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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #630 - Apr 18^th, 2016, 11:18am Purchased three 650c x 28mm Serfas Urbana tires, from R+E cycles... After almost having a stroke trying to get a blown Conti GP4000 SII on and off the rim, I decided that the struggle wasn't worth it - even with a bead jack -- plus, going (back) to a 28mm on the back of the Xstream is probably a good thing...
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #631 - Apr 18^th, 2016, 11:26am Decided to "DIY" my own PVC trike stand, based upon this photo: I used 1" pipe, with about $35 worth of material, had some fun calculating sine/cosine/tangent, and it looks like it's close enough for government work. Will put up pic later!
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Mdicke rbent member Posts: 207	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #632 - Apr 18^th, 2016, 10:23pm Nice job! I was thinking something similar out of wood to set on a table top, but I like the pipe better. Let us know how sturdy it is to do some heavy work like removing pedals. With a few tweaks might even be able to use for lifting cradle with ceiling bike hoist.
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Reply #633 - Apr 19^th, 2016, 10:18am

I did the same sort of thing with square tubing and a welder. I wanted something portable and sturdy enough that when I beat on some bike part in frustration it would hold up. I found a design online (can't even remember where now) and more or less copied it with some changes I found along the way.

I built a second one for holding velos .. which instead of arms has a sling.

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Nice job! I was thinking something similar out of wood to set on a table top, but I like the pipe better. Let us know how sturdy it is to do some heavy work like removing pedals. With a few tweaks might even be able to use for lifting cradle with ceiling bike hoist.

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Reply #634 - May 15^th, 2016, 12:54pm

NEW SHOES

Took the big plunge and bought a pair of Sidi. I've wanted a pair for a long time but just couldn't convince myself to buy them. Cruzbikechris bought a pair a few weeks ago and said "dude, you just gotta put the money down". So I did and rode with them today for the very first time and have to say what a difference they make. Had to stick with the MTB format because I like to be able to walk and stay upright when I do. Dominator 5 Fit from performance cuz they had a 20% sale on the website and I'm still cheap to some extreme.

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jrob_bent Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 953	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #635 - May 23^rd, 2016, 10:23am I had to buy a new derailleur hanger, 3 actually, and a new rear derailleur. $9 each with free shipping. I bought two, the guy Steve, who use to own Actionbent, sent me three. I guess he has changed!
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jrob_bent Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 953	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #636 - May 24^th, 2016, 12:27pm Bought a new to me Catbike Musashi today! I will pick it up in Springfield, MO when I go back home in a few weeks. The bike was raced a few times in the Texas Time Trials. It comes with the stock wheels, racing wheels, and tires.
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Reply #637 - May 24^th, 2016, 5:26pm

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Bought a new to me Catbike Musashi today! I will pick it up in Springfield, MO when I go back home in a few weeks. The bike was raced a few times in the Texas Time Trials. It comes with the stock wheels, racing wheels, and tires.

Congratulations! Welcome to the Musashi Club. Three of the Clowns, including me, own one.

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jrob_bent Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 953	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #638 - May 24^th, 2016, 6:37pm Thanks Jay. When I get the bike, I'll have to come ride with the clowns.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #639 - May 24^th, 2016, 7:09pm Gabe's bike?
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jrob_bent Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 953	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #640 - May 24^th, 2016, 7:12pm Quote from aikigreg on May 24^th, 2016, 7:09pm: Gabe's bike? Yes. He bought a newer bike for the Texas Time Trials.
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Reply #641 - May 24^th, 2016, 9:45pm

Jay, have you or any of the other Musashi owners had problems with front wheel blow outs? I got an email from someone from another forum, and he told me that is why they quit making the Musashi. I think it sounds outlandish. The same person said only the Cruzbike Vendetta had more blow outs. Sounds to me it is a tire problem, I hope.

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Reply #642 - May 25^th, 2016, 3:48pm

Quote from jrob_bent on May 24^th, 2016, 9:45pm:

Jay, have you or any of the other Musashi owners had problems with front wheel blow outs? I got an email from someone from another forum, and he told me that is why they quit making the Musashi. I think it sounds outlandish. The same person said only the Cruzbike Vendetta had more blow outs. Sounds to me it is a tire problem, I hope.

Ridiculous. 17,500 miles on my Musashi and no blowouts, because I try to stay away from sidewall damaging objects and I don't ride with tires showing casing threads. I stocked up on 451 Schwalbe Stelvios, after they went out of production. The next 451's I'll order for the Musashi will be Panaracer Minits Lite PT folding bead tires. I'm running one on the front of my Performer low racer and really like it.

The official reason for the Musashi going out of production was that it didn't fit Catrike's production scheme of 30 minutes per workstation, and there was no component commonality between it and their trikes. It probably didn't help that over 150 frames had to be replaced, due to the potential for frame cracks.

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Reply #643 - May 25^th, 2016, 4:26pm

Quote from jayg on May 25^th, 2016, 3:48pm:

Quote from jrob_bent on May 24^th, 2016, 9:45pm:

Jay, have you or any of the other Musashi owners had problems with front wheel blow outs? I got an email from someone from another forum, and he told me that is why they quit making the Musashi. I think it sounds outlandish. The same person said only the Cruzbike Vendetta had more blow outs. Sounds to me it is a tire problem, I hope.

Ridiculous. 17,500 miles on my Musashi and no blowouts, because I try to stay away from sidewall damaging objects and I don't ride with tires showing casing threads. I stocked up on 451 Schwalbe Stelvios, after they went out of production. The next 451's I'll order for the Musashi will be Panaracer Minits Lite PT folding bead tires. I'm running one on the front of my Performer low racer and really like it.

The official reason for the Musashi going out of production was that it didn't fit Catrike's production scheme of 30 minutes per workstation, and there was no component commonality between it and their trikes. It probably didn't help that over 150 frames had to be replaced, due to the potential for frame cracks.

I agree with you Jay. The only reason the guy sold it to me was he didn't feel comfortable riding it in heavy city traffic. He bought a Performer high racer. Ha. The guy who warned me has never owned a Musashi!

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #644 - May 26^th, 2016, 1:05am I've never heard of mushashis being worse at blowouts than any other small front wheel bike, but you should know that when they do, you're going down hard. Pick a solid tire!
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