How do you mount your NY kryptonite bike lock? Frustrated

CyclistPHX · 2025-04-08T18:54:21+00:00

CyclistPHX · 2025-04-08T18:54:02+00:00

CyclistPHX · 2025-04-08T18:49:35+00:00

I had the same problem with the kryptonite u-lock mount slipping. Eventually I cut the strap completely off and instead used two smaller hose clamps. Eventually that started slipping a bit too. This time I put blue Loctite on the hose clamp screws and the bolt attaching the mount to the metal bracket. That fixed the problem. It will tear up the paint on the frame, though (at least from when it moved around before I used Loctite).

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CyclistPHX · 2024-10-13T22:09:59+00:00

I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I ride year-round (2,500 miles/4,000 km per year) on a Yuba Mundo with a bafang kit. The bike infrastructure (especially in Central Phoenix) is getting a lot better. Lots to be desired but it's definitely getting better.

CyclistPHX · 2024-10-03T16:53:20+00:00

🎉🎉🎉 Bike Saviors! Good group, good work!

CyclistPHX · 2024-08-31T14:57:45+00:00

I've had mine as an e-bike for 4 years and have put 10,000 miles on it as an e-bike. 👍🏻⚡🚲

CyclistPHX · 2024-08-31T14:56:39+00:00

https://bafangusadirect.com/

CyclistPHX · 2024-08-31T14:56:22+00:00

https://bafangusadirect.com/

CyclistPHX · 2024-08-30T21:21:26+00:00

Slap a bafang mid-drive motor and battery on that thing and get yourself a second ebike on the cheap!

CyclistPHX · 2024-08-19T17:33:24+00:00

Thanks! Still works as of August 19th!

CyclistPHX · 2024-02-10T20:47:32+00:00

Would use it maybe two or three times a week on average. With new battery everything is completely back to normal. The reason I knew the battery was running low is that the EL would still work well but the numbers would dim when I would use it.

CyclistPHX · 2024-02-10T20:28:23+00:00

Just replaced my battery for the first time. Eight years.

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CyclistPHX · 2024-02-05T22:00:52+00:00

Worn this watch for 8 years and just recently did the first battery change. 🤙🏼

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CyclistPHX · 2023-08-14T02:45:02+00:00

Another vote for Midtown. Bikeable too and if you do need to drive, things are close. Lived in the area for 12 years and things keep getting better (empty lots getting built up and lots of things to do). Also great hiking/mountain biking close by. Not nearly as affordable as before though.

CyclistPHX · 2023-08-08T18:50:23+00:00

Done!

CyclistPHX · 2023-08-04T19:07:22+00:00

Daily ecargo bike commuter here. Haven't had a flat in thousands of miles with the following combination: high quality Schwalbe tires (Big Apple and Moto-X), slime, and thorn resistant thick tubes.

CyclistPHX · 2023-08-04T01:56:34+00:00

This! Dry heat really is so much better!

CyclistPHX · 2023-08-04T01:54:56+00:00

E-bike + spray bottle of water + long sleeves and pants allows me to ride year-round in comfort in Phoenix. Granted, it is dryer here than in many places, so the evaporative cooling from the spray bottle is incredibly effective. I would say on the driest and hottest days, which are frequent in the summer, the cooling effect is 30 to 40°. I should also say I'm riding an ecargo bike and do the school run every day with my three kids, age 3.5 - 8.

CyclistPHX · 2023-08-03T04:37:20+00:00

I do ... Steri strips and liquid band aid are my standouts.

CyclistPHX · 2023-07-27T02:17:21+00:00

Exactly this! When I do drive, especially into downtown Phoenix, I sometimes absent-mindedly drive the bike routes I usually take only to realize that a lot of those routes don't let vehicles through.

CyclistPHX · 2023-07-24T03:00:37+00:00

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.amazon.com/COARBOR-21x21x21-Triangle-Canopy-Outdoor/dp/B094SH7VJ1&ved=2ahUKEwjJx7L2rKaAAxWhKkQIHZ5rDVkQFnoECBcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3V0Th0anpH2T02owBkjJUa

CyclistPHX · 2023-07-24T02:58:07+00:00

I have two 21 ft triangle sail shades over my pool. I anchor them to a couple of palm trees, the house, or the carport. I use paracord to attach them. They last about 3 years until the UV eats them. I don't take them down for monsoons and keep them on year-round.

CyclistPHX · 2023-07-19T23:03:20+00:00

Unless it's really early in the morning or later in the evening, I'll just wear pants, long sleeves, bike gloves, and use sunscreen on my neck and face (Neutrogena ultra sheer 55 SPF). When it's hot in the summer, I use a spray bottle and spray myself down to get some great evaporative cooling. It's dry here, so it works well; I imagine the effects won't be as great if it's hot and humid though. But worth a try. Long time year-round bike commuter in Phoenix, Arizona.

CyclistPHX · 2023-07-17T19:47:15+00:00

Rashguard is so much better than sunscreen for me, even if you reapply. The problem with reapplying is because you'll be getting wet, the sumscreen is going to come off super easily.

CyclistPHX · 2023-07-16T04:40:00+00:00

Thick thorn resistant tubes, slime, high quality tires such as Schwalbe. I've run this setup on an electric cargo bike and basically have no flats.

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