Opus the Poet
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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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