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03-17-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By BlazingPedals

The limiting factor is the part of the frame...

The limiting factor is the part of the frame that's in my crotch. That represents a hard limit to how far forward I can slouch. Adding some padding starting 6-8 inches behind the front of the seat...
Forum: Recumbent
03-16-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 18,720
Posted By BlazingPedals

I think this contention is valid in at least one...

I think this contention is valid in at least one respect: They're primarily used by older people, and since they've become so popular, there are a fair number on the used market; and the future...
03-16-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By BlazingPedals

As you can see in my avatar, it has NO saddle....

As you can see in my avatar, it has NO saddle. The seat is built into the frame. The original way to adjust for leg length was an extendible boom in front; but I was too short even for that (at...
03-14-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By BlazingPedals

I haven't heard "first loser" in a lot of years....

I haven't heard "first loser" in a lot of years. There's nothing wrong with a podium finish. It seems my favorite place is 4th - just missing the podium. Now THAT'S "first loser."
03-14-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By BlazingPedals

I am thinking of going shorter on my avatar bike....

I am thinking of going shorter on my avatar bike. Not because of flexibility issues, but because it's always been a bit too much of a stretch from seat to pedals for me, and it doesn't adjust except...
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By BlazingPedals

They also make fabric straps that attach around...

They also make fabric straps that attach around your ankle with velcro for <$10....
03-10-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By BlazingPedals

I'll ride my carbon bikes and wear my...

I'll ride my carbon bikes and wear my bicycle-specific clothing if I want to! If you don't, that's OK, too.
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 638
Posted By BlazingPedals

There is a delta trike (recumbent) which has the...

There is a delta trike (recumbent) which has the feature of being join-able by removing one front wheel and attaching it to the rear of the other trike. That way, you can combine two of them to make...
02-27-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 548
Posted By BlazingPedals

That doesn't look like anything that would be...

That doesn't look like anything that would be caused by a plastic tire lever, or even a steel one. If the rim is damaged like that, it seems like you took a pretty good hit from a rock, pothole, or...
02-26-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,094
Posted By BlazingPedals

Maybe I missed something. Does the OP have rear...

Maybe I missed something. Does the OP have rear suspension? I don't have any bikes with suspension, and I've always sized my chains based on big/big plus a link. I'm usually pushing or slightly...
Forum: Recumbent
02-25-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 494,731
Posted By BlazingPedals

It looks like there may be hard interference with...

It looks like there may be hard interference with the chainring. Even if it's only with the crank arms, the steering is severely limited by the handlebar hitting the frame. It sure looks cool, though.
02-25-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,337
Posted By BlazingPedals

My sentiments, if not the wording I'd have used....

My sentiments, if not the wording I'd have used. Getting better is more important than riding, even if only barely. Get the surgery and come back stronger next year. Maybe you can take up kayaking...
Forum: Recumbent
02-25-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By BlazingPedals

Shipping companies charge by dimensions (length...

Shipping companies charge by dimensions (length plus height plus width), and there may be a maximum length; so reducing the size by removing wheels, booms, seats, are all good to do.Sometimes it...
02-15-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,781
Posted By BlazingPedals

Once again, someone joins just so they can vent...

Once again, someone joins just so they can vent about a poor product experience, then disappear. Not sure what they expect to accomplish.
02-15-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,214
Posted By BlazingPedals

Florida has always been dangerous for cyclists....

Florida has always been dangerous for cyclists. Probably due to such a high number of old, incompetent drivers; but also busy roads and lax judges. Remember the guy who killed 6 cyclists, and got off...
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By BlazingPedals

I've been known to use a piece of plywood set on...

I've been known to use a piece of plywood set on two sawhorses as a low table for bike maintenance. Not sure if I'd want to lift a 50-60 pound dept store trike up there though...
Forum: Recumbent
02-07-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By BlazingPedals

I applaud the guys here for at least trying to...

I applaud the guys here for at least trying to answer OP's question in spite of the fact that his trike is NOT a recumbent. After all, a bike is a bike (or a trike is a trike in this case.) I'd...
02-07-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 302
Posted By BlazingPedals

A triple will have a slightly wider 'Q' factor,...

A triple will have a slightly wider 'Q' factor, but will still work as a double if you take off the inner ring. You'll just have to adjust your derailleur to match. (The derailleur will need to move...
Forum: Recumbent
01-30-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 260
Posted By BlazingPedals

I'm not a Lightning owner, but it looks like the...

I'm not a Lightning owner, but it looks like the Lightning Owner's Lounge over at BentRiderOnline is somewhat active. No mention there of any problems. BROL is a free sign-up; so you might go there...
Forum: Recumbent
01-30-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By BlazingPedals

The Windcheetah has an off-center rear wheel; so...

The Windcheetah has an off-center rear wheel; so I don't think it's necessary to be centered for performance reasons. But it still might need to be centered due to clearance at the frame-end of the...
01-26-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,215
Posted By BlazingPedals

Masks aren't expected to protect you; they're to...

Masks aren't expected to protect you; they're to limit the size of the infection plume in case you're the carrier. IOW, the masks are to potentially protect others. That's one of the many...
01-26-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 411
Posted By BlazingPedals

Yes! Especially if these are mechanical brakes...

Yes! Especially if these are mechanical brakes which deflect the rotor toward the wheel (and away from a bolt which may be sticking too far through the dropout.)
01-25-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 411
Posted By BlazingPedals

I'd be suspicious of the spokes not being...

I'd be suspicious of the spokes not being relieved properly. That'll result in the wheel losing its trueness over time.
01-16-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 939
Posted By BlazingPedals

This is really true. Moral of the story: buy a...

This is really true. Moral of the story: buy a nice used bike that fits you, and use it to help decide what you really want. Get the new bike closer to your trip, so you can take advantage of...
01-14-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By BlazingPedals

Short cranks aren't a magical cure against...

Short cranks aren't a magical cure against damage, regardless of what the proponents may say. Those who benefit most from short cranks are the ones who already have some sort of damage. The best way...
01-09-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By BlazingPedals

I've probably thrown away a dozen of those over...

I've probably thrown away a dozen of those over the years. If I had one, I'd give it to you - but the shipping would probably be $9.95! :foo:
Forum: Recumbent
01-06-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By BlazingPedals

Triangulation is a method of stiffening the...

Triangulation is a method of stiffening the frame, The Sand Point/Koosah are not performance machines, and therefore the frames really weren't designed to minimize flex. For that matter, the higher...
01-04-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By BlazingPedals

Oh, it's probably critically important. Of all my...

Oh, it's probably critically important. Of all my bikes, homebuilts, low end or high end, I've changed the cranks at least twice on every one of them, and painted painted several frames; but I've...
12-28-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,529
Posted By BlazingPedals

I saw a guy once who had 6-8 inches of extra rise...

I saw a guy once who had 6-8 inches of extra rise by clamping, literally, a pipe to the top of his steerer tube. This would be functionally the same but a little more elegant.
...
12-22-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,216
Posted By BlazingPedals

Well, I'm not exactly typical. My lowracers both...

Well, I'm not exactly typical. My lowracers both have one disc in front and a caliper in back. Air resistance to help with braking is basically non-existent. Put me on a straight downhill and nothing...
12-22-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,216
Posted By BlazingPedals

His comment SHOULD help. He's telling you, you...

His comment SHOULD help. He's telling you, you are worrying about stuff that isn't a problem yet, and may never be. Are you an ultra-clyde, going down long and steep descents? On a tandem? I think...
12-21-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,485
Posted By BlazingPedals

One thing I've been guilty of in the past is...

One thing I've been guilty of in the past is taking a perfectdly good bike and altering it to be something else, and in the process spending more money that it would've cost to just get the bike I...
12-14-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,485
Posted By BlazingPedals

LOL, this reminded me of an old checklist on how...

LOL, this reminded me of an old checklist on how to make your bike more comfortable. After adding foam and gel everywhere, including multiple layers of pipe insulation and padded tape, the respondent...
12-13-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,485
Posted By BlazingPedals

If you go the flat-bar route, maybe get some bar...

If you go the flat-bar route, maybe get some bar ends to give yourself another hand position. Remember that the more upright you are, the more wind you'll catch and the more you'll have to work to...
12-09-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,788
Posted By BlazingPedals

My remark was directed at cyccommute's post,...

My remark was directed at cyccommute's post, where he stated anything was good if it didn't look like a standard multi-tool. While I appreciate the wisdom he brings to the forum, I think that this...
12-09-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,671
Posted By BlazingPedals

Yep, hoop stresses. I spread a double-walled...

Yep, hoop stresses. I spread a double-walled aluminum rim that way once.
12-07-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,788
Posted By BlazingPedals

If I can't take care of it with a basic...

If I can't take care of it with a basic multi-tool, I'm in deep doo-doo because I didn't do proper maintenance at home. Anything with separate bits is a non-starter because the first time using it on...
12-06-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,479
Posted By BlazingPedals

Wow, almost 14 year-old thread. I say, people...

Wow, almost 14 year-old thread. I say, people wear the football jerseys of their favorite players and nobody says a word. Wearing team kit should be the same. You can wear the kit as long as you...
12-02-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By BlazingPedals

Um... OK. Have fun.

Um... OK. Have fun.
12-02-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,335
Posted By BlazingPedals

I suppose I'll never be good at downhills....

I suppose I'll never be good at downhills. Curves, at least. Nothing can touch me on a straight downhill, not even a furiously-pedaling tandem team. But the only way to find your cornering limit is...
12-01-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By BlazingPedals

You'll have to speed past one of those radar...

You'll have to speed past one of those radar trailers and take a pic.
11-30-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,456
Posted By BlazingPedals

Red is the fastest color?

Red is the fastest color?
11-30-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 506
Posted By BlazingPedals

Aren't there different length of triathlons? Or...

Aren't there different length of triathlons? Or more to the point how far are the cycling legs in the races you're aiming for? I have to ask because I'm not one of 'those guys' and don't know any...
11-14-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,776
Posted By BlazingPedals

Yeah, you can't just set stuff on it and expect...

Yeah, you can't just set stuff on it and expect it to stay put. You have to secure it. I agree, that is the absolute worst place to add weight if handing is a concern. However, as a kid I delivered...
11-14-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,057
Posted By BlazingPedals

Even when trying to use my glutes more, my quads...

Even when trying to use my glutes more, my quads always seem to take the brunt of the workout. My solution these days is If I'm on a tour or something, I back off overall some. Otherwise, I just...
11-14-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,362
Posted By BlazingPedals

It may be a chocolate product; but it sure...

It may be a chocolate product; but it sure doesn't taste like chocolate to me. I'll still eat it, but not even close to 'real' chocolate.
Forum: Recumbent
11-14-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By BlazingPedals

You'd do better to ask in the mechanics section....

You'd do better to ask in the mechanics section. About all I can offer is to look for a youtube video.

Edit: from what I can see, a Schwinn SB 170 is a exercycle, not a bike?
11-01-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,236
Posted By BlazingPedals

This. Most bikes of that vintage don't have such...

This. Most bikes of that vintage don't have such short-reach calipers and the pads can be moved down the 4mm required to work with 622mm wheels. The other concern is the rear spacing. Steel frames...
10-26-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 806
Posted By BlazingPedals

GT still exists as a brand, but I don't think...

GT still exists as a brand, but I don't think they're their own company anymore. Like Diamondback and Schwinn, except I think GT bikes still mostly have the 'double diamond' frames.
10-26-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,227
Posted By BlazingPedals

There's nuttin' wrong with an introduction post,...

There's nuttin' wrong with an introduction post, which I guess this thread is. So, tell us a bit about yourself. How old are you, and most importantly, what kind of bike do you ride?
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