Mister X Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Would the Breezer Beltway be considered to basic? http://www.breezerbikes.com/bikes/details/beltway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 That is interesting. I have several local shops that sell the Uptown but none seem to have the Beltway in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Contemplating a Budnitz No. 1 now. Seems like a fun town bike that would appear to be very well made. I can even get one with Di2 shifting for the Alfina integrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikongod Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 sexay bicycle. Internally geared hub and belt drive FTMFW. Not such a fan of their (lack of) fender options though. Whatever you get, get the most-coverage (covers more of the circumference of the wheel=more better) fenders you can. No wood. Metal or plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 This is sexy:http://www.racycles.com/product/bmc-alpenchallenge-ac01-alfine-di2-bike-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Yeah I was looking at those until I saw the recent recall for breaking peoples faces when the forks break. I am going to some hipster bike shop in DC tomorrow to look at Spot Acmes and Breezer bikes. http://thedailyriderdc.com/ Edited May 19, 2014 by VPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Wow face breaking is bad. The Norco thing looks pretty cool too. Edited May 19, 2014 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah, I was also going to check with your shop to see if they have a Scott SUB Speed like Gene's in stock. I am thinking carbon belt driven is the way to go for this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Carbon belt drive with alfine di2 sounds like a great setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) For some reason this is making me want a Rohloff Calfee.... Edited May 19, 2014 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Carbon belt drive with alfine di2 sounds like a great setup Yeah... would be even better with a computer controlled, auto shift mode. Hmmm, I think I just talked myself into an idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yeah... would be even better with a computer controlled, auto shift mode. Hmmm, I think I just talked myself into an idea. It would be easier with the previous generation of di2, with the newer versions you'd need to figure out the protocol. Bit more of a challenge but a sequential shifter would be nifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikongod Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hmmm, I think I just talked myself into an idea. I like where this is going, but I think that there may be some problems: An unexpected downshift can be really unsettling on the bike. Internally geared hubs also tend to "stick" if shifted while you are pedaling hard. Much like a car transmission you gotta synchronize power application and gear shifts. Slowing your pedaling for 1 revolution becomes second nature as you get used to the IGH. I have no idea how to account for this. That being said: With all the bluetooth bike sensors out in the world I'm surprised that nobody has done this. You may need to integrate a POWER meter or heart rate monitor as well as the obvious cadence & speed sensors - huffing and puffing up a hill at 50rpm and "maximum power" because your bike doesn't think it needs to downshift is not even close to the same as basically idling down a level road at 50rpm because your out for a casual ride. Having the bike progressively downshift as you maintain your casual cadence could be a bit annoying. Somewhat unrelated: A google glass app that suggested shifting based on power output, HR, and/or cadence could be really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ended up buying the Spot Acme in Mercedes Grey with fenders, rack, Brooks vegetarian seat in grey, Dynamo front hub, Schmidt Edelux II dynamo front light, XTR disc brakes and some sweet panier bags from Basil. Now I need to buy locks, what do you guys use? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ended up buying the Spot Acme in Mercedes Grey with fenders, rack, Brooks vegetarian seat in grey, Dynamo front hub, Schmidt Edelux II dynamo front light, XTR disc brakes and some sweet panier bags from Basil. Now I need to buy locks, what do you guys use? I would just tape a picture of some of your guns and knives to the paniers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ended up buying the Spot Acme in Mercedes Grey with fenders, rack, Brooks vegetarian seat in grey, Dynamo front hub, Schmidt Edelux II dynamo front light, XTR disc brakes and some sweet panier bags from Basil. Now I need to buy locks, what do you guys use? For on-the-bike locks, I have these two systems, both are heavy, but the chain is really, really heavy, definitely not something you want to carry around with you. More like you have it on your garage or locker for onsite use. The U-lock, is on the heavy side, but mounts on the bike fine. or you can carry it on the pannier. Just be aware that thieves are actually cutting bikes now, to sell the components, so if it is locked outside, no matter how good a lock, they can still cut the bike....bastards Abus U-lock (this one I got in '11, so it is pretty recent http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U885MQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 OnGuard chain(this one I got in '06, so I don't know if there is any chain-based ones that are a better approach now) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FL3EAM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Jeff, is this going to be locked outside or do you have a locker? For a bike locker I used this one: Abus Locker Padlock(This one I got in '11) One reviewer on amazon complains about the key being wimpy, I haven't had an issue, but I can see that if you go twisting hard over time it can crap out.... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009S5Y7FM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) It will be locked in a locker at the train station but on a rack at the Gym. The bike locker is keyed so I would not need a lock. Edited May 20, 2014 by VPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Nice, Jeff! Me - got a nice commute in today. It's still struggling to be above 50 on the way in but the afternoon rides in the upper 60s are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikongod Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 For some reason this is making me want a Rohloff Calfee.... http://pinion.eu/en http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tout-terrain.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Just curious on the appeal/purpose of the belt drive? Seems like an expensive "fix" for something that isn't a problem? Could be missing something of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Smoother, quieter then a chain and does not require lubrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Also will not jam up if your pant leg gets caught in the apparatus and won't put grease all over your pants as you pedal. Great for commuting. Seems to be a much smoother overall operation and the silent ride is pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Which reminds me... I left the rock n roll extreme lube on the porch over the winter and it looks like blue Jello now. Has anybody tried the Squirt lube? http://www.squirtlube.com/products/lube.html http://www.ebay.com/itm/281334824332 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffy Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Never tried Squirt but I've used Rock and Roll Gold and Extreme with both good results. I ride quite a bit but I only have to lube every couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 The dynamo front wheel was not done yet so I am going with my old MTB headlight for the moment. Too lazy to carry this thing downstairs to weigh it but I would guess 40 pounds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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