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Old 05-16-12, 10:53 AM
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madopal
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Bikes: Centurion Le Mans RS, Homebuilt Cyclocross (Nashbar frame), Homebuild Surly Disc Trucker Touring Rig

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I will definitely keep it in mind! And I do hope your time goes well thru your term. It's great to see you wanting to stay on the bike.

BTW, I was searching around for info on the bike, and I pulled the specs from the Wayback Machine from the defunct Earth Cycles site. I'll put 'em here in case others are looking for info on the trike.

Specifications
Adjustable seat angle (38 - 46 degrees) with lumbar support and removable hemp covered SunMate pad
Adjustable handlebar reach
Adjustable crank boom accommodates riders from under 5' to over 6'4"

11.5" seat height
16.5" bottom bracket height
31" track / 40" wheel base
5" ground clearance (clears a sharp 6" curb)
24-speed compact drive train with:
18"-117" or
15"-95" gear range
TIG welded 4130 cromoly where excellent strength to weight ratio is needed
Rust proof stainless steel for threaded and/or clamped pieces
Multiple water bottle and pump mounts
Only 41 pounds

Quality Componentry

Sturmey Archer front hubs/drum brakes
(optional Hayes/Phil Wood upgrade)
Sachs chains
Shimano LX cranks
Ultegra bar-end shifters
SPD/Multi use pedals
Sun CR-18 rims

Also

Rear view mirror and safety flag
Safety flag mount integrated into frame
Front and rear light mounts
Three hand built 20" (406mm) wheels with 1.35" Primo Comet 100 psi tires

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Here were the accessories they listed:

Rear cantilever rack
Delta or Headland
(behind-the-seat, load bearing racks are standard) $40 00
American Classic water bottle cages $6 00
Hayes disk brake &
Phil Wood hub upgrade $500 00
Tall seat and/or long boom Available at no extra cost
Full fender set $165 00 installed
Rear fender only
(also included with full fender set) $40 00 installed
For riders over 250 lbs we also recommend:
ACS RL Edge tires $21 00
SUN Rhyno Lite rims $60 00
Extra heavy duty frame No additional charge

1 Slight boom length adjustments may be required.
2 The Hayes disk brake upgrade must be ordered with trike purchase.

Complete at $3395 00
Effective December 1, 1999
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