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Forum: Recumbent
06-01-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,294
Posted By Skankingbiker

I have a modified performer highracer. I am not...

I have a modified performer highracer. I am not faster than I am on my roadbike overall. Yes, I can achieve higher speeds and maintain them better on the flats, esp. with wind. But I just cannot put...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 495,197
Posted By Skankingbiker

Want

Want
05-20-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Skankingbiker

Thanks. Got it sorted

Thanks. Got it sorted
05-19-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Skankingbiker

Help replacing seat stay insert for rack

Hi.

Background: When trying to install a rear rack, the threaded insert in one of the seat stay tubes broke free (rotating) and I had to pry it out. So now I have a hole in one of my seatstay...
Forum: Recumbent
12-27-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,205
Posted By Skankingbiker

interested. PM sent

interested. PM sent
Forum: Recumbent
12-26-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,205
Posted By Skankingbiker

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Recumbent
12-26-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,205
Posted By Skankingbiker

Thanks. Gx10 appears out of stock everywhere

Thanks. Gx10 appears out of stock everywhere
Forum: Recumbent
12-26-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,205
Posted By Skankingbiker

Ok. Will send tonight..travelling for holidays

Ok. Will send tonight..travelling for holidays
Forum: Recumbent
12-24-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,205
Posted By Skankingbiker

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12-24-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By Skankingbiker

Replacement for Sram x7 10 speed long cage rear mech

A need a replacement for Sram x7 10 speed long cage rear mech for older catrike expedition 3x10 shifting system with barcon shifters. Don't want to go down to x5. Can't find anything. Help?
Forum: Recumbent
12-24-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,205
Posted By Skankingbiker

Replacement for Sram x7 long cage rear mech

My chain jammed and destroyed the cage on my rear mech on my catrike expedition. it is a x7 10-speed long cage. Its for a 3x10 system with barcon shifters. I need to find an equivalent or better...
07-21-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 841
Posted By Skankingbiker

Its a new vehicle and it has the OEM crossrails,...

Its a new vehicle and it has the OEM crossrails, which are not terribly high, so I think I will mount the cargo tray just to give the bikes some extra clearance from the roof.
07-21-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 841
Posted By Skankingbiker

Strapping kids bikes directly to crossrails?

For various reasons, I am considering strapping my kids bikes directly to the roof cross rails of my subaru, laying them sideways (I already have a Saris 2 bike hitch rack that will have the adult...
08-07-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By Skankingbiker

huh? if im wrong let me know.. if it's the same...

huh? if im wrong let me know.. if it's the same pull ratio and clears, it shouldn't be an issue..right? what other physical characteristics causes an incompatability?
08-07-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By Skankingbiker

But the issue with mixing a FD is usually claim...

But the issue with mixing a FD is usually claim ring clearance, right? Its not a different pull ratio? So if the FD covers the full range of movement for the triple and clears all rings, that...
08-07-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By Skankingbiker

The FD clears all the rings. Someone can correct...

The FD clears all the rings. Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but I thought Claris was usually spec'd for hybrid bikes with trigger shifters. Also, I was under the impression that 8 speed...
08-07-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By Skankingbiker

Help with FD issue--new cable housing split

I am building up a budget/parts frame for my younger brother--one of the Nashbar blue NOS frames that were floating around a few years ago. Anyhoo. I am using a newer shimano claris 3-speed front...
09-06-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,181
Posted By Skankingbiker

Tires for long wet rail trail?

doing 80 miles gravel railtrail next weekend and 60 percent chance of rain ....options are:

1) 33 celemente boss tubeless or
2) 38 challenge gravel grinder ghetto tubeless

opinions?
Forum: Recumbent
09-04-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,199
Posted By Skankingbiker

I go with lycra shorts and a sport t-shirt like...

I go with lycra shorts and a sport t-shirt like in your picture. No point in a cycling jersey, as they are tight, the pockets in the back useless, etc. I prefer lycra shorts for several reasons: 1)...
Forum: Recumbent
08-28-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,232
Posted By Skankingbiker

any long term reviews on one of these? I am...

any long term reviews on one of these? I am considering a frameset
Forum: Recumbent
08-26-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,179
Posted By Skankingbiker

Just a quick update. After 6 months of...

Just a quick update. After 6 months of prolotherapy, yoga, and stretching exercises, my low back pain has generally improved. It took a while to dial in, but I love my set up on my recumbent now. ...
Forum: Recumbent
07-05-19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,357
Posted By Skankingbiker

not new, but new config. 26 rear wheel. 451...

not new, but new config. 26 rear wheel. 451 front. New fork.... the original highracer fork (replaced the folder fork) new handlebars ( homemade..cut from old road bars), brake levers mounted higher...
Forum: Recumbent
06-12-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,401
Posted By Skankingbiker

this. its like the people who complain about...

this. its like the people who complain about bikesdirect. online deals are deals for a reason. you have to have some competency. yeah, my performer has had some quirks and things that needed...
Forum: Recumbent
06-11-19, 08:58 AM
Forum: Recumbent
06-11-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,401
Posted By Skankingbiker

Your "metal shavings" appear to be from the idler...

Your "metal shavings" appear to be from the idler wheel making contact with the aluminum chain guard plate. Bend the chain guard plate into an arc
Forum: Recumbent
06-10-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,016
Posted By Skankingbiker

Depends on the number of carb-replacement...

Depends on the number of carb-replacement beverages at the end of the previous days ride.
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-19, 11:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

After Consulting some tire/ Rim charts, Looks...

After Consulting some tire/ Rim charts, Looks like a 1.1 Tire will work with a 19 mm rim... that opens things up a bit
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

I appreciate your honest insights. 700cc is a no...

I appreciate your honest insights. 700cc is a no go for me because my legs are short and I wont be able to touch the ground. The group I ride with doesn't do pacelines or draft. Its very informal,...
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

My ride (performer FWD) is currently a 20/20 set...

My ride (performer FWD) is currently a 20/20 set up. I am going to try 26/26. I already have a front 26 wheel that I got a few years back.

I am a little on the heavy side (215), and am getting a...
Forum: Recumbent
06-05-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

Huh..my conti gatorskin says “28-558 (26 x 1 1/8)”

Huh..my conti gatorskin says “28-558 (26 x 1 1/8)”
Forum: Recumbent
06-05-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

I do. You would wind up denting the edge of the...

I do. You would wind up denting the edge of the rim and increase potential for blowout because the tire is not wide enough to cover the rim edge. Sheldon Brown has/had a page on acceptable rim/tire...
Forum: Recumbent
06-05-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

3 figures is fine. Problem is most of the stuff...

3 figures is fine. Problem is most of the stuff I am seeing is 23 or 25 mm internal rim width, which is: a) heavy; and b) too wide for a narrow tire.
Forum: Recumbent
06-05-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,988
Posted By Skankingbiker

Recommend 26 rear wheel disc for road tire

Looking for a lightweight 26 rear wheel that takes a disc brake and will work with 1 1/8 tire. Can't seem to find anything other than questionable fare at Aliexpress.
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,016
Posted By Skankingbiker

Going add my 2 cents here at join the chorus of...

Going add my 2 cents here at join the chorus of "it depends" on a lot of factors including set up. I have had my recumbent for about a year now. I just realized that have a tad more upright seat...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,940
Posted By Skankingbiker

I just like to ride my bike and try not to pay...

I just like to ride my bike and try not to pay attention to what others think. I passed a paceline on a downhill last weekend, but they caught me on the next roller. Thought nothing of it. I have...
Forum: Recumbent
05-24-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,516
Posted By Skankingbiker

I have had nothing but good experience dealing...

I have had nothing but good experience dealing with Performer. Christine answered all of my e-mails, allowed me to customize my highracer into a lowracer, responded to questions I had about the frame...
04-17-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By Skankingbiker

But does your back look this this ) or like...

But does your back look this this ) or like this (
04-17-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By Skankingbiker

Posture w/ low back injury..Lordosis?

i have bulging disks at l5/s1 and l4/l5 that hit my nerves.. the discs bulge from back. as such normal cycling position aggravates the disc bulges causing much pain. i have been riding a recumbent...
03-27-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,933
Posted By Skankingbiker

Thanks for responses. Took to LBS. Turns out only...

Thanks for responses. Took to LBS. Turns out only lockring threads were stripped.
03-25-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,933
Posted By Skankingbiker

Stripped lockring threads on Deore XT hub

I was swapping out cassettes to transform my Pugsley back to a Krampug. Rear wheel has Shimano Doere XT hub. Cassette is one of the new sunrace extended-range 9 speed. I have replaced/swapped...
03-18-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,369
Posted By Skankingbiker

Thanks. I just have 1 rack up there now. The...

Thanks. I just have 1 rack up there now. The amazon return period ends in a couple weeks and I was considering returning them; but if flexing is normal, then I will just give it a go and cross my...
03-18-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,369
Posted By Skankingbiker

Mine are the low profile "aero" style

Mine are the low profile "aero" style
03-18-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,369
Posted By Skankingbiker

Roof Rails flex under load-Cause for concern?

Added some aftermarket crossbars to my 19 crosstrek (Brightlines from amazon ), and then mounted a Rocky Mounts Tomahawk rack to it.

I am concerned that after mounting a bike into the rack i can...
03-05-19, 10:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Skankingbiker

we we have the opposite going on here to...

we we have the opposite going on here to Wisconsin. A lot of the rural roads are so bad and local communities do not have the funds to pave them so they are reverting back to gravel
03-04-19, 06:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Skankingbiker

So .... like steel? also there are a few small...

So .... like steel? also there are a few small companiez selling 'vibration dampening' stems and seatposts
03-04-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,048
Posted By Skankingbiker

Tsunami Steel Cx frames

I am looking for a budget steel gravel frame and came across the Tsunami brand of cro-mo frames. Clearance for up to 45mm tires. Anyone have any experience with these?
Forum: Recumbent
02-21-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,441
Posted By Skankingbiker

I can recommend performer and its FWD model. ...

I can recommend performer and its FWD model. Agree about the height thing and 700c wheels. I am 5'8" and thats one of the reasons I went with dual 451 wheels. IMHO, unless you are racing, feeling...
Forum: Touring
02-14-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By Skankingbiker

Actually planning to do it on a recumbent due to...

Actually planning to do it on a recumbent due to back issue. My question was more just general conditioning. Don't want to do too much too soon.
Forum: Touring
02-14-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By Skankingbiker

Slow and steady Clyde. A few 100+ mile gravel...

Slow and steady Clyde. A few 100+ mile gravel events. 40-50 mile weekend rides----before injury
Forum: Touring
02-08-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By Skankingbiker

Training plan for double century in August?

I am considering doing the Ride Across Wisconsin in August--2 day double century I missed most of last season due to a back injury. I am at a total loss as far as training regimens. I don't want to...
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