#wall mount for Electric bike

[reaper2187]

Jade west x masc female reader

The sky above Hollywood Arts was a perfect blue, its clarity interrupted only by the occasional wispy cloud drifting lazily by. The iconic school of performing arts buzzed with its usual electric energy, a tapestry of creativity and ambition woven together by the eclectic student body.

Y/N walked through the main entrance, her combat boots thudding softly against the polished floor. She adjusted her leather jacket, glancing around the hallway filled with colorful lockers and bulletin boards plastered with show announcements and club flyers. Her short hair was artfully tousled, and her strong, confident stride drew a few curious looks from her classmates. But Y/N was used to it. She knew her butch style stood out in a sea of trendy fashionistas and aspiring stars, and she embraced it.

Her eyes scanned the hall for a familiar face. She spotted her friends by the lockers, deep in conversation. But it wasn’t them she was looking for. It was Jade West. The girl with the raven hair and piercing eyes who had a way of making Y/N's heart race and her palms sweat.

Y/N found Jade by her locker, her usual scowl in place as she fiddled with the combination lock. Jade's dark, enigmatic aura was what had drawn Y/N to her in the first place. There was something magnetic about her intensity, her refusal to conform to anyone's expectations.

Taking a deep breath, Y/N walked over, trying to ignore the fluttering in her stomach. "Hey, Jade."

Jade looked up, her expression shifting from annoyance to mild curiosity. "Y/N. What's up?"

"Not much. Just wanted to see if you’re free after school. I was thinking we could hang out."

Jade raised an eyebrow, a small smirk playing on her lips. "Hang out? With you?"

Y/N chuckled, used to Jade's sharp tongue. "Yeah, with me. Unless you’ve got better plans."

Jade closed her locker with a metallic clang. "Actually, I don’t. What did you have in mind?"

"I thought we could head over to Nozu, maybe grab some sushi and chill for a bit. Then, if you're up for it, there's this indie band playing at the Black Box later. They’re pretty good."

Jade's eyes lit up slightly at the mention of the Black Box, a small, underground venue known for showcasing raw, edgy talent. "That doesn’t sound terrible."

Y/N grinned. "Glad to hear it. Meet you by the front entrance after class?"

Jade gave a curt nod. "Sure. See you then."

The rest of the day passed in a blur of classes and rehearsals. Y/N found it hard to concentrate, her thoughts constantly drifting back to her upcoming date—if she could call it that—with Jade. When the final bell rang, she grabbed her backpack and headed to the front entrance, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves.

Jade was already there, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. She looked effortlessly cool in her signature black attire, her hair falling in perfect waves around her shoulders.

"Ready to go?" Y/N asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

"Ready," Jade replied, pushing off the wall and falling into step beside Y/N as they walked towards Y/N's motorcycle.

"You okay with riding this?" Y/N asked, patting the sleek, black bike.

Jade's eyes gleamed with interest. "Definitely."

Y/N handed Jade a spare helmet and mounted the bike, feeling a thrill of adrenaline as Jade climbed on behind her. Jade's arms wrapped around Y/N's waist, sending a warm shiver down her spine.

They sped through the streets of Hollywood, the wind whipping past them as they made their way to Nozu. The ride was exhilarating, a perfect start to their evening together. When they arrived, they found a quiet corner booth and ordered a variety of sushi rolls, the conversation flowing surprisingly easily.

Y/N found herself laughing at Jade's dry wit and sharp observations, and Jade seemed to relax, her usual defensive demeanor softening. As they finished their meal, Jade leaned back in her seat, a rare smile playing on her lips.

"Not bad, Y/N. Not bad at all."

Y/N chuckled. "Glad you approve. Ready for the next part of our adventure?"

Jade's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "Lead the way."

They made their way to the Black Box, the small venue already buzzing with energy. The dim lighting and graffiti-covered walls gave the place an edgy, underground vibe. Y/N led Jade to a spot near the stage, the close proximity to the performers adding to the thrill.

The band started their set, their raw, powerful music filling the space. Y/N glanced at Jade, who was completely absorbed in the music, her eyes closed and a content smile on her face. Seeing Jade so at ease made Y/N's heart swell with affection.

As the night wore on, the music grew louder, the crowd more animated. Y/N felt a rush of happiness being there with Jade, sharing something they both loved. When the final song ended and the applause died down, Y/N turned to Jade, her voice almost lost in the cacophony of departing concert-goers.

"So, what did you think?"

Jade opened her eyes, her gaze locking onto Y/N's. "I think tonight was… amazing. Thanks for inviting me."

Y/N smiled, feeling a warmth spread through her chest. "Anytime, Jade. Anytime."

They left the venue and headed back to Y/N's bike, the night air cool against their skin. As they rode back towards Hollywood Arts, Y/N felt a sense of contentment she hadn't felt in a long time. She parked the bike and turned to Jade, who was removing her helmet.

"Hey, Jade?"

"Yeah?"

"Would you want to do this again sometime?"

Jade smirked, her eyes softening. "I'd like that."

Y/N's heart soared as she watched Jade walk away, her confident stride as captivating as ever. She knew their relationship wouldn't be easy—Jade was complicated, fierce, and often difficult. But Y/N was ready for the challenge. Because underneath all that, she saw the real Jade: passionate, loyal, and capable of great love.

And Y/N was determined to be the one Jade let in.

[vibratingskull]

What would you think of maybe Thrawn x Reader on a camping trip to somewhere scenic and isolated? Maybe on vacation, away from the stresses of work? I'm definitely imagining Thrawn shirtless and chopping firewood, for some eye candy. Maybe like, half fluff/half spicy?

🥺 pretty please?

(my love as a gift, regardless of if you write this!)

Of course, anything for you my sweet ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

ThrawnxF!reader

Tags: Winter vacation, fluff, fingering

“Ch’acah, we have arrived.” Thrawn pats your thigh to wake you up.

You rise up in a jolt, still half asleep. You were so comfortable pressed against Thrawn's back, holding him tight on the speeder, his body's higher warmth still spreading to you past the thick leather jacket he wears. 

You rub your eyes and wipe a bit of drool off your mouth and discover a wooden cabin under a thick layer of snow. Thrawn already jumped off the bike to get the luggages as you hug yourself to shield yourself from the biting cold. He was so warm…

“You are shivering, Vir. Let’s get inside.” He invites gallantly.

You jump on the ground, leafing through the bunch of keys you have. You haven't come here in decades, you almost forgot your grand aunt bought that cabin in the middle of nowhere.

You would have come in summer under a blazing sun but you saw how Thrawn's eyes were shining when you told him everything froze in winter in the region. You hoped for a resort near a beach for those vacation, but seeing him getting excited by the prospect of living through a cold climate for some weeks made you cave in, for your Chiss…

As much as Thrawn shows excitement of course, which is always in moderation. 

But enduring the cold and wind is worth it if Thrawn gets something reminding him of his homeworlds.

You enter the key in the door and push the heavy block of wood to enter the modest abode. It is completely dark and cold. You search for a lightswitch on the wall until you find it and flip it.

Nothing.

You flip it again.

Still dark.

“We may have an electricity problem.” You annonce.

Thrawn puts the luggages down in the largest room, consisting of a kitchenette, a sofa, a double bed and a fireplace.

Real small cabin, you see.

You mingle with a heater mounted on the wall, to no avail.

“Let’s start the chimney.” Thrawn says. “Let’s get some light and warmth.”

You go around the cabin in search of the wood reserve, finding the ax in the meantime. You find back Thrawn securing the bike in the nightfall against a tree. You don’t know who would come lost themself in this forest to steal a speeder bike, but security first you suppose.

“No cutted logs, but I found the ax.” 

He nods, standing up. He is only wearing his leather jacket while you're wrapped in the puffiest winter coat you ever saw, a heavy lana scarf and some gloves. 

“I will see the wood, go collect some ice.” He instructs

“Why?” you tilt your head, blowing hot air on your hands.

“For the bath.” He says with a thin smile.

You take a hammer from the top case and a very large bucket. You wave at Thrawn as you go, looking at him chopping wood with application and venture a little bit deeper in the forest. If your memory serves you right there must be a lake not too far away…

You break the ice with the hammer and collect enough to fill the bucket. It is a really, really large bucket and it gets really, really heavy. You have all the pain in the world carrying it back to the cabin, especially with this hindering coat. You take double the time it took you to reach the lake to come back.

But you’re not disappointed, far from it.

Because when you finally reach the cabin, you raise your eyes from the heavy bucket to discover Thrawn, still cutting logs, bare chested and muscles glistening with a thin layer of sweat shining under the rising stars. 

You are so surprised and enthralled you stop dead in your tracks, completely hypnotized by that scene. You cannot help but admire his form, his powerful muscles flexing so wonderfully under the new moonlight. 

You remained silent, eyes wide open, arms holding on desperately on the heavy bucket that started trembling in your hands. He catches a glimpse of you mid swift, sliding a log in too with such force and power the two parts fly on the side. He lays down the ax to turn to you, gasping for air, his breath forming steamy clouds at his mouth. You see his large chest rising up and down rapidly and you imagine his heart beat racing in his rib cage. 

You close your agape mouth with a gulp, shaking your head back to reality. 

“I found ice.” You inform gingerly, trying to keep your eyes to his ember eyes and not his mouth watering chest and abdominals.

Maker… He is such an athlete! He has been carved by the gods in pure marble!

“Good.” He nods, already getting back his breath under control, “Put it in the chimney, we are going to melt it for the bath.”

You greet your teeth as you carry the bucket inside. Right behind you Thrawn gathered the wood he cut and places them in the fireplace. He starts the fire as you get rid of your heavy coat. You take one of the furry plaid and lay it on his naked shoulders, he raises his head to meet your gaze, a silent ‘thank you’ in his eyes.

“You’re going to catch a cold in this outfit.” You smile gently.

You just see a drop of sweat rolling from his pac to roll on his muscular stomach, making you gulp again. He doesn’t close the plaid over him, only holding the sides with the tip of his fingers, letting you appreciate his whole carved bust as he rises back on his feet. The red and yellow flames bounce beautifully on his deep blue skin, creating delightful tones and shades dancing on his skin. You breathe deeply through your nose, trying your best not to drool at that sight.

He turns his head to you, completely lost in your admiration of his body, and smiles thinly before booping the tip of your nose with his knuckle. You wince and wrinkle your nose in reaction, almost sneezing.

“I think we still have some hot cocoa in the thermos. You are shivering, Ch’acah.”

He invites you to sit on the sofa in front of the burning fire and brings the two cups and the thermos bottle, pouring you a cup of the fuming drink. As you blow on the steaming cup in your hand he sits beside you, throwing the side of the plaid over your own shoulders. You smile and snuggle against his warmer body with a sigh of contentment.

“I know you wished to go to the beach for those vacations.” Thrawn says after a very long moment of comfortable silence, “I am sorry, Ch’acah.”

You kiss his shoulder before laying your head on it.

“No need Thrawn. I saw how happy and interested you were in this location.”

“And I am thankful to you for accepting.” He brushes his cheek against the top of your head.

“If you are happy, it is good enough for me.” You assure, sighing contented as you finally started to warm up.

“We will go to that resort you saw, cheo vir, I promise you.”

“And we could come back here each winter, if you wish!” You propose.

“Thank you, love.” He kisses your hair tenderly.

You press yourself against his warm body, feeling his arm circling your shoulders, pressing you tighter against himself. You deeply inhale the natural musk of your Chiss with glee, letting it invade your lungs with great pleasure.

He is so, so warm…

And smells so, so good.

His thumb comes caressing the plump of your cheek softly.

“I love you, Thrawn.” You let escape in the softness and intimacy of the moment.

“I love you too, Ch’acah.” He responds with a melodious tone.

You sip your cups, letting the heavy and thick chunks of ice slowly melt in the bucket over the fire. He keeps caressing your cheek with his thumb, softly, lightly, tenderly…

You hear him purring lowly, feeling the waves through the skin of your cheek. You close your eyes, comfortable and relaxed.

“Do you like it here?” You ask.

“It is quite rudimentary, but yes. It brings back some soft memories.” He admits.

“Good, that’s what I wanted for you.” you press your cheek on his shoulder.

“Thank you, Ch’acah. You take such good care of me.”

You raise your head to look him in the eyes. His so beautiful crimson eyes.

“Because you do it too…” You whisper.

His fingers travel from your cheek to your chin, tilting it to give him a better access to your lips. He leans forward and captures them delicately, pressing sweet kisses on your lips, purring deeply at the sensual contact. In place of purring you moan for his ears, mewling alluringly for his pleasure.

He parts from you with a satisfied sigh, looking into your eyes. His face is stern and unreadable but his eyes are spilling love and adoration. He gently puts a strand of your hair behind your ear before taking your cheek in his palm. You mewl and snuggle against his warm palm.

“I could drown in your eyes.” He murmurs with his deep baritone voice.

“Your eyes set fire to my soul.” You respond.

He kisses your forehead lovingly.

“We should take the water off the fire before it boils.” He simply says, leaving your embrace.

He lets the plaid fall off his large shoulders like a cap in a regal movement, letting you admire his magnificently sculpted back and well defined shoulder blades. You feel your throat drying at that simple sight.

“Will it be sufficient?” You ask tilting your head.

“It is plenty.”

You hardly see how it is enough to fill a bathtub…

He seizes the heavy bucket, flexing his powerful biceps just for you and easily carry it to the ridiculously small bathroom.

This room is hilariously small.

There is no bathtub, not even a shower. There is only a larger than usual metallic barrel next to a crude, but serviceable toilet. Thrawn easily lift the bucket and pour the fuming water in the barrel, filling it up.

“Oh this is really, really rudimentary.” You concede.

“We will be a bit squeezed in here, but it will be quite… pleasant.” He turns to you.

Your gaze travel between the barrel to Thrawn, eyes round.

“You want us to take our bath together, in… this?”

“Will it be a problem?” He asks, opening his pants.

You purse your lips.

You hardly see how Thrawn could squeeze his large and tall body in this barrel, so your two bodies at the same time…

“Hum…”

“I thought it would be agreeable to bathe together, in each other's arms.” He presents his argument.

“I mean…” You hesitate.

You turn back to him to see him naked in all his glory and immediately avert your eyes, suddenly shy.

Which is quite weird, you've been seen naked more than once. And you always loved it, a lot!

You feel him come to press his naked form against your body, gently opening the buttons of your thick lana cardigan.

“Come bath with me, Ch’acah.” He whispers in your ear, making you shudder instantly.

You gulp, feeling your body temperature skyrocketing by the second. He pulls the cardigan off your shoulders  gently, nibbling at your ear. You gasp at the touch of his breath on the shell of your ear, sending shivers down your spine and pussy. You bite your lips and take your shirt off while he unbutton your pants before pulling them down, letting you in your bra and tights. You fill his warm hands snaking their way back up your legs, caressing and squeezing the flesh as they rise. 

This is not an alluring stocking but lana tights with extravagant colors and patterns as they tend to be. You hear a low chuckle behind you.

“I am sorry, you may have hoped for a thin shaded stocking.” You mumble. “I am sorry.”

“Not at all, Ch’acah. I know you cannot endure cold climates as well as I. These eccentric patterns and colors are also pleasant to see.”

“I was so cold on the ship.” You admit. “I needed a new layer.”

“I will make sure you remain warm during our stay.” He says lowly, darkly, seductively…

You feel his lips on your lower back brushing the thin sensitive skin like a butterfly, making you shiver again. He stands back to his full height and opens your bra expertly, with a snap of the hooks and his warm hands come forth and grabs your tits delicately. You breathe through your nose, mouth agape as he gently kneads the round mounds of flesh, before making your nipples roll between his master fingers, tugging on them softly.

“I love unclothing you.” He whispers again, “I know really well what I will found, but it is like I am rediscovering our body each time, like a new first time.” and he bites down your ear.

You yelp, to his pleasure.

“Come in with me, sweet thing.” He kisses your shoulder and leave you to enter the barrel.

Somehow, someway he does enter the barrel entirely, sitting down in the warm water, his legs wide apart to leave you space. He extends his hand to you invitingly.

You get rid off your tights and panties quickly and enter the fuming, hot water. Miraculously you manage to both fit in the barrel, squeezed against the other, but surprisingly comfortable nonetheless. Your back is pressed against his chest as you sit between his legs. 

“How is it?” He asks.

“Hot.”

“Too hot?” He worries.

‘Against a body such as yours? It is scorching hot’ you think.

“It is agreeable.” You correct, getting comfortable against his chest.

You sigh of comfort, slowly relaxing in the fuming water.

“See? We could fit without any difficulties.”

“I wouldn’t have bet on it!” You retort.

He kisses the top of your head, pecking your hair, hugging your body tightly in his arms. He crosses his legs before yours, imprisoning you between his embrace completely.

“Lay on me, Ch’acah, I am warmer.” He invites.

You let your head fall back on his shoulder with a moan. One of his hands starts drawing circles on your arm while the other one sneakily traces its way on your stomach and goes south. He keep kissing your ear and temples as his hand keeps going until it scoops your sex in his palm. Air gets stuck in your throat as you feel him dressing down your cunt with his large hand. One single finger curls up, trailing your slit until it flicks your clit at the top. You immediately jolt back, and in doing so compress his cock between your two bodies. He hisses in return in pain and pleasure.

“I’m sorry!” You immediately present your excuses.

“Do.not.move.an.inch.” He orders. “Remain here.”

“O-Ok…”

He trails your slit once again, before going at it seriously, pushing past your folds and massaging your entrance with the pad of his finger.

“You are already gaping, I can feel you pulsing against my finger.” He notes satisfied.

“You are teasing me, of course I am going to react!” You defend yourself.

He adds a second finger at the circles he traces around your entrance, applying sweet pressures here and there, titillating your cunny from time to time. His fingers rise to your pearl and knead it thoroughly, adding pressure, making it roll, flicking it repeatedly. Your legs start trembling and you try to close them, but it only imprison his hand in place.

He licks your ear with his warm, wet tongue and a guttural growl. His second hand leaves  your arm to caress and grope your breast, kneading it lovingly, weighting them in his hand, appreciating their roundness and fullness with a hum of approval.

His fingers go back south and one enters you, gently, letting your entrance time to embrace the girth of his digit. He pushes it further, knuckles deep and immediately grazes at your gummy spot, caressing it and crossing it without missing a beat.

You can feel all your south muscles contracting at the shockwaves of pleasure currently spreading in your body, squeezing his finger inside.

“That is the kind of reaction I enjoy…” He says amused and pleased.

To prove his point a second finger enters you deeply, stretching you wide open. His fingers are like his hands: large and long, and a trial to take in, but they give you so much pleasure they are worth any struggle. He spreads his fingers wide to stretch you more and more until your cunny muscles are at their maximum. Shuddering terribly, you hold on his arms for support.

“Can you take a third one, Cheo vir? For me…” He purrs deeply, enjoying himself tremendously.

Mouth agape, gasping, only a strangled moan escape you as an answer. He kisses your cheek and decide for you.

“Yes you can, sweet thing.”

And he pushes the third in. This time you are at your maximum. You are fully stuffed and feel your pussy compressing his three fingers tight, threatening to cut the blood flow in them.

“I love how your tight pussy always struggles to take what I offer you. Even fingers are too much… Somedays I wonder how you can take my cock in your sweet little cunt. But you always do. To my utmost pleasure.” He praises, licking your neck all the way up. “You are so good for me, Ch’acah, always pushing your limits to please me.”

He thoroughly massages your pussy as he speaks, caressing and stroking any hidden spots inside your pussy, sending powerful waves of pleasure in your core.

“I am so stuffed!” You manage to let out in a gasp.

“Are you?” He muses, “Already?” And he pushes his finger deeper until their whole length is inside.

You pant terribly, digging your nails in his arms. You are so stretched! So full! So filled! You cannot take anything more, it is impossible, you would explode in a million pieces!

“You are strangling my fingers so much, sweet thing.” He breathes lowly, “This is so… delectable.” You feel his hips moving behind you, his big, lengthy cock brushing your lower back from side to side, getting as much friction as he can.

He circles your G spot, scratching the itch and resumes the flicking of your clit, he is not one to neglect such an important aspect of womanly pleasure, quite the contrary.

You moan and mewl uncontrollably under his caress as he deep massage your pussy while licking and kissing your neck and shoulder.

“Maker!” You cry out.

You feel your pussy clenching and convulsing furiously around his large fingers while your nervous clit pulsates powerfully.

“Come for me, Ch’acah. Come hard for me...” He whispers seductively in your ear.

You come in a jolt, the pleasure suddenly exploding in your sex like fireworks forcing you to curl over yourself, but Thrawn holds you down with his mighty arm. Your eyes roll inside your skull and your toes curl deliciously as the fire spreads in your veins slowly to your nerves ending.

You tremble, but not of cold, but of pure, raw shock. The aftermath of your climax slowly subsiding, you relax bit by bit, relaxing easily in his arms with a sigh, slouching in his embrace.

“Thank you, Cheo vir.” Thrawn praises you, “You came hard and good. Just as I wanted.” He kisses your cheek again, purring loudly, so much you feel vibrations in your back.

As much as a hard, long warm shaft in your back…

Oh.

Oh…

He rolls his hips again, brushing his erection against your back gently with a hum. You slide your hand between your two bodies to stroke and caress him but he stops you.

“No. Leave it.”

“Are you sure?” You ask nicely. “You made me cum, I should reciprocate.”

“Not now.” He decides, pressing you tighter against him, “It is so nervous and sensitive like that, it is really pleasant.” He moves his hips back and forth gently, “I quite like it. Let me appreciate it a bit longer…”

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[britt-kageryuu]

The stream is taking place in what appears to be an huge empty aircraft hangar. Donnie, who is the one streaming, has dodged any questions on how he got access to such an area. Donnie was dressed in mechanics coveralls that were purple and had multiple custom patches, along with some steel toed boots. His tail lazily swaying behind him at he works.

The audience is watching Donnie working on a modified motorcycle of some kind. Donnie had explained that this has been a side personal project for a good chunk of the last year or so. Which makes many watching curious as to what caused this project to take so long if it's just a modified motorcycle.

And since Donnie goes into long moments of focusing on their work while talking out loud, or asking his drone-robot children to grab him something.

One of the big surprises was that Shelldon was now using a bipedal robot body instead of his drone form, which many of the chat was adoring or calling cool and awesome. The other was just that Shelldons body is a good 1ft/30cm taller than River, who was, in between grabbing things, looking around and wanting to run and explore the hanger.

Donnie stops what they were working on to grab his drink, and double check his work. "This is actually prototype version 14.5 dash 5 codename Current Racer. And while I have most of the systems finished, part of the engine keeps giving out or over powering everything which leads to a sudden crash or the mechanical parts just melting. Annoyed Chuff." Donnie walks around the motorcycle while sipping on his drink.

It's at this moment that the audience is able to see that the engine area on the bike was nothing like any normal motorcycle engine, gas powered or electric powered.

It was hard to even describe because none of the audience, even those who work on vehicles, can figure what kind of engine Donnie is working on. Then there were some bringing up the 'engine melts the mechanics' comment that Donnie made, and seriously wonder what the heck was going on with this project.

"Well, everything looks good. Now to just test if the who system will work this time." Donnie says while walking offscreen to grab some safety gear, and a helmet.

Once they come back into frame with the motorcycle gear and helmet, his tail appears to be shoved into one of his pant legs for safety. Shelldon and River are moving all the equipment and tools out of the way, double checking that nothing small might not get sent flying.

Donnie, once he also checks things over once more and does his own check for potential debris, mounts the bike, and starts the engine.

The engine doesn't so much as make a loud noise as much as start to glow while giving off a loud hum. Donnie then flips a switch, and the tires shift, turning sideways and the bike starts to hover a bit off the ground.

Then Donnie shifts his weight and the bike speeds off quick. The drone-robots quickly move the camera to show the modified hover-cycle is zooming around the hanger. Donnie making tight turns and flips near the ceiling before speeding along the wall.

This is when the chat is filled with audience members comparing it to one of the bikes from Mario Cart, and wondering if Donnie plans to make this a public released thing.

After a good number of laps Donnie returns to where they began, and lands to bike before turning it off. They then launch into doing system scans to check if everything did work, or if something small may have gone wrong internally.

The audience is still shouting questions, and a bit upset that the notification system was turned off because Donnie didn't want to get distracted while working. Which was pointed out as ironic since he decided to stream himself working.

No questions were answered, and the audience could only watch as Donnie careful took something apart to check for something that popped up during his post test checks.

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Masterpost

The idea of Donatello wanting to recreate the vehicles from Mario Cart has been stuck in my head. And this was what my mind quickly started drafting instead of letting me focus on reading.

[loomsolarblog]

What is the new battery technology in India in 2024?

India is at the peak of battery technology which showcases the advancement of solar and energy storage systems. The new and advanced technology focuses on enhancing efficiency, longer lifespan, sustainability, and durability. Presently, lithium batteries are in demand as they can store excess electricity and supply it for later use. These batteries are now getting more advanced and more sustainable. The cutting-edge material and innovative design of the lithium battery offer fast charging and high energy efficiency. Here, I am going to inform you about the new battery technology in 2024.

Advantages of new technology batteries

There are many advantages of new technology batteries. Some of them are mentioned below.

High energy efficiency

Fast charging

Maintenance free

Longer life

Lightweight

New battery technology in India in 2024

The new battery technology in India in 2024 is the lithium battery. The batteries are wall-mounted and stackable. A new battery technology has been introduced which is a lifePo4 wall-mounted battery, and a lifePo4 stackable battery-front display.

These are the high-voltage energy storage. They adopt a modular design method that allows multiple batteries to control the system in the stacked series. These are designed for home and business use. These are water and dust resistance. These can be used in electric devices such as cars, bikes, and mobile phones. The life cycle is more than 6000 cycles.

Top lithium battery manufacturer in 2024

The top lithium battery manufacturer in 2024 is Loom Solar. Loom Solar is the best lithium battery manufacturer which is a trusted company in Faridabad, Haryana. They manufacture the latest technology solar panels, lithium batteries, and solar inverters. They are a certified solar company. They provide various facilities such as solar loans, EMI options, PAN India delivery in 3–6 days, and more.

Conclusion

There are many batteries available in India. The best solar batteries are manufactured by the top company. You can consult the company or you can also visit their website. To know more you can contact the nearby solar battery manufacturer.

[njgaragedesign]

Transform Your Space with Innovative New Jersey Garage Designs

Your garage is more than just a place to store your car and outdoor equipment. It's an extension of your home, and with the right design, it can become a functional and stylish space that adds value to your property. In New Jersey, homeowners are increasingly recognizing the potential of their garages and are investing in innovative garage designs that go beyond mere storage. This article explores the exciting world of New Jersey garage design, offering ideas and inspiration for creating a space that's both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Multipurpose Garages One of the latest trends in New Jersey garage design is the concept of multipurpose garages. Homeowners are converting their garages into versatile spaces that can be used for more than just car storage. From home gyms and workshops to entertainment areas and home offices, New Jersey residents are reimagining their garages to cater to their unique needs. This trend reflects a desire for more usable square footage in homes, especially when space is at a premium.

Smart Garage Technology New Jersey residents are embracing the future with smart garage technology. From automated garage doors that can be controlled remotely to smart lighting and security systems, technology is making garages more convenient and secure. With the tap of a smartphone app, homeowners can open their garage doors, monitor activity, and even receive alerts when the door is left open. This not only enhances convenience but also adds an extra layer of security.

Organized Storage Solutions Effective organization is key to any garage design in New Jersey. With the right storage solutions, your garage can be clutter-free and functional. Homeowners are installing custom cabinets, wall-mounted shelving, and overhead storage systems to keep their belongings neatly stored. From bikes and sports equipment to tools and gardening supplies, a well-organized garage ensures everything has its place.

Stylish Flooring Options Gone are the days of dusty, concrete garage floors. New Jersey garage designs are incorporating stylish and durable flooring options such as epoxy coatings and interlocking tiles. These flooring choices not only enhance the aesthetics of the space but also make it easier to clean and maintain. Additionally, they provide a more comfortable surface to work on, especially if you're using your garage for hobbies or as a workspace.

Natural Lighting New Jersey homeowners are increasingly recognizing the importance of natural lighting in their garage designs. This trend involves the installation of windows, skylights, and glass garage doors to allow more natural light into the space. Not only does this brighten up the area, but it also reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day, resulting in energy savings.

Aesthetic Upgrades Garage design in New Jersey is no longer about function alone; aesthetics play a significant role. Homeowners are choosing stylish and complementary exterior finishes, matching garage doors to the overall architecture of the house, and adding decorative elements like pergolas or trellises to enhance curb appeal. By blending form and function, garages are becoming an integral part of a home's overall design.

Green Garages Sustainability is a growing concern in New Jersey, and it's influencing garage design choices. Homeowners are opting for eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient lighting, and insulation to reduce energy consumption. In some cases, garages are even being designed to accommodate electric vehicle charging stations, encouraging green transportation options.

New Jersey garage design has evolved far beyond the traditional notion of a dark, cluttered storage space. Today, homeowners in the Garden State are transforming their garages into multipurpose, technology-driven, organized, and aesthetically pleasing areas. With an eye on sustainability and energy efficiency, New Jersey's garage designs are keeping pace with the demands of modern living.

Whether you want to create a home gym, a workshop, or a stylish extension of your living space, the possibilities for your garage in New Jersey are limited only by your imagination. The key is to make it a functional, attractive, and well-organized part of your home that reflects your unique lifestyle and preferences.

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Clockmaking with Individual Clock Hands as well as Dials

Clock hands as well as dials offer the most unique aesthetic impact of a wrist watch. Clock dials and hands work as a group in bringing out design and tone, and also they help the observer to acquire the time quickly so long as they are contrasting and well matched. In this post we discover how to accomplish a well-matched as well as different collection, and just how to best depict your desired look.

Clock hands as well as dials are really the focal point, and also it is not unexpected that clockmakers dedicate their initiatives to integrate them noticeably. This is not to downplay the duty of the clock activity in appropriately positioning the turn over the face constantly. But the movement is pure function as well as stays hidden; design (kind) must be highlighted through the visual components.

Structure clocks from square one entails picking your very own components, as well as you ought to pursue an unified, unified look. The hands and dial are the natural focus, yet the total performance of the watch needs to be identified first. Consisting of particular features or uniqueness might have an influence on one or both of these component parts.

There is a fantastic variety of clock movements available, each with a particular mix of attributes. The necessary function is timekeeping, indicating revealing the existing time continuously to whatever level desired. That is, though the most usual cycle is twelve hours (when whatever go back to its beginning state), some motions extend the cycle to something much longer, perhaps requiring a different looking dial and possibly involving an additional hand.

For instance, you can obtain a 24-hour motion, biking once daily instead of two times. The equivalent dial will show an additional dozen numbers, either doubling up with the first loads or expanded over the circumference; the latter style is not available except for huge clocks. One motion rotates the hr hand two times a day, the various other once daily.

Longer cycles are the week as well as the month. These movements require adjusted dials that show the days of the week or dates in the month, specifically. An added hand points to the equivalent day or day.

Still other movements provide keeping track of tide degree (for those in coastal settings) or reporting climate sensations such as temperature and moisture. The dials as well as hands for these are particularly made to collaborate with them, and might resemble the round layout or may involve a single hand going back and forth over a restricted variety.

When your clock activity is picked, you can transform your attention to the hands and also dials, concentrating on dimensions and also designs. Dial and hand sizes have to match, of course, as well as their styles ought to be complementary. Using consist of a series of shapes as well as shades, as well as dial text comes in Arabic or Roman (or symbols).

Dial size dimensions vary from a couple of inches to probably six feet (with significant clocks installed directly on a wall surface rather than searching for huge adequate instances). When you exceed around 14 inches, the minute hand becomes as well hefty for a typical motion to turn. In such cases buy a "high-torque" variation of the same electric motor you have selected, and also it should carry out appropriately.

Offer some thought to whether you desire your clock to have a used, and if so, whether you desire the common tick-and-stop (distinct) activity or a constant, quiet sweep action. The motor ought to sustain one action or the various other, as well as you can determine merely not to mount the pre-owned if it seems extraneous. clock parts

When you master the essentials of structure wrist watches from components, you might wish to explore various other elements such as appearing chimes or duplicating older clocks with oscillating pendulums. Yet fundamental clockmaking starts with specific clock hands as well as dials.

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D + 30, one month on the road

       This entry is very light on images, because I was on an especially risky mission. I learned of a long forgotten Civil War encampment on private land in the panhandle of Oklahoma, known as Camp Nichols. I woke up quite late in the day, which was perfect since I had to infiltrate the site under cover of darkness. The only unsuspicious parking spot was over 3 miles from the camp, which was built like though never officially called a fort. I mounted my trusty electric steed and sped off into the darkness across a seemingly endless expanse of ranch fields, crossing shallow canyons and barbed wire fences. 

      I was unwilling to take any photos for fear of being discovered, but you can enjoy this satellite image of me at the location. All that remained was a small mound of stone that were the old walls of the camp. Did I mention I made the entire trek with my metal detector and digging equipment? This site was the anchor point of the far side of my roundabout road trip, and it wouldn’t have been worth coming all this way just to look around at a mound of rocks. I didn’t have a long time to detect, and the ground was unforgiving for digging, but I did manage to score two civil war era coat buttons and one musket ball. This Camp was only occupied for about 5 months in 1865, and why it is currently private property and not in the care of some historical society, I do not know. Who am I to understand private property laws? Is this stealing? Maybe. But better to get artifacts to a good home than leave them in the dirt. 

      On the return to my car, daylight was fast approaching, and I was in a bit of a panic, rushing down the dirt tracks at the accelerated speed provided by an electric bike, and totally forgot that there was a fence to cross. I slammed into the wire at full force, and tore about a footlong strip of skin off my leg. I am lucky the injury wasn’t worse, and the bike was still rideable. I rode the rest of the way on pure adrenaline, arriving at my car very bloody and muddy. 

      I was able to make my way back into town, the pain intense but not unbearable. There I enjoyed a wonderful shower at the truck stop, the first in a long while because I had been quite far from civilization for says, and I managed to patch myself up with supplies from the Dollar General across the street. The injury wasn’t bad enough to require any hospital treatment, and healed quickly.                                                Mission accomplished!       COMING SOON - PART 2 - THE LONG JOURNEY BACK HOME

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Have fun with fat tire electric bike

What do you do for working out after you retire? Assuming you are in your early seventies, your matching bikes are hanging up in your garage, possibly never to be used again. You miss the biking and now that you have time, you and your partner can’t get the energy to bike up and down the hills all day. If only there was a way you can enjoy the lovely summer days, the ride in the park, the picnic break in the middle and the leisurely ride back home.

Enter the fat tire electric bike. From a distance, most people would not identify this bike as electric, but if you try this one, you will be up for a surprise.

I selected an ebike for hunting that makes it simpler for me to mount the bike and reach the ground when mounted. Other features that I like are the all steel frame for strength, the double wall aluminum wheels, the twin front shock absorbers and a back rack that is part of the frame and the single speed chain for effortless riding.

There are some cautions that you should be aware of. Tire pressure is important and should be at least 32 to 40 pounds. Carrying a plastic rain covering and a bottle of water is a great idea. Keep an eye for deep pot holes and I don’t suggest going on a rough bike trail through the woods. The battery will recharge in four hours and automatically turns off when charged. The ride is quite convenient due to fat tires, heavy aluminum rims, front dual shock absorbers and a wide leather spring seat. An erect posture with a cruiser swept back handle bar enables for a convenient ride all day.  You will reach your home rested, well exercised and looking forward for your next tour.

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Maria had been told it was selfish to want more than she had. It was selfish to ask for things, to expect things, to be ungrateful for what little the world had deemed fit to give her. She wasn't told this by anyone in particular, but a lifetime of having everything taken from her had beaten the idea into her head. Every time she dared to reach for something, to try and get something more out of her life, it was if some cosmic force was dedicated entirely to correcting that mistake. Even now it was as if she was waiting for the other shoe to drop, a sudden change of mind and heart that'd kick her from this store and back out into the streets. Maybe a freak accident, a fire or an earthquake or some other disaster would rip everything from her after she'd already built up so much. It was all too good, she thought, to have a job and a home and someone that didn't make her feel as if she was burning her fingers every time she dared to touch.

But Dwayne, too, had a way of grounding her. It might have been too good, but she fought too hard and too long to still not try to carve out a place for herself in this world. She liked hugs, even ones as awkward as this, and she liked the weight of Dwayne against her. She liked her job and someday, she promised herself, she'd like her life. She hoped, of course, that Dwayne would still be part of it.

The moments they were sharing, however, still had to end sometime. She wouldn't show it, not make a sound, but she felt a little disappointed when he pulled himself from her. Dwayne was safe, grounded, a much-welcomed weight. A presence that made the world seem just a little bit better. Not as if she expected their hug to last forever, but she figured any amount of time would still seem too short. She figured Dwayne had somewhere else to be, a whole life she hadn't ever seen, a gang to meet back up with-

" A ride ? " Color her surprised. Her eyebrows rose and her expression gave way to a lop-sided smile. Almost disbelief, though the shine in her eyes was clearly one of interest. An obviously eager look. She'd seen and heard the boys on their bikes and she did well to hide the fact she thought it was cool. Bikes and cars weren't her thing, but she could still guess they were each a thing of beauty. Loud, powerful, and enough speed to get them anywhere they wanted. Maria takes a moment to look at a clock mounted on the wall and sees it was, indeed, only a handful of minutes till close. A glance is thrown out the windows, though she knew even without checking no one was really rushing in for a last minute movie. She'd probably have pretended they were closed anyway, even if they were. Still... it wasn't as if she'd done this before, take off until it actually was time for her to clock-out, but she didn't see a point in standing around either. Besides, she doubted Max would really care if she headed out this close to closing, it'd save him a few pennies on electricity anyway.

Maria turns back to Dwayne and offers an agreeable shrug. She doesn't really waste anymore time, taking a moment to check on the register before she's moving to close up. Max had given her a key a little half a year ago and she was often left to clean up herself, so she knew it wouldn't take too long to make sure everything was at it should be. Honestly, not as if Max would notice unless he came in after she closed up for some reason. She never saw him around when the sun was up.

" You know, I've always wanted to see what was so great about those bikes of yours. Every time you stop in, I see people staring. We heading anywhere special or is this a "where the road takes us" type ride? "

                    DWAYNE    NEVER    ALLOWED    HIMSELF    TO    SHOW    MORE    EMOTION    THAN    HE    had    to.    Most    of    the    time    it    was    only    shared    with    the    boys,    or    Maria    as    he    was    now.    If    one    were    to    look    closely    whenever    he    was    around    Max,    there    was    just    a    flicker    of    fear    in    his    eyes.    Dwayne    knew    the    man,    perhaps    not    as    much    as    David,    but    enough.    He    never    tried    to    show    any    of    the    customers    exactly    what    he    thought    since    any    disruptions    would    cause    an    issue,    and    Max    hated    issues.    Which    would    then    lead    to    a    punishment.    Dwayne    tried    to    be    on    his    best    behavior    for    his    brother’s    sake.    He    was    to    protect    him—    them,    wasn't    he?

                        A    SMILE    FELT    GOOD    ONCE    AND    A    WHILE    WHEN    HE    let himself    have    that    simple    pleasure.    Letting    himself    feel    what    has    been    locked    away    for    years    was    terrifying,    and    hated    when    he    got    too    into    his    head.    Maria    grounded    him,    made    him    smile,    and    he    was    forever    grateful    for    that.    He    was    forever    grateful    for    this    embrace    albeit    a    little    awkward.    He    kept    his    arm    around    her,    returning    the    squeeze    with    one    of    his    own.    Later    he    promised    himself    to    give    her    a    real    one.    He    needed    it,    and    he    figured    she    did    too.    Dwayne    wouldn’t    deny    his    almost    need    for    physical    affection.    It    was    already    seen    in    the    way    he    kept    hanging    on,    not    really    wanting    any    room    for    her    to    pull    away.    It    was    a    comfort,    and    again    it    grounded    him.    No    more    looking    into    the    past.    Not    right    now.                         HIS    HEAD    LOWERED    THE    DISTANCE    BETWEEN    THEM,    THE    SIDE    of    his    own    gently    bumped    her's.    Another    kind    of    affectionate    gesture    he    used    often.    There    was    something    about    it    that    really    calmed    him,    “    I    appreciate    that    more    than    you    know,    ”    he    sighed,    unfortunately    removing    himself    from    Maria    despite    his    early    protest.    Dwayne    then    hopped    off    the    counter    top,    a    hand    ran    through    his    hair    to    shift    it    back    in    place,    “    Speaking    of    getting    away,    do    you    wanna    take    a    ride?    It    has    to    be    near    closing    right?    What    say    we    close    up    shop    a    few    minutes    early?    No    one    is    around    anyway.    ”

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What is the Newest Type of Lithium Battery in 2024?

Due to the rising demand of solar energy, many solar companies are introducing new technology solar products. As we will be entering the year 2024, the solar industry is introducing new solar products for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. So, in this article, we will discuss a new type of lithium battery in 2024.

The Need of the Newest Type of Lithium Battery

Lithium battery is used in various electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones, and electric vehicles. However, the solar industry is introducing the newest solar products for your requirements. The newest battery by the solar industry is best for home, offices, shops, and agriculture. These batteries have high efficiency, fast charging capacity, lightweight, low maintenance, and safe.

New Type of Lithium Battery

The new type of lithium battery is introduced by the Loom Solar Company, a well-reputed lithium battery manufacturer with the latest technology. These are CAML High Voltage 100 Ah / 102.4 Volt 10 kWh, Stackable LiFeP04 Battery, CAML 100 Ah, 51.2 Volt Wall Mount, LiFePo4 Battery — Front Display, CAML 100 Ah / 51.2 Volt, 5.12 kWh Wall Mounted Lithium Battery. Let us discuss them below.

1. CAML High Voltage 100 Ah / 102.4 Volt 10 kWh, Stackable LiFeP04 Battery: It is a high-voltage solar energy storage battery. It is designed in the modular stack method that allows multiple batteries to control the stack series system.

It has 6000 no of cycles which is sourced from CATL. It is also used in electric vehicles like cars, bikes, and smartphones. It is the newest type of battery in the market. The advantages are it has fast charging, no maintenance, long life cycle, and lightweight.

2. CAML 100 Ah, 51.2 Volt Wall Mount, LiFePo4 Battery — Front Display: It is a newly innovated lifePo4 battery. It is water-resistant, dustproof, and fireproof. It has a front display. The battery capacity of this battery is 5120-watt hours. The charging capacity is 2–3 hours. The warranty of the battery is approximately 10 years. It has more than 6000 no of cycle. This is compatible with 90% of inverters.

3. CAML 100 Ah / 51.2 Volt, 5.12 kWh Wall Mounted Lithium Battery: It is developed for backup purposes for home and business. This lithium battery stores the power to run appliances such as fans, lights, televisions, refrigerators, and more electric appliances up to the power of 5 kWp. The capacity of the battery is 5120 watt-hours. The expansion is parallel to 90 units. It is a wall-mounted battery with a maximum charge current of 100 Amps and a maximum discharging current of 100 Amps. The main application of this lithium battery is a wind storage system, on/off-grid energy storage for businesses and households, backup system and UPS, and Telecom base.

Conclusion

Now, you have learned about the new type of solar battery introduced by the Loom solar company. These batteries are suitable for all sectors such as residential, commercial, and industrial use. You can choose the best lithium battery for your home and business.

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My Recumbent Tadpole Trike

Everyone has different needs. It is good to pimp your trike to meet them best. My configuration is for adventure on new paths without worrying about climbing hills. Speed is not an issue. I am about looking around, not getting there quickly.

Configuration Based on Needs and Budget

My first trike was a HP Veloteknic Gekko fx 20 - about 12 years old as of 2023. The original configuration was tough to ride. Now I know why. The lowest crank ring had 40 teeth. I did not understand the options then, so I installed a crank e-drive and a Nuvinci hub. Electric assist worked well for my commute but did little for my fitness. I have now given my Gekko a third lease of life to travel the rail trails and tracks.

Pedals

My wife suffered from a "leg suck" when we first started riding. Leg suck is when your foot slips off the pedal, and you attempt to run over yourself. At best, you end up with a very bruised calf muscle. I would hate to think what "at worst" would be. I did not understand the mechanics at the time. To be safe, we started to wear clipless cycling shoes. The name is a misnomer as these shoes clip onto the pedals so your feet cannot slip off. Clipless shoes have problems. They are expensive and often not that comfortable to walk in. The clips protrude from the sole - making walking on wooden floors a no-no. The worst problem for me is that the clip places the pedal on the ball of the foot. It maximises the stress on the angle and front of the foot while riding. The pain limited the distances I could ride comfortably. It turns out that the leg suck issue my partner experienced was from the length of the boom. I cut it a little shorter and moved to mountain bike pedals. I get the most oversized mountain bike pedals I can find that have good anti-skid spikes. Wear sneakers or walking shoes that allow the pins on the pedals to fit between grips on the shoe sole. Just as importantly, use the correct boom extension. Your leg should still be bent between 5 and 10 degrees when a pedal is away from you. You won't get leg suck if your foot cannot leave the pedal. There is another reason for this boom length. It is inefficient if your leg straightens entirely at the end of a stroke. All your stroke power occurs before your leg is straight.

Crankset

The original Gekko crankset had the lowest gear ring with 40 teeth. I thought I could not keep up on the hills because of my weight. It was a bit of both. The first thing I do now with a new trike is to replace the crankset with a mountain bike rig of 22/32/42 teeth and 152mm cranks. The 22-tooth ring is the first step to easing riding up hills. It dropped the Gekko from 24 gear inches (GI) to 13 for hill climbing with a standard derailleur set on the rear. For me (at 85kg/13 stone), 13 gear inches means I still have to push harder for a 5-degree slope. It is possible but tiring. The other unusual thing about these cranksets is the 152mm length cranks. Most cranks are longer than 170mm. Longer cranks work on an upright bike where you can use your weight for leverage. We don't want our knees bending more than 90 degrees for a recumbent. Think of doing squats with your back to a wall. The further you lower yourself, the harder it is to stand back up. Most of our riding energy is over a bending range of about 70 degrees. The shorter crank works for everyone, including beanpoles. Also, it is way better for your knees.

Mobile Phone Mount

I like to watch my ride with either Ride with GPS or Strava. There are quite a few other apps. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, mobile phone holders for upright bicycles are not always suitable for a recumbent. As you can see from the photograph, I have modified (as in bent) a handlebar accessory mount to suit my purposes. The phone angles slightly downwards to minimise glare. Modern screens can be seen clearly at that angle.

Tires

I have spent most of my trike riding hours on road tires. They provide a hard ride and minimal grip on grass or dirt. I have switched to balloon tires. The Schwalbe Big Ben tires are 2.15" balloons. By running them at 20psi, I get good suspension below 15kph (10mph) and more surface area for off-road excursions. They also have good protection from thorns and similar nasties. I know when it is time to pump up my tires if the trike hops when I ride over a gutter. What they do not have is a nobbly tread. They will probably not work as well in sand or mud. I have put Kendra tires on my partner's trike to see if the difference is worth considering.

Brakes

The Gekko has standard mechanical disc brakes on the front and a rim drag brake for the rear. I much prefer drum brakes on the front wheels. They stop you as quickly but feel a lot more gentle. I am not sure it is even possible to switch them over. I will look for softer compounds when my pads for the disc brakes wear out. The Gekko has a rim brake on the rear wheel and a locking control lever on the left handlebar. I have always used it as an excellent handbrake. Then I was told it was a drag brake used to slow your descent on hills. What an excellent idea. It will save me having to always hang on to the brake levers - if I ever remember to use it.

Flags and Camera Mount

Flags hang from a thin fibreglass pole - except for my trike. I like to film my rides with a 360 camera, so I have mounted a trekking pole with a camera mount using a metre of 1" aluminium tube. I can drop it down when on the car. I was tired of flags being lost or pinched, so I purchased a roll of orange bunting flags. They will last me a lifetime or two. They are attached with hook and loop cable ties so I can remove them while filming.

Hub Gears

Like almost every trike sold, the Gekko came with derailleur gears. I stuck with them until I put a crank motor on for commuting. Derailleur gearing and electric motors don't play well together. When you stop pedalling, the e-bike system takes a second or two to drop power. You can't change down while going uphill under load. By the time you can change down, it is often too late. We have a 250w limit on e-bikes. I imagine there would be much less need for gear changes with a 1000w motor. I switched to a Nuvinci (now Enviolo) 360 hub "gears". The quotes are because the Nuvinci is a continuous design without gears. I ran with the Nuvinci for many years. It is a good and reliable system. You can change the gear ratio from 0.5 to 1.8 - a difference of 360%. It is slightly better than the original derailleur system giving me a low gear of 10 GI (gear inches) with the crankset above. While ten gear inches is enough to ride up 5-degree slopes without stress, I cannot pedal 10-degree slopes without pain. The figures will differ for you as they depend on weight and resilience. For my retirement chariot, I installed a Rohloff 14-speed hub. Everyone agrees that it is the Rolls Royce in bicycle gearing with renowned reliability and a gear range of 526%. My low-speed gear inches is now at 6. A Rohloff hub is expensive - adding another half to the price of a trike if you want to climb any mountains. I hope to have a more economical solution soon. The Nuvinci hub did not go to waste. It is now on my partner's Catrike Villager. Installation was a doddle as I kept it on my Gekko rim. She weighs 50kg (< 8 stone). I think 10 gear inches will work for all the hills we ride. Time will tell (as will William).

Exclusions

Well, one exclusion, anyway. Adding an electric motor in the hub or crank has become very popular. I had one for when I was commuting. Now I am riding for exercise and pleasure. Electrification takes that away for me. I also want to travel and try out distant rail trails. Electricity needs charging points. An e-bike system also adds complexity and increases the chance of failure. A modern mid-drive (crank drive) with a torque sensor allows exercise, but you will need the power to replace the lower gearing you lose when installing the drive. It comes with a 42-tooth chainring - compared to the 22 tooth smallest chainring on my crankset. A hub electric motor allows you to keep all derailleur gearing but precludes hub gears such as Nuvinci or Rohloff. There is another option. A Schlumpf Mountain Drive replaces the crankset. It has two gears - 1:1 and 2.5:1. One version comes with 27 and 38 tooth chainrings. At low range, this gives the same as an 11-tooth chainring giving six gear inches using the standard derailleur at the rear. There is no turning back once installing a Schlump system since the installer has to bore out the bottom bracket.

Imperfections

For every problem, there is a solution. Every solution creates another problem. - The disc brakes feel scratchy and a bit abrupt. I will be interested to try softer pads. - The brake handles are too short. Putting the gear change below the grip means the brake handles mount lower. Longer brake handles stick out further from the handlebar, making them harder to use. I minimise discomfort by adjusting the brakes to activate when the brake handles are close to the handlebar. That's about it - for now.

In Conclusion

I am happy with my setup. The perfect recumbent tadpole trike will vary from person to person and from use to use. Please let me know what your preferred setup is. Read the full article

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That's how it sounds (Part 1)

For @we-dont-like-it-here

I'm working my way to the music box and what we talked about but Katsuya decided to get nostalgic first. Hope you like having some little snippet about them seven years latter the end of Severed Bonds.

There's not much happening. Just Katsuya remembering and being happy with his life.

So without further ado:

As he did every morning, Katsuya put the water on the electric kettle to heat while Taka pulled up the blinds and opened the window behind his desk. The cold morning air crept into the office and managed to make him shiver for a moment. In a little while, Taka had some house calls scheduled from regular clients who were starting to get too old to come all the way to the office. The two of them were already starting to hover in their forties, but Taka's charm seemed intact.

It was strange to think about the passage of time. Katsuya had spent almost twelve years locked in his room, in the absolute monotony of a day that never seemed to begin or end. And taking away his years with Claw, the next ten, getting up every morning to come to work.

Katsuya found a certain peace in his everyday. In waking up every morning with Taka curled up against his chest; in brushing his teeth while his soulmate wrestled with the hot water; in slipping into his suit and, with methodical gestures, tying the knot of his tie. Even the moments when the distorted screeching took over his mind were more bearable knowing that they would not last forever. Just a few minutes, a few hours or a few days until he was back in the office or at home, next to Taka.

Maybe someone would have found his life boring but Katsuya didn't need big adventures to feel that every minute was worth it. Ten years had been enough to collect many days to remember: the day they had finally decided to live together officially, the new office, the dozen trips, the graduation ceremonies of Shigeo and Teru. And Shou and Ritsu's a year later. The weekends at the beach. Discovering that Taka didn't know how to swim or ride a bike. The shouting, the laughter, the walks under the stars. The strange cases. The visits every year-end to Mount Shipwreck. Trying every new restaurant that opened in the neighborhood. The day Taka managed to burn down the kitchen. Or when Shigeo called too drunk begging to be picked up. The many times Taka had ended up taking the car in his pajamas, rolled up in his bathrobe and with his hair in disarray because one of the kids needed him in the wee hours of the morning.

There were so many that it would have been impossible to remember them all. The corkboard in the office was full of photos immortalizing a dozen of those moments.

Katsuya couldn't help but trace one of the older photos with his finger. Shigeo was in the center, Taka on one side and Katsuya on the other, the dark circles under his eyes pronounced after getting almost no sleep the night before. His nervous smile looked like an exact copy of Shigeo's. Taka had insisted on taking it. Katsuya hardly recognized himself in that anxious wreck. He still didn't quite understand how anyone could have ever believed that Taka had any kind of psychic power. Katsuya didn't even remember at what point Taka had stopped pretending to be something he wasn't but the poster still hung on the wall like a memento of the past.

Katsuya couldn't help but smile every time he saw it. Taka would have been no more than twenty-five when that picture had been taken. Arataka Reigen, the best psychic of the twenty-first century in all his glory. He was just a kid.

"I don't know why you insist on keeping it there." Taka leaned his arm against his shoulder and stared at the poster. "Everyone already knows that the psychic in Spirits and Such is you."

"Call it nostalgia, but I like that picture." Katsuya looked at it for one last moment before serving them tea. "I've always been curious what it would have been like to meet you back then."

Sometimes, Katsuya had let himself imagine what their lives could have been like without a defective bond but frustration over the lost years never led to anything good. It was stupid to not appreciate everything he had in his life because of a "what if" that led them nowhere.

"I don't think you would have liked me too much back then. Without Mob, I don't think I would have changed much from the cynic who was only capable of thinking of himself. I couldn't even stand myself."

Katsuya bit his tongue and held back the sarcastic remark. As if at some point, Taka had been a simple person to deal with. It was almost better not to get into that discussion. The Arataka in that picture was the same one who had given a completely lost Shigeo a chance. Katsuya was sure he wouldn't have wanted him any less than the man who had reached out to him amidst the ruins of the city. Katsuya had always known who Arataka was. It wasn't as if Taka had ever really had secrets from him when he could hear his song.