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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-24-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,042
Posted By james_v

Iguanas riding in Florida recently.

Iguanas riding in Florida recently.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,809
Posted By james_v

This sounds like a first world problem. :)

This sounds like a first world problem. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,534
Posted By james_v

I have a Frontier King cab and have mounted a...

I have a Frontier King cab and have mounted a quick release fork mount to the forward cargo securing rail. Not exactly sure the length of your bed but I can close my tail gate with my regular bike...
Forum: Recumbent
12-21-17, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,537
Posted By james_v

Per the traffic - a grand total of 13 respondents...

Per the traffic - a grand total of 13 respondents so far! Another no vote.
Forum: Recumbent
02-27-17, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,307
Posted By james_v

Here are the original specifications that I found...

Here are the original specifications that I found online

Specification
Description ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-16, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,034
Posted By james_v

I've clamped my rack to the end of my work bench...

I've clamped my rack to the end of my work bench a time or two.
Forum: Recumbent
10-15-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,955
Posted By james_v

doug59 - I bought a used Sun EZ Sport AX Limited...

doug59 - I bought a used Sun EZ Sport AX Limited last year for what I believe was a good price of $350 and it came with a fairing and also a rear rack. Did have to put about $50 into it to change...
Forum: Recumbent
08-05-16, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,965
Posted By james_v

And I thought that my AX Sport had a large...

And I thought that my AX Sport had a large turning radius!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,452
Posted By james_v

Looks pretty good from the photos and even if she...

Looks pretty good from the photos and even if she wants the full $100, if it fits you it's a good price (but see if you can get it for a bit less).

edited to add

Noticed that the saddle is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-16, 08:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,296
Posted By james_v

Not only is is lighter but faster! Also, do...

Not only is is lighter but faster!

Also, do not use that brush for its original purchase.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,109
Posted By james_v

Mirror and rack on my recumbent!

Mirror and rack on my recumbent!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,611
Posted By james_v

Photo #6 in the lower of the 2 adds is a...

Photo #6 in the lower of the 2 adds is a recumbent with understeering. Not sure of the brand. Maybe someone else that rides recumbents may be able to tell you what it is and what would be a good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,028
Posted By james_v

I kind of meant my post as being funny/sarcastic....

I kind of meant my post as being funny/sarcastic. However, your comfort does depend on how you are sitting on the saddle, so maybe there is something of use there.

Any way, good luck. I broke my...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,147
Posted By james_v

If you gave a low five your hand would be...

If you gave a low five your hand would be dragging the road!

Yes, it is weird.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,028
Posted By james_v

Dear Mr/Ms A. Normal, Please sit further...

Dear Mr/Ms A. Normal,

Please sit further back on the saddle so that your "cheeks" are supported.

And no, please do not post a picture! LOL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,478
Posted By james_v

Surely the OP will come back and not keep us in...

Surely the OP will come back and not keep us in suspense.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-16, 06:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,962
Posted By james_v

She did not buy the bike from a shop. Only had...

She did not buy the bike from a shop. Only had it assembled there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,089
Posted By james_v

If you go with SPD type cleats, get the SH-56...

If you go with SPD type cleats, get the SH-56 cleats first as they are easier to get out of than the SH-51. The SH-56 is multi-directional where the SH-51 is lateral only.

Also, while you are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,742
Posted By james_v

Stop biting your lip!

Stop biting your lip!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-16, 01:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,444
Posted By james_v

But did you get better?

But did you get better?
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-16, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By james_v

Finally was able to get a test ride of about 9...

Finally was able to get a test ride of about 9 miles yesterday (planned for 20 but got rained out again!).

Got the 56 style cleats and installed them on the aft cleat position. Felt good and was...
Forum: Recumbent
06-02-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By james_v

I'm going to replace the 51 cleats with the 56...

I'm going to replace the 51 cleats with the 56 cleats as soon as it stops raining here in Houston. Hopefully the 56s will allow me to unclip easier and in more directions than the 51s.
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By james_v

I did ride just a bit longer after I fell over...

I did ride just a bit longer after I fell over and it seems that I might put the cleats on the back mounts and give them a try there. Also going to practice getting out of the pedal on the up side...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By james_v

No. I was just wondering if I should change the...

No. I was just wondering if I should change the position to the rear, if it would be more efficient. Would use the same cleat position for each bike. Sorry that was not clear in my question.
...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,370
Posted By james_v

Cleat position

Finally decided to get with the program and bought clipless shoes and pedals. I'm 68 and been riding since I was about 6 or so and have used clips & straps in the distant past. Bought the Shimano...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 50,137
Posted By james_v

Serfas RX works for me! Think I paid a bit less...

Serfas RX works for me! Think I paid a bit less than $50.00 at the LBS.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-16, 10:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,822
Posted By james_v

Just bought a pair of Pearl Izumi mountain bike...

Just bought a pair of Pearl Izumi mountain bike style shoes and Shimano A530 pedals this weekend. Installed the pedals on my DF and recumbent bike. Have only ridden on the DF bike so far and I'm...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,706
Posted By james_v

I took the fairing off my EZ Sport AX for the...

I took the fairing off my EZ Sport AX for the summer and even with the minimal amount of frontal area fairing that it has, I can tell the difference in my overall average speed as well as effort...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-30-16, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,011
Posted By james_v

While not real high dollar, I've had good luck...

While not real high dollar, I've had good luck with finding wrap around safety sun glasses with readers built in at Walmart and at safety supply stores. I believe the readers go up to about +3 or...
Forum: Texas
05-27-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,383
Posted By james_v

Well with the rain we had yesterday and now most...

Well with the rain we had yesterday and now most of today, it can't be too good.
Forum: Texas
05-26-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,383
Posted By james_v

What's the latest with George Bush Park?

What's the latest with George Bush Park?
Forum: Recumbent
05-26-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,570
Posted By james_v

Know how you feel. Getting better acquainted...

Know how you feel.

Getting better acquainted with my DF and recumbent bikes after a layoff of 4 months. Broken tail bone! So glad to not have to sit on the doughnut any more:p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,298
Posted By james_v

[SIZE=5]Because he wants to get the word out! ...

[SIZE=5]Because he wants to get the word out!

Why use the 3 in 1 oil also?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-16, 11:58 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,161
Posted By james_v

Even using the BF Average formula I'm not even...

Even using the BF Average formula I'm not even that fast! Lol
Forum: Recumbent
04-23-16, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
Posted By james_v

First - Not a doctor! Not sure about the USS...

First - Not a doctor!

Not sure about the USS but there is no strain on my wrists riding my OSS Sun EZ Sport AX.

Might be that they want to try PT first before getting surgery.
Forum: Recumbent
04-23-16, 03:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,055
Posted By james_v

^^^That sounds good for her! First and only...

^^^That sounds good for her!

First and only recumbent so far is my Sun EZ Sport AX. Bought used to see if I liked to ride them. So far so good. Definitely different than any DF bike and easy to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-16, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By james_v

Shop has to make a profit!

Shop has to make a profit!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By james_v

I recently got two riv-nuts from my local REI. ...

I recently got two riv-nuts from my local REI.
FYI - you can install them yourself without the special tool. Do a search as there are a number of videos for the installation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-16, 11:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,274
Posted By james_v

I thought I had seen something similar way back. ...

I thought I had seen something similar way back. Maybe it was the max skate bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,238
Posted By james_v

Front wheel secured and is away from the exhaust....

Front wheel secured and is away from the exhaust. Have a truck so the exhaust is very much lower than the wheels.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,766
Posted By james_v

I guess in support and revenge for you, us...

I guess in support and revenge for you, us geriatrics should post pictures of our bikes in the road forum? LOL
Forum: Recumbent
04-06-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,502
Posted By james_v

^^^This. It has been years since I've ridden in...

^^^This. It has been years since I've ridden in this area and I'm not sure if any road widening has been conducted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-16, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 918
Posted By james_v

Some fishing reels contain a number of very small...

Some fishing reels contain a number of very small springs. You might find something at a fishing reel repair shop or even at a sporting goods store that might have spare parts for reels.

Or you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-16, 06:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,278
Posted By james_v

Note that the jaws are made of a different/harder...

Note that the jaws are made of a different/harder metal.
BTW - I've seen these as large as 48" in the oil field. Try and use an all steel version :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-16, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,278
Posted By james_v

An aluminum wrench........wonder if they also...

An aluminum wrench........wonder if they also make aluminum hex wrenches? Should hold up real well. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,605
Posted By james_v

There doesn't appear to be much wrong with that...

There doesn't appear to be much wrong with that bike.

Adjust the back brake, clean and lube the chain and it looks like you should be good to go.
Forum: Recumbent
03-24-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,109
Posted By james_v

To all. Thanks for the replies to date. I'll...

To all. Thanks for the replies to date.

I'll probably not add the flag as the only way it would be really visible is when a car passes by or at an intersection.
I'm pretty well covered as far...
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-16, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,558
Posted By james_v

^^This is also true^^

^^This is also true^^
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,109
Posted By james_v

Flag or not?

Just wondering if I should use one of those flags that some parents put on little kids bikes to help with visibility? Haven't had any real problems as of now using my blinking rear and front lights...
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-16, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,558
Posted By james_v

Probably overall the main purpose is...

Probably overall the main purpose is comfort/generally relaxed riding position.

My biggest problems are not being able to unweight the bike when hitting a pothole and very large turning radius...
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