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vik
02-09-07, 05:08 PM
[cross post from Long Distance Cycling] - thought it may be of interest to all 'benters.

I installed a Terracycle Over/Under Idler kit on my Expedition as well as a Terracycle Light Mount and a Solidlights 1203D headlamp. I am still waiting on a rim so I can build up a SON Dyno Hub wheel and test it out.

I put pics on my rando blog at http://thelazyrandonneur.blogspot.com/

My first brevet is a 200K on 21 April. I'll have minor surgery on 23 April so I'll take two weeks off and hit another 200K on 5 May. I have revised my goals to complete a 200K, 300K & 400K brevet in 2007. I am not shutting the door on the longer events, but I want to focus on these distances and see how things pan out.

I have enjoyed everyones brevet reports so far - keep 'em coming and good luck on your rides....
Trsnrtr
02-09-07, 05:29 PM
So, Vik, how's that idler working out? It looks pretty good. Did you get it from the Hostel Shoppe or directly from Terracycle? Price?
vik
02-09-07, 05:39 PM
So, Vik, how's that idler working out? It looks pretty good. Did you get it from the Hostel Shoppe or directly from Terracycle? Price?

I literally put it on an hour ago and with a ton of snow on the roads I can only ride my bent on a fluid trainer for now. I don't expect any radical change in performance or noise. I did it primarily for aesthetics. Once I get a few hundred Kms on it I'll report back with my thoughts on it.

I paid $165 incl. shipping to Canada. Not a cost effective modification if you look at it from a cost vs. performance stand point. I think the stock Volae idlers are just fine, but I REALLY prefer the Bacchetta chain line from a visual perspective.
Trsnrtr
02-09-07, 08:12 PM
I paid $165 incl. shipping to Canada. Not a cost effective modification if you look at it from a cost vs. performance stand point. I think the stock Volae idlers are just fine, but I REALLY prefer the Bacchetta chain line from a visual perspective.

So, did you buy it direct from Terracycle? I've never seen a clamp like that before.

Dennis
vik
02-10-07, 08:05 AM
So, did you buy it direct from Terracycle? I've never seen a clamp like that before.

Dennis

Yes I ordered it direct from TC. If you call them they'll know exactly what parts you need to fit the idler to your bent.

I have always rec'd outstanding customer service from these guys.
Trsnrtr
02-10-07, 08:47 AM
Yes I ordered it direct from TC. If you call them they'll know exactly what parts you need to fit the idler to your bent.

I have always rec'd outstanding customer service from these guys.

I've got the TC replacement idlers on my Team, but I have to keep the shafts polished and graphited regularly in sub-freezing temps or they won't float and the chain rattles terribly on the side plates (rear). This system that you have looks very slick, though.

Dennis