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Reply #210 - Nov 4^th, 2012, 8:07pm

Quote from TonyWard on Nov 3^rd, 2012, 3:19pm:

Finally broke down and bought some "real" tights from Aerotech Designs. I bought the thermal ones in the same size as my shorts from them. They seem to fit the same and will hopefully make the cold weather more comfortable. I hope it is a long time before I find out.

Great products and prices

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Reply #211 - Nov 13^th, 2012, 7:50pm

Quote from TonyWard on Nov 3^rd, 2012, 3:19pm:

Finally broke down and bought some "real" tights from Aerotech Designs. I bought the thermal ones in the same size as my shorts from them. They seem to fit the same and will hopefully make the cold weather more comfortable. I hope it is a long time before I find out.

I'm a real Aerotech believer, as my entree to compression shorts are from Aerotech.

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #212 - Nov 14^th, 2012, 2:29pm Likewise -- excellent quality, and excellent customer service.
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Reply #213 - Nov 20^th, 2012, 8:46pm

Maybe what I built today would be more appropriate in my case.

Last Saturday I dragged out the old MIG welder and began putting together a twin trike carrier. Had some extra materials laying around and needed a way to take our trikes to Tuscon over the X-mas holidays. Never even put a pencil to paper on this project which is pretty odd for me. I'll post some pics over the weekend, but it appears to have come out OK. We're going to try a maiden voyage to Trinity Trails this weekend weather permitting. Hope to get at least 500 miles on it before the holiday trip. Weighs in at 125 lbs complete with trikes on it. For those wondering, it even has lights..... I'm almost afraid to do a stress analysis.........
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Of course, the trikes are insured.

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Reply #214 - Nov 26^th, 2012, 8:19pm

After staring at the lightning website and the various classified ads on the forums, Craigslist and eBay for many months....

I took the plunge today on a brand new to me 2004 P38. I have never purchased a used bike but the 3k entry price for this bike pushed me this way. Bought it from the original owner who told me he was 72 and tired so he wanted to sell it, I can't wait to turn 72 (i'm 55) and take it for a ride.

Its Purdy!

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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #215 - Nov 28^th, 2012, 10:09am Quote: Bought it from the original owner who told me he was 72 and tired I am 72 and pushing 6,000 miles this year.
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Reply #216 - Nov 28^th, 2012, 11:03am

Quote from jcsadowski on Nov 28^th, 2012, 10:09am:

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Bought it from the original owner who told me he was 72 and tired

I am 72 and pushing 6,000 miles this year.

I'm 75, and ride on a regular basis with Clown #1 and other youngsters. Not tired at all. And that's no "whopper".

Keep riding my friends, and you'll feel good.

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Reply #217 - Nov 28^th, 2012, 8:18pm

You guys are amazing and I thought of you when he told me that, when I met him I was truly amazed at how young he behaved to have made that statement. The best news of all is I got a good deal on a P38 because of it and confirmed with lightning today that he was the original owner.

Thanks for the inspiration to ride, I'm coming up on 5,000 miles for my first year out there and am having a blast.

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Reply #218 - Nov 29^th, 2012, 9:12pm

Bought a Catrike derailleur hanger. Need a spare to play with since the Alfine tensioner is shimmed to fit the NuVinci with only about 4 threads engaged. Probably will cut it and weld it back together offset. Was in Austin for a meeting and dropped by Easy Street. Small shop, but when they have a part like this I was extremely impressed.

BTW, I'm looking for a way to clamp down the trikes on the rails of the carrier. Anything clever that comes to mind? I may just use "brute force" and put a couple wheel stops in place along with some straps.

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Reply #220 - Dec 9^th, 2012, 4:09pm

Had to make some handlebar mods, so the cables will be shortened, but here it is... XstreamXL for 2013, with XL Hoagie seat (which feels much better)... Wheelbase 6' even, weight 27 pounds (with pedals, w/o bag) --

The higher BB position has eliminated the crankarm/v-brake interference:

Slingmesh seat still fits nicely

And I think I like the Spinergy wheels on it...

....think I'll call it 'The Ghost'...... Smiley

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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 958	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #221 - Dec 9^th, 2012, 4:23pm Nice looking bike Paul - I like the white ..... A LOT!
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #222 - Dec 9^th, 2012, 4:48pm Quote from TonyWard on Dec 9^th, 2012, 4:23pm: Nice looking bike Paul - I like the white ..... A LOT! Yeah, me too... I just couldn't go with the stock UT white and orange... Interesting side note -- the 650 Jalco wheels came with bladed spokes... kinda cool...
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johnnybent Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1032	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #223 - Dec 9^th, 2012, 4:56pm It reminds me of the Banesto team bikes Miguel Indurian rode around '91-'93.
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2179	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #224 - Dec 9^th, 2012, 5:33pm All the coolest RBENTers ride white bikes!
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