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Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,046
Posted By RonInBC

Biggest surprise? I think how big my smile was...

Biggest surprise? I think how big my smile was when I discovered the amount of power that I had available to flatten out hills. The unit that I put on my trike that I built is so superior to my old...
Forum: Recumbent
03-05-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,290
Posted By RonInBC

Good one. :) No, like most things that I design...

Good one. :) No, like most things that I design the idea comes from what I have on hand and the will to make it work.

Made the front end easy, hack off the bike and use as is. It wouldn't quite...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,290
Posted By RonInBC

What a timely thread for me. Lot's of great...

What a timely thread for me. Lot's of great links, thanks.

I used a plastic bucket seat when I was mocking up my trike build. When it was ready to road test it I still had the bucket seat on and...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-10-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,037
Posted By RonInBC

Very interesting information. I didn't know...

Very interesting information. I didn't know about a DBB. I know that a lot of trikes don't bother braking the rear wheel but I'd like to retain the rear brake. So I was wondering how two front...
Forum: Introductions
01-06-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By RonInBC

Welcome. At one time you could have gone for a...

Welcome. At one time you could have gone for a bike ride with me as I kept my boat for a short time at the yacht harbor in town and then at Kemer. My bike riding was all for utility reasons,...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-23-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By RonInBC

Yes, that what I did. Every once in awhile one...

Yes, that what I did. Every once in awhile one of my bright ideas actually works. :)

In answer to you PM question Tom, this is something that I made. Most of the devices I and my group build are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,573
Posted By RonInBC

There's also an alternative to bolting a pedestal...

There's also an alternative to bolting a pedestal to the floor.

At times I've needed lot's of space to use a tube bender mounted in the vice on my pedestal. I take it out to my garage where I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,573
Posted By RonInBC

When I was a young guy and got my first little...

When I was a young guy and got my first little vice I was thrilled. I'd hit the big time. I had a shop. :) It's the one now mounted to a heavy pedestal. I mean very heavy. Wouldn't think of bolting...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-12-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By RonInBC

Trike turns into a wheelchair

Here's a bit different build. I posted it on the Bent Rider forum so I'll keep this post to a shorter version.

The women wanted a hand bike. She can't lift her feet off the ground. I said "trike",...
Forum: Introductions
12-12-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By RonInBC

Greeting from BC. Pretty cold riding at this...

Greeting from BC.

Pretty cold riding at this time of year where you live.

Not too bad out here in balmy BC. :)

Ron
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-11-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By RonInBC

Having a welder can be so handy. I'm lucky that...

Having a welder can be so handy. I'm lucky that I have a TIG welder and can weld s/s and aluminum.

I've had it for 20 years. My welds have always been OK but not nearly as nice as a friends who...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-11-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By RonInBC

Makes sense, I didn't notice the derailleur down...

Makes sense, I didn't notice the derailleur down there.

Yes, the long chain is a bit floppy but for a single speed application it did work well.

Ron
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-10-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,508
Posted By RonInBC

Any update on any mods that you did? Yes,...

Any update on any mods that you did?

Yes, pedaling a hand crank bike is a different experience. The one's that I've either built or ridden impart a pronounced forward and backwards action and I...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-10-20, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By RonInBC

Just saw this thread. I've also built hand crank...

Just saw this thread. I've also built hand crank bikes for disabled people. Lot's of similarities but mine just use a single long chain.

I'll post a photo when I get my 10 posts in. :)

Ron
Forum: Introductions
12-09-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,660
Posted By RonInBC

Welcome Francus, from one newbie to another. ...

Welcome Francus, from one newbie to another.

Don't worry about your English, it's better than my Spanish. :)

I've had several folding bikes over the years. Very handy when traveling and you...
Forum: Introductions
12-08-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By RonInBC

A bell, now there's a blast from the past. When...

A bell, now there's a blast from the past. When I was a kid I know there was a rule about bikes having a signaling device like a bell. I had one and that was about the last time that I heard one. ...
Forum: Introductions
12-08-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By RonInBC

Hi from one newbie to another. Just curious...

Hi from one newbie to another.

Just curious how bike users operate in Australia. Here in Canada we're supposed to follow the same rules as motor vehicles but.......:) There's no registration or...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-06-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,504
Posted By RonInBC

I'm a newbie here but not without some experience...

I'm a newbie here but not without some experience in building adapted bikes for disabled people.

I'd hoped to start off posting photos and write-ups of a couple of interesting builds that I've...
Forum: Introductions
12-06-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By RonInBC

Hello for Ron in BC

Hi all and glad to have found this forum.

It looks like there's a wealth of knowledge and experience here and, being almost a complete newbie, I'm hoping to benefit by it.

The two threads that...
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