I have put thousands of miles on mine. It is an excellent product for a BikeE. It even improves handling in crosswinds. The plastic is flexible enough to be...
Hello! I am a proud owner of a '98 CT All-Around with the reinforced tallback sweet seat and Sachs 3x7 hybrid system. I purchased this bike new in 2001. It...
A 20" wheel won't roll noticeably better than a 16" because there is so little weight on it to begin with. If you are worried about efficiency a fairing and...
Thanks for your advice. I'll leave the 16 inch wheel alone (though I think it could still use more spokes). I've never broken a spoke although the front wheel...
... I have the Cateye HL-EL500 which uses a 1-watt LED. Here's the current model: http://cateye.com/en/product_detail/345 I think it fits your description...
I have an Inova XO3 (3 watt LED) and a Two Fish handlebar mount. It gets 4+ hours from two 123 lithium batteries before it starts to dim noticeably. I get the...
On 10/19/07, Regina Curry <reccurry_62@...> wrote: Thanks for your advice. I'll leave the 16 inch wheel alone (though I think it could still use more...
My '98 AT AD-5 has crapped out yet again. I'm in no mood to try fixing it (again). Any advice on alternatives? I have no problem doing without the suspension...
Thanks again for the advice. I'll definitely look into the Cateyes and B&M generator. I'll still consider Union but since my tire now wears a fender with a big...
Hi, I don't really know anything about bikes. My 1998 BikeE CT is my first bike and I hate messing with it. I just like riding it. (Actually, if you want to...
It is a little tricky getting the rear wheel back in right, don't feel too bad. The trick is knowing how the chain is supposed to be routed. This is just a...
Noah, Check out www.hostelshoppe.com Tim Baker ... From: Noah To: BikeE@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 12:39 AM Subject: [BikeE] 16" tire...
If the foam is in good condition you might consider simply recovering the seat. We're planning on this as one of winter upgrades. The fabric cover appears to...
I have a piece of an old sheet tied around the CT my wife uses as a trainer. My AT is starting to show some small holes and I will do something similar but...
Hi Folks, I wanted to ride a century on my 1998 RoadE last weekend, so I gave my BikeE a thorough going over. I noticed that the chain was sagging in back...
I have an AT with a shock that failed. After trying to fabricate something, without success, I went to the store and bought some hose clamps. You can inflate...
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What's part of the hose clamp is holding it open? Any chance for pics? ... From: George Merriweather To: BikeE@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 03,...
Check out Bike Friday (http://www.bikefriday.com/Service/NonWarrantyPrices) Check the Gear Hubs paragraph. Their standard overhaul price is $55 (not sure what...
Hey Scott, As always I suggest the Bicycleman and Easy Street Recumbents for BikeE stuff, they are the most likely sources of help for BikeEs. ESR was active ...
... Update: Last night, with the time change and commuting in the dark, I found the EL500 was fine for areas with ambient light (i.e. street lamps, car...
The newer EL530 is half again as bright, just as long lived. I use both my old EL500 and an EL530 on the bike I currently ride at night. I like having them...