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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,378
Posted By tshelver

Rim Tape?

Living in South Africa for the past few years. Last year I bought a Trek 7300 with two wheelsets. The narrower tires didn't hold pressure well, so I swapped out the the set with 32mm tires.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,618
Posted By tshelver

Strange. The only other place I have seen...

Strange. The only other place I have seen something similar is on a 4x4 I bought years ago with tubed crossply tires. Kept getting punctures even though it was only a year or two old.
Took to a tire...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-22, 02:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By tshelver

It's worth doing some homework on this. Both the...

It's worth doing some homework on this. Both the BBS02 and the Tongshen will work being mid-mount motors. The main difference between the two is that the Tongshen is a torque sensing motor, whereas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-21, 10:05 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,651
Posted By tshelver

Did a few track weekends with Code's Superbike...

Did a few track weekends with Code's Superbike School back in the 2000s, including trying out the 'lean bike', where they have an extra set of bars / controls welded in a fixed position above the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-19, 03:40 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,382
Posted By tshelver

Recumbent trikes are the answer... :) Not...

Recumbent trikes are the answer... :)

Not really measured top speed much in my life (on bicycles that is), but it very much depends on the bike, the surface and visibility.
Another big variable...
Forum: Recumbent
11-15-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,598
Posted By tshelver

For touring, 20" wheels and gearing work fine. ...

For touring, 20" wheels and gearing work fine.
My ICE Q came with touring gearing of 26/38/48 and 9/32.

It was quick and simple to swap the 32 cog for a 34, and go 22/36/48 up front for a...
Forum: Touring
04-10-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By tshelver

I often use an old (2008) Qstarz BT1000Q...

I often use an old (2008) Qstarz BT1000Q bluetooth tracker.

I use Bluetooth GPS (paid version, the free one cuts out every 10 monutes) to connect to it, and it's worked with all the software I've...
Forum: Recumbent
04-08-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,048
Posted By tshelver

I had a SUN Sport AX, which I sold for $500. ...

I had a SUN Sport AX, which I sold for $500.
That's the aluminum model wirh pretty good components. 27 speed, FSA Gossamer crankset, and so on.

It included a Sun rack, Sun fenders, Nashbar...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 02:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By tshelver

Or you could try OSMAnd. It's free, and you can...

Or you could try OSMAnd. It's free, and you can download up to 10 maps free as well. The unlimited version is a few dollars, and lets you download unlimited maps worldwide, plus wikipedia data for...
Forum: Touring
03-31-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,765
Posted By tshelver

The comment about trikes being dangerous in...

The comment about trikes being dangerous in traffic is way overatated.

I rode my ICE Q rear suspension trike a lot in Philippinea city traffic (metro area of 1 million people) and had fewer...
Forum: Touring
03-14-14, 12:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,838
Posted By tshelver

I don't buy into the big US brandnames anymore. ...

I don't buy into the big US brandnames anymore.
I've suffered several equipment and product failures since moving to SE Asia.

One case was a midrange 2009 Sierra Designs tent that I paid $250 for...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By tshelver

I'm now starting down the bamboo path, using...

I'm now starting down the bamboo path, using epoxy and abaca (Manila hemp) as the bonding agent.

Marine epoxy putty is commonally available, so i should be able track down what I need.

I may...
Forum: Touring
02-28-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By tshelver

The only frame I can find in a 19 or above (19 is...

The only frame I can find in a 19 or above (19 is slightly small for me) is a 29er hardtail. The only 26er full suspension bike I found in a 19 (I need a 20 if I am picky) is a DH version, not that...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-27-14, 07:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By tshelver

Thanks Mark and others. I'll investigate the...

Thanks Mark and others. I'll investigate the local wood suppliers and see what is available in smaller quantities (expecting some frustrations). Looks like fiberglass will be an option to strengthen...
Forum: Touring
02-27-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By tshelver

Set your destination, then search or click your...

Set your destination, then search or click your start point on the map (Right click the icon that appears on the map) and set it from there. It's been a while and I don't have my phone with me at...
Forum: Touring
02-27-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By tshelver

Thanks for the rack suggestions, that would...

Thanks for the rack suggestions, that would probably be a lot easier to bring in than a whole bike. Plenty of 26ers available in 16 to 17 sizes for the Cruzbike conversion as well. But prices for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-27-14, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By tshelver

I have thought about it. A few issues with that,...

I have thought about it. A few issues with that, including customs duties and taxes, and the poor reputation customs have here for being difficult and expensive to deal with. Plus shipping into the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-14, 04:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By tshelver

As the last poster guessed, I'm in the...

As the last poster guessed, I'm in the Philippines. Getting stuff from the USA is a rather costly and drawn out process, especially dealing with the bigger suppliers.

Finding aluminum and so on...
Forum: Touring
02-25-14, 04:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By tshelver

Thanks for the input. For various reasons,...

Thanks for the input.
For various reasons, including shipping costs, import duties, import hassles, time and my budget, importing a touring bike isn't an option I will consider. I also don't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-25-14, 03:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By tshelver

I've been through all of those, so far everything...

I've been through all of those, so far everything is too small for me, or a lot of travel involved on the very few occasions I've found something online.

pinoymtbiker has had my membership...
Forum: Touring
02-24-14, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By tshelver

Touring on a 29er?

I recently sold my beloved recumbent tadpole trike, which was really well kitted out for touring. The big issue is that local roads (I am currently in the Philippines, and will hit the rest of SE...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-14, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By tshelver

29er questions (targeted at use in third world touring)

I've looked around locally (Philippines), and the only bikes I can find in my size suitable for touring of any sort, are 29ers. There are exactly 2 large (size 19) bikes in town (metro area of 1...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-24-14, 06:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By tshelver

Frame materials besides steel, aluminum and carbon fiber for a recumbent build?

I'm having a hard time finding a local supply of quality steel and aluminum tubing, and the only carbon fiber cloth supplier I can find has a few lines on their website, selling 0.5m x 100 cm x...
Forum: Touring
02-20-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,027
Posted By tshelver

Off topic, but here in the Philippines, Shimano...

Off topic, but here in the Philippines, Shimano is about the only game in town for good components.
For 2014, Sora and Alivio are 9-speed only, and Deore / XT are 10-speed only, at least if you are...
Forum: Recumbent
01-06-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,810
Posted By tshelver

Very strange about the rearender not

Very strange about the rearender not
Forum: Recumbent
11-29-13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,810
Posted By tshelver

On my EZ Sport AX, I used a Sunlite seat bag that...

On my EZ Sport AX, I used a Sunlite seat bag that worked just fine. Bought from the dealer that sold me the bike. If you Google you'll find a thread on Bentrider referring to exactly this.

I also...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-07-13, 04:04 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 122,555
Posted By tshelver

I did my first century last week, self supported,...

I did my first century last week, self supported, on a Trice (ICE) recumbent trike. It took me 8:15 hours, 85 to 93 degree heat (103 'RealFeel') of which 7 hours was riding time.
I stopped for a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-04-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 705,565
Posted By tshelver

ICE: Trice Q Longest ride on anything else...

ICE: Trice Q

Longest ride on anything else was under 45 miles.

http:// http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z463/tshelver/Trike%20Travels/IMG_20131009_120754_zps383b3a20.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,135
Posted By tshelver

Please tell us your age. 59 1. What type of...

Please tell us your age. 59

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

ICE Q recumbent tadpole trike

2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?...
Forum: Recumbent
10-18-13, 12:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,566
Posted By tshelver

Actually, I think it would be useful to see what...

Actually, I think it would be useful to see what people ride in the different environments.

I ride in SE Asia (Philippines) quite a bit, and can't see how I would manage a high or low racer, for...
Forum: Recumbent
10-18-13, 12:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,605
Posted By tshelver

Look for a used trike. ActionBent and Performer...

Look for a used trike. ActionBent and Performer sold several that were not too badly priced new and should be under $1000 on Craigslist, BentRider and a few other sites.
Forum: Recumbent
10-02-13, 01:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,043
Posted By tshelver

I think having both options is the beat. But as...

I think having both options is the beat. But as for leaning, we have a few passes around here where I'm faster on my ICE Q than just about anything else, 2, 3, 4 or however many wheels, engine- or...
Forum: Recumbent
09-23-13, 05:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,955
Posted By tshelver

Also teat ride a few trikes. They are slower on...

Also teat ride a few trikes. They are slower on the hills, but with the right gearing you can climb any hill, as you can spin along at 2mph if necessary, with no stability issues.

Very easy and...
Forum: Touring
08-28-13, 06:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,265
Posted By tshelver

If you have an Android phone, it's easy (and...

If you have an Android phone, it's easy (and free) to install OsmAnd and have a look at the topo Cyclemap. Probably viewable on Apple and Windows as well, but I haven't tried that.

It's also...
Forum: Touring
08-27-13, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,265
Posted By tshelver

If you go online, how does the OSM Cyclemap...

If you go online, how does the OSM Cyclemap project compare?

Accessible from any Android (or probably Ios) with free or very cheap software, and open to the be updated by the man in the street.
Forum: Touring
08-27-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,018
Posted By tshelver

I wouldn't discount the Quik-Pak so quickly. Mine...

I wouldn't discount the Quik-Pak so quickly. Mine is 4 years old and absolutely no issues.
It's light, for a trailer.
It's waterproof and pretty robust.
It's very stable, over 40 mph down a...
Forum: Recumbent
08-16-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,237
Posted By tshelver

Some other names to consider are ICE and HP...

Some other names to consider are ICE and HP Veloteknic at the high end, and SUN and Performer for trikes and bikes.

ICE in particular has sold a lot if trikes here, and HPV is also well regarded ...
Forum: Recumbent
08-16-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,948
Posted By tshelver

I had a Sport AX, AFAIK it came with 1.5 width...

I had a Sport AX, AFAIK it came with 1.5 width tires?

I never had a problem with the rims cracking: logically the width of the tires should have no relation to brake/rum width.

As for the OP,...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,344
Posted By tshelver

As a matter of interest, which LWB did you end up...

As a matter of interest, which LWB did you end up buying? I found my CLWB (very close to Tour Easy dimensions) to be very different to ride after the diamond frame.
I really only got to like the...
Forum: Recumbent
07-16-13, 05:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,344
Posted By tshelver

Do you have a target price range for the bike?...

Do you have a target price range for the bike? That can be a big factor.

Also, what's important to you? I'm easy handling, low learning curve, speed, light weight, comfort?

I started with a...
Forum: Touring
07-08-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By tshelver

Have you done much weekend touring? I'd suggest...

Have you done much weekend touring? I'd suggest heading out for 2 or 3 days as often as you can, loading up the bike to see how you handle your anticipated load, and also to see whether all your...
Forum: Touring
07-07-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,696
Posted By tshelver

Apart from the SRAM dual drives, another option...

Apart from the SRAM dual drives, another option is the Shimano Capreo cassette
Standard they are 9-26,ICE produces a custom 9-32 for their 20" trikes.

IMHO she will still do some walking in the...
Forum: Touring
07-07-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By tshelver

Mongo beans are better known as mung beans in the...

Mongo beans are better known as mung beans in the West. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mung_bean

Quite high on a bunch of different nutrients.

Way better than viennas... Which reminds me of...
Forum: Touring
07-07-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By tshelver

Well obviously I'm not getting that in the USA,...

Well obviously I'm not getting that in the USA, but all that food is readily available along the road at roadside carenderias (small food stalls) and or in the village public markets.
Along with...
Forum: Recumbent
07-07-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,566
Posted By tshelver

I sold my Sun Sport AX (aluminum frame with very...

I sold my Sun Sport AX (aluminum frame with very reasonable components) for around that price. That's one of the easiest 2 wheel bents to learn on. But probably a tadpole trike with under seat...
Forum: Recumbent
07-07-13, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,454
Posted By tshelver

There was a recent thread on bentrider where the...

There was a recent thread on bentrider where the OP was complaining about Strava, as they refused to allow him to post anymore in the competitive sections as they felt his recumbent gave him an...
Forum: Touring
07-06-13, 11:57 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,048
Posted By tshelver

For an alternative, look at Power Grips. I found...

For an alternative, look at Power Grips. I found that my feet got really cold in winter with clipless, seems like the clips bleed the heat out through the soles.
Power Grips allowed me to use...
Forum: Touring
07-06-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By tshelver

Gawd, that's actually of processed high fat high...

Gawd, that's actually of processed high fat high sodium food... I prefer to eat as natural as possible. Maybe u don't follow a low carb diet, but I just couldn't force that much garbage down my...
Forum: Touring
07-01-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,345
Posted By tshelver

Ask your LBS if you don't want to remove the...

Ask your LBS if you don't want to remove the disks. I recently shipped my recumbent trike and overseas (it fitted in a standard bike shipping box...), and the LBS put some blue round plastic...
Forum: Recumbent
06-28-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,580
Posted By tshelver

I couldn't care less about the lycra roadie pack...

I couldn't care less about the lycra roadie pack mentality. I went car free for a few years and my trike did it all, even though I'm not the strongest rider in the world.

it has the stability and...
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