I just changed my chain so that I could use an old Suntour BMX freewheel on my Nuvinci. The new chain is much shorter for the same number of links. When I...
... To further the anecdote, my chains start to feel 'loose' somewhere around that mileage. The shifting isn't as crisp, and I can tell that it's wearing. I...
Chain wear is the original "your mileage may vary" situation. 1200-1500 mile is in the ballpark for me and my chains. The mileage will vary due to type of...
David, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you're after but I am currently working on a universal hitch design that would bolt on the xtracycle and give...
I use the Park Tool (the easy laser-cut one), but I get pretty terrible wear at unpredictable rates (i.e., looks good one month, two months later, completely...
After reading all of the responses it seems like my chain wear is par for the course. I could have cleaned my chain more often, but I haven't been bad about...
I almost never clean my chain [assuming we are talking street riding here vs. muddy mtn biking]. I think you can end up doing as much damage flushing grit...
This is a long shot, but something you may want to look into is the Burley "Alternative Hitch, Nutted Axle." Of course, this would require you to be using a...
This is hooked up to a Shimano Alfine hub, also I have a chaincase (Velo Orange) for keeping my pants clean. Seems to work; I put it lower than they recommend,...
Caution NSFW Contains happy nudists :-) This is what happens whe nt weather is perfect in Melbourne. (No I wasn't there) Tom keep it on topic That's a mate of...
Do you have a photo? I'd like to see how the idler looks. I know what you mean about space. I have a 36t chainwheel on mine, and it just didn't get the chain...
In a message dated 3/7/2011 9:06:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, jtrops@... writes: I'd also like to see how the chainguard looks. I was thinking about ...
I'll work on a photo (I'm at work now). The idler, seems pretty good, note that I am running with the slightest bend on the drive side, which should do a lot...
After looking at the VO chaincase I think I may just go with a BMX style chainguard. It doesn't go all of the way around the chainwheel, but it seems like...
Pictures: http://gallery.me.com/dr2chase#100293 I cut away some of the chain guard to avoid chain rub. And all the holes, for the spokes (pants diverters) and...
Thanks for the photo's. Â It makes it much easier to see how it all goes together. Does the idler pulley make extra noise due to the bend in the chain line?...
... Not really; I've got very little bend on the load pulley, and the other one, is urethane. ... I want a bike that is just ready to go, always, no matter...
The always ready to go criteria does not work with ANY complex mechanical item, including cars. They all require maintenance and have items that will wear out...
Update, with more riding in. 1) I simplified the spoke assembly, keeping only the upper spoke, and bending it so that it would not rub the edge of the pulley...
Just thought I'd introduce myself as I just joined the list. I've been cycling for years & have a number of bikes but it seems that reality has struck hard...
... Welcome to the party! If you're anything like me, you'll spent the evening before your first ride loading it up with everything you could possibly need,...
Welcome Aboard Robert! As another long time cyclist who's made a successful transition to the Big Dummy let me offer a piece of advice. Forget the bombers....
I've got fenders (Planet Bike, I think; via Xtracycle several years ago) with mud flaps with additional mud flaps cut from 2L soda bottles and I still get...
I got that chain guard from Velo-Orange, and it was not cheap. I use the rule that when I spend money on my car, I get to spend money on my bike. Keeps the...
... I'm pretty sure they never ride in rain. I have to lube up my chain about every other day this time of the year, and you can forget about cleaning. It's a...
Welcome Rob. I started out on the cargo biking path with a road bike and a B.O.B. trailer. I never ended up using the trailer much. (The big yellow waterproof...
You did the right thing. My Big Dummy is the only bike I ride. My road bike is for sale on Craigslist after years of no use. The big dummy is mighty close to...
