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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Technical >> Steering Conversion https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1317172121 Message started by jayg on Sep 27th, 2011, 8:08pm |
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Title: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Sep 27th, 2011, 8:08pm Converted my new Performer High Racer 26's steering from praying mantis to superman. There were some safety issues with the original steering. The conversion has greatly improved the safety and rideability of the bike. Now, I'm going to have to try to figure out what I can do to make it faster. It's aero, but somewhat slower than my other bikes. Seems to have more rolling resistance. http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af339/jayg_2010/0821111324c.jpg Praying Mantis Steering http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af339/jayg_2010/DSC00148.jpg Superman Steering |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by artcat on Sep 29th, 2011, 6:38pm "I'm going to have to try to figure out what I can do to make it faster. " Try adding that trailer with the electric assist. |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Sep 29th, 2011, 6:45pm artcat wrote:
Don't think I want to go there. :) |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by TonyWard on Sep 29th, 2011, 10:20pm jayg wrote:
Don't think I want to go there. :) [/quote] Get younger...... oh wait [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Sep 30th, 2011, 8:59am TonyWard wrote:
Don't think I want to go there. :) [/quote] Get younger...... oh wait [smiley=laugh.gif][/quote] Smart alec 30-year old. :) |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by Ric_Clark on Sep 30th, 2011, 6:15pm TonyWard wrote:
Don't think I want to go there. :) [/quote] Get younger...... oh wait [smiley=laugh.gif][/quote] Look out Tony.......Jay is THE MAN 8-) and he will get ya... |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Oct 22nd, 2011, 6:51pm In my quest to get more speed from my high racer, I'm going to replace the 26-inch, disc brake, MTB wheels and 1-3/8" tires with 650c wheels and 23c tires borrowed from my X-Stream. Also, I'm going to replace the disc brakes with long-reach calliper brakes. The Tektro R365 front brake I received today interferes with the chain when it's mounted on the front of the fork. It will fit and function, if mounted on the back of the fork. Does anyone know of any reason, relating to safety, why I shouldn't mount it on the back of the fork? |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jcsadowski on Oct 22nd, 2011, 9:12pm My actionbent has the front brake mounted in the back of the fork. |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Oct 22nd, 2011, 9:57pm jcsadowski wrote:
Thanks, John. I guess that answers my question. |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jcsadowski on Oct 22nd, 2011, 10:03pm You want it back? |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Oct 22nd, 2011, 10:17pm jcsadowski wrote:
No, you keep it. :) |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 23rd, 2011, 3:40pm jayg wrote:
If it doesn't create any pedal interference, I don't know why it wouldn't be fine there... |
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Title: Re: Steering Conversion Post by jayg on Oct 23rd, 2011, 4:26pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
If it doesn't create any pedal interference, I don't know why it wouldn't be fine there... [/quote] Thanks, Paul. |
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