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Forum: Recumbent
12-17-17, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,554
Posted By jeffh129

There's not enough traffic here to warrant...

There's not enough traffic here to warrant splitting into three subgroups
Forum: Recumbent
11-30-17, 06:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,123
Posted By jeffh129

I’ve used mountain bike pedals on my recumbents...

I’ve used mountain bike pedals on my recumbents for the last 15 years, the pedals with the pins that stick up. I then wear regular walking shoes. Most have some type of pattern or groove on the...
Forum: Recumbent
06-15-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,924
Posted By jeffh129

Hi whatanotherhill. I'm in Hartland. I have a...

Hi whatanotherhill. I'm in Hartland. I have a terratrike rambler trike, Bacchetta Cafe recumbent, and a Rans Cruz Crankforward. Small world
Forum: Recumbent
04-22-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,866
Posted By jeffh129

Call Mike in Customer Service at Bacchetta. He'll...

Call Mike in Customer Service at Bacchetta. He'll tell you if you can exceed the limit by a few pounds. He is a great guy to talk to !
Forum: Recumbent
12-22-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,264
Posted By jeffh129

Carpel Tunnel AND the fact that I rarely try...

Carpel Tunnel AND the fact that I rarely try anything new. This time however, for some reason, I said the heck with it and test rode and purchased my first bent, a long wheel based Linear.
Forum: Recumbent
12-16-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,972
Posted By jeffh129

I just park my Baccetta Cafe right next to my...

I just park my Baccetta Cafe right next to my desk in my office. Doesn't get any better than that!!
Forum: Recumbent
10-19-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By jeffh129

Giro 20 by Bacchetta. Priced around 1,500.00 A...

Giro 20 by Bacchetta. Priced around 1,500.00 A VERY good recumbent.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,441
Posted By jeffh129

But will your pension cover the second husband...

But will your pension cover the second husband and the Corvette?
Forum: Recumbent
10-03-09, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,472
Posted By jeffh129

Quick answer is NOPE. No need for specific...

Quick answer is NOPE.

No need for specific pattern, just so it has a pattern. All of the pins don't fit into the patterned area, but the ones that do, do the trick. The ones not fitting into the...
Forum: Recumbent
09-26-09, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,206
Posted By jeffh129

Or marriage. So.....................be careful.

Or marriage. So.....................be careful.
Forum: Recumbent
09-26-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,206
Posted By jeffh129

If you don't like the Lighting Phatomafter your...

If you don't like the Lighting Phatomafter your test ride, reconsider the Bacchettas. I have both a Rans and a Bacchetta. Rans customer service may be good, Bacchetta is the best I've ever had with...
Forum: Recumbent
09-26-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
Posted By jeffh129

I have one too

I have one too. It's an 07 Cruz with disc brakes. I too just love it. It took me a while to get the seat "dialed in," but it is wonderful.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,995
Posted By jeffh129

The place why I've had mine done REQUIRES that...

The place why I've had mine done REQUIRES that someone pick you up and drive you home. There is no option. They will also advise you not to make any "business decisions" for 24 hours.
Forum: Recumbent
09-17-09, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Posted By jeffh129

If you want to go "fast" check out the Baccetta...

If you want to go "fast" check out the Baccetta high racer recumbents. They will totally blow away all trikes and many road bikes, Trikes are not traditionally considered "faster" than a two wheel...
Forum: Recumbent
09-09-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By jeffh129

The Airzound also works nice against dogs that...

The Airzound also works nice against dogs that are running toward you. One blast of the horn usually gets them to stop.
Forum: Recumbent
09-07-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By jeffh129

I owned two Liinears back in the 90s. Underseat...

I owned two Liinears back in the 90s. Underseat steering. Loved them. Some of the old ones have had frame issues, so be careful if you buy used. The new ones have this problem corrected. The...
Forum: Recumbent
09-07-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,521
Posted By jeffh129

also try

the message boards at bentrideronline.com

It's the biggest, best recumbent message board on the internet. When you go to that site, look at the masthead at the top. See if one of the dealers shown...
Forum: Recumbent
09-05-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,521
Posted By jeffh129

Bacchetta Giro 20

Bacchetta Giro 20
Forum: Recumbent
09-04-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,741
Posted By jeffh129

Direct quote from the review ..." The 17 inch...

Direct quote from the review ..." The 17 inch wide seat base is comfier than the cruiser base ( the standard seat base ) when you sit on it.However once you start riding, you'll find that the 17 inch...
Forum: Recumbent
09-02-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,852
Posted By jeffh129

Yeah, that's called "leg suck." Can be nasty,...

Yeah, that's called "leg suck." Can be nasty, especially on a trike or bent with a low bottom bracket. It's a bit less likely to happen on a higher bottom bracket, like the Vision, but it still can...
Forum: Recumbent
09-02-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,852
Posted By jeffh129

You're gonna get about a dozen different opinions...

You're gonna get about a dozen different opinions on this. I'll let everyone else tell you their favorites. Actually pedals with the protruding "spikes" work well too. I use Crank Brothers 50/50.
...
Forum: Recumbent
09-02-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,035
Posted By jeffh129

http://www.bacchettabikes.com/support/fitting2.htm...

http://www.bacchettabikes.com/support/fitting2.htm

Go to this link. It's how to set up a Bacchetta for the proper pedal distance. Different brand, however it should give you a basic idea as to...
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,645
Posted By jeffh129

The guy above does have a good poiint about the...

The guy above does have a good poiint about the price. However the sellers ad does say "BO," best offer. Offer him less. For the amount he's asking you could problably get a newer Rans Rocket.
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,645
Posted By jeffh129

Or check all of the Craiglist sites here

http://www.allofcraigslist.com/results.html?q=vision+recumbents&sa=Search&cx=partner-pub-7049007453439852%3Awy8rxh-g8qf&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1#1124

Go here and see all Visions available on...
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,645
Posted By jeffh129

Most swb recubemnts sold by all of the major...

Most swb recubemnts sold by all of the major manufacturers do NOT have suspension. That should tell you something. It's really not needed. I'd go with the "other" one that doesn't have suspension,...
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,645
Posted By jeffh129

Visions seem to hold their value well. Of course...

Visions seem to hold their value well. Of course you realise that they are no longer made. Most parts, brakes, shifters and such are easily replaceable. The seat may be the only thing that would be...
Forum: Recumbent
08-30-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,160
Posted By jeffh129

Yeah, the fact that he calls it a windshield...

Yeah, the fact that he calls it a windshield instead of a fairing shows that he's not real bike savoy. You might be getting a real steal.
Forum: Recumbent
08-30-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,160
Posted By jeffh129

Even if it's a "clone," if it's made properly, it...

Even if it's a "clone," if it's made properly, it would certainly be worth 300.00. If it is a "clone," it would have to be looked at very, very carefully however. Welds good, frame straight?

It...
Forum: Recumbent
08-29-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,741
Posted By jeffh129

I'm doing some spring cleaning ( in August ) and...

I'm doing some spring cleaning ( in August ) and came across the Aug/ Oct 2007 issue of Recumbent Cyclist News. It is now defunct, but "back in the day" it was considered "the" recumbent information...
Forum: Recumbent
08-18-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,438
Posted By jeffh129

The fact is that Linears prior to 2003 or...

The fact is that Linears prior to 2003 or something MAY be prone to frame problems. I owned two Linears from about the 1996 era and had no problems with them at all. Yes, a person should be careful...
Forum: Recumbent
08-18-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,438
Posted By jeffh129

I guess that's wonderful if you happen to own a...

I guess that's wonderful if you happen to own a bike company and have the means and resources to upgrade it. The newbie would be better spending 500.00 on a decent used bent. By the time he gets done...
Forum: Recumbent
08-17-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,438
Posted By jeffh129

Stay away from the Wally Bent. It's a toy. You'd...

Stay away from the Wally Bent. It's a toy. You'd be better with the Bike E. Lots of people started with those. Or, look for a used Rans or Bacchetta. Both good brands. Neither however offer USS....
Forum: Recumbent
08-16-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By jeffh129

Most swb recumbents do NOT have suspension. Under...

Most swb recumbents do NOT have suspension. Under normal road conditions, including the occasional pot hole, there will be no problem. Two of the major bent manufacturers of swb bents, Rans and...
Forum: Recumbent
08-15-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,900
Posted By jeffh129

Yes, Northshore Wheels is a great place. I bought...

Yes, Northshore Wheels is a great place. I bought both my Bacchetta Cafe recumbent and my Rans Cruz crankforward from them.
Forum: Recumbent
08-14-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By jeffh129

No problem. At some point everyone has questions.

No problem. At some point everyone has questions.
Forum: Recumbent
08-14-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By jeffh129

I'm not seeing an ider. What I do see is a chain...

I'm not seeing an ider. What I do see is a chain tube, two of them actually. These are used to keep the chain from rubbing against your pants legs. I had a recumbent with the tube. Worked fine. You...
Forum: Recumbent
08-13-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,900
Posted By jeffh129

Any reputable bike shop that sells recumbents and...

Any reputable bike shop that sells recumbents and trikes will not only let you test ride their stuff for a few hours, but will actually want you to do so, to insure that you know what really works...
Forum: Recumbent
08-11-09, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By jeffh129

Go here ...

Go here

http://www.recumbentusa.com/bikes.html

They are selling for 630.00 new, discounted from 1,200.00.

Most likely made in China or Asia. Some bikes made "over there" are fine, some are...
Forum: Recumbent
08-09-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
Posted By jeffh129

Sounds minor. You probably just need the boom...

Sounds minor. You probably just need the boom adjusted correctly for you and the chain then sized accordingly. Your shifters may also need a small adjustment. Nothing to worry about.
Forum: Recumbent
08-06-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,718
Posted By jeffh129

I didn't mean an upgrade to your current...

I didn't mean an upgrade to your current bent.....I meant a whole NEW Bacchetta :)
Forum: Recumbent
08-06-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,718
Posted By jeffh129

Boy, I don't know. The OSS on the Speedmachine...

Boy, I don't know. The OSS on the Speedmachine looks very uncomfortable. Take a look at the Bacchetta Giro 20 or the Giro 26. That's what you'd need.
Forum: Recumbent
08-05-09, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,718
Posted By jeffh129

If you do follow through with the conversion...

If you do follow through with the conversion check out the flipit and bars here

http://www.terracycle.com/

Better quality than Rans.

Actually talk to the folks at Terracycle. They can...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-01-09, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By jeffh129

Mirror

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=40856&page=MIRRORCYCLE%20MOUNTAIN%20BAR%20END%20MIRROR

Here's your answer. You can order them from any bike dealer or places like Nashbar.
Forum: Recumbent
07-28-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By jeffh129

I'd advise you that next time you be a bit more...

I'd advise you that next time you be a bit more specific in your title. "Quick Question" doesn't exactly give the forum reader any idea of what you are asking about by looking at the title.

Just...
Forum: Recumbent
07-27-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,056
Posted By jeffh129

The learning curve for an USS bent is not that...

The learning curve for an USS bent is not that much greater thana an OSS bent. Trust me on that, I've owned both. Most riders will say that the OSS is more " airo", with less wind resistance.
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,056
Posted By jeffh129

At least these are the top brands for bents (...

At least these are the top brands for bents ( Rans & Bacchetta ) and one of the top brands for trikes ( Catrike)

Check out the Bacchetta website, bacchettabikes.com

They have several models...
Forum: Recumbent
07-10-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,418
Posted By jeffh129

BikeE groups

Start here

http://www.tachyonlabs.com/mybike.html

Nice little E Website. Scroll down past the e bay ads for more links.

Also "google" bikeE and you'll get more of these sites

Enjoy your...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,881
Posted By jeffh129

IHome speaker case

Got this today at Best Buy

http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iHM12

$20.00 The Mp3 player fits inside. There is a flat speaker built in. Wonderful. Sounds just fine for the price. Rode with it today....
Forum: Recumbent
05-29-09, 07:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,147
Posted By jeffh129

http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/recumbent.htm ...

http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/recumbent.htm

go here
Forum: Recumbent
05-10-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,587
Posted By jeffh129

Have you considered a road trip to The Hostel...

Have you considered a road trip to The Hostel Shoppe in Stevens Point, WI. Probably the largest bent dealer in the Midwest. Certainly one of the most friendly and helpful.
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