Recent content by lcyclist

Wow, nun chucks against a chain is impressive! I am versed in Arnis (Filipino martial arts) but I will think twice with a guy with a chain, especially if the guy knows how to use it.

Lol! My noise maker is better than none at all. A 9mm and the right ammo and training can take down a griz: https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2016/8/10/alaska-outfitter-defends-fishermen-from-raging-grizzly-with-9mm-pistol/ I agree a 12 gauge is better under pressure vs handgun (gross...

RV's are nice but limited on where you can go and park; I like the stealth factor of suvs and vans. I enjoy tent camping, but sleeping inside my suv has some advantages. Last time I tent camped in the desert, I got a snake visit. After I saw the high cost for suv awning, I built the awning...

Ah yes, a signalling mirror/device. Good point. I EDC carry a bic lighter already for fire making. I am thinking the lipo can start a fire as well. A broken leg/arm is a SHTF indeed.

Great idea on the noise maker/bell and notepads/pens. I am also thinking of a battery powered soldering iron/solder for quick repairs. Last time I crashed, I ripped a wire off. Would be nice for field repair if not too bulky.

Yes! Charger for cell phone! I use a 2-6s balancer with a usb charger for this. Hollow points are not advisable for bears; you need something that penetrates their thick hide...I use underwood extreme penetrator.

I carry openly; it is legal in Arizona. And yes, I have concealed carry permit. In the woods, I can't be fumbling for my weapon when stumbling on a mama bear. Rare, I know.

Ok, the title may be a bit dramatic, but what do you guys carry with you when out riding? My SHTF may be breaking a rear suspension and out 30 miles in the deep woods. I am talking about tools, spares and items you would need to get home. So when I go out in the woods with my e-bike, I...

This is my camping and exploration rig. This is a system: suv, ebike and kayak where I can go almost anywhere; where the suv can't go, it can be reached by e-bike not even 4x4's can't go. The ebike is a downhill bike with a cyclone 3000w motor+48V, 25AH lipo. This is geared for climbing...

Exactly. Situational awareness and avoidance. I see a lot of cyclist and joggers with headphones on. Easy prey. If everything else fails, rely on your training. If you are carrying a weapon (knife, pepper spray, glock), I hope you train with it.

As others have said, solid tires don't ride well. I have very good success with dual ply downhill tires and gone tubeless. I think if you look into dual ply 29inch tires, there may be some choices like Maxxis minions/holly rollers. My bike sees almost weekly offroad and commuting 24 miles...

two56, Very elegant design; do you expect spin out issue with the one way bearing because it is only pressed in? Looking forward to your testing!

No bms.

Yes, Dogman. I had it taped up and the bottom/top of the steel enclosure has a rubber lining, but sides are bare steel. It was not a tight fit. Earlier that day, I had ridden it quite roughly and may have had the cells rub, causing a short to occur. There will be no more lipo around the...

I was fortunate it was at least 8 ft away from the walls. I did not see any smoke damage other than some soot on the walkway tiles. It cleaned up with no visible damage with water and a little green scouring pad.