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orangebeach
10-28-08, 10:35 PM
recently acquired a thunderbolt (believe an A-10, but not sure) looking for a fairing any good suggestions for parts or riding. Have ridden 100 miles in two weeks plus more miles on my regular bike to exercise the 100+ pound dog. I love the recumbent it is a very nice bike.

steveknight
10-28-08, 10:42 PM
most bents take stand parts.
a couple of places to get fairings
http://www.calhouncycle.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=5&pageStyle=H
http://www.hostelshoppe.com/recumbent_catalog.php
JanMM
10-29-08, 06:24 AM
bentrideronline.com is the motherlode of recumbent information and discussion. There are links to many manufacturers and retailers, including Lightning. They state they have Thunderbolt parts.

Floyd
10-29-08, 06:54 AM
Welcome to "bent-ness", continue to enjoy the comfort of your lounge chair on wheels.
Crank57
10-29-08, 09:17 AM
Hey, that's great. I always wanted to fly one of those.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/a-10/images/a10_3.jpg (http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/a-10/#a-10_15532)
Floyd
10-29-08, 12:00 PM
Now you are getting your sports mixed up... :)
gcottay
10-29-08, 03:58 PM
Welcome, OrangeBeach.

I've never been on a Lightning Thunderbolt, but always liked the looks of them. Lightning claims they are great on hills, which is likely a good thing in dealing with a 100 pound dog.
Floyd
10-29-08, 04:58 PM
I have a LIghtning P-38 and it is good on hills...however this motor is not. It does climb well, so I would imagine the other Lightning bikes would do well also.