The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVII

Zingston · 06-10-2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I got no love for hairy azz pussys!

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That's like 70s style pussys.

Cue up some Barry White. Ahhhh yeah.

Rusty · 06-10-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I'll have to use her bike as a template and measure myself. I'd go with an aluminum frame because the battery would be mounted within the triangle part inbetwen your knees.

No clue on tire size. Whatever would be most comfortable.

Not all of us have the time and energy to exercise every day duuuude. I just surpassed the 110 hr mark for biweekly tracking. Can't do much when you're tied to a desk for hours on end.

Doesn't matter which frame metal you use. Unless you need to go by tube diameter.

To do it right. You need to go to a bike shop to get measured.

26" tires have been around forever. The 29" came out a few years ago. Said to be less rolling resistance. Not everyone is doing them.

Other thing is brakes. Cantilevers brakes or disc. Go with disc's.

Gears. How many gears you want? There is some new stuff out there that I haven't kept up with.

All MT bike have front forks now. This is where it can get $$$$$ I have Marzocchi Bomber's on mine.

Zingston · 06-10-2020, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

To do it right. You need to go to a bike shop to get measured.

26" tires have been around forever. The 29" came out a few years ago. Said to be less rolling resistance. Not everyone is doing them.

Other thing is brakes. Cantilevers brakes or disc. Go with disc's.

Gears. How many gears you want? There is some new stuff out there that I haven't kept up with.

Isn't he just getting this bike to put an electric motor on it and tool about with the girlfriend? If so, seems to me it really doesnt matter which bike he gets as long as it has a seat, handlebars and brakes. Wouldnt a walmart bike work for this project? Don't get me wrong... my last bike was a Cervelo triathlon bike, so I understand. But buying a high end bike to strap an electric motor on seems like overkill.

JARblue · 06-10-2020, 03:02 PM

Start at a bike shop

Choosing the Right Bicycle for an Electric Bicycle Conversion - EbikeSchool.com

Leingod · 06-10-2020, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Doesn't matter which frame metal you use. Unless you need to go by tube diameter.

To do it right. You need to go to a bike shop to get measured.

26" tires have been around forever. The 29" came out a few years ago. Said to be less rolling resistance. Not everyone is doing them.

Other thing is brakes. Cantilevers brakes or disc. Go with disc's.

Gears. How many gears you want? There is some new stuff out there that I haven't kept up with.

All MT bike have front forks now. This is where it can get $$$$$ I have Marzocchi Bomber's on mine.

Definately getting something with disc brakes. rear derailluer. Whatever wheels comes on the bike. And no clue on gears. i just assumed the typical 7. And I'm not sure those matter that much after a conversion anyways.

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Isn't he just getting this bike to put an electric motor on it and tool about with the girlfriend? If so, seems to me it really doesnt matter which bike he gets as long as it has a seat, handlebars and brakes. Wouldnt a walmart bike work for this project? Don't get me wrong... my last bike was a Cervelo triathlon bike, so I understand. But buying a high end bike to strap an electric motor on seems like overkill.

While Iw ant to keep it cheap, I also don't want to halfarse it. A Wally World bike just seems sketchy. I was thinking about a Giant or something.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Start at a bike shop

Choosing the Right Bicycle for an Electric Bicycle Conversion - EbikeSchool.com

I was reading that article earlier actually. haha

Hotrodz · 06-10-2020, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

What about shaved?

They definitely more preferable that way. They still ugly as hell. Have ever seen a hairless cat? LMAO

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Hotrodz · 06-10-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

That's like 70s style pussys.

Cue up some Barry White. Ahhhh yeah.

We didn't know any better then because we were drunk, high or both!

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Zingston · 06-10-2020, 03:46 PM

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We didn't know any better then because we were drunk, high or both!

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So what has changed?

Zingston · 06-10-2020, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

They definitely more preferable that way. They still ugly as hell. Have ever seen a hairless cat? LMAO

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Shynx cats... they look evil a f!! Gargoyle-ish!

FPenvy · 06-10-2020, 03:49 PM

91 feels like 98.........and i gotta go build a pool

Hotrodz · 06-10-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

So what has changed?

I have no money for that now...because racecar no more hookers and blow!

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FPenvy · 06-10-2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I have no money for that now...because racecar no more hookers and blow!

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there was no zdayz. plenty of hooker and blow money

Hotrodz · 06-10-2020, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

there was no zdayz. plenty of hooker and blow money

That ain't no lie!!! That is the most expensive four days of fun for me each year. Still racecar said I need bigger turbos and that money evaporated that fast!

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redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Definately getting something with disc brakes. rear derailluer. Whatever wheels comes on the bike. And no clue on gears. i just assumed the typical 7. And I'm not sure those matter that much after a conversion anyways.

While Iw ant to keep it cheap, I also don't want to halfarse it. A Wally World bike just seems sketchy. I was thinking about a Giant or something.

I was reading that article earlier actually. haha

Unless you want to do offroad, get a hybrid. Most are 27 speed, 3 chainrings up front, 9 speed cassette in the rear. Like I mentioned, you'll be removing the 3 chainrings in the front to install a single chainring that comes with the bafang kit.
The 9 speed in the rear is still good to have over a 7 speed. Hybrids generally come with 700c wheels, that's the same size as a road bike but wider. They are basically 29". Also, get stainless steel spokes on the wheels or the spokes will rust out in no time. Get trigger shifters, not twist shifters that come on the cheap bikes. And do not get a steel frame bike, aluminum for sure. Giants are fine as are all the name brands. Again, it all has to do with the components. I ride a Fuji hybrid as my everyday bike. It has high end components. The owner of the shop I did repairs for is a Fuji dealer and gets their bikes for less than half off. I paid him $300 for an $800 hybrid. He is also an electric bike dealer. If you were out here I could get you an amazing price on an electric bike.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 04:28 PM

Hey Zingston

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