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Bob Brown
I have just bought a giant, boulder 4 hybrid bike( if Anyones heard of it) for 400 bucks. It's a great ride but what ways can I modify it with new parts etc to make it an easier ride???
Answer
Bob,
Here are a few options to consider.
http://www.norco.com/bikes/kids/24-inch/â¦
http://www.norco.com/bikes/urban/hybrid/â¦
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/towâ¦
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/towâ¦
You might want to give it time. Ride the bike. Become familiar with the bike first and see how things feel and fit for your purposes. Purchasing add ons and what not are all good ideas, but riding reveals what is a good spend and what is not. Riding unveils riders needs and weaknesses this is invaluable to not wasting money thus truly enhancing the bike riding experiences. I for one, read about all of the things bike manufacturers intend for my dollar. I look at pictures and review components and accessories. I keep things in mind while I ride. For instance, riding at night is a good thing for my schedule. It gives me a few more hours to take in 2-3 miles before bed time. While riding I realized I need a light. While riding at night without helmet and light I realized I needed both and that they better be good because my life depends on both. I look at the different types of helmets and asked obvious questions to some on Y/A but I am evaluating what makes sense. I ask what helmet do you wear? Why wear a helmet? Has a particular helmet brand stood out to you, if so why? These questions from others inform me to make better decisions, based on my experience first, realizing the need for a helmet.
The same can be said for a bike light. Some bike lights are measured in candle power others lumens. Some lights are led, others halogen bulb and so forth. Do I get a 1 watt or 2 watt headlight? What is the price point that seems reasonable? More importantly, based on the fact that I may ride 3-5 miles at night do I need a $250 head light? Is a $38 headlight satisfactory? Only by riding at night realizing my path through a wooded area with some street lighting will inform me. And, the experience of others who have already put into good use what I might be considering. This is at least my process, I respectfully suggest that you develop one if you want to be serious minded about cycling, if not you will be chasing your tail at your own expense.
Best.
Bob,
Here are a few options to consider.
http://www.norco.com/bikes/kids/24-inch/â¦
http://www.norco.com/bikes/urban/hybrid/â¦
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/towâ¦
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/towâ¦
You might want to give it time. Ride the bike. Become familiar with the bike first and see how things feel and fit for your purposes. Purchasing add ons and what not are all good ideas, but riding reveals what is a good spend and what is not. Riding unveils riders needs and weaknesses this is invaluable to not wasting money thus truly enhancing the bike riding experiences. I for one, read about all of the things bike manufacturers intend for my dollar. I look at pictures and review components and accessories. I keep things in mind while I ride. For instance, riding at night is a good thing for my schedule. It gives me a few more hours to take in 2-3 miles before bed time. While riding I realized I need a light. While riding at night without helmet and light I realized I needed both and that they better be good because my life depends on both. I look at the different types of helmets and asked obvious questions to some on Y/A but I am evaluating what makes sense. I ask what helmet do you wear? Why wear a helmet? Has a particular helmet brand stood out to you, if so why? These questions from others inform me to make better decisions, based on my experience first, realizing the need for a helmet.
The same can be said for a bike light. Some bike lights are measured in candle power others lumens. Some lights are led, others halogen bulb and so forth. Do I get a 1 watt or 2 watt headlight? What is the price point that seems reasonable? More importantly, based on the fact that I may ride 3-5 miles at night do I need a $250 head light? Is a $38 headlight satisfactory? Only by riding at night realizing my path through a wooded area with some street lighting will inform me. And, the experience of others who have already put into good use what I might be considering. This is at least my process, I respectfully suggest that you develop one if you want to be serious minded about cycling, if not you will be chasing your tail at your own expense.
Best.
Installing underglow on 70cc scooter?
macnkitty2
I would like to install some LED underglow lights on my Sym JetEuro 70cc scooter. I have found some kits for motorcycles that look like they'd work on my scooter.
http://www.kapscomoto.com/Shop-By-Product/LED-Accent-Kits/Universal/Flex-Line-7-in-1-Color-LED-Motorcycle-Bike-Accent-Light-Kit-p531.html
http://www.motorcycleledlights.com/6pc-Orange-Flexible-Motorcycle-LED-Lights.aspx
Is it as simple as putting the strips where I want them, running the wires to the control box (most kids come with one), and wiring the control box to my scooter's battery? Will my battery be strong enough to illuminate all those LEDs?
Answer
It's not your battery you're going to be worried about, it's your stator. When the bike is running, it's running off of the output of the stator coil (alternator.) Typically the system is designed to have just enough push to run the systems and keep the battery full.
I'm not familiar with your Sym JetEuro, but if it's like any other 70cc scooter out there it's not going to have a large electrical current to draw on.
When you rev it up, does your headlight get significantly brighter? That's a good indication that your system is borderline unbalanced, and adding another load will make it worse.
The good news is that LED's draw almost NO amperage. The control box might, however. If I were you, I'd try to find a cheap used set, and without installing them, hook them up to the battery. Start up the bike and see what happens. Test your idling voltage at your battery with and without the lights hooked up, and then try it at 1/2 throttle. Make sure the 2 sets of numbers don't vary much.
Can't be much more specific than that, bud, sorry. The worst thing that could happen is you'll get where you're going, return to start up the bike, and the battery will be down or dead. With a scoot, you can always push start it...
It's not your battery you're going to be worried about, it's your stator. When the bike is running, it's running off of the output of the stator coil (alternator.) Typically the system is designed to have just enough push to run the systems and keep the battery full.
I'm not familiar with your Sym JetEuro, but if it's like any other 70cc scooter out there it's not going to have a large electrical current to draw on.
When you rev it up, does your headlight get significantly brighter? That's a good indication that your system is borderline unbalanced, and adding another load will make it worse.
The good news is that LED's draw almost NO amperage. The control box might, however. If I were you, I'd try to find a cheap used set, and without installing them, hook them up to the battery. Start up the bike and see what happens. Test your idling voltage at your battery with and without the lights hooked up, and then try it at 1/2 throttle. Make sure the 2 sets of numbers don't vary much.
Can't be much more specific than that, bud, sorry. The worst thing that could happen is you'll get where you're going, return to start up the bike, and the battery will be down or dead. With a scoot, you can always push start it...
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