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Old February 7th 19, 02:04 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Mark J.
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Stopped at the LBS on the way home today, to look at a Trek gravel bike
in person. There are a lot of unpaved roads here in the Willamette
Valley as well as in the mountains around it.

It was nice, certainly drool-worthy in the
I'm-not-really-serious-yet-about-buying sort of way.

There were lots of attachment points for use on long, hot summer rides
that don't go by a 7-Eleven.

I like the wider bars (they looked wider than the 46's I have on my
Domane, but maybe they were the same). Hydraulic disks (see our latest
RBR discussion, heh), nice wide tires.

THEN

when I was talking about fender mounts, the guy mentions putting fenders
on a "Domane +" E-bike, so I go take a look at that.

It's a full carbon fast road bike with a electric assist. Forgive me,
RBR, for I have sinned and coveted this bike. I'm going to try hard to
wait until at least 70 before getting one, partly 'cause I fear the
decline into potatohood that it could spark, but I was tempted. Having
another 100-200W in one's pocket would be something.

Mark J.
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Old February 7th 19, 02:11 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
AMuzi
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On 2/6/2019 7:04 PM, Mark J. wrote:
Stopped at the LBS on the way home today, to look at a Trek
gravel bike in person. There are a lot of unpaved roads
here in the Willamette Valley as well as in the mountains
around it.

It was nice, certainly drool-worthy in the
I'm-not-really-serious-yet-about-buying sort of way.

There were lots of attachment points for use on long, hot
summer rides that don't go by a 7-Eleven.

I like the wider bars (they looked wider than the 46's I
have on my Domane, but maybe they were the same). Hydraulic
disks (see our latest RBR discussion, heh), nice wide tires.

THEN

when I was talking about fender mounts, the guy mentions
putting fenders on a "Domane +" E-bike, so I go take a look
at that.

It's a full carbon fast road bike with a electric assist.
Forgive me, RBR, for I have sinned and coveted this bike.
I'm going to try hard to wait until at least 70 before
getting one, partly 'cause I fear the decline into
potatohood that it could spark, but I was tempted. Having
another 100-200W in one's pocket would be something.

Mark J.


you'll still need a road bike:

http://www.bianchiusa.com/bikes/e-bike/aria-e-road/

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971


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Old February 7th 19, 02:12 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
John B. Slocomb
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On Wed, 6 Feb 2019 17:04:45 -0800, "Mark J."
wrote:

Stopped at the LBS on the way home today, to look at a Trek gravel bike
in person. There are a lot of unpaved roads here in the Willamette
Valley as well as in the mountains around it.

It was nice, certainly drool-worthy in the
I'm-not-really-serious-yet-about-buying sort of way.

There were lots of attachment points for use on long, hot summer rides
that don't go by a 7-Eleven.

I like the wider bars (they looked wider than the 46's I have on my
Domane, but maybe they were the same). Hydraulic disks (see our latest
RBR discussion, heh), nice wide tires.

THEN

when I was talking about fender mounts, the guy mentions putting fenders
on a "Domane +" E-bike, so I go take a look at that.

It's a full carbon fast road bike with a electric assist. Forgive me,
RBR, for I have sinned and coveted this bike. I'm going to try hard to
wait until at least 70 before getting one, partly 'cause I fear the
decline into potatohood that it could spark, but I was tempted. Having
another 100-200W in one's pocket would be something.

Mark J.


if one desires electric assist why not go all the way and invest in
something that has comfortable seats and air conditioning :-)
--

Cheers,

John B.
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Old February 7th 19, 03:35 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Jeff Liebermann
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On Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:12:58 +0700, John B. Slocomb
wrote:

if one desires electric assist why not go all the way and invest in
something that has comfortable seats and air conditioning :-)


No problem. Comfort saddle:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=aluminum+tractor+seat
and mist cooling:
https://spruzzamist.com


--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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Old February 7th 19, 04:08 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
AMuzi
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On 2/6/2019 8:35 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:12:58 +0700, John B. Slocomb
wrote:

if one desires electric assist why not go all the way and invest in
something that has comfortable seats and air conditioning :-)


No problem. Comfort saddle:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=aluminum+tractor+seat
and mist cooling:
https://spruzzamist.com



meh.
If I were ever to buy a powered two wheeler it would be
something stunningly beautiful:

https://barnfinds.com/vintage-v-powe...idson-panhead/

But I won't.
Still, they are just sexy to ogle aren't they?

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971


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Old February 8th 19, 04:08 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Jeff Liebermann
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On Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:08:26 -0600, AMuzi wrote:

On 2/6/2019 8:35 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:12:58 +0700, John B. Slocomb
wrote:

if one desires electric assist why not go all the way and invest in
something that has comfortable seats and air conditioning :-)


No problem. Comfort saddle:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=aluminum+tractor+seat
and mist cooling:
https://spruzzamist.com


meh.
If I were ever to buy a powered two wheeler it would be
something stunningly beautiful:

https://barnfinds.com/vintage-v-powe...idson-panhead/

But I won't.
Still, they are just sexy to ogle aren't they?


Nope. Anything that's as old as I am, isn't exactly sexy. Besides, I
lost my fascination with motorcycles at age 18 when I lost an argument
with a large tree.

This would be more to my liking, except that I would probably wear a
helmet, goggles, and some road rash protection:
"The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKHz7wOjb9w

Better:
"TurboJet Scooter" (3 parts)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUGIr85zfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcd3vg-5hDA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83jH0sVCM9Q

More Better:
https://youtu.be/zsXWspo5hrc Jet Kart
https://youtu.be/-rHOqwmqZIQ Mini Jet Kids Scooter
https://youtu.be/QxpHJipB67g Jet BBQ
https://youtu.be/DMDLaQD8yAU Jet Drift Trike
https://youtu.be/-fDM9Eb16Do Jet Kettle
https://youtu.be/EorMrpM6q9Q No Weld Jet Engine
https://youtu.be/bKHz7wOjb9w Jet Bike (same as first URL)

The Mini Jet Kids Scooter looks like a fun project. Nice 3D printing
job for the fan mount. Good choice of battery except it costs about
$80.



--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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Old February 8th 19, 04:18 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
AMuzi
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On 2/7/2019 9:08 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:08:26 -0600, AMuzi wrote:

On 2/6/2019 8:35 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:12:58 +0700, John B. Slocomb
wrote:

if one desires electric assist why not go all the way and invest in
something that has comfortable seats and air conditioning :-)

No problem. Comfort saddle:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=aluminum+tractor+seat
and mist cooling:
https://spruzzamist.com


meh.
If I were ever to buy a powered two wheeler it would be
something stunningly beautiful:

https://barnfinds.com/vintage-v-powe...idson-panhead/

But I won't.
Still, they are just sexy to ogle aren't they?


Nope. Anything that's as old as I am, isn't exactly sexy. Besides, I
lost my fascination with motorcycles at age 18 when I lost an argument
with a large tree.

This would be more to my liking, except that I would probably wear a
helmet, goggles, and some road rash protection:
"The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKHz7wOjb9w

Better:
"TurboJet Scooter" (3 parts)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUGIr85zfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcd3vg-5hDA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83jH0sVCM9Q

More Better:
https://youtu.be/zsXWspo5hrc Jet Kart
https://youtu.be/-rHOqwmqZIQ Mini Jet Kids Scooter
https://youtu.be/QxpHJipB67g Jet BBQ
https://youtu.be/DMDLaQD8yAU Jet Drift Trike
https://youtu.be/-fDM9Eb16Do Jet Kettle
https://youtu.be/EorMrpM6q9Q No Weld Jet Engine
https://youtu.be/bKHz7wOjb9w Jet Bike (same as first URL)

The Mini Jet Kids Scooter looks like a fun project. Nice 3D printing
job for the fan mount. Good choice of battery except it costs about
$80.




To each his own. I can maintain/repair anything on a classic
panhead Harley. I suppose you could just screen a new chip
by the side of the road...

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971


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Old February 8th 19, 01:11 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Mark J.
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On 2/6/2019 5:12 PM, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Wed, 6 Feb 2019 17:04:45 -0800, "Mark J."
wrote:

Stopped at the LBS on the way home today, to look at a Trek gravel bike
in person. There are a lot of unpaved roads here in the Willamette
Valley as well as in the mountains around it.

It was nice, certainly drool-worthy in the
I'm-not-really-serious-yet-about-buying sort of way.

There were lots of attachment points for use on long, hot summer rides
that don't go by a 7-Eleven.

I like the wider bars (they looked wider than the 46's I have on my
Domane, but maybe they were the same). Hydraulic disks (see our latest
RBR discussion, heh), nice wide tires.

THEN

when I was talking about fender mounts, the guy mentions putting fenders
on a "Domane +" E-bike, so I go take a look at that.

It's a full carbon fast road bike with a electric assist. Forgive me,
RBR, for I have sinned and coveted this bike. I'm going to try hard to
wait until at least 70 before getting one, partly 'cause I fear the
decline into potatohood that it could spark, but I was tempted. Having
another 100-200W in one's pocket would be something.

Mark J.


if one desires electric assist why not go all the way and invest in
something that has comfortable seats and air conditioning :-)


It's a slippery slope, to be sure. I'm trying hard not to step onto it,
but I'm feeling the pull.

Mark J.

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Old February 8th 19, 04:23 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Jeff Liebermann
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On Thu, 7 Feb 2019 16:11:10 -0800, "Mark J."
wrote:

It's a slippery slope, to be sure. I'm trying hard not to step onto it,
but I'm feeling the pull.
Mark J.


"I never resist temptation, because I have found that things
that are bad for me do not tempt me." (George Bernard Shaw)

"Many a man lives to a ripe old age because he never wastes
any energy resisting temptation" (attrib unknown)


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150 Felker St #D
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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Old February 7th 19, 03:02 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
JBeattie
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On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 5:04:48 PM UTC-8, Mark J. wrote:
Stopped at the LBS on the way home today, to look at a Trek gravel bike
in person. There are a lot of unpaved roads here in the Willamette
Valley as well as in the mountains around it.

It was nice, certainly drool-worthy in the
I'm-not-really-serious-yet-about-buying sort of way.

There were lots of attachment points for use on long, hot summer rides
that don't go by a 7-Eleven.

I like the wider bars (they looked wider than the 46's I have on my
Domane, but maybe they were the same). Hydraulic disks (see our latest
RBR discussion, heh), nice wide tires.

THEN

when I was talking about fender mounts, the guy mentions putting fenders
on a "Domane +" E-bike, so I go take a look at that.

It's a full carbon fast road bike with a electric assist. Forgive me,
RBR, for I have sinned and coveted this bike. I'm going to try hard to
wait until at least 70 before getting one, partly 'cause I fear the
decline into potatohood that it could spark, but I was tempted. Having
another 100-200W in one's pocket would be something.

Mark J.


The Bike Gallery (Trek) shop downtown also has one of the Orbea Gain series.. https://www.orbea.com/us-en/ebikes/r...ain-m20-usa-19 Orbea also has a groovy gravel e-assist: https://www.orbea.com/us-en/ebikes/r...ain-m21-usa-19 Also available in aluminum, although I'm not a 1X fan. The stealth e-assist bike is becoming really popular. Muzi's Bianchi is beautiful. Some of the e-assists aren't that stealthy. The Cannondale Synapse looks like a pregnant guppy. I'd get a full-on eBike if I lived somewhere like Vancouver and commuted to downtown -- beat the traffic over the bridge and fly into town. It's kind of like cheating. But for my current short commute and weekend riding, yes, going electric would move me one step closer to the potato abyss.

-- Jay Beattie.




 




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