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Forum: Recumbent
12-15-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,974
Posted By karterjimm

Don't knock it, if you haven't tried it! I have...

Don't knock it, if you haven't tried it! I have and I am still on 2 wheels. I think, right now, more technical innovations are being applied to trikes and that gets the attention of writers/blogs. ...
Forum: Recumbent
09-15-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,148
Posted By karterjimm

The one you will ride. Test, test, and test!

The one you will ride. Test, test, and test!
Forum: Recumbent
08-04-09, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By karterjimm

Why use something that is not needed?

Why use something that is not needed?
Forum: Recumbent
04-16-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,708
Posted By karterjimm

I had to vote honestly and that put me in the...

I had to vote honestly and that put me in the 60-69 bracket, but next month I will be 70:p. Have been riding bents for 5 years since switching from DF. Every time I ride I ask myself why I didn't...
Forum: Recumbent
04-13-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,357
Posted By karterjimm

I'm old and I ride a couple different 'bents. Oh...

I'm old and I ride a couple different 'bents. Oh that's right, wisdom comes with age...........:D Most adults don't want to try anything different, even though it may be good! I could convert kids...
Forum: Recumbent
04-12-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,357
Posted By karterjimm

Kids "get it", why don't adults?

Kids "get it", why don't adults?
Forum: Recumbent
01-30-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
Posted By karterjimm

Strictly for the rich and famous!!

Strictly for the rich and famous!!
Forum: Recumbent
12-08-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,310
Posted By karterjimm

I think there has been only a couple Cobras sold...

I think there has been only a couple Cobras sold at this point. One of them has been rec'd and has some review of it on the AB forum. I don't think he has any mileage on it yet. But, you could at...
Forum: Recumbent
12-07-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,310
Posted By karterjimm

Go here: ...

Go here:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/actionbent/
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-08, 06:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,900
Posted By karterjimm

And Chilli doesn't even seem to be around to...

And Chilli doesn't even seem to be around to enjoy the rebirth!!!
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,900
Posted By karterjimm

Hey Chili, You are not that far from me. Come...

Hey Chili,
You are not that far from me. Come on up and eyeball mine! Or we could meet somewhere, if you would like!

................jim
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,900
Posted By karterjimm

I have an '05 and had absolutely no problems with...

I have an '05 and had absolutely no problems with it. It has front and rear suspension and a 406 in the front and a 559 in the rear. Ready to crack 4000 miles. It's a good value! I assembled it...
Forum: Recumbent
07-03-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By karterjimm

Shawn, Here's a start: http://pedalopolis.com/...

Shawn,
Here's a start: http://pedalopolis.com/

There are lots of riders on the trails out of Xenia (my home) and lots of bents also. I have 2 bents and have given up on DF's......too much...
Forum: Recumbent
03-25-08, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,288
Posted By karterjimm

Hey Grampi, just wondering, did you ever make a...

Hey Grampi, just wondering, did you ever make a decision? ;)
Forum: Recumbent
03-18-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
Posted By karterjimm

Any half-way decent machine shop or welding shop...

Any half-way decent machine shop or welding shop should have no problem mirroring the existing post you now have. It looked like there was a mounting pad on the right side of the trike. Is that...
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,288
Posted By karterjimm

Lots of bent riders around the Dayton area. And...

Lots of bent riders around the Dayton area. And the best advice is to ride lots of different types, one will pick you. I'm close to you in Xenia and have 2 different bents, one that is in your $$...
Forum: Recumbent
03-13-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By karterjimm

Springfield...............http://www.bicyclestop.c...

Springfield...............http://www.bicyclestop.com/main.htm
Almost forgot, the LBS I frequent! http://kgbikes.com/index.cfm
Forum: Recumbent
02-13-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,842
Posted By karterjimm

"I find it strange that the OP joined our forum...

"I find it strange that the OP joined our forum and posted the complaint here rather than contact either Hostelshoppe or RANS for a resolution."

Both of which would be more than willing to...
Forum: Recumbent
02-12-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,842
Posted By karterjimm

Hey V2Guy, Did you get your problem resolved?? ...

Hey V2Guy,
Did you get your problem resolved?? Let us know!
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-08, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,842
Posted By karterjimm

Send a couple pictures to HS to show them what...

Send a couple pictures to HS to show them what the problem really is. The good people at HS would not put out any product that would put you at risk! I'm sure it is something simple and we're just...
Forum: Recumbent
02-07-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,011
Posted By karterjimm

Must be an early model as this one does not have...

Must be an early model as this one does not have mid-drive like the ones on their site.

................jim
Forum: Recumbent
01-25-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,433
Posted By karterjimm

Uniquebobc, Try out all different types of...

Uniquebobc,
Try out all different types of 'bents, one will "choose" you! I would hang out at starting places for rides and ask lots of questions, and as a result would get an occasional test ride....
Forum: Recumbent
11-15-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By karterjimm

You need to try out many different 'bents as they...

You need to try out many different 'bents as they will "choose you"! Different configurations for different people. There are significant different feelings even between similar appearing 'bents. ...
Forum: Recumbent
10-04-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,128
Posted By karterjimm

I like it!!!! AeroEaseBike? Have to get...

I like it!!!!

AeroEaseBike? Have to get the comfort in there somewhere. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,229
Posted By karterjimm

Age 68 and still working part time (tue, wed,...

Age 68 and still working part time (tue, wed, thurs). Fill the time with biking, of course, and fishing, racing a kart, building and flying RC sailplanes. And.....the usual grass mowing, tree...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,783
Posted By karterjimm

2005 Actionbent suspended RoadRunner (Social...

2005 Actionbent suspended RoadRunner (Social bike) and 2002 Optima Baron (Grins and giggles bike). Why? Because I am 68 and I can!

................jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,209
Posted By karterjimm

I agree with jab1362. Go with a recumbent. Find...

I agree with jab1362. Go with a recumbent. Find the right one and she will never ride a "regular" bike again. Why so reluctant to try one? At least look at the available options and then make...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-07, 01:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,340
Posted By karterjimm

I think you need to take him to someplace to get...

I think you need to take him to someplace to get 'bent! You mentioned that he isn't too flexible, so the obvious solution is a recumbent. Relax in the bike-o-lounge and pedal along side his love...
Forum: Recumbent
04-27-07, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By karterjimm

I actually did work for a company that your...

I actually did work for a company that your birthday was part of the holiday schedule. Kinda cool! :p

.............jim
Forum: Recumbent
03-20-07, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,372
Posted By karterjimm

Again, there is no reason on this earth not to...

Again, there is no reason on this earth not to clip in while riding a trike! Now I can understand some saying they won't be able to get unclipped while riding a 2 wheeler and they will fall over,...
Forum: Recumbent
03-19-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,372
Posted By karterjimm

I absolutely agree with vik!!! Don't take the...

I absolutely agree with vik!!! Don't take the chance. Nail your feet to the padals. If you have no experience with clipless, it doesn't matter on a trike. Don't have to put your feet down until...
Forum: Recumbent
02-15-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,721
Posted By karterjimm

Hey Steeker, check out the Baron Owners Forum:...

Hey Steeker, check out the Baron Owners Forum: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/BaronOwners/?yguid=229897205 There are 2 Barons for sale there! :eek:

..............jim
Forum: Recumbent
02-12-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,721
Posted By karterjimm

I own one and all I can say is that it adds a new...

I own one and all I can say is that it adds a new definition to the word "FUN"! :D

............jim
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-07, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,784
Posted By karterjimm

Everybody has pretty much answered your...

Everybody has pretty much answered your questions. I'm a little late to the party, but I do have a full suspended Road Runner with 1500+ miles on it last year. I have no complaints, other than it...
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-07, 08:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,505
Posted By karterjimm

I have tried to keep out of this with just the...

I have tried to keep out of this with just the rule posting......but, the DF riders are still smarting from the French Tour in the 30's! :rolleyes: My son in law was warming up for a tri while...
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-07, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,505
Posted By karterjimm

Here it is right out of the US Tri rule book: ...

Here it is right out of the US Tri rule book:

5.12 Untraditional or Unusual Bicycle Equipment.

Any unusual bicycle construction or equipment to which the specifications in Section 5.11 cannot...
Forum: Recumbent
02-02-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,914
Posted By karterjimm

15 to 17 on the flat and 67 years old. Couldn't...

15 to 17 on the flat and 67 years old. Couldn't come anywhere close to that on an upwrong. (Couldn't last long enough to get an average!)
BTW, I think Jeff-o forgot to mention that his average is...
Forum: Recumbent
01-17-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By karterjimm

bfloyd, The thing to do is ride as many as you...

bfloyd,
The thing to do is ride as many as you can get on. The LBS in Springfield does have some bents occasionally, even some used ones, too. Don't shop so much for price, but for fit and feel! ...
Forum: Recumbent
01-16-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,333
Posted By karterjimm

Good catch, BP, on the wheels. I think you are...

Good catch, BP, on the wheels. I think you are right. Also it looks like there is a pivot pin at the bottom of the rear of the seat. So the back will recline back and forth as the rear suspension...
Forum: Recumbent
01-15-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,333
Posted By karterjimm

For the life of me, I can't figure out how the...

For the life of me, I can't figure out how the rear suspension works with the seat braces attached. Maybe I'm having a senior moment! Also, some of the pics show a really dumb seat! The site...
Forum: Recumbent
01-14-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By karterjimm

bfloyd, There are a gazillion different...

bfloyd,
There are a gazillion different configurations of 'bents for different uses and different riders! What type of riding do you want it for? How big are you? If you like to attract...
Forum: Recumbent
01-08-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,721
Posted By karterjimm

Put an "In search of" or "Want to buy" ad here: ...

Put an "In search of" or "Want to buy" ad here: http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/forumdisplay.php?f=6

You may be surprised what comes out of the garages and barns! Also try Jeff at...
Forum: Recumbent
12-28-06, 07:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,602
Posted By karterjimm

Social bike: Actionbent Suspended Road Runner ...

Social bike: Actionbent Suspended Road Runner
Solo grins and giggles bike: Optima Baron
Forum: Recumbent
12-27-06, 08:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,162
Posted By karterjimm

The Manta has a completely different seat...

The Manta has a completely different seat configuation and mounting than the other AB bikes. Different ball game!

............jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By karterjimm

As is always stated when a solution is rendered: ...

As is always stated when a solution is rendered: Ah-ha!!

Good deal, and the info is added to the data bank....................jim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-14-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By karterjimm

I have Crank Bros. Candy's on my 2 bikes and I...

I have Crank Bros. Candy's on my 2 bikes and I had to do a little trimming of my shoe as they had a little tread on the outside of the cleat that was contacting the sides of the platform. Is there...
Forum: Recumbent
11-07-06, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,650
Posted By karterjimm

Isn't this wonderful? You ask a simple question...

Isn't this wonderful? You ask a simple question and it develops into a major decision! Bladders? Smart tubes? Build my own? Stop and drink? All this data is putting my brain 'puter into...
Forum: Recumbent
11-03-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,650
Posted By karterjimm

Water bottle conversion?

Somewhere I have seen a conversion for a standard water bottle to add a bladder style of drinking tube. Has anybody seen such a thing? As I remember, it comes with a lid and tube with a bite valve....
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-06, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By karterjimm

My first was on a brand new Actionbent suspended...

My first was on a brand new Actionbent suspended Road Runner that I had just assembled and told myself, "What can be so difficult about this? I have been riding bikes for 60 years!" I found out as I...
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-06, 07:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,360
Posted By karterjimm

What local bike trail in OH? I was out on Monday...

What local bike trail in OH? I was out on Monday and I don't remember any close encounters! :eek:
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