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Forum: Touring
12-15-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,517
Posted By dougfoot

Love the Burley Nomad trailer

I enjoy camping, however riding with panniers on my recumbent trike can be a pain.
When a group of friends and I when on a week long bike trip that was for the most part self supporting, I thought I...
Forum: Recumbent
09-24-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,602
Posted By dougfoot

I use a Burley Nomad...

I use a Burley Nomad (http://www.burley.com/products/cargo-utilities/nomad.cfm) for both my Micro and Qnt 26. Here are photos with the Nomad connected to my Micro: Nomad Connection...
Forum: Recumbent
09-10-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,332
Posted By dougfoot

The short is answer is "Yes", in fact, with my...

The short is answer is "Yes", in fact, with my Trice Micro, I can ride "no handed" on long stretches of roads (and sometimes up hill). This allows me to "eat on the run" so to speak.
It's a cool...
Forum: Recumbent
08-14-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,275
Posted By dougfoot

I've been riding recumbent trikes since 2002 and...

I've been riding recumbent trikes since 2002 and have enjoyed every minute. If you have the opportunity, check out ICE trikes. Unlike Catrikes, the seat angle is ajustable, the new models are...
Forum: Recumbent
08-01-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,134
Posted By dougfoot

As a trike rider and having participated in...

As a trike rider and having participated in recumbent specific races (http://www.crazytrike.com/my-rides/wasco-wild-west-75-2008/), I feel it best that we organize our own competitive groups and lead...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 667
Posted By dougfoot

Been a while...

Just recieved my photos from last year's Seattle to Portland, and have them posted on my site:http://www.crazytrike.com/my-rides/stp-2009/

I missed this year's STP for various reasons, and after...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By dougfoot

Not close by (live in Portland area Oregon, but...

Not close by (live in Portland area Oregon, but lived in the PI for 12 years as a youth from '73- '85 (8-20). Like my second home! Live on Clark AFB.

Doug
http://www.crazytrike.com
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-09, 01:46 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,682
Posted By dougfoot

The main rest stops for the STP are placed about...

The main rest stops for the STP are placed about every 25 miles along the course. This gives people many opportunities to stop and rest as needed.

Stopping and length of stops are upto each...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-21-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,682
Posted By dougfoot

8th Seattle to Portland

This year will be my 8th STP ridden on a tricycle - this year I will be riding a new one I built over the winter.
Last year's one day STP was my fastest, taking 12.5 hours total time (11.5 rolling)....
Forum: Recumbent
02-20-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By dougfoot

Hard Shell seats

I've heard that the mesh seat is lighter than the fiberglass seat, however, I also have a carbon seat that weighs less than the stock fiberglass - the stock seat weighs io at 2.5 lbs (all hardware...
Forum: Recumbent
02-19-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By dougfoot

Mirrored disk brakes

I did a web search for WinZip Max and Xam disk brakes (I knew about them from BROL).
The company doesn't have a reseller in the U.S. I sent emails and was able to order directly. Pretty cool if I do...
Forum: Recumbent
02-19-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By dougfoot

Frame kit

The frame is by ICE (Inspired Cycle Engineering) http://www.ice.hpv.co.uk.

They have serveral models Q, Qnt ,Q 26, Qnt 26, T, Tnt, T 26 and Tnt 26. Each can be configured with a fiberglass hard...
Forum: Recumbent
02-19-09, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By dougfoot

Hubs/brakes

The front hubs are ICE's own - I had the standard bearings replaced with ceramic hybrids.
The brakes are WinZipp MAX and XAM 1816 mirrored mechanicals - I plan on a long ride this Saturday to set...
Forum: Recumbent
02-18-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By dougfoot

QNt 26 built up from a frame kit

Last week I finished putting together a Qnt 26 from a frame kit I purchased in January.
I used SRAM Red components, Terracycle Idlers, Aztec Power Lines for cabling - in total, the trike weighs in...
Forum: Recumbent
02-16-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By dougfoot

Howdy! One manufacturer that comes to mind is...

Howdy!
One manufacturer that comes to mind is Inspired Cycle Engineering and thier Q line of trikes.

http://www.ice.hpv.co.uk

They have a velomobile conversion called the Borealis - looks...
Forum: Recumbent
02-15-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,930
Posted By dougfoot

This is my latest ICE trike - built up from a Qnt...

This is my latest ICE trike - built up from a Qnt 26 frame kit:
http://www.crazytrike.com/wp-content/gallery/qnt-26/p2140173.jpg

More at:...
Forum: Charity Events
02-09-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,955
Posted By dougfoot

My initial post here stated that I would be...

My initial post here stated that I would be riding my 7th STP in 2008, which I did, and very happy with the outcome - 12.5 total time 11.5 rolling - basically cutting an hour from my 2007 time.
...
Forum: Recumbent
01-30-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,274
Posted By dougfoot

So true, however, sharing experiences with other...

So true, however, sharing experiences with other trikes opens the door for other possibilities and potentials.

I am curently putting together a Qnt26 from a frame kit, and soon will have...
Forum: Recumbent
01-29-09, 11:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,274
Posted By dougfoot

Comfy...

The hardshell seat of the Micro is actually quite comfortable - I'm unable to sit in anyhting that doesn't give me back support for very long.

As far as the STP goes, here is a graph from last...
Forum: Recumbent
01-29-09, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,274
Posted By dougfoot

Interesting posts... another trikes are slow...

Interesting posts...

another trikes are slow thread.

I've done server Seattle to Porland rides and last year was my fastest time at 12.5 hours total time averaging 18.4 MPH for the one day 200...
Forum: Recumbent
12-22-08, 11:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,028
Posted By dougfoot

Tadpoles and "flipping": riding a vehicle that...

Tadpoles and "flipping": riding a vehicle that doesn't lean into turns just means you have to lean into the turns to counter the forces.
I've rolled once on my Micro going 35 mph during my first...
Forum: Recumbent
11-29-08, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,515
Posted By dougfoot

Trikes and speed... I ride a Trice Micro (made...

Trikes and speed...
I ride a Trice Micro (made by ICE - same as the Qnt) and my averages are in the high teens (18-20mph).
I've had my Micro since 2002 and have made quite a few changes and over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 46,934
Posted By dougfoot

My local bike shop "The Bike Gallery" in...

My local bike shop "The Bike Gallery" in Beaverton Oregon does a fantastic job of rebuilding wheels for me when needed. I ride a recumbent tricycle and have odd sized wheels and knowing that "The...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-10-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,854
Posted By dougfoot

This year's STP was great! As a one day trike...

This year's STP was great! As a one day trike rider, everyone else was kind enough to let me pass...
More on my blog: http://www.crazytrike.com/2008/07/2008-seattle-to-portland/

Doug...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,593,705
Posted By dougfoot

Now how about something completely different: ...

Now how about something completely different:
http://www.crazytrike.com/wp-content/gallery/micro-after/New%20Left.JPG

Doug
http://www.crazytrike.com
Forum: Recumbent
08-10-08, 09:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,857
Posted By dougfoot

This past June I rode in Lebanon Oregon's...

This past June I rode in Lebanon Oregon's Strawberry Century and passed many "roadies" along the route. I completed the ride in 6 hours and pulled one guy for 75 miles - he was impressed with what...
Forum: Recumbent
08-10-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By dougfoot

I have found finding a "group" to ride with a...

I have found finding a "group" to ride with a challenge - especially since I ride a trike. That doesn't discourage me from riding in organized rides. Being different can have its advantages. This...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-16-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 980
Posted By dougfoot

As mentioned before, ride the STP as you've...

As mentioned before, ride the STP as you've trained - eating and drinking with what you trained on... Nothing like having the stomach rebel on you while on the road because you ate or drank something...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-16-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 37
Stp
Views: 2,347
Posted By dougfoot

This was my 7th STP, and my fastest - 206 miles,...

This was my 7th STP, and my fastest - 206 miles, averaged 18.4 mph. I left Seattle at 4:48 am arrived in Portland at 5:08 pm...

Doug
http://www.crazytrike.com
Forum: Recumbent
05-04-08, 12:12 AM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,930
Posted By dougfoot

Looking over my last post here concerning my...

Looking over my last post here concerning my Micro, I have made some major changes - I rebuilt the trike, had the frame repowder coated, basically it is a new trike. I keep a blog at...
Forum: Recumbent
03-26-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 660
Posted By dougfoot

Blog...

I recently setup my blog - http://www.crazytrike.com
I have a Trice Micro and use the site as a log for my training and various rides I have done.

Enjoy
Forum: Charity Events
02-15-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,955
Posted By dougfoot

Time to train...

When I completed myh first Seattle to Portland 1 day ride, I had 2.5 months to get ready.

5 Months would be plenty of time to get ready for a 1 day ride, let alone a 2 day one.

The object is...
Forum: Charity Events
01-16-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,955
Posted By dougfoot

This year will make my 7th one day STP on my...

This year will make my 7th one day STP on my trike. Last year I completed it in 13.5 hours, 12.5 rolling.

Good advice to bypass the early rest stops (I stop about every 50 - 75 miles). I carry...
Forum: Recumbent
01-13-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,908
Posted By dougfoot

With my Micro I've reached 50mph down hwy 101...

With my Micro I've reached 50mph down hwy 101 near Tillimook Oregon - nice long descent
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-16-07, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By dougfoot

I had my trike redone by Class Act - great job......

I had my trike redone by Class Act - great job... Here are some pics:
Before:
http://files.tagworld.com/db91065f7e7e11c44d18961d70b4058bb0ee.jpeg

After:...
Forum: Recumbent
11-13-07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By dougfoot

Trice Micro rebuild...

I spent this past October rebuilding my Trice Micro - turned out really nice...

Before:
http://files.tagworld.com/db91065f7e7e11c44d18961d70b4058bb0ee.jpeg

After:...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-19-07, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By dougfoot

The Bike Gallery - Beaverton

I've had great success with the custom wheels I've had built. Three 24 spoke small wheels - going on 3 years with this set... Great people to work with.

http://www.footeco.com/blog
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-19-07, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,289
Posted By dougfoot

Newberg here!

recumbent trike rider, 6 STPs

My blog http://www.footeco.com/blog
Forum: Recumbent
07-20-06, 07:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,403
Posted By dougfoot

Trikes on roads...

Having completed my 5th Seattle To Portland, I can safely say that trikes on busy roads are not a problem. I have over 18000 miles ridden and have enjoyed every moment of it!

I've been keeping a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-06, 07:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,586
Posted By dougfoot

Great job!

This makes my 5th One day Seattle to Portland. Next year I hope to complete it in 12 hours total time (this year's ride time was 12.5 hours, 16 hours total time). I have a blog about the event - with...
Forum: Recumbent
04-13-06, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By dougfoot

Trice Micro...

I have been riding a Trice Micro since 2002. My first long ride with it was the Seattle to Portland Bicycle classic, a 200 mile one day ride. Starting in Seattle, there are quite a few hills and on...
Forum: Introductions
01-07-06, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By dougfoot

Welcome aboard! - I ride in Newberg Oregon and...

Welcome aboard! - I ride in Newberg Oregon and have ridden 4 Seattle to Portland rides, haven't given much thought to the Cycle Oregon. Anyway, I have a blog at http://www.tagworld.com/dougfoot, I'm...
Forum: Recumbent
12-31-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 698
Posted By dougfoot

Trice Micro information...

I've setup a web page at www.tagworld.com - http://www.tagworld.com/dougfoot - take a look.

I've started a blog there concerning my training for next year's Seattle to Portland as well as having...
Forum: Recumbent
12-28-05, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By dougfoot

I flipped the trike while turning sharply...

I flipped the trike while turning sharply avoiding the crowd of cyclist my first hour out... I still finished the 2002 STP in 15.5 hours one day (200 + miles)

The only time time I noticed any pain...
Forum: Recumbent
11-29-05, 12:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 722
Posted By dougfoot

Wasco Wild West 75 - Trike Challenge

In the interest of enticing more trike participants... I am putting up $100 for us trikers.

The challenge: Be the first trike to complete the race in under 4 hours.

This year's race was fun,...
Forum: Recumbent
11-26-05, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By dougfoot

I have found that I have an increase in speed...

I have found that I have an increase in speed running skinnier tires on my Micro - I went from 349 Rims running Bromptons to 355 Rims running Stelvios. No "lateral" forces to worry about here.
Forum: Recumbent
11-26-05, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,262
Posted By dougfoot

I run a Polar S720i cycle computer on my Micro,...

I run a Polar S720i cycle computer on my Micro, both cadence and speed are wireless and work quite well once you adjust the strength of the signal. I have the cadence pickup on the boom and the speed...
Forum: Recumbent
11-19-05, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,904
Posted By dougfoot

Amen... My experience with my trike has been...

Amen...

My experience with my trike has been similar - trying to keep up with my group was difficult at first, but as I continued to ride, and ride often, I found that I was not only keeping up,...
Forum: Recumbent
11-17-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,904
Posted By dougfoot

I'm merely stating the obvious, that if I wanted...

I'm merely stating the obvious, that if I wanted "real" competition I would race riding a road bike.

English is such an intersting language is it not?

Most if not all recumbet riders I know of,...
Forum: Recumbent
11-16-05, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,904
Posted By dougfoot

Trikes are a different animal all together. I...

Trikes are a different animal all together. I have a Trice Micro and love the machine. I am able to ride distances that I would otherwise not do and I am faster than I would other wise be.
...
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