Karl—
I went with the Tongsheng TSDZ2. 500W.
https://www.amazon.com/Tongsheng-Concversion-Central-Bracket-Bicycle/dp/B0CL484F1X/
I’ve only had it running for two weeks, so there’s a lot to learn.
This whole thing is an experiment. My end goal is specifically to
electrify the Sam, not just have a
Which brings up other good points about E-bikes.
We’re in the “Look out, Martha! He’ll run down the kids and scare the
horses” phase of E-bikes now, like the safety bike was in 1895.
There are currently three “classes” of E-bike in the US, and at least 4 in
the EU.
And that’s aside from people
Having toured extensively both with expedition loads and credit-card tour
loads, I’ll add one thing that Steve touched on up above.
It may add weight, but go for a touring gear set up. 3x9.
Something like a 46-36-26 for credit card tours and 44-32-22 for expedition
tours, with an 11-34 cassette
Soma Osprey bars work for me.
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The Erie Canal Bike Trail is a nice ride.
But put the fenders in the box. Not just for when it rains - there’s a
reason they’re called “mudguards”.
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Suggestions…
For the prep - if it is just you, 32 spoke double-butted should be fine.
If you want to add another 40 pounds, go with 36 spokes.
I ordered my rims directly from Velocity. I got my Deore hubs from eBay,
since I wanted specific units. There is also Amazon.
For spokes, go to your L
Tips just for fun…
If you smile at them, some LBS have a loaner truing stand that they will
let you take home and try.
Still, let them do the final tweaks for your first batch.
Be prepared to pull your first wheel apart at least twice.
When you look through the valve hole, you should be able to
I saw this posted on another group (bicycletouring) - “How does Rivendell
maintain quality control across its production line, especially with hand
made elements?”
As an owner of a 10 year-old Sam, which still looks and rides like new, it
struck me that I, too, would be interested to know.
Is
Just built a 36-spoke set w/double butted spokes. Without tires:
$74.50 per rim for Dyads
$28.80 for front spokes
$38.90 for rear spokes
$251.70 for SON 28 generator hub
$88.10 for Deore LX FH-T660 rear 9-speed hub
$10.40 for Velox 16mm rim tape.
$566.90 total. All parts new.
I laced them myself
I bought my Sam in 2014 and put on Continental Speed Ride tires (42-622).
505g ea.
After a couple of years I thought - “Every bike I ride in Europe has
Schwalbe Marathon tires, so I’ll try those”.
Put on a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard (40-622). 825g ea.
I used 55 psi in both types.
It
Whether I go east or west on the Comet, I have to go uphill from home.
So I go into the wind going out, when I’m not tired and I’m going slower
uphill.
This seems to work. I get my best average speeds going into about an 8 mph
headwind going out, and letting it push me home.
And, yes, I’m lucky
As a long time Mac user, the Mac Mail has had “interesting” behaviors since
at least 2008.
Questions - Is it only posts from the list? Are they in the “Inbox”, or do
they have their own mailbox? If in the “Inbox”, do other posts from other
people do the same thing?
Next time something doesn’t
Well, say what you will, but my Sam Hillborne just wouldn’t be a Sam
Hillborne to me if it were any color other than Sage.
To me, that’s as key to the model as Atlantis green is to the Atlantis, or
Homer blue is to the Homer.
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Another Atlantan (at mile 10.5 on the Comet).
I’m not going to make it, but info for Tom and Drew — The AMTRAK Crescent
is the train.
It is usually an hour or two late, and takes roll-on roll-off bikes between
specific stations with facilities (ATL but not Anniston Al, unfortunately,
as that i
I’d like to add a plug for the Brooks B17 Imperial.
More flexible than the B17, not springy like the B67.
I've tried all three and the Imperial is the most comfortable for me.
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I don’t know if I’m bucking any trend here, but my favorite sandwich for a
day of riding is a Shooter’s sandwich.
If I’m touring, my favorite sandwich is ham and Swiss on half a baguette
with a little mustard.
The difference? I have to make my own Shooter’s sandwich at home, but I
can usually g
And to Peter’s comment above— “because it was essentially dead…”
I originally got a Sam Hillborne to practice for touring. 3x9 drive,
panniers, frame bags - what works and what doesn’t.
I also joined the bicycle touring group. During the last 10 years it has
died.
If you want to see what a dyi
Dorothy has it right. A Serfas E-gel.
She wanted a basket, so that's a repurposed Nantucket pannier.
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