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TonyWard

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Reply #165 - Jun 25^th, 2012, 8:50pm

Last week I received the two tray extensions from Raxter Racks so that I can carry the Stratus on my car. I have been pleased up to this point with my rack carrying both my Corsa (dual 650's) as well as the lowracer (26/20). With the addition of these tray extensions and flipping the front wheel 180 degrees I'm just able to get the Stratus XL on my rack. Drove around town and on the highway checking it out and it seems pretty solid. I added a bungie around the back of the seat - probably more for my piece of mind than any actual benefit though. Did 80 mph with no issue - I think this will be a keeper. So far I'm pleased with the carrying capacity of my rack and highly recommend the company if you are in search for a hitch mounted rack.

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #166 - Jun 25^th, 2012, 10:56pm I used the raxter to carry my xstream with no bungee and no issues. So I th ink you'll be ok!
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #167 - Jun 26^th, 2012, 7:06am Take the seat off -- simple, and it avoids bug juice....
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 958	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #168 - Jun 26^th, 2012, 7:39pm Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Jun 26^th, 2012, 7:06am: Take the seat off -- simple, and it avoids bug juice.... Then what would I have to eat while I'm riding?? I plan to - I was looking for worst case scenario last night.
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #169 - Jun 28^th, 2012, 10:19pm Tony, I copied your post to the RANS ITR discussion board....
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Reply #170 - Jul 8^th, 2012, 9:14pm

OK so now I've dived in deep.

Ordered a JD Squared Tube bender.

And a Notcher.

Something will be brewing in my garage for a while...........

If your struggling with finding the perfect solution to mounting a cell phone (I Phone or Android) send me a PM, I've got a whole box of water resistant phone carriers with various brackets.

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Reply #171 - Jul 12^th, 2012, 7:00pm

Solidworks 2012 by Dessault. Gulp. Don't ask how much, lets just say it wasn't cheap. I have some 2D drawings in AutoCAD 2000, time to step it up 12 notches...

Solidworks has a reliable Finite Elemental Analysis tool in the event one day someone needs me to prove structural integrity, not to mention some great BOM and product costing features. I'll probably be building more then one trike......

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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 958	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #172 - Jul 13^th, 2012, 3:07pm Quote from Denman on Jul 12^th, 2012, 7:00pm: I'll probably be building more then one trike...... That sounds cool - something I always wanted to do - you gonna let people come by and watch?
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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #173 - Jul 13^th, 2012, 6:07pm Quote: Solidworks 2012 by Dessault. Gulp. Don't ask how much, lets just say it wasn't cheap. I am guessing the equivalent of about two CA-2.0s
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Denman rbent member Posts: 350	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #174 - Jul 13^th, 2012, 6:58pm Quote from TonyWard on Jul 13^th, 2012, 3:07pm: That sounds cool - something I always wanted to do - you gonna let people come by and watch? Sure. In fact I'll even let people help.
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 958	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #175 - Jul 13^th, 2012, 8:21pm The bending of steel. Or at least aluminum. Count me in. Sounds very manly.
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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, now in Virginia. I miss Texas! Posts: 1011	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #176 - Jul 13^th, 2012, 8:36pm OK so if I already have my own plans can I rent some tool time?
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Reply #177 - Jul 13^th, 2012, 9:11pm

I bought a new chain for the carbent and the drivetrain is now perfectly quiet. Should have been changed probably a thousand miles ago!

But the really nice purchase I made FINALLY came in and FINALLY got on the bike. A set of A23 rims. Straight non bladed spokes, 24 up front and 28 in the back. Designed to be my bombproof rando wheels, and they have the added bonus of working better while I'm at a heavier weight, and also are a much cushier ride thanks to the 23mm width (with conti gp4k 25mm tires).

http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=749

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Reply #178 - Jul 14^th, 2012, 2:06pm

Quote from aikigreg on Jul 13^th, 2012, 9:11pm:

I bought a new chain for the carbent and the drivetrain is now perfectly quiet. Should have been changed probably a thousand miles ago!

But the really nice purchase I made FINALLY came in and FINALLY got on the bike. A set of A23 rims. Straight non bladed spokes, 24 up front and 28 in the back. Designed to be my bombproof rando wheels, and they have the added bonus of working better while I'm at a heavier weight, and also are a much cushier ride thanks to the 23mm width (with conti gp4k 25mm tires).

http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=749

http://www.velocityusa.com/img/Wheel%20pics%20Large/A23%20Action%20Shot%201000.j pg

Those are nice rims. That's what Joe used for my 20" front rim. The rest of the wheelset is all DT Swiss.

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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 958	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #179 - Jul 14^th, 2012, 4:15pm Well we have finally become a 2 trike household: Not exactly made by Catrike but the kids don't mind. I better start saving. The little one has a certain look in his eye that says he is going to be on the road in no time. It was his 2nd birthday yesterday and you know when dad buys presents they better have pedals on them!
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