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Forum: Recumbent
08-18-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,406
Posted By Glasspacker

Ahh...duh. I didn't even notice the larger rear...

Ahh...duh. I didn't even notice the larger rear wheel.

BP, thanks for the advice, but I already took the plunge (but won't be deliv until mid-oct). I've had a Stratus, V2, and Volae Century in...
Forum: Recumbent
08-17-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,406
Posted By Glasspacker

I noticed Steve D's personal bike is up for sale...

I noticed Steve D's personal bike is up for sale for $900 (and it has the fairing!)-
...
Forum: Recumbent
08-03-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,406
Posted By Glasspacker

...in the meantime, I've noticed one on...

...in the meantime, I've noticed one on craigslist in OK City. $600 and it's a 2001 with Shimano components. That sort of puts a lid on how high one would go for the ebay listing- - now at $405.
Forum: Recumbent
08-02-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,406
Posted By Glasspacker

Thanks sch for the info. Reason I was looking at...

Thanks sch for the info. Reason I was looking at them is because I like the position of the BB. Not too high for me to get numb feet, which I am prone to, but not too low either.
Forum: Recumbent
07-31-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,406
Posted By Glasspacker

Today I printed off photos from the ebay ad and...

Today I printed off photos from the ebay ad and took them to my lbs (95% df, 5% bent - sun dealer). The mechanic there said that Trek tried the mid-drive system and then gave up on it due to...
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,406
Posted By Glasspacker

Rotator no more.....?

I noticed a Rotator Pursuit on Ebay, at a low price so far. I was wondering about parts, etc, since the seller thought it was a 96-97 vintage. I checked the Rotator website and noticed that his page...
Forum: Recumbent
08-10-05, 03:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,761
Posted By Glasspacker

No. They can't even track the participants....

No. They can't even track the participants. There's more unregistered than registered, and there was 8500 registered.

One guy rides a fixie with a sign that says "Gears are for Wimps". He goes the...
Forum: Recumbent
08-01-05, 10:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,761
Posted By Glasspacker

Bents on Ragbrai

Well it was a fun week! 15,000 plus riders, 485 miles, and probably 200 bents.

Among the bents I noticed-

Two "NoComs" - with custom paint jobs (husband and wife team)
A polished TiRush
A...
Forum: Recumbent
05-20-05, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,175
Posted By Glasspacker

RAGBRAI, the biggest, best, and oldest state line...

RAGBRAI, the biggest, best, and oldest state line to state line ride in America.

500 miles across Iowa. This year, it's relatively short and flat.

Was going to take my V-2, but I recently...
Forum: Recumbent
04-27-05, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,373
Posted By Glasspacker

Yes, the TE is a LWB. I think of the V2 as more...

Yes, the TE is a LWB. I think of the V2 as more of a clwb (compact) with a higher bottom bracket (height of your feet). I haven't owned a TE, but I have owned a Stratus and V2. I took the Stratus on...
Forum: Recumbent
04-27-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,373
Posted By Glasspacker

That sounds a little heavy for a V2, unless it's...

That sounds a little heavy for a V2, unless it's loaded up with equipment. If you're using weight as one of your factors, I'd say the two are very close.

Also, the Rans counterpart to the TE would...
Forum: Recumbent
04-11-05, 09:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,447
Posted By Glasspacker

I enjoy the posts from Lowracer, Blazing Pedals,...

I enjoy the posts from Lowracer, Blazing Pedals, and others. Keep it going. Gets my blood pumping. Ignore negative posts. What do they gain?
Forum: Recumbent
04-09-05, 09:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,447
Posted By Glasspacker

I liked this thread and thought we might revive...

I liked this thread and thought we might revive it now that the weather is decent. Today we had 35 mph winds, gusting higher sometimes, and I was doing about 100 rpm with a 52-11 (559 size rear). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,244
Posted By Glasspacker

I've seen a couple of posts here that implied...

I've seen a couple of posts here that implied that a heavier bike, or a heavier rider will go faster downhill. That doesn't sound right. I thought all objects were affected by gravity in the same way...
Forum: Recumbent
03-24-05, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,102
Posted By Glasspacker

Thanks for the tip on Sketchers. I checked them...

Thanks for the tip on Sketchers. I checked them out and the soles are pretty firm. But I could only find them in women's and kid's sections....

But I took one last look around at my LBS and saw...
Forum: Recumbent
03-17-05, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,102
Posted By Glasspacker

Yes I believe you're right, they are MTB shoes....

Yes I believe you're right, they are MTB shoes. The ones you have would be a lot better, but cycling shoes always seem to be heavy, unless you pay dearly. Hence the reason I was looking at...
Forum: Recumbent
03-17-05, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,102
Posted By Glasspacker

Am I missing something? This isn't buy sell...

Am I missing something? This isn't buy sell trade. Just asking a question.

Toybox, thanks. I can search for something like that. Believe it or not, I may have found something decent at a cheap...
Forum: Recumbent
03-16-05, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,102
Posted By Glasspacker

I've got a bad toe out situation and I like being...

I've got a bad toe out situation and I like being able to adjust on the road. If I want "pull" in my stroke, I can use powergrips. I recognize it's inferior to clipless, but oh well. Just thought I...
Forum: Recumbent
03-16-05, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,102
Posted By Glasspacker

Shoes for Platform Pedals

Hey all you platform pedal users! What shoes do you wear? I bought some Shimano spds for $90 (size 46 if anyone's interested) but I don't like them. The cleats interfere with my feet feeling like...
Forum: Recumbent
03-09-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,969
Posted By Glasspacker

PaPa that is one sweet ride. I am drooling. Is...

PaPa that is one sweet ride. I am drooling. Is that a homebuilt? Homebuilts aren't usually that light. What is it?
Forum: Recumbent
02-20-05, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Glasspacker

Thank you! I'm ordering the Razors for 268. These...

Thank you! I'm ordering the Razors for 268. These will replace the Sunrims Rhyno Lites that came stock.
Forum: Recumbent
02-18-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Glasspacker

May I ask how much you paid? This is the 26/20...

May I ask how much you paid? This is the 26/20 set right, with a 559 rear? Hostelshoppe has them at $310 (v heaters- assuming that's the same). I'm picking up a V 2 tomorrow and that was going to be...
Forum: Recumbent
02-07-05, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,072
Posted By Glasspacker

I have a Rans V2 LWB (65" wheelbase) and had the...

I have a Rans V2 LWB (65" wheelbase) and had the same questions you did. Fortunately, I already owned a cheap ($200) kit from Northern Hydraulics which was my mower trailer. I tore the bed off and...
Forum: Recumbent
01-31-05, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,929
Posted By Glasspacker

....and other LWBs.... If you're speaking of...

....and other LWBs....

If you're speaking of the windtunnel test, it gave the Vision R40 (swb) a 1 mph boost at 20 mph (not accounting for any margin of error), so I guess it depends on how much...
Forum: Recumbent
01-25-05, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,642
Posted By Glasspacker

Rans Stratus.

Rans Stratus.
Forum: Recumbent
01-24-05, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,994
Posted By Glasspacker

...and is that guy named Chris?

...and is that guy named Chris?
Forum: Recumbent
01-12-05, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By Glasspacker

Yes the knee is just a hinge, but you want that...

Yes the knee is just a hinge, but you want that hinge moving in a straight line, not inward. My right foot (with the knee straight) points outward significantly. Using a speedplay or look pedal with...
Forum: Recumbent
01-05-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By Glasspacker

Don't you guys sleep? Seems a bit heavy, but...

Don't you guys sleep?

Seems a bit heavy, but maybe that's not a big issue to you.

The starting price looks attractive, although I think the list price seems high. Personally, I wouldn't get...
Forum: Recumbent
01-04-05, 03:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By Glasspacker

At least you have a local club "Chicagoland...

At least you have a local club "Chicagoland Recumbent Riders". Is that based near you?

I'm in the middle of nowhere, Iowa.

Cornfields, gravel roads, and red pickups.
Forum: Recumbent
01-03-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,068
Posted By Glasspacker

1) My Rans seat. 2) Keeping pace with roadies...

1) My Rans seat.
2) Keeping pace with roadies and not breaking a sweat.
3) Being able to walk after a ride.
4) Meuller Fairings.
5) Stability and ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-04, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,840
Posted By Glasspacker

If your feet still want to point out further than...

If your feet still want to point out further than they are allowed to using Speedplay Frogs or Looks, you could try Kneesavers from Bikescor.com. They can add from 20mm up to 35mm to your crank arm....
Forum: Recumbent
12-15-04, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By Glasspacker

Wouldn't this develop patellar soreness?

See attachment.
Forum: Recumbent
12-08-04, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By Glasspacker

Weight Savings.

I'd like to hear some ideas on weight savings. I (V-2 owner) am obsessed. But I'm also a tightwad (not paying for aluminum, or HED wheels). So I'm doing the things I can afford- losing weight myself,...
Forum: Recumbent
11-28-04, 07:11 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,342
Posted By Glasspacker

* When 1% of the bikes in an event represent...

* When 1% of the bikes in an event represent 12.5% of downed cyclists that is cause for discussion.

.[/QUOTE]

So on RAGBRAI, you counted 100 DFs before you saw the next bent? You also kept...
Forum: Recumbent
11-27-04, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Posted By Glasspacker

Thanks for the report. I bought a Rans V2,...

Thanks for the report.

I bought a Rans V2, but I know of another person that checks this forum and may be interested in your opinion.

Within a four hour drive, I could only find four dealers...
Forum: Recumbent
11-24-04, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,994
Posted By Glasspacker

Well said, Sukispop. I can't imagine even a...

Well said, Sukispop. I can't imagine even a micro-second of contemplation over a decision between this and V2 Formula, which by the way is now only $2300 (speced a little different, but still...
Forum: Recumbent
11-22-04, 04:41 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,342
Posted By Glasspacker

"Underrated" is more appropriate. With bents you...

"Underrated" is more appropriate. With bents you can have comfort, speed, looks, aerodynamics, torque against the seat, etc....whatever you want with a wide variety of styles. Is all this available...
Forum: Recumbent
11-17-04, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,483
Posted By Glasspacker

Mike, if you want to see literally hundreds of...

Mike, if you want to see literally hundreds of bents, come up to Iowa the last weekend of July and ride RAGBRAI. The best way to ride 500 miles (and enjoy it) is on a bent. With 15,000 participants...
Forum: Recumbent
11-16-04, 03:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,342
Posted By Glasspacker

Exactly. End of thread.

Exactly. End of thread.
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-04, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,618
Posted By Glasspacker

Powergrips, with "kneesavers". Better than...

Powergrips, with "kneesavers".

Better than nothing, but you're not clicked in.

.....and now I wait to be pelted by the masses.
Forum: Recumbent
10-26-04, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,313
Posted By Glasspacker

Excellent website! Thanks guys. But I have a...

Excellent website! Thanks guys. But I have a front faired LWB, and that's not one of the options listed. Any suggestions?
Forum: Recumbent
10-22-04, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,313
Posted By Glasspacker

MEB- are you sure that 5 - 6 mph faster for an...

MEB- are you sure that 5 - 6 mph faster for an unfaired bent is correct? Seems like a lot to me. I'm happy to wish that as a bent owner, but it's hard to believe.

That website you referred to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-04, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,759
Posted By Glasspacker

I know this is an old thread but.... Pedal...

I know this is an old thread but....

Pedal extenders are gaining popularity. I can't see Lightning (a reputable company which also makes them) wasting their time on a "gimmick".

SCOR (makes...
Forum: Recumbent
10-22-04, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By Glasspacker

FYI- A review (positive) of Kneesavers can...

FYI-

A review (positive) of Kneesavers can be found in RTR magazine for June/July.
Forum: Recumbent
10-13-04, 10:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,649
Posted By Glasspacker

An exception: Cycle Genius RDX. A nice lwb, but...

An exception: Cycle Genius RDX. A nice lwb, but not standardized wheels/tires.
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-04, 12:41 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,342
Posted By Glasspacker

And don't forget RAAM. (Race across America). Who...

And don't forget RAAM. (Race across America). Who won?

But who got the publicity?

Bents unite!!!
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-04, 12:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,342
Posted By Glasspacker

Yes- it's yet another post on this thread. ...

Yes- it's yet another post on this thread.

RAGBRAI. (Iowa). 15,000 Riders from all over the country. Not a single negative comment to me about my bike. Oh wait. Yes, there was one, but it was...
Forum: Recumbent
09-24-04, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 875
Posted By Glasspacker

Tiller Effect

I bought a Rans V2 last night from the LBS. It's black, so I don't think it's the latest model from Rans (which is red). I've heard the Tiller Effect was eliminated on the latest model. I took this...
Forum: Recumbent
09-22-04, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 945
Posted By Glasspacker

Rats! I was up for this, too. My dealer said...

Rats! I was up for this, too. My dealer said "only trikes now - and even that is questionable". It's a "one-man-show". I've e-mailed (before I saw Sukispop's reply) Haluzak to see what they say. I...
Forum: Recumbent
09-14-04, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By Glasspacker

Thanks- I might look into them - or just try what...

Thanks- I might look into them - or just try what comes with the bike and see how it goes. We're coming out to your area Oct. 2nd, to stay at a B & B, look at the fall colors, and antiques. I'd love...
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