Warm day but not in town

Warm days have come through. But out of town so cannot use the bicycle. It won't be long...

Belt Problem Opportunity : New Gear

Had a belt slip again. Hmmm. Changed it not long ago. Everything looks OK. I called the professional Julia at Golden Eagle. We discussed and I tweaked. Still slipped. I called again and talked to Dennis. His conclusion was the same as Julia's but with more technical jargon to share.

Julia felt the gear was worn but I had trouble understanding how to observe it.

Sure enough, after ordering a new gear, one size larger, it was obvious that mine was worn when the new one arrived. Pictures soon for details...

Gear : $29
Belt : $29

Therefore, the conclusion of this matter is that with a number 13 gear versus a number 12 the bicycle is zooming along once again.

All the belts I have are still good so I should be covered until at least the year 2155.

I can tell a noticeable difference. Everything is tighter and I pulled one of the largest hills in the area, peddling included, and did not have any problem eventhough I was using the previous belt which had slipped alot on worn gear #12.

I love this invention.
GEBE no freebee but so worth the mirth.

more soon...

3333 Miles on The Golden Eagle Bike Engine

3333 Miles on The Golden Eagle Bike Engine

HELLO SAN DIEGO ! 3000 miles!

I hit the 3000 mile mark!
Virtual Pretend Bike Journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific:
Going the northern I-40 route (2,963 miles) I just splashed into the Pacific Ocean!

Going the southern route through Houston to El Paso, Tucson and then on to San Diego, I have 38 miles to go.

ONE more! If I put the Atlantic start point, Long Beach New York, and put the finish point, Sunset Cliffs San Diego California, then the trip is only 2,780 miles. Thus my 3002 trip has me heading north and places me 50+ miles north of Los Angeles!

What a great journey on my Golden Eagle Bike Engine kit. BikeEngines.com

More soon!

2800 Miles! Just Crossed Into California!

My Virtual Pretend Bike Journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific now has me just west of Yuma California!

New Rim - August 22, 2008 - It's Great To Ride Again!

I have installed my new bicycle rim with the larger 105mm spokes. This shows everything except centering the Golden Eagle disk which is a simple process of tapping the ring here and there to get it as true centered as possible. I'll show that soon.

AtLast : New Rim is on the Way

Got my notice that UPS is on the way. New rim. Stronger spokes. Better knowledge of what not to do and what to do to avoid another broken rim.

The worse thing about not having my Golden Eagle Bicycle working is ~ that I now have no excuse for myself not to have to work.

THINGS I'M LEARNING

Just had a great talk to GEBE.

1. Very important information on the Tension Lever:
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=13661

2. Information of Spokes
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=13647

He broke a spoke
And spoke he's broke
So spare the bloke
The spare he broke
And give the bloke
A brand new spoke.

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Blog Kit Build and Experience from June 2007
Golden Eagle Bike Engine ~ Subaru Robin 35cc 4 Stroke
Current miles : 2,664

Uh Oh ... Spokes break

Three spokes appeared to have broken at once today. I noticed other loose ones. The tire rim is 'S' shape bent.

I've started some forum exploring for the next move.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=13647

Bicycle shop stayed open after hours for me.
Owner had many good ideas.

Not sure on the best approach. New rim? Different spokes? Spoke anchors?

More soon.

Still had a great ride before having to stop and call a great friend.
My Virtual Pretend Bike Journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific now has me Gila Bend, Arizona, just southwest of Phoenix.

Wonderful.

2400+ Miles : Summer Journey

Took a very nice vacation ride. 70 miles.
Added video here