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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> rbent Lobby >> The Stratus is now dual 700c https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1192638463 Message started by Opus the Poet on Oct 17th, 2007, 11:27am |
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Title: The Stratus is now dual 700c Post by Opus the Poet on Oct 17th, 2007, 11:27am Just finished yesterday, computer not hooked up, brakes need tweaking, but I got on the bike and rode it around the block a couple of times yesterday. The new fork drastically reduced the trail from the old 451mm '20" ' wheel and fork (old fork had the same rake as the Pyramid "recumbent" fork I got years ago from Power-On Cycling, which had the same rake as the BMX fork I found on the side of the road a couple of months ago). New trail is only 1.5" +/- which actually makes the big wheel version more agile than the 20" version, as well as almost 2 feet longer. The change in seat height and BB height are almost unnoticeable, I could tell a difference the first time I sat on the bike, but not the second time. Now I need to finish the folding 'bent, and tear down the Stratus for "restification" The hubs on both wheels need rebuilding, the frame needs derusting and recoating with some kind of protective finish, the tailbox needs repair and re-skinning, almost everything needs new cables, and the seat needs a new cushion/cover. All the casings are good, and the front shifter cable is less than a year old, but the brakes and rear derailler need new cables. I got a clarification on what my doctor meant by "short ride". It means as long as I don't get tired before I get home, I'm good. If I get out of breath or start getting dizzy, that's not good. Since i still get woozy trying to climb more than one floor of steps, that defines my exertion level as "no hills". That means riding to church and the grocery store (7.3 and 2 miles round trip respectively) and points in between and that's about it. Even a lap around White Rock is out. Opus |
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Title: Re: The Stratus is now dual 700c Post by Bud_Bent on Oct 17th, 2007, 12:14pm Can you post a photo of the Stratus before you tear it down? I'd like to see how the bike geometry worked out. Hopefully, you'll be up for longer rides soon. Hang in there. |
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Title: Re: The Stratus is now dual 700c Post by Opus the Poet on Oct 17th, 2007, 12:31pm Well, it will be a while until the folding 'bent is done, can't tear down the Stratus until I have a replacement ready to ride. The folding part of the folding 'bent may wait until the Stratus is back so I have someplace sturdy to carry cargo. Opus |
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Title: Re: The Stratus is now dual 700c Post by Opus the Poet on Oct 21st, 2007, 3:12pm Well, I had my first ride to church today, 7.12 miles total. 2 things I noticed: first was that the bike rides much better now with the big front wheel. Second is that my computer reads much lower now. Before I changed wheels the trip to church was 7.25 miles on the computer with the actual tire rollout entered into the computer, now with the rollout listed for the tire size entered it's only 7.12. :P Opus |
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