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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-12, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,953
Posted By pcrx

Downtube 9FS Update

Decided to go for some drop bars. Love this change. Cross levers make braking in city traffic a non issue. I like this bike more every time I ride it. Single bar end for shifting means no more index...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-12, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By pcrx

Yikes that poor tire!!! Just put Comets...

Yikes that poor tire!!!

Just put Comets (1.5") on my 9FS so we will see how it goes. I have been spoiled by Big Apples for a while now. Tried Duranos but the ride was super rough and SLOWER -...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,833
Posted By pcrx

Those are the folding 2.15 BA's. Sadly no longer...

Those are the folding 2.15 BA's. Sadly no longer sold.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,833
Posted By pcrx

Swapped from the Duranos back to Big Apples on my...

Swapped from the Duranos back to Big Apples on my 9FS and have been LOVING it!!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/pcrx/photo-4.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-22-12, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,259
Posted By pcrx

I can confirm that the 9FS can fit a rear rack...

I can confirm that the 9FS can fit a rear rack just fine without resorting to a seatpost rack or other unnecessary modifications:


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/pcrx/photo-3.jpg


I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-12, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,739
Posted By pcrx

Started off as the Monster Commuter with Big...

Started off as the Monster Commuter with Big Apples - but those tires were just too big and I could not mount fenders with them. Going to try out the Duranos here...

:)

Finally got my rack...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By pcrx

Rear Downtube shock - anyone replace?

Took the Big Apples off my DT9FS as they won't fit under my fenders. Put some much harder Duranos on there. Noticed that my rear shock is stiff stiff stiff! I am not sure what he quality of the stock...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-12, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By pcrx

Well I picked up some Duranos... far skinnier...

Well I picked up some Duranos... far skinnier than the Big Apples by a mile, but looks slick. Will have to see how they roll tomorrow. Best part is the tires went onto the Velocity rims with zero...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By pcrx

Darn it!!! So I tapped a hole on the chain...

Darn it!!!

So I tapped a hole on the chain side rear arm to mount my Woody's fenders... need a longer stay. Also discovered sadly that in the front, the Big Apple Lites are just too big for me to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-12, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,681
Posted By pcrx

My ICE trike has SA drums. They are awesome and I...

My ICE trike has SA drums. They are awesome and I have flown down many oregon mountain passes with them.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By pcrx

How about a rack like this mounted to the rear...

How about a rack like this mounted to the rear (since there is a lack of screw hole on the drive side) and then the struts mounted to either side of the lower shock mount?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-12, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By pcrx

Hmmm I would have to drill and tap a hole on the...

Hmmm I would have to drill and tap a hole on the drive side of my rear fork. Since I converted to disc brakes I'll have to see if they would get in the way of this type of rack.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-12, 01:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By pcrx

Challenge now is figuring out a good way to carry...

Challenge now is figuring out a good way to carry something. There are no rack mount holes on the drive side rear... the Cross Rack seems heavy...

Any suggestion for adding carrying capacity to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By pcrx

The Downtube 9FS rebuild - Presenting the "Monster Commuter!"

Well its all done. Will be giving it the commute test tomorrow. Sram X9 triggers shift like a dream compared to whatever it was stock. The tires are a bit on the beefy side but I love the balloon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-12, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By pcrx

OK. Looking good here. BB7's on order. I have...

OK. Looking good here. BB7's on order. I have been looking at the "Cross Rack" that fits to the rear seat tube... I think that might be the only real option to get any good carrying capacity on this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-12, 01:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By pcrx

Yikes I just realized the title of my thread is a...

Yikes I just realized the title of my thread is a mess. Is there a way I can fix that??

Here is the obligatory picture with a few of my own mods already added.

:)
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By pcrx

Folder newb goes Downtube...

Well,

It did not take long. Today I went to look at a used folder and my "buy it you fool" inner voice was too powerful to overcome.

But, I figured 200 bills for a 2009 Downtube 9 FS was a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,366
Posted By pcrx

Well I might be answering my own question on what...

Well I might be answering my own question on what to get today - I am going this afternoon to take a look at a "barely used" 2009 Downtube 9FS. The orange color. Could be a good buy as it will end up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,366
Posted By pcrx

Sadly around 500 is a limit for me. Ultimately I...

Sadly around 500 is a limit for me. Ultimately I would like to test ride all of these but that likely won't happen. I am ok with FYI ng blind into something in my price range knowing if it doesn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-12, 01:00 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By pcrx

Oh man... If the rear dropout spacing on the Nova...

Oh man... If the rear dropout spacing on the Nova is indeed 135mm and the bb info is right I may bight the bullet and do one up here soon. Have parts on hand to turn it into a 9 speed and custom...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-12, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,366
Posted By pcrx

Some general questions for the overwhelmed newb

Wow. I though the recumbent world was overflowing with custom choices until I started to look into a folder for more practical commuting use. One thing for sure - the more I ogle over the images of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,442
Posted By pcrx

That is a nice looking Nova! I have been...

That is a nice looking Nova!

I have been researching these bikes now for a bit - thinking of taking the folding pill for ease of commuting and storage. My other ride - a 2006 ICE QNT Trike...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-02-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 543
Posted By pcrx

Portland OR Human Power Challenge

Ok everyone - if you want to attend the premier recumbent gathering - this is it. Registration is now active and starting for the

10th Annual Human Power Challenge...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 799
Posted By pcrx

Human Power Challenge 2010

Ok everyone - if you want to attend the premier recumbent gathering - this is it. Registration is now active and starting for the

11th Annual Human Power Challenge...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-27-10, 11:06 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 97,293
Posted By pcrx

Crater Lake by recumbent: ...

Crater Lake by recumbent:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/pcrx/IMG_3571.jpg
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-30-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By pcrx

Portland Tweed Ride

I did not know about this ride until we accidentally discovered it today. The Portland Tweed Ride. (http://hollerit.blogspot.com/2010/01/why-portland-rules-476.html)

Man I love this town for all...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,504
Posted By pcrx

ha ha ha ha!! ...

ha ha ha ha!!

http://rocknrollinfixieriders.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/240.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 12,210
Posted By pcrx

I think that having a triple is fine if you ride...

I think that having a triple is fine if you ride terrain that needs it. Sometimes a double can get you almost the same gearing as a triple depending on the setup.

Better to have the gearing you...
Forum: Recumbent
01-27-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By pcrx

Charles, Nice! I am going to link you on my...

Charles,

Nice! I am going to link you on my blog (link for mine in my signature) If you could link mine from yours after you check it out that would be great! Spread the recumbent goodwill!

:)
Forum: Recumbent
01-27-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By pcrx

That is an awesome ride for the 2nd time out! You...

That is an awesome ride for the 2nd time out! You will be loving it once you get your 'bent legs!!

Congrats!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,504
Posted By pcrx

LOL! Great! The first time I shaved my legs for...

LOL! Great! The first time I shaved my legs for cycling, I just decided "on the moment" to do it (and they are hairy) my wife walked in on me while shaving. heh heh.. yeah that was a fun night - HA!...
Forum: Recumbent
01-26-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,812
Posted By pcrx

That is a nice looking ride. The guy is coasting...

That is a nice looking ride. The guy is coasting hands-free for a long time and it looks very stable - that is a neat trick not easily done on any recumbent. It must have some great handling...
Forum: Recumbent
01-25-10, 03:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,043
Posted By pcrx

Yeah! Trikes are awesome! I ride a QNT myself. I...

Yeah! Trikes are awesome! I ride a QNT myself. I am really lusting over the new ICE line that has full suspension. They are very dreamy.

:)

Good choice on a trike - you are truly advanced since...
Forum: Recumbent
01-25-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,662
Posted By pcrx

A good thing to try in addition to fatter tires...

A good thing to try in addition to fatter tires at a lower pressure are some better handgrips. I went from using bar tape on my high racer bars to a thicker foam grip and it made a lot of difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-10, 12:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By pcrx

Anyone going to be hitting Cycle Oregon this year?

Anyone doing the awesome ride that is Cycle Oregon?

The route announcement countdown (http://hollerit.blogspot.com/2010/01/2010-cycle-oregon-route-announcement.html) is on!
Forum: Recumbent
01-23-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,974
Posted By pcrx

I imagine that demographics are in favor of...

I imagine that demographics are in favor of trikes over the long run - at least for a while...
Forum: Recumbent
01-22-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,445
Posted By pcrx

Nice NoCom!!!! (Drools...)

Nice NoCom!!!! (Drools...)
Forum: Recumbent
01-22-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,290
Posted By pcrx

LOL! Hey I resemble that remark. I'm...

LOL!

Hey I resemble that remark.

I'm not sure why there is so much animosity... fear of the unknown I suppose. To make it worse I ride a trike. Try doing that in a clould of DF's
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 297
Posted By pcrx

Cycling is good for community!

Put these thoughts down today. With how crazy the world is anymore its better time than ever to get out on a bike!

Social Benefits of Cycling (http://hollerit.blogspot.com/)

:thumb:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 22,196
Posted By pcrx

Well, I apologize (sort of) for being SHORT in my...

Well, I apologize (sort of) for being SHORT in my post. However:

It is incredibly irritating for any rider (recumbent riders in this case) to all be lumped into the category of "old" or...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-09, 12:12 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 22,196
Posted By pcrx

Yeah - Guess what sweet prince - YOU will one day...

Yeah - Guess what sweet prince - YOU will one day be there too: O L D!!!!

The most ironic thing about all you guys with your SPEW is that you have no idea what you are talking about as you have...
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Posted By pcrx

I have no expereince with the Actionbent bikes,...

I have no expereince with the Actionbent bikes, but from all that I have read - the Burley Django and the Actionbent will be very different in terms of build quality and potential hassles you might...
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-06, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,961
Posted By pcrx

Hi! I have a 2005 Django - and LOVE it!! It...

Hi!

I have a 2005 Django - and LOVE it!! It is in Black Amber color - as has been mentioned the Django is a looker for sure - and rides as nice as it looks too.

I find the seat to be just fine...
Forum: Recumbent
02-05-06, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,170
Posted By pcrx

??? I wish that were the case here in...

???

I wish that were the case here in Sumner, or L.O.R.P - (Land Of Rude People)

I mostly get heckles and one had a female call me "Gay" as I rode by.

Thats what you get for living in a...
Forum: Recumbent
01-24-06, 12:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,092
Posted By pcrx

The Schwalbe marathons come in 1.25 and 1.75 size...

The Schwalbe marathons come in 1.25 and 1.75 size in 507...... the 1.25's are 100psi also. Nice tire.
Forum: Recumbent
01-21-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,445
Posted By pcrx

OK, here we go: ...

OK, here we go:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/pcrx/Bike1.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/pcrx/Bike2.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c148/pcrx/Bike3.jpg
Forum: Recumbent
01-10-06, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,194
Posted By pcrx

Has anyone ever come across a handlebar mount for...

Has anyone ever come across a handlebar mount for small mp3 players or iPods?
Forum: Recumbent
01-06-06, 05:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,194
Posted By pcrx

Do a search on ebay for portable speakers and...

Do a search on ebay for portable speakers and look for some under the mp3 player section - there are some tiny ones and small foldable ones that do NOT need their own batteries - and they sound OK...
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