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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-23-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 103
Posted By Fullcount

BikeSpark BKS-G4R battery life

I have two of these lights and like them. Considering using them for an all night ride. They will be constant ON configuration. Has anyone had experience with these lights and the battery...
Forum: Southeast
03-09-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,393
Posted By Fullcount

Update to this old thread. Yes - you can cross...

Update to this old thread. Yes - you can cross the CBBT with a bike, but must do it through a CBBT shuttle. You must contact the operations group 24 hours in advance to arrange the shuttle and pay...
Forum: Touring
09-11-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By Fullcount

Bacchetta Bella Under-seat reacher rack

This is an FYI for those who may be considering trying to equip a Bella LWB recumbent for touring. BLUF: It did not work with my normal panniers. The Bella has a naturally low profile and with the...
Forum: Touring
09-11-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,940
Posted By Fullcount

I ride in a metropolitan area. When peddling on...

I ride in a metropolitan area. When peddling on a four lane road with posted speed limit greater than 45 mil /hour, I always experience motor vehicle vortex. The vehicles create a miniature weather...
Forum: Recumbent
07-06-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By Fullcount

Thank you all. I went up early. Alas, bike was...

Thank you all. I went up early. Alas, bike was a bit small for me.
Forum: Recumbent
07-04-22, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By Fullcount

Any known issues with the Tour Easy?

Riding up to look at one next week. Any weak links on this model. I will be doing a check on the headset and crank arms, but is there anything else to check? Looking to pull the drive train and set...
Forum: Recumbent
07-03-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 781
Posted By Fullcount

Cross country tour on Sun EZ-Tour Ax?

Anyone attempted or completed a cross country tour on a EZ Tour? Was the extra weight over the Easy Racer Tour Easy a big issue?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,041
Posted By Fullcount

Thanks for the bailing wire tip. I should have...

Thanks for the bailing wire tip. I should have thought about that one myself.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-21, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,041
Posted By Fullcount

Garmin Varia quarter turn mount for rear pannier rack?

I have a Tour Easy Sport recumbent. Presently, my Garmin Varia is mounted to the cross bar on the rear of my seat. Looking to move this to the rear of the pannier rack. There are holes in my rack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By Fullcount

Bike made the long journey to Williamsburg to see...

Bike made the long journey to Williamsburg to see Matt at Contes. He is good and will make my wheel strong again.

As is the case with a lot of bike shops in this age of COVID, it may be a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 05:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By Fullcount

I think your advice is sound. Time to get the...

I think your advice is sound. Time to get the wheel reworked and put the correct tension on the spokes and upgrade all spokes to a sturdier material. When I went to look up what a double butted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By Fullcount

Not sure, but possible. I cannot see anything...

Not sure, but possible. I cannot see anything apparent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By Fullcount

All four spokes have broken individually over...

All four spokes have broken individually over time in the last year. All four have been on the drive side. This was a used bike purchase for me and I really do not know age of bike.

I love the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By Fullcount

Broke 4 spokes on drive side rear tire….

…each one in the center of spoke. Why is this happening?

The bike is a Sun EZ Sport AX and most of my weight is over the rear tire. Wheel has 36 spokes. Granted, I am 220 lbs, but figured that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-06-21, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By Fullcount

Question, how does this setup work when going up...

Question, how does this setup work when going up hill? Is there enough traction on that front hub to pull rider and gear?
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,318
Posted By Fullcount

Thanks for the input. Seems my seat has plenty...

Thanks for the input. Seems my seat has plenty of padding...maybe too much. I am used to a Brooks saddle on two of my DF bikes. Got this EZ Sport to help alleviate some wrist pain and trying to...
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,318
Posted By Fullcount

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Plenty of clearance between fender mount area and wheel - 1.75"...
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,318
Posted By Fullcount

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Front Wheel Clearance between the wheel and fender...
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,318
Posted By Fullcount

Question, you had any issues with sore butt /...

Question, you had any issues with sore butt / blisters on these seats? Trying to find if there is a solution for longer miles without sore butt syndrome.
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,318
Posted By Fullcount

Don't thing you will have an issue with the...

Don't thing you will have an issue with the clearance. I have fenders on mine and I have a good half inch clearance between the wheel and the fender....all the way around. My concern would be the...
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,318
Posted By Fullcount

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Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,576
Posted By Fullcount

Let me elaborate on the first post. I...

Let me elaborate on the first post.

I usually ride DF bikes and one has a Brooks and the other, a Sele Anatomica saddle. Love to ride on either of those saddles and I can go a 200K ride without...
Forum: Recumbent
06-02-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,576
Posted By Fullcount

Sore butt on a Sun Tour EZ Sport

Wow, my legs are getting stronger as I develop better stamina on the Tour EZ. But my butt...

Oh it can’t stand but so much on that “soft” seat. How long before I can put in more than 20 miles...
Forum: Touring
05-22-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By Fullcount

You gave me what I was looking for, a picture....

You gave me what I was looking for, a picture. Thanks.

Can’t seem to be able to load a picture from this iPad.
Forum: Touring
05-19-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By Fullcount

Panniers on a Sun EZ Tour?

Anyone have some pictures of a Sun EZ Tour recumbent with panniers?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-07-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,811
Posted By Fullcount

Garmin 830 connection with phone issue

I am having sporadic issues with my 830 setting up multiple profiles on my iPhone Bluetooth. Subsequently, I cannot connect between my 830 and iPhone at the start of my ride. Only way for me to fix...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-09-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,133
Posted By Fullcount

RUSA Permanents / Insurance issues

Seems every time I get a post from RUSA it is about an insurance issue. Today I opened one up and it is about insurance again. Potential solution - having permanents classified as a "group" ride...
Forum: Touring
12-08-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

If I was retired and not concerned with my job, I...

If I was retired and not concerned with my job, I might accommodate the different tests. Thanks.
Forum: Recumbent
12-08-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By Fullcount

I do have the Giro 20. I presently have the 30-52...

I do have the Giro 20. I presently have the 30-52 front crank and the 110-032 cassette, that gives me a 22.9 low gear. Not too bad, but just thinking if I were ascending a long hill. I will look into...
Forum: Recumbent
12-07-19, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By Fullcount

Are there any SWB production bikes with low gear inches?

I have a Bachetta Giro and the gearing may not be the best for climbing. Looked around some, and I am not seeing anything with a low granny gear. Not interested in a trike due to the low profile (...
Forum: Touring
12-07-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

On this test ride, there were several gates as...

On this test ride, there were several gates as the VCT is a segregated multi-use trail with bollards that prevent motorized traffic, some of them quite narrow. I actually rode through these gates...
Forum: Touring
12-07-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

Okay, I did some testing and wanted to run...

Okay,

I did some testing and wanted to run a course with a set load. On Nov. 11th, I ran a 41 mile course that traveled on the Virginia Capital Trail. 20.5 miles out and 20.5 miles back. On...
Forum: Touring
12-07-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

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Forum: Touring
12-07-19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

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Forum: Touring
12-07-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

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Forum: Touring
12-04-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

Please understand - 12 pounds is lightweight...

Please understand - 12 pounds is lightweight camping gear (tarp, sleeping bag, hammock, personal gear, etc)...I would still need to add bike specific stuff like repair kits, tubes, riding cloths,...
Forum: Touring
12-01-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

The base weight is for hiking and does not...

The base weight is for hiking and does not include the stuff that will be needed that is bike specific (tools, spare tubes, riding cloths, street cloths, etc.). When you are hiking, you may only...
Forum: Southeast
11-30-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By Fullcount

JAJ0404 VIRGINIA is a prime riding area. I...

JAJ0404

VIRGINIA is a prime riding area. I would bee looking at either SUFFOLK, Va or Emporia, Va. you are going to find quite country roads, very active cycling communities, several long distance...
Forum: Touring
11-30-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

i have to so more homework on this rotational...

i have to so more homework on this rotational mass factor. Never thought of this, but makes some sense. Like I said early on, the 520 has 700 x 38c tires and the Domane has 700 x 25c tires. Question,...
Forum: Touring
11-30-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

just for clarification, I will be taking the same...

just for clarification, I will be taking the same gear on either bike. I hike also and have my base weight down to 12 lbs without food and water (including my pack).

The Domane has a SA leather...
Forum: Touring
11-29-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fullcount

520 w/panniers or Domane with Trailer?

Okay,

Got a question for you seasoned tourers. Weighed my gear and bikes for a choice between a heavier touring bike w/ panniers and a lighter endurance bike with a trailer. Heard all the stories...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-31-18, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,000
Posted By Fullcount

Cyclic Fly 6 CE 64GB card

just fyi, for anyone wondering, I have a 64 GB ScanDisc “Ultra” instead of the 32 GB “extreme” card in my Fly 6 and it works great. I can clearly read license plate numbers of those vehicles that...
Forum: Touring
09-06-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fullcount

LongKayak - See you are in Salisbury. Our...

LongKayak - See you are in Salisbury. Our company is based there and so I travel to your neck of the woods on a regular basis.

On your question about placing a backpack on a trailer, I am sure...
Forum: Touring
09-06-18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fullcount

Yep, next door to Williamsburg - in Hampton. ...

Yep, next door to Williamsburg - in Hampton.

Far as the difference between panniers and trailer, to me is almost the same. Weight is weight and somehow you have to move it. If I weigh 210...
Forum: Touring
08-27-18, 05:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fullcount

Trailer did good and seeing I was on flat...

Trailer did good and seeing I was on flat terrain, did not notice it was back there. From an aerodynamic standpoint, I believe I had less wind resistance than if I had front panniers on the bike. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-28-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Fullcount

Yes my wheel is offset for the cassette and I...

Yes my wheel is offset for the cassette and I agree that maybe a 36 spoke wheel might be a good investment. I think I will get another wheel built for this bike and probably get another cassette...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-27-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Fullcount

Took the new rear wheel out this evening. Seemed...

Took the new rear wheel out this evening. Seemed fine, but hard. So I let a little air out as the LBS pumped up to 110 psi as prescribed. Then it hit me. Last few weeks I have been running my...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-27-18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Fullcount

I went to my LBS and had the spoke repaired and...

I went to my LBS and had the spoke repaired and the wheel trued. I did not have the tool to take the cassette off. While I was there, I was talking with the store manager and he had a loaner...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-26-18, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Fullcount

Tire spoke question

I have a 2014 Trek 2.3 with 700c wheels. Both rims have 24 spokes. Broke my first spoke on the rear tire this evening. Was wondering how these tires would hold up to my 210 body. Have ridden this...
Forum: Touring
06-25-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fullcount

The Maya comes with some handles to make a wheel...

The Maya comes with some handles to make a wheel barrow when not using it as a touring trailer. I took those off as I would never use them. I also took off the rear fender. Naked, with fork and...
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