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09-07-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 51,725
Posted By Bob Shaver

same problem

Man, they get an F in communications. I had the same issue, didn't get it to work until I tried the fix listed here. Thank you, thank you! My other issue is the battery that came with the speed...
Forum: Recumbent
11-10-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,535
Posted By Bob Shaver

For the long distance rides the OP mentioned, I'd...

For the long distance rides the OP mentioned, I'd suggest a high racer type bent. I have a Rans f5 for longer faster rides. It's way faster than my trike, and comparable in speed to a road bike. ...
Forum: Recumbent
08-13-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,931
Posted By Bob Shaver

Here is a good article by a road biker (healthy,...

Here is a good article by a road biker (healthy, young, dedicated road biker, former racer) and his experience trying out recumbents.

Long Time Road Biker tries Recumbents, by Erik Fetch |...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 07:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,792
Posted By Bob Shaver

banerjek - if you were on a Terratrike and it...

banerjek - if you were on a Terratrike and it seemed like it had squirrely handling, especially at speed, it might have needed the toe of the front wheels to be adjusted. If that is not right, any...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,341
Posted By Bob Shaver

I ride my trike all winter in Boise Idaho, with a...

I ride my trike all winter in Boise Idaho, with a windwrap fairing. It looks about like Trikin's trike. My main benefit is keeping my feet warmer in the winter. I wear Keen Commuter sandals with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,792
Posted By Bob Shaver

akeeler: that is a delta trike, and there are...

akeeler: that is a delta trike, and there are some nice ones. They have a fairly long wheelbase, so they could track pretty straight. That particular one is not very fast, a Hase would be a delta...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,077
Posted By Bob Shaver

Having run cross country in high school and...

Having run cross country in high school and college, having run for years as an adult, my opinion (everybody's got one) is that running is bad for you. It is destructive, and although its the most...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-14, 10:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,975
Posted By Bob Shaver

I have not ridden a Windcheetah, but I have a...

I have not ridden a Windcheetah, but I have a Catrike Speed tadpole trike with a front bubble, mostly to keep me warmer in winter, and ceramic bearings all around (yes, I"m a believer). I can cruise...
Forum: Recumbent
04-25-14, 03:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
Posted By Bob Shaver

This is a great story about a hard core DF type...

This is a great story about a hard core DF type cyclist trying out bents, getting hooked and never going back. Unlike most of us, he wasn't forced to make the switch by aches and pains, but just...
03-14-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By Bob Shaver

You ride a recumbent exercise bike comfortably,...

You ride a recumbent exercise bike comfortably, why not consider a recumbent bike? They come in 3 wheels, and 2 wheels. They all have back support, and can cruise at a decent speed and distance. ...
03-14-14, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 511,134
Posted By Bob Shaver

Thanks for the welcome. I have visited the...

Thanks for the welcome. I have visited the recumbent portion of bike forums, and see some familiar handles from Bent Rider. I run a blog that features historical bicycle patents, bike technology,...
03-13-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 511,134
Posted By Bob Shaver

64 years old bikes I ride: catrike speed...

64 years old


bikes I ride: catrike speed tadpole trike, rans f5 high racer (recumbent), '73 vintage motobecane that I haven't ridden since the day I got the Catrike, 6 years ago.

...
Forum: Recumbent
03-12-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,522
Posted By Bob Shaver

Also depends on if you are talking about a 2...

Also depends on if you are talking about a 2 wheel bent, or a trike bent. Trike bents have no issue going slow uphill, and no thinking or planning is required for stopping and starting. Having been...
01-24-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,568
Posted By Bob Shaver

placebos are fine, but I measure roll out ...

placebos are fine, but I measure roll out distance on a road, on a non-windy day, consistent tire pressure, for any changes I make on my trike. I do a roll out test, and mark the road with spray...
01-24-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,568
Posted By Bob Shaver

I have no problem with lose ball bearings, aka...

I have no problem with lose ball bearings, aka cup and cone. They are probably just fine for adjustability and durability. However, if one has cartridge bearings you definitely get some speed...
01-23-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,568
Posted By Bob Shaver

I adjusted cup and cone bearings starting 40...

I adjusted cup and cone bearings starting 40 years ago. My current ride has cartridge bearings, which I replaced with ceramic cartridge bearings. There are 7 grades of annular bearings, and the...
12-28-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,580
Posted By Bob Shaver

Pictures of the finished project are in a blog...

Pictures of the finished project are in a blog post here (http://bicyclepatents.com/).
12-04-13, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,062
Posted By Bob Shaver

what I learned was to tighten the bearings until...

what I learned was to tighten the bearings until they were tight then back them off a bit, till they were free turning with no "tick of play."
12-04-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,842
Posted By Bob Shaver

Seems like crazy overkill to me, but to clean the...

Seems like crazy overkill to me, but to clean the inside of tubes like the seat tube, you could use a Bore Snake for cleaning guns. It is a brass brush within in a woven rope. They make different...
12-03-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,580
Posted By Bob Shaver

The project was especially sweet because I went...

The project was especially sweet because I went to my favorite bike shop first, and looked at their flat bar bikes. They were all fat tire and heavy, and we didn't need that. We just needed a flat...
12-03-13, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,580
Posted By Bob Shaver

This thread is old and abandoned, but right on...

This thread is old and abandoned, but right on point, so I'll put in an update. I was in a similar situation as the OP: my wife's 1987 high end Fuji road bike, 6 speeds, double chainrings (53-48),...
12-02-13, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By Bob Shaver

tricks to polishing spokes and hubs

are there any tricks or even good techniques for polishing spokes and hubs? I'd be interested in knowing. thanks,
Bob
12-01-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By Bob Shaver

As noted above, Hase trikes are of the delta...

As noted above, Hase trikes are of the delta style, very high quality in build and components. They are around $4000 new, and used ones are rare. They are definitely not geezer trikes. They are...
12-01-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,242
Posted By Bob Shaver

Codi, I don't blame you. Your responders were...

Codi, I don't blame you. Your responders were smart donkeys. I recently bought a bike for $30, a Schwinn World. It was dirty, but had all the parts. I cleaned it up, put some new tires on it and...
Forum: Recumbent
11-10-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,598
Posted By Bob Shaver

BROL (bent rider online) has a classified...

BROL (bent rider online) has a classified section, and if you are not in a huge hurry I'm sure you can get a good 2 wheel bent there for around $1000. Trikes are for sale there also, and I'd check...
Forum: Recumbent
10-28-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,035
Posted By Bob Shaver

Because a lot of people ask questions, I have a...

Because a lot of people ask questions, I have a little info printed on sticky labels, and put them on the back of my business card. It has a little info on the trike, and links to catrike.com,...
Forum: Recumbent
10-26-13, 11:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,904
Posted By Bob Shaver

You should realize that you won't achieve a...

You should realize that you won't achieve a comfort level and leg strength with your new bent position for at least 3 months, and it can improve for many months as you get more used to the bike...
10-25-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,026
Posted By Bob Shaver

I am 63, a bike commuter and road biker. ...

I am 63, a bike commuter and road biker. Actually a road triker, as I ride a tadpole trike. 2 wheels or 3 wheels, recumbent or upright, its all cycling to me, and any cycling is good. The original...
Forum: Recumbent
10-25-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,035
Posted By Bob Shaver

I'm going into my 6th winter in Boise Idaho...

I'm going into my 6th winter in Boise Idaho riding a trike (Catrike Speed) every day to work. I have not driven a car to work in 5.5 years. Admittedly, my 3 mile commute is pretty easy, and Boise...
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