionally I have not yet been able to screw up the bigger, lighter, cheaper one. And they have enormous batteries versus competing models. Recently I found my rear tubeless fat tire on my Big Fat Dummy was totally flat. I connected the pump and it took it to my desired 17 psi with battery to spare. The tire was a Vee Snowshoe XL so its a monster 26x4.7.
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talesontwowheels.com
Linked at the same site is a pump that never runs out either as it connects to the ebike battery, but time has moved forward and the little portable ones can be relied upon now, if you pick smart.
EDIT: Also something to think about on helmets: I bought a Super Air R which has the chin guard. Its a $300 helmet. I paid $190. When you find a helmet you like, click around on all the different colors. Chances are one of them didn't sell well and is discounted. On Amazon right now, the Super Air (no 'R') in my size is $235, but the maroon one is $164. the blue Hi Viz is $139. Same helmet, discontinued color.
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Stefan Mikes
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
I agree. Bell Super Air R Mips Spherical is a very well ventilated helmet. I ride in it without the chin-guard. The only drawback is the high price. I am sure there are many well ventilated helmets in the market. My other summer choice is KASK Rapido, which is well ventilated and lightweight. The Bell helmets you mentioned are relatively heavy (the price for their strength). Not sure about the KASK availability in the U.S. though.
All you guys recommending helmets should get me motivated to look for a new one. Only thing is most local bicycle shops carry road bike style helmets, no urban style. Still gonna take some time and look around though. My REI was picked over, like I missed a huge in store helmet sale.
And to the OP about pumps. I have an air compressor in my garage. Now concerning portable pumps, always stash a roll of quarters on your ebike. If you get a flat in a urban area a gas station is always close by. The old free air days are long gone. The last free one on my way to work was a Kroger, now its a $1.50! Even my WaWa charges for air now. The insanity!
We get KASK helmets in the USA but I've never seen one in a store, only online. One thing I'll never buy online is a helmet, at least not the first time. Maybe once I get a good fitting one that I like I might buy the same helmet online.
And to the OP about pumps. I have an air compressor in my garage. Now concerning portable pumps, always stash a roll of quarters on your ebike. If you get a flat in a urban area a gas station is always close by. The old free air days are long gone. The last free one on my way to work was a Kroger, now its a $1.50! Even my WaWa charges for air now. The insanity!
We get KASK helmets in the USA but I've never seen one in a store, only online. One thing I'll never buy online is a helmet, at least not the first time. Maybe once I get a good fitting one that I like I might buy the same helmet online.
Stefan Mikes
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- Mazovia, PL
Well the only thing you need is to measure the head circumference. Helmets for given size are adjustable. All my helmets have been bought online.
tomjasz
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- Minnesnowta
Agreed.
One is not enough. I can get by with two but find myself using three. Summer, winter, and spring/fall versions.
m@Robertson
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I bought the Super Downhill because it was a step up in protection with its Spherical ball/socket protective MIPS config. But its too much of a good thing I found due to weight and increased size.
I've been reaching for my Super3R by default because it is much lighter and a bit more comfortable. The Super Air is in the same ballpark as the 3R, or its lighter.
In the winter I just use tape to stop up the forward facing vents, and wear a beanie under the helmet. At end of winter the tape comes off easy thanks to it being painter's tape.Agreed.
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Stefan Mikes
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- Mazovia, PL
...wear a snowboarding helmet and MTB goggles
Dave Rocks
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chunk
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The best helmet is one that fits well and you wear, every time you ride. I have a Specialized in hi-viz yellow to maybe get noticed by the cages. Same color for my motorcycle helmet too. Locks are just a deterrent now, for a lazy thief, due to the cordless grinders and the like, watch where you park if you can. No idea about air pumps, I just use my compressor and always have my mobile phone if I have a problem I can't solve on the road. I rarely get too far from civilization. Congrats on the new bike and have fun.
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