Quote from Ric_Clark on Mar 18^th, 2012, 8:51pm:

 
When are we going to triple the crankset on your bike, so you won't need a tow?

Vicky and I ordered a GoPro Hero HD Motorsports camera.  We've been wanting to video some rides and we also figured it would work nicely to document some of the less than polite drivers I encounter on my commute.
 
Semper Fi

Had some spare parts in my parts box, so I decided to turn my 2007 Catrike Speed into an "R Spec" trike. The Catrike R Spec option consists of a SRAM "Rival" 10-speed group - compact crank, TT 500 bar end shifters, front derailleur, chain, rear derailleur, and 11-32 cassette.  
 
Finished the conversion late this afternoon and rode to WRL to test the trike out. The R Spec group is the same group as installed on a stock Musashi. The stock Musashi is the best shifting bike I've ridden, and the trike performed equally well.  Climbed Flag Pole Hill at 6 mph in the 34/32 combination (27.6 gear inches). Experienced moderate leg discomfort and was a little out of breath when I topped the hill. I wouldn't ride Lancaster or Muenster with this gearing, however, it is perfect for WRL. Got the trike up to 26.7 mph in the 50/11 combo and had plenty of gear left.
 
Why did I do this? Because, I had run out of projects. Now I'm out of projects, again..........
 
 

 
R Spec components and locking brake handles.
 
 

 
R Spec Speed w/Utah Trikes' 26" rear wheel conversion kit.

I didn't buy it but yesterday I was given a maillot jeune. USPS era replica size L.

Well - I would have bought one of those awesome lights that Paul started this thread about.  But I guess I waited too long  http://www.geomangear.com/index.html
 
Now the search is back on for a super bright headlight that won't break the bank.

Bought some replacement pads for my Corsa in preperation for my trip across Oklahoma.  Figured the old ones weren't working as good as they could  have so based on Jay's recommendation I ordered these  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CJZ0Q2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
 
After trying them out yesterday I managed to inadvertently lock up the back wheel while going down a hill in the upper 20's.  I was trying to see how well they worked and obviously they work pretty well as I ended up with a nice flat spot in my tire after laying down rubber for about 20 feet.  Guess I'll be buying a new tire soon too.

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 24^th, 2012, 7:57am:

 
Ordered mine from here:  http://www.action-led-lights.com/collections/bike/products/mj-872-1600-lumen-lig ht-set
 
Expecting delivery Wednesday - then I'll be ready to light up the night!