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aikigreg

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Re: W.I.B.T. Thread
Reply #600 - Aug 3^rd, 2015, 9:43pm

Got a screaming deal on a stages power meter crank with two sets of chain rings. I've been wanting to get a double crank for the m5 but wanted to make sure I could handle losing the small ring. Hasn't been a problem this year so I pulled the trigger. Now I'll be able to buy a new set of deep wheels for the bike without having to build a Powertap wheel.

I'm in it to Schwinn it.

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Action Lad Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1570	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #601 - Aug 7^th, 2015, 7:06pm AirZound Bike Horn It has a metal air reservoir now. Don't get all excited, it's still only prescribed to hold 100 lbs., but it looks more like an NOS bottle now.
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Reply #602 - Aug 19^th, 2015, 9:17pm

Riding 25 miles in the DFW area we see maybe 500' of climbing total; except one route through McKinney.

Here in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson on 25 miles we'll see between 1000-2000' of climbing. My knee seems to complain after about 600 feet. So I tried an e-assist kit. Actually a couple of them. Mostly the only time I use it is on a climb so the battery would last about 100 miles.

Currently I'm running a MAC 10T with a 48V 10AH battery. Put a little article together about it in case you're interested.

Choosing Power Assist

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dd5339 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 526	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #603 - Aug 26^th, 2015, 7:41pm My bike has wings! As in gull wings, AKA J-Bars.. So far I am really liking them. I've got a lot of dialing them in to do yet but they are sweet. Semper Fi
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Reply #604 - Aug 28^th, 2015, 7:50am

Quote from dd5339 on Aug 26^th, 2015, 7:41pm:

My bike has wings! As in gull wings, AKA J-Bars..

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/dave5339/ATT_1440633931794_20150826_185412_ zpscck7uoll.jpg

So far I am really liking them. I've got a lot of dialing them in to do yet but they are sweet.

Semper Fi

so how did you pull that off????? Pros & Cons of them please

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dd5339 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 526	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #605 - Aug 28^th, 2015, 11:43am Vicky spent some time talking to John to see if it would be possible. Next thing we know, a box shows up! Off the top of my head.. Pro's: Adjustability Better reach Better location for my Garmin Much better sight lines Con's My knees! I keep whacking them getting on or off the bike Semper Fi
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Action Lad Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1570	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #606 - Aug 28^th, 2015, 11:11pm Kinda cool-lookin'!
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #607 - Aug 30^th, 2015, 6:48am Just so it's clear, Dave keeps hitting his knees on the center portion, not the grip section.
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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #608 - Aug 30^th, 2015, 11:12am Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2015, 6:48am: Just so it's clear, Dave keeps hitting his knees on the center portion, not the grip section. Once you get the handlebar adjusted, can't you just chop off the extra that sticks out in the center?
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reever rbent member Posts: 459	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #609 - Aug 30^th, 2015, 9:16pm Hey Dave.....I love the seat pad you have on your bike. Where can I get one of those???
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Monkeywrangler22

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Re: W.I.B.T. Thread
Reply #610 - Aug 31^st, 2015, 8:58am

Quote from Bud_Bent on Aug 30^th, 2015, 11:12am:

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2015, 6:48am:

Just so it's clear, Dave keeps hitting his knees on the center portion, not the grip section.

Once you get the handlebar adjusted, can't you just chop off the extra that sticks out in the center?

Busd, yes that is Dave's plan. He is still dialing in the fit, so does not want to cut things until he is certain of where he wants the bars set at.

Reever, Dave's seat pad is a Zotefoam from over on BROL, with some filter padding behind it for a lumbar support over his carbonfiber seat shell.

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TadpolePilot

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Reply #611 - Oct 13^th, 2015, 9:45pm

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I bought ceramic hybrid bearings for my two 16" wheels and a bottom bracket.
Two wheel bearings set was $68.00. Bottom bracket was $60.00. Plus labor for install.
The bottom bracket was very noticeable as soon as installed.
They say need to put 200 miles on bottom bracket before it work smoother.
The price one pays to try and keep up with the young riders.
Smiley

Just rolling along until the end of my road...

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #612 - Oct 18^th, 2015, 2:10pm
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Action Lad Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1570	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #613 - Oct 18^th, 2015, 3:45pm Lookin' good, Greg Eager to see your numbers and, (may I push it), video.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #614 - Oct 18^th, 2015, 4:26pm I need a lot of practice and a virb first. Oh, and a way to measure power. But it's fun!
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