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Offline myelectricbike

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Re: Front Rack for bicycles
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2007, 05:10:21 PM »
Male or female?  ;D

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Re: Front Rack for bicycles
« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2007, 03:52:45 AM »
Okay,,,,

1. When we install electric motors we don't remove the pedals, gotta have some place to rest our feet. So technically we are riding a "human-powered" bike with electrical motor assist. Some of us just try do build them in a way that it performs in the opposite manner.

2. Batteries need racks too.

3. When some one looks at my bike and says "nice rack" my colloquial mind thinks, female. 


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Re: Front Rack for bicycles
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2007, 06:33:18 AM »
  We refer to cars or bikes as female, even in spanish there is a gender association with buildings and even furniture. So I think it is safe to refer to a "rack" as female although my corrupted since of humor takes the meaning to a whole different level.(as the prevois post suggest)
   Lane, some people have physical limitations and can no longer enjoy the the passion of cycling as they once did,(I have a heart condition and want more exercise) That is where the electric motor assist comes in. I personally welcome you here and hope enjoy the conversation here.   ;D
  P.S. As Dalecv stated, "batteries need racks too", that is why I approached you about a super duty rear rack that could hold over 100 pounds (36 to 60 lbs for batts plus cargo on side panniers)

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Re: Front Rack for bicycles
« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2007, 08:46:48 AM »
You can build a very strong rack using electrical conduit.

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Re: Front Rack for bicycles
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2007, 09:19:05 PM »
 I will need to locate an ARCO or mandrel bender to to a good job. I also noticed a closeout on bike asessories at amazom .com including rear racks and panniers.