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jpanhans

@jpanhans@toot.bike

Detroit based big bike fan, mostly tandems and cargo bikes.

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@MrMakabar @Nyssa

jpanhans, to cargobike
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Last night my roommate said we needed a filing cabinet, look what we found on our ride this morning #cargobike #LarryVsHarry #biketooter #ebike

jpanhans, to cargobike
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Frozen lake fun

Cargo bike, one person riding in the front, towing ice skates over a frozen lake

jpanhans, to cargobike
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The studded tires are impressive on ice. Highly recommend.

jpanhans, to cycling
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I need to make a better cradle with a lower cg but this still works.

enobacon, to random
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The could be running when the sun is shining on solar panels and outdoor temp is more pumpable, but where are you putting the heat?

jpanhans,
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@enobacon @Karstan a thermal battery sounds fun but it's probably more practical to just heat your house a few extra degrees while you have free solar energy. If your house cools off super quick at night, focus on better insulation.

jef, to random
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Got a bit of rain yesterday and even more overnight, so: New rain bucket thread for 2023-2024! This time on Mastodon! With room for more data!

average to date: 1.06"
16-17 to date: 2.0" (188% average)
17-18 to date: .25" (23% average)
18-19 to date: .02" (1% average)
19-20 to date: .11" (10% average)
20-21 to date: .01" (0% average)
21-22 to date: 1.52" (143% average)
22-23 to date: .22" (20% average)
23-24 to date: .18" (16% average)

jpanhans,
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@enobacon @jef are you talking the REI ebikes? Looks like these are back in stock: https://ridepdw.com/products/full-e-bike-fenders-20-x-3-1

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god DAMN that bafang motor is fun

jpanhans,
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@Andres4NY out of curiosity, have you tried a CYC Photon or Stealth?

enobacon, to ebikes
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how do you waterproof an xt60 connector without making it too much pain to take apart? I'm thinking 1.5-2 wraps of cut rubber innertube with tape and zip ties on each end, like a 2in bandage over the connector.

jpanhans,
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@enobacon one school of thought is you don't waterproof them. The metal bullet contacts are surrounded by the plastic connector and I've heard they don't short even when submerged. And additional waterproofing can lead to moisture retention which can cause corrosion.

BrentToderian, to random
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The most cynical thing about this kind of manipulative political tactic is that it pretends that cars haven’t been powerfully prioritized since the 1960s, and still are today. Relatively minor attempts to bring things closer to balance and provide more choice are framed as “anti-motorist.” As anyone who actually understands how cities work knows, this approach will hurt everyone, including drivers.

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@enobacon @BrentToderian chose the second option. Don't be like Detroit.
(There are many lovely things about Detroit, the infrastructure is not one of them)

enobacon, to ebikes
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what if just had a tiny capacitor pack for the regen +boost and you got a continuous 300W via inductive charging from the street

jpanhans,
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@enobacon You wouldn't need regen, just push power back onto the inductor grid as you move past the coils. The power would be transferred down the street to someone else who is in need of acceleration. Like leave a penny take a penny but for momentum.

Andres4NY, to random
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So I've got an BBSHD that came with a lunacycle wolfpack 52V battery and XT90 connectors. I needed to fix the connector, so I bought a 10-pack of XT90 connectors and used a few of them.

I also have a TSDZ2 that came with a 48V generic hailong battery with bullet connectors. And now I have a 48V BBS02 that has an XT60 connector, and a 48V hailong battery on the way that has no connector.

I'm wondering if I should standardize on XT90 connectors, even though only the 52V system has them.

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@Andres4NY I'm not sure XT60s are any easier than XT90s, I guess slightly less heat required but pretty much the same process. But yes, I think ideally it's the same battery cradle on each bike (and compatible battery cases)

enobacon, to cycling
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Do I need a torque wrench ? My current method is to convert the Nm spec to in-lbs, measure the wrench and go for the feel of 40lb (or whatever that works out to.)

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@enobacon just get one, if something isn't properly torqued it can work okay for a while and then loosen after riding or vibration, they aren't that expensive and ensure your bike doesn't fall apart.

jpanhans, to random
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I don't have a dog, but this is my best effort to make happen

enobacon, to cycling
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whoever is drawing these front fenders that go all the way down the front, where do I get some?

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@enobacon I've been real close to just buying a rear fender and using it in front for the extra length. And, looking at the photo, it does appear that they have used the same fender on both front and rear.

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1,600 miles on a single charge? Student-built EV sets new world record

At 103 miles/kWh, the car is 200 times more efficient than any EV on sale.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/09/1600-miles-on-a-single-charge-student-built-ev-sets-new-world-record/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

jpanhans,
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@arstechnica this is the most expensive ebike I've ever seen. And they didn't even include the pedals.

enobacon, to random
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#BarburBlvd design vehicle right here

#CarsStink #CarsRuinCities #ODOTGTFOpdx #stroads

luxury suv burning oil and leaving a plume of smoke, oregon license plate 538kvl

jpanhans,
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@enobacon I would file a complaint, that car is not emissions compliant and needs to be fixed or taken off the road. https://www.oregon.gov/deq/Get-Involved/Pages/File-Pollution-Complaint.aspx

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it's not too hot to ride an e-bike but it would be a lot cooler without all of the car exhaust and excess heat from their air conditioners blowing on me in the bike lane 🥵

jpanhans,
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@enobacon fun fact, the typical air condioner unit in cars is as powerful as the unit you might have to cool an entire house. (Something around 7kW)

bastianallgeier, to random
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I’m always amazed by how poor the efficiency of fossile energy really is.

  • A coal plant has an efficiency of around 40%
  • A gas plant can get up to around 60%
  • A combustion engine car can only translate up to around 25% into motion

Most of the rest is wasted as heat.

Getting rid of fossile fuels by electrifying transport and switching to renewables automatically leads to huge energy savings.

jpanhans,
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@bastianallgeier In practice, an ICE car is only achieving 15% energy conversion when you factor in emission controls and drivability required in passenger vehicles.

bikepedantic, to cargobike
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DYK that Velo Orange sells a set of chrome fenders (20” front, 26” rear), that they’re back in stock, and yes, I’ve ordered a set for my UA https://velo-orange.com/products/26-650b-20-cargo-bike-fenderset-silver-and-noir

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@bikepedantic
And they looks great on all sorts of cargo bikes (Or I just found an excuse to share my )

Front view of a front loading cargo bike
side view of a navy blue bakfiets with stainless fenders and wooden box.

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