tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post4755559759271648471..comments2023-10-31T07:37:41.350-07:00Comments on Doesn't Sweat Much For A Fat Lass: Dalby was AceDoesn't Sweat Much For A Fat Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936367400663363815noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post-60060436061978845952012-10-15T14:18:29.792-07:002012-10-15T14:18:29.792-07:001) Lower gears
2) More (regular) cycling - daily...1) Lower gears <br /><br />2) More (regular) cycling - daily cycle commuters build up their stamina and output - build in a regular ride, build-up to riding in to Sheffield - for me that's under 30 minutes each way at a steady and purposeful pace. I might get it down to 20 minutes with some bike tuning, load dumping and training. <br /><br />So for Hillsborough that would be around 40-45 minutes, but go round the contour of the hill - faster than Dial a Wait. Do it the first few times with a buddy and ride steadily via quieter roads, ultimately you will find that the main routes are slightly faster , and outside the busy times there is the advantage that you get a bus lane and won't have a queue of traffic building up Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11574227829528072780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post-83554412468069550082012-10-15T12:55:37.752-07:002012-10-15T12:55:37.752-07:00Tricky - Dave The Man is right - these things tend...Tricky - Dave The Man is right - these things tend to be expensive... Most any option is going to involve replacing a critical (expensive) part of Ziggy and require some creative rework to keep her rideable as she is now...Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094081689229845843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post-13520129086663110082012-10-15T12:14:11.379-07:002012-10-15T12:14:11.379-07:00:) You were going to be my first call Rob? Can you...:) You were going to be my first call Rob? Can you think of an easier way? Because I really feel, as if i've come as far as I can, without the extra assistance, I would need, to get up hills.<br />Doesn't Sweat Much For A Fat Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936367400663363815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post-466752029604088182012-10-15T09:19:45.256-07:002012-10-15T09:19:45.256-07:00I don't have to fit it do I? To go on Ziggy it...I don't have to fit it do I? To go on Ziggy it would have to be a rear wheel - and then it'd replace your existing rear gearing so probably problematic.......<br />RobRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094081689229845843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post-10258632634553241842012-10-15T06:03:30.157-07:002012-10-15T06:03:30.157-07:00Most 16" 'electric' wheels are front ...Most 16" 'electric' wheels are front wheels for the Brompton and it's not much use without the system to drive it round (that is more than just plugging in a battery).<br /><br />Very odd that this was being offered as a give-away deal, as the electric kits (good ones) are expensive. Some Brompton owners might be interested. Any idea what sort of motor it was - Heinzmann are the original type used - big and heavier than modern options, but that might suit some folk. Best is to advertise it in Electric Bike Magazine - published in York.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11574227829528072780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608892058699336371.post-69097916071437743202012-10-15T03:26:14.792-07:002012-10-15T03:26:14.792-07:00For the Brompton wheel you need to discuss it with...For the Brompton wheel you need to discuss it with Ziggy's experts, and also take into account that you would need batteries and a charger to work it.<br /><br />The batteries would also be extra weight and the charger would need to be plugged in to Ziggy's cave.<br /><br />But if you could make it work it would help on the hills and boosting you round your nemesis roundabout. Till the batteries went flat, then you would just have extra weight to push.<br /><br />Best<br />PeteWaitForPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825534653634418856noreply@blogger.com