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Forum: Recumbent
01-19-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,983
Posted By dzrthauler

Cool. What are the chain rings you added? The...

Cool. What are the chain rings you added? The site shows the X5 as a 9 speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-10, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,125,243
Posted By dzrthauler

My Utility Beast...

Figured I'd add a true vintage ride to the others here... this is my '84 Sweetheart Cycles Motocruiser I picked up bare metal from the "guys" back in North Hollywood in '84. It's my utility ride now...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-01-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,151
Posted By dzrthauler

Wow, some of you folks seem to have a lot of time...

Wow, some of you folks seem to have a lot of time and $$ on your hands to make trailers and make more trailers... must be nice. Me, I have to work, no more play time for trailers after I built mine -...
Forum: Recumbent
08-07-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,332
Posted By dzrthauler

Cool, thanks for sharing - always appreciate the...

Cool, thanks for sharing - always appreciate the input from non-Americans, eh?
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,332
Posted By dzrthauler

Thanks for all the input; the consensus seems to...

Thanks for all the input; the consensus seems to be that I will be fine. I appreciate the discussions and sharing of testimonials! I will post pics as soon as the newest member of the family arrives...
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,332
Posted By dzrthauler

The required pressure to turn, which equals...

The required pressure to turn, which equals required strength... I was quite aware that it is possible, no, really - I did know that, amazingly. My concern was strictly whether it would require too...
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,332
Posted By dzrthauler

Can a TadPole be steered one handed?

Before I pull the trigger on an "affordable" trike - can I steer a direct steer trike one handed? I expect to have my right arm in a sling for a while after surgery, but will still want to go ride...
Forum: Recumbent
07-13-10, 01:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,076
Posted By dzrthauler

Interesting, I didn't realize this was one of...

Interesting, I didn't realize this was one of those forums that allowed self promotion/free advertising for the companies we all work for....
Forum: Recumbent
07-12-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,935
Posted By dzrthauler

Thanks George - that is a starting point - more...

Thanks George - that is a starting point - more than I had when I posted!
Forum: Recumbent
07-12-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,935
Posted By dzrthauler

Recumbent USA X 2010 trike.... thumbs up or down?

Hello everyone!

With my upcoming elbow surgery I am looking at moving to a tadpole trike as my all around tourer/go getter. Do any of you have any knowledge/experience with Recumbent USA products?...
Forum: Recumbent
07-08-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Posted By dzrthauler

Very, very cool!! I cannot wait for the day...

Very, very cool!! I cannot wait for the day Cyclepup and I head down to Bent Up to do just that... I have my eye on the Catrike Expie, but, a day on everything they roll out is definitely planned....
Forum: Recumbent
07-06-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dzrthauler

whatever...looks like a Pocket with the color you...

whatever...looks like a Pocket with the color you ponied up for...
Forum: Recumbent
07-06-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dzrthauler

Nice... but it may actually be the Pocket...

Nice... but it may actually be the Pocket model....
Forum: Recumbent
07-06-10, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dzrthauler

Yeah, that is curious... may be an upgraded...

Yeah, that is curious... may be an upgraded Villager? Here's what the new ones look like:
http://www.catrike.com/catrike_villager.html
Forum: Recumbent
06-25-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,726
Posted By dzrthauler

The pain is a very intense ( so intense - I...

The pain is a very intense ( so intense - I describe them as Lightning Bolts - a severe one caught me off guard in Feb and I ended up totaling our car by swerving into a fire hydrant!! me -...
Forum: Recumbent
06-25-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,726
Posted By dzrthauler

Hey! FWIW we are in the same proverbial boat - I...

Hey! FWIW we are in the same proverbial boat - I have been diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome in both elbows & have moderate to severe Ulnar nerve damage in both. My utility cycling days have...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-02-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 560,874
Posted By dzrthauler

Seriously...one of these bad boys in every...

Seriously...one of these bad boys in every garage... the whole "a chicken in every pot " thing...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-01-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By dzrthauler

I know!! I want to bring 'em all home!! They need...

I know!! I want to bring 'em all home!! They need TLC obviously, but how cool to rebuild... I'm thinking...hmmm, make an offer on a lot of 'em, my neighbor has big flat bed tow trucks... we have an...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-30-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By dzrthauler

3 Wheel Chinese Pedal Carts/Taxis....

OMG!! Cyclepup already told me "no"... but check out this I just found on c-list: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/1718084110.html Seriously, I may still blindfold Cyclepup and take her down...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-30-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By dzrthauler

Yeah, kinda. Efficiency is what it's all about...

Yeah, kinda. Efficiency is what it's all about for some, for us for example when we do our errands on our bikes and it takes us 3-4 hours to do what would take 1.5 hrs in a car some would say that we...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-30-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By dzrthauler

Ditto on that... we all know what can be done...

Ditto on that... we all know what can be done with a bike and trailer, just need the time to do it. I like the amount of time he put into his film... nothing like major time on your hands, I suppose.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,844
Posted By dzrthauler

Uhh, yeah. I know what trikes look like... I was...

Uhh, yeah. I know what trikes look like... I was simply inquiring about your specific set-up, but, it's cool. Appreciate the links and the heads up about this curious thing called "photoshopped" you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-06-10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 626
Posted By dzrthauler

I don't see why you'd have a problem provided...

I don't see why you'd have a problem provided you're not trying to haul or carry massive weight, which you said you weren't.
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-05-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,151
Posted By dzrthauler

Nicely done, really!!

Nicely done, really!!
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-05-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,730
Posted By dzrthauler

Nice... a bamboo bike... wouldn't a rope be more...

Nice... a bamboo bike... wouldn't a rope be more appropriate tied around the rack as opposed to the krypto? Thanks for sharing about the greenway in your previous post, qms!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-10, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,844
Posted By dzrthauler

Thanks so much for bringing up the heat factor!!...

Thanks so much for bringing up the heat factor!! To be honest I hadn't considered that since my 70 lb. boy rides strapped in an open trailer and my wife's (cyclepup) little boy is in an enclosed one...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-23-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,730
Posted By dzrthauler

QMSDC... What is that?? A Gypsy encampment? LOL!!...

QMSDC... What is that?? A Gypsy encampment? LOL!! Again, love the pics of your world man, seriously!!
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-23-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,730
Posted By dzrthauler

Hey there Tom!! Our regular round trip (10 mi.)...

Hey there Tom!! Our regular round trip (10 mi.) to the PO/recycling guy is on black top and basically secondary roads through housing- so not much of the need for a shoulder; the rest is on a primary...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-22-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,730
Posted By dzrthauler

It's been awhile since posting, but, since no...

It's been awhile since posting, but, since no pics ever get taken of the mundane runs.. what's the point LOL... Today Cyclepup and I did a two-fer. The morning was our grocery run (about 140 lbs....
Forum: Touring
03-09-10, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,651
Posted By dzrthauler

$1097.50 out the door...

$1097.50 out the door...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By dzrthauler

I think it's cool... kind of their version of the...

I think it's cool... kind of their version of the MonkeyLectric spoke light. A lot of people rock the Monkey light and it probably weighs more than the Cateye, so I can't see the wheels being to off...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-04-10, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,323
Posted By dzrthauler

Exactly!! That would constitute 'alcohol abuse'...

Exactly!! That would constitute 'alcohol abuse' and that is a no-no...
Forum: Touring
03-01-10, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,651
Posted By dzrthauler

2010 KHS TR 101- first impression w/50 miles on her...

After 2 trips to the P.O. (21 mi. total) and a utility ride hauling a combined weight of about 100 lbs (29 mi. rt) I'll give my two cents about my new tourer that seems to be off of every ones radar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,000
Posted By dzrthauler

I agree with calf man... you will probably get...

I agree with calf man... you will probably get more for your $600 if you can find a higher end used bike; or build your fund to get closer to the $1000+ range and have a 'starter' that will last you...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-28-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,432
Posted By dzrthauler

I guess it would help if we could see how you've...

I guess it would help if we could see how you've modified the Peugeot to ride comfortably with items. Is your posture more upright than the standard position for that bike? If so, then maybe a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-28-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By dzrthauler

Thanks bugly!! Yep, ready for front rack... only...

Thanks bugly!! Yep, ready for front rack... only draw back seems to be 2 bottle holders not 3.... I plan on doing a "first impression" ( I have about 50 mi. on her so far) type review that will get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By dzrthauler

Yes, ride reports will definitely be coming.

Yes, ride reports will definitely be coming.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By dzrthauler

Thanks!! Touring is the goal for it, not just...

Thanks!! Touring is the goal for it, not just commuting...about the gears, I'm so used to pulling a loaded trailer with the race set up on my MC (52,42,28 and 6 small in the rear) I'll get used to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-10, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By dzrthauler

Yes to all of the above... I'm looking at...

Yes to all of the above... I'm looking at panniers, lights, bumper stickers.. (well Cyclepup may draw the line at the stickers) making my wish lists. The fenders - well, actually we do have a lot of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By dzrthauler

I hang my head in shame!! Will do as told... pics...

I hang my head in shame!! Will do as told... pics to follow shortly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By dzrthauler

You got it it's a "21 KHS TR 101... here's the...

You got it it's a "21 KHS TR 101... here's the KHS page link (easier than typing it don't ya know)
http://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_tr_101_10.htm
Right now the only upgrade down the road would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By dzrthauler

New Commuter bike - N+1 out of a box for the first time...

Well it had to happen, in another life a long time ago, I would meet the factory rep at my LBS and get measured for a frame - last week cyclepup ordered my new KHS TR 101 over the phone. I have...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-22-10, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,730
Posted By dzrthauler

Good God Man!! Did you burn that saddle...

Good God Man!! Did you burn that saddle afterward??? Please don't tell us he sniffed it first....
Forum: Commuting
02-22-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,455
Posted By dzrthauler

Ummm OP - I use my lights for.... wait for it ...

Ummm OP - I use my lights for.... wait for it seeing in the dark!!!!
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-22-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,730
Posted By dzrthauler

I'll second that! " there is no 'I' in team,...

I'll second that! " there is no 'I' in team, but there is a 'me' " has long been a standard of mine... haven't made it back on the bikes for utility runs... but the stress part has gone and my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-10, 11:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,095
Posted By dzrthauler

re: OP I had a Vitus 979 carbone ordered & built...

re: OP I had a Vitus 979 carbone ordered & built for me in Jan '83. It was basically clear coated gun metal grey/blue. Your reincarnation looks outstanding, nice job!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,889
Posted By dzrthauler

Cyclepup's TriCross is always first one on the...

Cyclepup's TriCross is always first one on the blue stand...frame gets hosed, brushed, wiped- chain gets run through the blue chain cleaner, cogs and sprockets get brushed & Pro Linked... then all...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-21-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,440
Posted By dzrthauler

Regarding Mr. Foster's reference to a report...

Regarding Mr. Foster's reference to a report about Palmdale, CA from 1991 - I have lived in Littlerock - just east of Palmdale - for 15 years. The "growth" that the article references was speculative...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By dzrthauler

Congrats on the Windsor... I've read good reviews...

Congrats on the Windsor... I've read good reviews on it as well! I am also getting a new commuter that isn't a LHT - I opted for the TR-101 from KHS: ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-21-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,534
Posted By dzrthauler

Doesn't http://www.wicycle.com...

Doesn't http://www.wicycle.com (http://www.wicycle.com/) have 2 versions of a canoe trailer? Maybe they won't work for your set-up, but just a thought.
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