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Forum: Recumbent
08-22-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 200
Posted By VegasTriker

The company (Alligator) is still in existence. ...

The company (Alligator) is still in existence. They have a website but it doesn't specifically list pads for the four piston version. You should contact them and ask if they are still available or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,320
Posted By VegasTriker

The bike you show is not a piece of junk like...

The bike you show is not a piece of junk like most of the bikes we find in mass merchandiser stores but is an entry level bike with entry level components. You should be able to get them to work OK...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,228
Posted By VegasTriker

As a long-time Las Vegas resident, I can...

As a long-time Las Vegas resident, I can guarantee you that your tires will not melt no matter how hot it gets here in town. I wouldn't consider riding during the hottest part of the day. It can be...
Forum: Introductions
08-18-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By VegasTriker

Here is a link to pictures of the same bike on...

Here is a link to pictures of the same bike on Flickr. It's a pretty nice looking bike. https://www.flickr.com/photos/89097360@N06/albums/72157642340142624/with/8679412863
One thing to remember is...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-09-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By VegasTriker

It is advertised as a flatland ride and one of...

It is advertised as a flatland ride and one of the videos seems to bear that out. I'd suggest you go ahead and ride with her but take a set of basic tools with you just in case. Go through the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,583
Posted By VegasTriker

You can date the bike by the chart that Trek has...

You can date the bike by the chart that Trek has online. Trek Bike Models by Year and Color (http://www.vintage-trek.com/model_numbers1.htm)Trek Bike Models/Years/ColorsFixing up old bikes is fun (at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By VegasTriker

The name is spelled Lejeune. It does have French...

The name is spelled Lejeune. It does have French threads. See how closely this one matches your bike. There is one for sale at a bike shop in Madison WI and they list the components as:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,854
Posted By VegasTriker

You don't have to go to the store to see what...

You don't have to go to the store to see what they offer. Their website shows that, including what is in and out of stock. https://www.biketiresdirect.com/lights
You can also find recommendations...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By VegasTriker

1967 Schwinn bikes.

Did you ever wonder what the bikes cost "back in the day"? I just came across a November 1967 issue of Boy's Life that had and a picture of the Schwinn Fastback on it along with the prices for three...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-25-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By VegasTriker

I got a good laugh out of this review "Watch my...

I got a good laugh out of this review "Watch my brutal cheap Walmart e bike. You can find it on Tiktok.
If you have been reading Bikeforums for any time at all you will see lots of horror stories...
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,360
Posted By VegasTriker

If you have a particular brand in mind, each of...

If you have a particular brand in mind, each of the major manufacturer's websites have a list of dealers. At most, all you need to is to enter your country and city to find the nearest dealer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,607
Posted By VegasTriker

Don't delete it. The negative comments are aimed...

Don't delete it. The negative comments are aimed at the product, not at you. I too don't see how this is worth the extra cost. You can buy the valve as a valve extender for around $14 a pair. Sort of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By VegasTriker

While the answer is yes, you need to think...

While the answer is yes, you need to think carefully as to whether or not it is worth the cost to make the switch. You will need a new bottom bracket set (~$45) but that is only the start.. You need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By VegasTriker

Replace just the bladder

Just buy a replacement bladder. There are several sellers on eBay with prices from $10 to $13 including shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/355720684541 https://www.ebay.com/itm/155399019649
I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,182
Posted By VegasTriker

1996 Trek Manual

Any time you can find a decent quality bike that doesn't require a lot of repair and is the right frame size for $100 it is worth buying it. Consider the alternative is spending several times that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By VegasTriker

You are right about knobby tires being standard...

You are right about knobby tires being standard on older MTBs but I think that is because riders expected to get them on the bike so manufacturers used them. I've refurbished a lot of bikes for kids...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By VegasTriker

It may have been a defective axle but there is...

It may have been a defective axle but there is also the possibility you either hit something like a pothole or are at or over the weight limit for the bike. If it came with a nutted axle rather than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,922
Posted By VegasTriker

When I was your age I couldn't afford anything...

When I was your age I couldn't afford anything better than your Walmart bike but what I had taught me how to fix and maintain a bike. Here are some of the lessons your Dynacraft bike should teach...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By VegasTriker

I wouldn't rely on the seller to actually know...

I wouldn't rely on the seller to actually know what he is talking about. If you go to the Raveman website they tell you that you can hook their headlights to an external battery pack via the USB C...
Forum: Recumbent
06-02-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By VegasTriker

Half a lane? My recumbent trike is 30 inches wide...

Half a lane? My recumbent trike is 30 inches wide at the widest point (front wheels) while the half width of my handlebars on my mountain bike is 14". Yes, it is higher but the top of the flag is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,664
Posted By VegasTriker

In case you haven't found it, there is a subforum...

In case you haven't found it, there is a subforum devoted to cyclists who tip the scale in excess of 200 lbs (91kg) https://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/. You certainly will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,566
Posted By VegasTriker

Considering the markup on just the cassette and...

Considering the markup on just the cassette and the rotors, I would say find a different source or at least buy the cassette and rotors separately. I always look on eBay to see how much other sources...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,566
Posted By VegasTriker

basic set for $38 with free shipping

I bought individual bike tools one at a time over the years as I needed them. If I were starting out I would buy a basic tool kit on eBay like this one for $38 https://www.ebay.com/itm/175149429479....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,571
Posted By VegasTriker

The SRAM Eagle SX is their entry level component....

The SRAM Eagle SX is their entry level component. You might end up with a bike that gives you the same experience as this https://www.mtbr.com/threads/fed-up-with-sx-eagle.1144611/. Anyone who has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By VegasTriker

Shimano Deore is the mid level in the Shimano...

Shimano Deore is the mid level in the Shimano MTBgroupset. You have a rapidfire shifter. I was surprised that it is not all that expensive compared to the bar end shifter I had to buy which was the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By VegasTriker

rm -rf is correct in that the biggest problem you...

rm -rf is correct in that the biggest problem you face is having to change both the derailleur and whichever type of actuating system you have (bar end, brifter, or twist grip). That can get...
Forum: Recumbent
05-04-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By VegasTriker

You can't get parts or replacement hubs for SACHS...

You can't get parts or replacement hubs for SACHS (now SRAM). They never were great for supplying parts and they discontinued making the Dual-Drive hub around 2015. I have one on my Greenspeed GTO...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By VegasTriker

two to look at

How about one that has been in existence since 1880. Originally named League of American Wheelmen and more recently as the League of American Bicyclists. It has to be the oldest advocacy group. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By VegasTriker

Check out the table in red and green for which...

Check out the table in red and green for which tire size (width) is safe to use. Note that there is a statement at the bottom of the chart that the recommendations are conservative when it comes to...
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By VegasTriker

It is pretty unlikely the frame is exactly the...

It is pretty unlikely the frame is exactly the same for different sized wheels even though the trike has the same model name. If you buy one with a 26" rear wheel and then substitute a 20" wheel you...
Forum: Recumbent
04-16-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By VegasTriker

Use a credit card (no charge)

Terratrike gave me an easy way to adjust disc brakes on a trike (mine had Shimano discs) by using a credit card for a spacer. There are two fixing bolts that align the pad with the rotor. Loosen the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,632
Posted By VegasTriker

The previous owner may have switched the saddle....

The previous owner may have switched the saddle. The specs show it had a Bontrager Commuter Comp saddle. That one came in two widths, 165 mm and 185 mm. He may have switched it out for a narrower...
Forum: Introductions
04-15-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By VegasTriker

Welcome to Bikeforums. My first road bike was a...

Welcome to Bikeforums.
My first road bike was a Fiorelli 10 speed bike with low-end Campi components. It was a beautiful bike. The frame was chromed with part of it painted with clear blue lacquer....
Forum: Recumbent
04-06-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By VegasTriker

Corsa was a more expensive bike when new

You are comparing a long wheelbase recumbent to a short wheelbase recumbent bike. I've owned both long (Linear) and short wheelbase (Haluzak Horizon) recumbent bikes and while the long wheelbase is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,888
Posted By VegasTriker

Here is a link to the bike manufacturer's website...

Here is a link to the bike manufacturer's website and the specifications MIAMI Citizen Bike 20" 6-speed Folding Bike with Steel Frame...
Forum: Introductions
03-25-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 993
Posted By VegasTriker

If the bike is local, contact the owner and ask...

If the bike is local, contact the owner and ask them to measure the frame size. On bikes of this vintage it is simply the distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the top of the seattube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,791
Posted By VegasTriker

from the web ...

from the web

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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-18-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,928
Posted By VegasTriker

You can see the mounting part in the pictures at...

You can see the mounting part in the pictures at the Amazon site but that is not the place to buy one if you just want the rear camera, B&H Camera sells it for $100, far below the $170 on Amazon (not...
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By VegasTriker

pants clips solution

Simplest solution is to buy a pair of "bicycle trouser clips" aka "bicycle pants clips" That will hold your sweatpants close to your leg so it never brushes up against the chain or chainring. Lots of...
Forum: Recumbent
03-07-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,917
Posted By VegasTriker

What model Catrike? They don't make a budget...

What model Catrike? They don't make a budget model so the components and weight are good. I've owned a Catrike 700 for a decade. They differ from model to model as to seat height, suspension, and...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-06-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,540
Posted By VegasTriker

Yes, I have used it but always hated the noxious...

Yes, I have used it but always hated the noxious smell of the Voltaren brand. That was enough to make it a last resort, It was prescription-only until recently and very expensive. The copay was about...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-06-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,248
Posted By VegasTriker

I think you are making the right choice not...

I think you are making the right choice not having to use prescription glasses at all in the future. I got to the point I was worried about passing the eye test at the DMV which is required every...
Forum: Recumbent
03-03-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,917
Posted By VegasTriker

The Organic Engines brand was a legitimate brand...

The Organic Engines brand was a legitimate brand of recumbent trike. The only things I know about it is that it is 10 feet long but can be disassembled for shipping so it may have S&S couplers in the...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,917
Posted By VegasTriker

Perhaps a decade or more ago I rode alongside a...

Perhaps a decade or more ago I rode alongside a husband and wife who owned a pair of Hase Kettwiesel delta trikes joined to form a tandem. That may have been the one cited by Blazing Pedals. It only...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,917
Posted By VegasTriker

160 pounds is a lot of weight to pedal

The Workman is not a recumbent trike but a variation on the regular "adult trike". You might get more responses at the subforum...
Forum: Southeast
02-25-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By VegasTriker

Rails to Trails a source

Rails To Trails is always a good source for information on where to ride. I've been a contributing member for a long time and often suggest it for information.
Top 10 trails in Arkansas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,589
Posted By VegasTriker

You would be better off working on your mountain...

You would be better off working on your mountain bike than spending time and money on a bike that is probably too big and has been badly neglected. Sometimes it does a world of difference to go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,589
Posted By VegasTriker

Just to add a little more confusion, you need a...

Just to add a little more confusion, you need a compatible freewheel removal tool to get the old one off. This Maillard French threaded FW looks similar to what I remember as being the Shimano type...
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,752
Posted By VegasTriker

I obviously don't have the original packaging...

I obviously don't have the original packaging because it has been installed for several years. I have no doubt it will hold 100 pounds or more. It is made out of steel plate and uses 1/4" polyester...
Forum: Recumbent
02-04-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,752
Posted By VegasTriker

That's the exact same one sold by Harbor Freight...

That's the exact same one sold by Harbor Freight for $8 if there is one near you. You still need a way to lift the 2 back wheels simultaneously. That's where the gambrel hoist converts one of the two...
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