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XStream prototype?
Oct 28^th, 2008, 4:43pm

Randy brought up an interesting question to me...

Is there someone within the group that might be interested in purchasing the prototype XStream, at a nice price??? (Unknown by me at this point) I've put roughly 1500 miles on it, per my BikeJournal logging...

For someone with a shorter XSeam measurement, this bike could be very nice, and give you the seat recline it really needs... although you may want to have the cable housings changed to be able to flip the angled riser, to lower the handlebars a bit...

One note -- for the moment, I'm negotiating with Randy to swap the carbon crankset and Spartacus wheels over to the production bike, since I'm still intending to do some competitive stuff... but that can all be figured out later

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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #1 - Oct 28^th, 2008, 7:06pm Hmmmmm......... maybe I should let Rose try it out. Do you know what the wheelbase is?
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #2 - Oct 28^th, 2008, 7:20pm Quote from Bud_Bent on Oct 28^th, 2008, 7:06pm: Hmmmmm......... maybe I should let Rose try it out. Do you know what the wheelbase is? About 7" shorter than my SXP-XL.
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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #3 - Oct 28^th, 2008, 8:51pm Perhaps
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #4 - Oct 29^th, 2008, 9:04am Even I'd still be interested. It was just such a great bike. I think I'd prefer the newer model though.
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MrOverdressed Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 569	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #5 - Oct 29^th, 2008, 9:52am Quote from Bud_Bent on Oct 28^th, 2008, 7:06pm: Hmmmmm......... maybe I should let Rose try it out. Do you know what the wheelbase is? This scares me.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #6 - Oct 29^th, 2008, 11:51am Quote from MrOverdressed on Oct 29^th, 2008, 9:52am: Quote from Bud_Bent on Oct 28^th, 2008, 7:06pm: Hmmmmm......... maybe I should let Rose try it out. Do you know what the wheelbase is? This scares me. Why? Rose gets a few thousand miles a year on her bike. Think she can't handle it or something?
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MrOverdressed

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Re: XStream prototype?
Reply #7 - Oct 29^th, 2008, 1:44pm

Quote from aikigreg on Oct 29^th, 2008, 11:51am:

Quote from MrOverdressed on Oct 29^th, 2008, 9:52am:

Quote from Bud_Bent on Oct 28^th, 2008, 7:06pm:

Hmmmmm......... maybe I should let Rose try it out. Do you know what the wheelbase is?

This scares me. Huh

Why? Rose gets a few thousand miles a year on her bike. Think she can't handle it or something?

Rose is going to ride with Bud get fast and kick my butt!

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Rose Pedals rbent member Posts: 133	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #8 - Oct 30^th, 2008, 7:46pm You better believe it!! lol <cough cough>...thought I'd better defend myself! LOL
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MrOverdressed

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Re: XStream prototype?
Reply #9 - Oct 30^th, 2008, 8:24pm

Quote from Rose Pedal on Oct 30^th, 2008, 7:46pm:

You better believe it!! lol <cough cough>...thought I'd better defend myself! LOL

Hey to prevent scandal where Bud buys the bike for Rose and HE rides it instead... I think Rose needs to get the bike painted a custom color. Such as Hot Rose Pink kiss

complete with custom "feminine" embroidery needlepointed on the seat.

But.. then again it will only increase my shame to be whoomped and passed by a chick on a pink bike!

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Re: XStream prototype?
Reply #10 - Oct 30^th, 2008, 8:37pm

Terry,

Considering Angie, Peggy, Steve and I were walking down Goatneck Hill at TTTT faster than you were riding, I think you have other concerns besides the awesome Rose.

The LSR saying "ride like a girl" is so, so true. Peggy, among the other LSR exceptionally gifted and strong local woman ultra endurance cycling are a thrill to watch. Personally, I love it when I'm passed by one of them, and equally proud to ride with them (when I can).

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Re: XStream prototype?
Reply #11 - Oct 30^th, 2008, 10:06pm

Quote from bikerteam on Oct 30^th, 2008, 8:37pm:

Terry,

Considering Angie, Peggy, Steve and I were walking down Goatneck Hill at TTTT faster than you were riding, I think you have other concerns besides the awesome Rose.

The LSR saying "ride like a girl" is so, so true. Peggy, among the other LSR exceptionally gifted and strong local woman ultra endurance cycling are a thrill to watch. Personally, I love it when I'm passed by one of them, and equally proud to ride with them (when I can).

True! True!

You (and Bud, greg, paul etc..) are blessed with wives who support your active lifestyle. Plus Ride with you, and even stay up all night in the cold during TTTT. Im hope I do as well when I find a permanent stoker babe for my EZ tandem. Then maybe I can get her a XStream to ride with me.

Oh and if I hitchup with a woman that is as sweet as the RBENT ladies... and she can whomp me on a bike... I will say "Yes Ma'am" and be very happy to be her Home-boy and give her sport massages.

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evblazer Five Star Member Restricted from Riding Long Distance or Hills Posts: 908	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #12 - Oct 31^st, 2008, 2:43pm So just how many xtreams am I going to see at the TTTT next year? Looks like at least 4 (edit: 4 or more folks seem pretty interested). Any chance on a Team XStream?
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bikerteam Five Star Member Exceed Your Limitations Posts: 630	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #13 - Oct 31^st, 2008, 2:50pm Where did 4 come from? I must be missing something.... Who are the 4 low riders?
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power_bent Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 632	Re: XStream prototype? Reply #14 - Oct 31^st, 2008, 3:54pm I thought the xstream was consider Midracer?
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