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07-21-08, 09:42 PM
I just recieved my new toy, Oh sorry that should read health promoting, gas is 4.59 a gallon practical expense dear. But I have never owned a recumbent bike before. It came with a custom fork for 451 wheels, a front derailer, and the seat. I already have an appropriate wheelset to get started. I'd like to know what kind of bottom bracket I need and more importantly what kind of stem-handlebar arrangement. I want to stick with ASS steering and I gather that means some kind of pivoting stem to get on and off easily. Does anyone have any suggestions or a link for the specs from when this beauty was new. Any and all help would be appreciated.
Update 8/13/08 about Wife and kids started vacation with the extended family. I leave after work tomorrow. It's 9:00 pm . I am jumping in with both feet. I had already mounted the wheels , rear derailer, and the brakes but the stem arrived today so after work I assembled the fork and stem and connected the adjustable bars I bought, set the seat up and it really looks like something. I just need to change the hbars, install the chain, shifters- brake levers/cables etc. gotta go....
Update 8/13/08 about Wife and kids started vacation with the extended family. I leave after work tomorrow. It's 9:00 pm . I am jumping in with both feet. I had already mounted the wheels , rear derailer, and the brakes but the stem arrived today so after work I assembled the fork and stem and connected the adjustable bars I bought, set the seat up and it really looks like something. I just need to change the hbars, install the chain, shifters- brake levers/cables etc. gotta go....