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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-22-20, 11:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,789
Posted By Katysax

The new Rad looks interesting for a flat commute,...

The new Rad looks interesting for a flat commute, although I don’t like fixing flats on a hub motor bike. It’s a bike you could put on the rack on a bus. And not so super expensive if stolen.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,789
Posted By Katysax

I have a Ride Scoozy Veego Semi Fat. Put 3300...

I have a Ride Scoozy Veego Semi Fat. Put 3300 miles on it Had a lot of fun. The brakes are terrible. The shifter is cheap and flimsy. The crankset is pot metal and fell off the bike. The wheels...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,622
Posted By Katysax

Well. As a general rule you get what you pay for....

Well. As a general rule you get what you pay for. But I think you can have a lot of fun with a Rad bike. Not everyone can spend $4-5000 on a bike. And the rear wheel hub bikes can be ton of fun to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,622
Posted By Katysax

I have a Veego Semi-Fat which is similar to the...

I have a Veego Semi-Fat which is similar to the Rad mini step thru. I also have a Specialized Como. I have handled the mail order bike by doing most fixes and maintenance myself with some help from...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,698
Posted By Katysax

Front derailleur

Love this. I want to do it too. What did you do about the front derailleur when you went down to one chain ring?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,540
Posted By Katysax

Yes I did. Came mostly fully assembled. Had to...

Yes I did. Came mostly fully assembled. Had to tweak it a little to keep the derailleur from rubbing. Had a problem with the charger and they sent me a new one ASAP. It’s been great. Very comfortable...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-04-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,540
Posted By Katysax

I have the Ride Scoozy Veego Semi-Fat with 3”...

I have the Ride Scoozy Veego Semi-Fat with 3” instead of 4” wheels. It is low step. I have over 400 miles on it and find it very comfortable and fun to ride.
Forum: Commuting
08-03-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,502
Posted By Katysax

This will sound like heresy, but from what you...

This will sound like heresy, but from what you say I think it makes more sense to walk. I used to walk to work when my commute was a mile and a half or less, and I would ride when it was longer. I...
Forum: Southern California
07-31-07, 08:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,160
Posted By Katysax

Am I missing something? What is wrong about...

Am I missing something? What is wrong about simply being honest. Tell the guy that you really enjoy his company and that riding with him was fun at first, but you really look to the Friday rides as...
Forum: Touring
07-31-07, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,007
Posted By Katysax

It is actually easier to climb hills, especially...

It is actually easier to climb hills, especially with a touring load, on a trike than any other bike. I have three recumbent trikes, a Catrike Speed, a Greenspeed X3 and a
Trice QNT. For touring...
Forum: Southern California
03-27-07, 09:58 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,761
Posted By Katysax

Bent Up Cycles in Van Nuys on Balboa near Saticoy...

Bent Up Cycles in Van Nuys on Balboa near Saticoy is one of the best bikes shops I've ever dealt with.

They sell only recumbents and trikes, but have tires, wheels, tubes, bags, etc. that fit...
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-07, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,845
Posted By Katysax

I am 5'2" and I have a 27" inseam. I ride an...

I am 5'2" and I have a 27" inseam. I ride an Agio and Giro 20 with an easy ability to reach the ground with flat feet. Both bikes will work fine for a short person. However, while I love my...
Forum: Recumbent
03-11-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By Katysax

I am 5'2" and I ride both an Agio and a Giro 20. ...

I am 5'2" and I ride both an Agio and a Giro 20. Both are plenty low enough for me to put my feet flat on the ground. Height is not a problem on either of those bikes.

The Agio is more of a long...
Forum: Recumbent
02-12-07, 09:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,646
Posted By Katysax

LWBs have a cushier ride unless your SWB has...

LWBs have a cushier ride unless your SWB has suspension. I own both LWB and SWB:

LWB:

More comfortable
Feet lower - easier to start and stop
More places to carry things
Ride has a certain...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-12-07, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,656
Posted By Katysax

An alternative would be a Garmin Forerunner - I...

An alternative would be a Garmin Forerunner - I use the Forerunner 205. It is worn on the wrist, not the bike. You can set the screen so that it shows exactly what you want. You could choose a...
Forum: Recumbent
02-01-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,407
Posted By Katysax

I am 55 with the knees of a 55 year old. The...

I am 55 with the knees of a 55 year old. The Bent is great for my knees. Just don't mash gears that are too big. Start slowly and build strength.
Forum: Recumbent
01-30-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,610
Posted By Katysax

Bacchetta Agio (LWB), Bacchetta Giro 20 (SWB),...

Bacchetta Agio (LWB), Bacchetta Giro 20 (SWB), RANS Dynamik (CF) and Catrike Speed (tadpole trike). Which do I ride most? Depends on the ride, weather and my mood.
Forum: Recumbent
01-28-07, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,607
Posted By Katysax

Take a look at www.spincyclz.com. The owner has...

Take a look at www.spincyclz.com. The owner has a test ride program. I think you pay him $100 and the cost of shipping and you get to try the demo bike for a month.
Forum: Recumbent
01-28-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 822
Posted By Katysax

I second the recommendation of Bentup Cycles in...

I second the recommendation of Bentup Cycles in Van Nuys. Nothing wrong with the other suggestions, but you'll find the best selection, the most knowledgeable staff, and the best mechanic at Bentup...
Forum: Recumbent
01-13-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,726
Posted By Katysax

I've seen some pretty BIG guys with trikes. They...

I've seen some pretty BIG guys with trikes. They aren't all the same size. However, it does limit your ability to find a used one.
Forum: Recumbent
01-01-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By Katysax

I looked at them pretty closely at the NAAM show....

I looked at them pretty closely at the NAAM show. They look like a very good deal for the price. I fell in love with Catrike though and bought a used one.
Forum: Recumbent
01-01-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,298
Posted By Katysax

It might be worth the trip to go down to the Los...

It might be worth the trip to go down to the Los Angeles Area (you don't have to go all the way into the city, he's close to the 405) and visit Dana at Bent Up Cycles. Not only does he have a pretty...
Forum: Recumbent
12-09-06, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,646
Posted By Katysax

If you want to get your feet wet with recumbents...

If you want to get your feet wet with recumbents and don't want to spend a lot, I would highly recommend the Sun CWLB bike or the Cycle Genius Sparrow. The CWLB bikes are much easier to get used to...
Forum: Recumbent
12-07-06, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,646
Posted By Katysax

I had a Revive briefly. I thought it was kind of...

I had a Revive briefly. I thought it was kind of a cool bike because I had never had a recumbent of any kind. I can assure you it is not a folder. In fact, it is a pain to store. It is very very...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-06, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,209
Posted By Katysax

T.O. is Thousand Oaks. I live fairly near in...

T.O. is Thousand Oaks. I live fairly near in Chatsworth. When it's windy, as it as been this last week, I ride a tadpole trike. Much more aerodynamic. Don't get blown around. The big problem...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-06, 09:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,590
Posted By Katysax

As others have suggested, I went to the...

As others have suggested, I went to the optometrist and picked out a pair of plastic frames (so they could hold a mirror), focused on getting frames that offered good coverage of the eye. Then I had...
Forum: Recumbent
11-18-06, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By Katysax

I ended up selling it because, while it was kind...

I ended up selling it because, while it was kind of cool, it was too heavy and slow. It did push me into trying other recumbent bikes though.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-06, 09:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,799
Posted By Katysax

You say you have back problems. I broke my back...

You say you have back problems. I broke my back in 1986; needless to say I look at all bicycles from the perspective of back comfort.

Something a little out of the ordinary to consider is the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-24-06, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,464
Posted By Katysax

A few years ago I did a few doubles - then I got...

A few years ago I did a few doubles - then I got burnt out and pretty much quit riding for a few years.

At the point that I was riding doubles I was doing one or two centuries a week. A double...
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By Katysax

Is there a website or book with information about...

Is there a website or book with information about route, motel locations etc. I've been searching the web.

I did think that credit card touring would probably be the way to go. I travelled...
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By Katysax

Thinking about Cross Country Next Summer

I am 55 years old and semi-retired. My life partner is a school teacher with summers off. We are both long time cyclists. I own a small business but my employees are capable of handling it for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-06, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
Posted By Katysax

I had a chance to ride the Mobiky 12" at...

I had a chance to ride the Mobiky 12" at Interbike. While I thought it was a cute gimmick; I didn't like it. They did have a 16" model too. I didn't get to ride it. I really think the Mobiky...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-06, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By Katysax

No problem. That bike should be as durable as a...

No problem. That bike should be as durable as a tank. You don't weigh enough to hurt the bike. The main issue when you are heavy is whether the wheels will hold up. The secondary issue is whether...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-07-06, 08:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,997
Posted By Katysax

I use a Tres Terra Europa. Has a Heinzman motor.

I use a Tres Terra Europa. Has a Heinzman motor.
Forum: Recumbent
10-06-06, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By Katysax

Giant Revive - I know it's a kludge

Every now and then something just comes along. Today I bought a Giant Revive DX for $75 from a woman cleaning out her garage. I don't have any recumbents and I know this thing isn't really a...
Forum: Recumbent
10-06-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,662
Posted By Katysax

I actually tried this thing at Interbike. It was...

I actually tried this thing at Interbike. It was simply awful. There were a few designs at the show where I asked myself why anyone would actually think it was a good idea. This bike was just...
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