I've been 'bent!
10-24-08, 12:56 PM
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I've been 'bent!
I rode my new-to-me V-Rex for the first time today.
It's lots of fun. I can't yet pedal in a straight line but that will come
The front derailer needs a bit of tweaking and the brakes are squealing so I need to spend a little time with an allen wrench on it but other than that the bike is in great shape.
It's lots of fun. I can't yet pedal in a straight line but that will come
The front derailer needs a bit of tweaking and the brakes are squealing so I need to spend a little time with an allen wrench on it but other than that the bike is in great shape.
10-24-08, 01:09 PM
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Congrats!
I ignored my 'bent for a week (rode the hybrid), until today. I rode in the rain to get to work. It was great to be 'bent again.
I ignored my 'bent for a week (rode the hybrid), until today. I rode in the rain to get to work. It was great to be 'bent again.
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10-24-08, 02:57 PM
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Tis great to hear that another one is loveing the comfort and joy of the bent world. Hope you get the brakes running smooth...and stopping the bike too.
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Congratulations & Me Too
I bought a Bachetta Cafe a few weeks ago. My work commute is now even more enjoyable. Cycling in the rain isn't great but it wasn't fun on a mountain bike either.
I can't tell you how many times I've been stopped at an intersection and pedestrians & drivers will offer a (pleasant) comment about the bike. I even had a Japanese tourist take my picture & then have someone take our picture together at an intersection on the Plaza.
Does any manufacturer sell a mouth guard to keep the bugs out of my teeth since I smile so much when riding the recumbent?
I can't tell you how many times I've been stopped at an intersection and pedestrians & drivers will offer a (pleasant) comment about the bike. I even had a Japanese tourist take my picture & then have someone take our picture together at an intersection on the Plaza.
Does any manufacturer sell a mouth guard to keep the bugs out of my teeth since I smile so much when riding the recumbent?
10-24-08, 07:36 PM
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But the bug blaster toothpaste is not cheap......................
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I rode my new-to-me V-Rex for the first time today.
It's lots of fun. I can't yet pedal in a straight line but that will come The front derailer needs a bit of tweaking and the brakes are squealing so I need to spend a little time with an allen wrench on it but other than that the bike is in great shape.
It's lots of fun. I can't yet pedal in a straight line but that will come
The front derailer needs a bit of tweaking and the brakes are squealing so I need to spend a little time with an allen wrench on it but other than that the bike is in great shape.lock it out in the parking lot to the bike rack. The lot borders a somewhat high
crime area. Maybe next Summer I'll ride it to work. I'ts a great candidate for
commuting with a quick-release seat and a somewhat lockable frame.
Happy Trails to all.
10-25-08, 11:04 AM
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Congrats! Just got back from a ride on my new Rans V2. It's a 2006 model that never sold in the shop, got a great Ebay deal on an "old - new" bent. Have had it for a week and don't know if I'll ever ride my DF's again.
10-25-08, 01:10 PM
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I envy you. I haven't got the courage to ride my Volae to work yet as I need to
lock it out in the parking lot to the bike rack. The lot borders a somewhat high
crime area. Maybe next Summer I'll ride it to work. I'ts a great candidate for
commuting with a quick-release seat and a somewhat lockable frame.
lock it out in the parking lot to the bike rack. The lot borders a somewhat high
crime area. Maybe next Summer I'll ride it to work. I'ts a great candidate for
commuting with a quick-release seat and a somewhat lockable frame.
I may be changing jobs soon, and I'll have to park in the garage, but there is security and bike parking.
