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Forum: Touring
06-01-06, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,310
Posted By OnYoLeft

Nice Steed nm+

How does it handle?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By OnYoLeft

Thanks to all

Someone informed me of the Milwaukee Map Service @ mapservice.com. This set of maps is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks again!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By OnYoLeft

Maps for cue sheets

Does anyone know of a map company that provides street names for every street on the map in a 30-40 mile diameter per 8½x11 page. I have been using Delorme maps and software for years. For my...
Forum: Touring
12-04-05, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,310
Posted By OnYoLeft

Somewhere on this thread is my Double Vision set...

Somewhere on this thread is my Double Vision set up for touring but here is my latest toy. After spending my life touring on and having my body beaten up by aluminum performance road bikes with only...
Forum: Touring
11-26-05, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By OnYoLeft

Need to make decision on fenders.

I recently purchased a Trek 520 with 700x32 tires. I've looked through Performance, Nashbar, Pricepoint, etc., and all have road bike fenders that mention they will fit up to a 700x28 tire. Will they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-30-05, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,651
Posted By OnYoLeft

As you call tell under my icon, I live in IL. I...

As you call tell under my icon, I live in IL. I know that flashing or steady lights other than red, yellow or clear are illegal. I've never been pulled over for the illegal colored but they have been...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-05, 10:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,613
Posted By OnYoLeft

Excellent progress John! Keep it up. Don't...

Excellent progress John!

Keep it up. Don't push yourself too much and make sure to give your body rest and recooperation time. You'll be back on the bike by Spring.

Take care.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-05, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,651
Posted By OnYoLeft

Multiple Blinkers

I'm looking for advise as to what clorlored blinkers are best seen in weather with reduced visibility. For years, I've used one white and one red blinker on my single road bike and worked well, with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-05, 08:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,613
Posted By OnYoLeft

John, I'm glad to hear that you are a...

John,

I'm glad to hear that you are a survivor and not another statistic. I hope that your injuries aren't permanent, you get well soon and aren't afraid to get back on the bike to enjoy what you...
Forum: Touring
10-08-05, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,293
Posted By OnYoLeft

Is the 2005 21" Trek 520 still available? Is it...

Is the 2005 21" Trek 520 still available? Is it burgundy? I ride a 50cm Schwinn Supersport now. It's a great bike for going out in the evenings but the aluminum frame and double crankset take a toll...
Forum: Touring
05-22-05, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By OnYoLeft

Nova Scotia - Lighthouse Tour

Has anyone done, or is going to do, the Lighthouse Tour in Nova Scotia organized by Inmotion Events?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-13-05, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By OnYoLeft

My wife and I have a 2000 Double Vision with IPS...

My wife and I have a 2000 Double Vision with IPS and USS. We found that our self-supported work best with the majority of the load in the trailer. We have a pair of seatbags, rear panniers and an...
Forum: Touring
03-06-05, 11:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,850
Posted By OnYoLeft

Thanks to everyone who offered their advise. ...

Thanks to everyone who offered their advise.

Our first two choices were the Eureka Zeus Exo 2 for its weight and the Kelty Teton 2 for its price. I went shopping this past weekend to Sportmart,...
Forum: Touring
02-27-05, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,310
Posted By OnYoLeft

There are some great looking rides on this post....

There are some great looking rides on this post. I have a photo of my loaded single but I like this photo better. Here is a photo of our Road Runner (2000 Vision VR85) just before leaving for a long...
Forum: Touring
02-27-05, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,850
Posted By OnYoLeft

Lightweight Tents

My wife and I have finally used our old 6 person Coleman tent to its fullest life and it's time to replace it this year. 14 years is a pretty good run. I'm looking for a lightweight (under 5#), 2-3-4...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-05, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,480
Posted By OnYoLeft

135mm hub in a 150mm space

Hi Everyone!

OK all you techies out there. I have been trying to find a 150mm 3-speed hub for
our 2000 Vision VR-85. After a year of searching and advise from some LBSs,
there is no such...
Forum: Recumbent
02-09-05, 01:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,952
Posted By OnYoLeft

Hi Nikeman! I absolutely love the burgundy...

Hi Nikeman!

I absolutely love the burgundy color! Great ride! Is that a special paint job because I never knew that Vision offered it it burgundy.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-05, 04:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,947
Posted By OnYoLeft

Our first tandem was a 70s Schwinn Twinn Deluxe...

Our first tandem was a 70s Schwinn Twinn Deluxe Sport with many modifications and just couldn't get my wife comfortable on it. It was a great experience for two years and we worked out our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-07-05, 04:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,308
Posted By OnYoLeft

Hi Galen, I'm a little late with this thread...

Hi Galen,

I'm a little late with this thread but here's my 2 cents.

When we met, I had a year old aluminum Schwinnn Super Sport w/105 group and Paula, had a Monkey Wards bike. For our first...
Forum: Recumbent
01-07-05, 03:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,952
Posted By OnYoLeft

Very slick looking tandem!

Very slick looking tandem!
Forum: Recumbent
01-03-05, 09:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,647
Posted By OnYoLeft

We've had great luck with Vredenstein S-Licks on...

We've had great luck with Vredenstein S-Licks on our Double Vision VR-85. Just under 1500 miles so far and they have a low rolling resistance.
Forum: Recumbent
01-03-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,509
Posted By OnYoLeft

We're using SPDs on our Vision Tandem. Even...

We're using SPDs on our Vision Tandem. Even though we do all road riding, we bought MTB shoes for the tandem because we tend to stop more frequently in convenience stores, restaurants or just talking...
Forum: Recumbent
01-03-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,952
Posted By OnYoLeft

This our 2000 Vision VR-85, nicknamed the Road...

This our 2000 Vision VR-85, nicknamed the Road Runner, and a few excursions we've been on. Can't wait for the weather to warm up a little.
Forum: Recumbent
01-03-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,945
Posted By OnYoLeft

This is our VR-85, nicknamed the Road Runner.

This is our VR-85, nicknamed the Road Runner.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-04, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By OnYoLeft

Chalk it up to experience

The new tandem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-04, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By OnYoLeft

Chalk it up as experience

Hi Everyone!

In reading some of these threads, I can relate to buying an older used tandem. We bought a early 70s Schwinn and modified almost everything on it. As we got more comfortable on it and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-03, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 672
Posted By OnYoLeft

2004 Prairie State Tandem Rally

My wife and I, as members of CATS, are organizing the 2004 PSTR. If you attended the 2003 PSTR, you know what a great time we had. If you are interested in riding around the Mississippi River area...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-25-03, 03:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,666
Posted By OnYoLeft

Hi Bikeman, Thank you! We enjoy it also! ...

Hi Bikeman,

Thank you! We enjoy it also!

We started tandeming in 2001. 2003 was our serious start date though because this bike has been so comfortable for the both of us, it has made the both...
Forum: Touring
11-19-03, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By OnYoLeft

Hi Wylie, We own a Bykaboose trailer. It's a...

Hi Wylie,

We own a Bykaboose trailer. It's a great trailer for the money. It has a 80# capacity, a strap and pin hitch, pull-over cover and it's collapsable. We put many miles on this trailer and...
Forum: Touring
11-19-03, 10:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,073
Posted By OnYoLeft

Did Anyone Ride in the 1996 BAMMI?

I rode in the last BAMMI by the American Lung Association in 1996. It started just outside of Chicago @ Governor's University and ended in Metropolis. I'm looking to re-ride it, this time with my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-28-03, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By OnYoLeft

Mascot

We have the roadrunner mounted on the front. This isn't a great pic, but you can make him out on the front end. It's pretty cool when we are moving at 40mph+, his tail sways back about half way. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-03, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,232
Posted By OnYoLeft

We run a couple of Cateye Astrales on our tandem....

We run a couple of Cateye Astrales on our tandem. I wanted the cadence option since I'm so used to shifting by cadence and I wanted my wife to know what rpm she should be pedaling around. It was a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-03, 07:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,518
Posted By OnYoLeft

rights & wrongs

We didn't take the experienced, reversal training class either. We bought a used tandem and spent the season working out the bugs. I too read everything on the net about what I should & shouldn't be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-03, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,867
Posted By OnYoLeft

gears & trailers

We swapped out our cassette from a 12-32 to 11-34 and chainged to of our chainrings from 52-42-30 to 52-38-26. This a made a world of difference in climbing any asphalt wall. We ride a recumbent...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-03, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,264
Posted By OnYoLeft

We have an early 70s Blue Schwinn Twinn Deluxe...

We have an early 70s Blue Schwinn Twinn Deluxe Sport. It has a men's frame for the captain and lady's dropped top tube for the stoker compartment. It has some primer spots on it from adding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-03, 08:59 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,666
Posted By OnYoLeft

Hello Mark, and all, We just purchased a...

Hello Mark, and all,

We just purchased a 2000 Vision Recumbent Tandem in the beginning of 2003. It's a Blue VR85. Our last tandem was a mid 70s Schwinn Twinn Deluxe Sport that we just couldn't get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-03, 08:40 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,666
Posted By OnYoLeft

Hello Mark, and all, We just purchased a...

Hello Mark, and all,

We just purchased a 2000 Vision Recumbent Tandem in the beginning of 2003. It's a Blue VR85. Our last tandem was a mid 70s Schwinn Twinn Deluxe Sport that we just couldn't get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-03, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,518
Posted By OnYoLeft

Our story is similar to yours. When we met, I was...

Our story is similar to yours. When we met, I was a serious rider and my wife was VERY casual. Her longest ride was about 4 miles on a Montgomery Ward's bike. After reseting everything and fitting...
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