Finally found out where I hid the 10-speed, long-cage SRAM X0 derailleur I've been wanting to use to replace the chain-jamming, mid-cage Rival derailleur on my Catrike Speed. Removed the Rival derailleur and threw it in a box that already contained two exploded Rival derailleurs. I like the performance of the Rival, except on those rare occasions when I downshift to the big cog and they jamb the chain and explode (Yes, the limit screws were properly set, but the chain wrap capacity was exceeded by 2T). The X0 performed great on the test stand. Hope it will stop the chain jamming. Kind of embarrassing to make a group of riders wait, while you and a buddy spend 25 minutes extracting a chain from between the cassette and wheel. Even worse when you are stranded, due to a derailleur explosion. Now, all I have to do is straighten the rear wheel the jammed chain pulled out of alignment, and the Speed will be ready for this months RBM recumbent ride.    
 


 
Had to install a Jagwire in-line cable housing adjuster, since neither the TT-500 bar end shifter nor the X0 derailleur have built-in adjusters. Really like the direct, no-loop cable housing path.
 
 

 
As I was cleaning the X0 derailleur, prior to installing it, noticed the idler wheel had a through crack. The derailleur has very low mileage on it, so was surprised to see it. Replaced it with a cartridge bearing idler from an exploded Rival derailleur.

discovered that already and your right, it is very nice to have it at eye level.  That is the cheapest stand I will ever own.
 
Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Jun 13^th, 2014, 11:49am:

Now I'm one of the cool kids.  Kim and the kids bought me a GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Edition for Father's Day.  Totally surprised and completely unexpected.  They don't get me often, but this time I had no clue!  Can't wait to go riding with it.

Looks like I am buying a new bottom bracket for my upright...
 

 
It went south about a mile from home on my afternoon commute.
 
Keep this up and I'll eventually have a new bike, one piece at a time.
 
And yes, I know, the bike is dirty..  Something about the local HOA's and city watering the streets expecting them to grow..
 
Semper Fi

The pressed in bearing decided it didn't want to play anymore.
 
Semper Fi

Quote from BentTrekker on Jul 8^th, 2014, 9:03pm:

I can vouch for arm/leg coolers...even for this brand.  Coming into the season, knowing my body is a furnace, I finally broke down and asked for advice on which of these to get.  Got white Desotos for legs and arms.  Right from the package, I donned them and blew across my hand in my hot garage, then across my covered forearm.  I just laughed feeling several degrees cooler under the fabric.
 
After a ride in hot weather, after I had begun sweating, it was even more intense.  I was beginning to feel a bit chilly under the fabric.  Just amazing stuff.  I highly recommend them.    

Quote from Phantom Rider on Jul 10^th, 2014, 7:54pm:

 
That seat back looks very familiar.  

I finally paid for and picked up Bob Wand's TerraTrike Tandem Pro for my son and I today!  We're pretty excited about it, Bob
 
On my way over there, I stopped by RBM and picked up this:
 

 
My sunglasses broke off of me while riding WRL Thursday, which gave me the excuse to buy this nice helmet with built in sun visor  
 
It's much nicer than sunglasses sliding down my sweaty nose