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10-24-14, 06:10 AM
#876
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10-24-14, 08:07 AM
#877
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The Kid's (my 15 y.o. oldest son) new TT/racing bike:
M5 M-Racer 650c front/ 700c rear, with about an 8 degree seat angle and assorted go-fast goodies.
M5 M-Racer 650c front/ 700c rear, with about an 8 degree seat angle and assorted go-fast goodies.
11-04-14, 07:13 AM
#879
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: I reside with my wife "Cindy" in Fairborn, OH
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This is a pic of my ICE FSX. Taken while on GOBA 2014.
12-21-14, 06:10 PM
#880
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
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Bikes: Bacchetta Giro, a MTN bike, and a road bike gathering dust
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Got my Giro on Friday and took it for its first ride today. Did 16 miles and nothing hurt when I got done! I should have done this years ago 
12-21-14, 07:04 PM
#881
rebmeM roineS
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Metro Indy, IN
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Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
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In 2008 I was undecided between a Giro 20 and a RANS V-Rex. The bike shop I was ordering through said I would have to wait several weeks for Bacchetta to ship but that RANS could send a V-Rex immediately. No brainer!
Love the V-Rex but am sure I would have been just as happy with the B-Bike.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
12-22-14, 10:51 PM
#882
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Looked for any recent pic's, found my 1st trike so here's pic's of my current trikes, '09 Cat Trail and '13 Cat Expedition
01-03-15, 03:56 PM
#883
Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Upstate NY
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Bikes: Ross Paragon, Bringheli Custom Nishiki Team Issue Surly Karate Monkey Stein Alien Trike Lightning Stealth Planet X Kaffenback and Little Audrey
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A shot of the family GT3 Series I and 2003 Catrike Speed 
01-10-15, 08:37 PM
#884
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My baron got a facelift: Chinese carbon fork, Spyre disc caliper to replace the old BB7, and a Rev-X wheel. Someday I'll sand the drywall mud and paint the basement walls.
01-10-15, 09:01 PM
#885
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The Spyre is the next generation of mechanical discs. It moves both inside and outside pads. It just works better than BB7 and is easier to adjust because the pad clearance isn't so finicky. I had mine set up from scratch in about 2 minutes.
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02-04-15, 06:12 PM
#886
Author Guy
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
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Bikes: 2012 Roubaix Pro, 2011 Roubaix Expert, 2006 Tarmac S-Works
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250 miles on this recumbent (Vortritek 900R). Takes some getting used to but I like it.
Once it's paid for (< $2000) I need upgrades: BB5 to Sprye, Acera to Sram9 or, if I can find one, a used 105 9spd derailleur. Oh, and DiaComp to TT500 bar end shifters (maybe). CR is 30-42-52, would like to drop that 30 to a 28 for a little more hill climbing capacity. Damned gravity!
After considerable research, experimentation, and experience I decided that adulthood is not for me. Please accept my resignation.
Once it's paid for (< $2000) I need upgrades: BB5 to Sprye, Acera to Sram9 or, if I can find one, a used 105 9spd derailleur. Oh, and DiaComp to TT500 bar end shifters (maybe). CR is 30-42-52, would like to drop that 30 to a 28 for a little more hill climbing capacity. Damned gravity!
After considerable research, experimentation, and experience I decided that adulthood is not for me. Please accept my resignation.
Last edited by Greybeard712; 02-09-15 at 02:46 PM. Reason: Better Photos
02-05-15, 08:18 AM
#887
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You added the pics as an attachment. To get full-size pics to show up, you need to first put them up on a picture-hosting web site. There are several that will let you register for free accounts. I use Photobucket. Then you use the picture icon (3rd from the right on top of the quick reply window) to enter the URL of your picture. Basically, the button just puts [IMG] tags around your URL, to tell the forum software to display a picture. For instance, the close-up of my disc brake has a url of
https://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psa21c7bad.jpg
https://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psa21c7bad.jpg
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04-07-15, 08:56 AM
#888
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Bikes: +/-2000 Alp d'Huez (Dura Ace/Ultegra) Alloy Synapse disc (Ultegra), '84 de Rosa Eddie Merckx Super Prestige (Modified with 10sp Record mechs), Carbon Synapse disc (SRAM Red), '80-something Trek 540 (7sp AccuShift), Serotta Fierte (Ultegra)
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04-29-15, 07:50 AM
#889
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Central Ohio
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Bikes: I.C.E. Q-26 recumbent trike, Santana Noventa tandem, mid-70's Nishiki "Olympic" converted to single gear
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My I.C.E. Q-26 with much bling:
04-29-15, 08:45 AM
#890
The Recumbent Quant
A nice recumbent ride of 33 miles with my monkeys.
05-02-15, 09:11 PM
#891
Galveston County Texas
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2003 GTO Greenspeed Touring Trike
Ready for my First Group ride in the morning.
Ready for my First Group ride in the morning.
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Fred "The Real Fred"
06-07-15, 06:06 PM
#893
Old Fart In Training
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I rescued a garage queen, 2 years sitting, all original, about 50 miles when I got it.
Sat In a garage near a window, sun dried up one hand grip. I will never part with this Bent.
Nothing fancy but It sure rides nice
Sat In a garage near a window, sun dried up one hand grip. I will never part with this Bent.
Nothing fancy but It sure rides nice
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06-08-15, 01:27 PM
#894
Author Guy
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
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Update: I bought this fast machine on ebay new and fully assembled by a reputable bike shop in Seattle (sure) for less than $2000. They assembled everything correctly except for the chain routing and chain tubes. Major screw-up. The chain was not routed under the idler so it rode against the seat and chewed a long hole. I didn't know anything about trikes so I just thought it was a characteristic of trikes.
Now I do (know a bit about trikes). After a lot of noisy miles I changed all the zip-tied metal fasteners on the chain tubes and re-routed the 12 ft chain. I picked up an additional 2.5mph (on average) with a lot less drag and noise. More funner (yes, that's a word, I just made it up) to ride. I've had it up to 23 mph (about as fast as these 69 year old legs will go). The trike is capable of a lot more.
To be fair there is nothing in the assembly manual about the idler and chain routing and nothing online. This Vortritek 900R is basically a re-branded Performer brand from Taiwan. Their online presence leaves a lot to be desired. But you'd think a "professional" bike mechanic would have the sense to properly route a chain. Humph. Fortunately the hole in the seat isn't visible and doesn't deter from its functionality and the chain is none-the-worse for wear. Very nice machine for the price. I've put 848 miles on it since January.
2015: 2028 Miles ♂ Weekly Avg: 109
2013–2015: 6702 Miles – Wk Avg: 110
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Now I do (know a bit about trikes). After a lot of noisy miles I changed all the zip-tied metal fasteners on the chain tubes and re-routed the 12 ft chain. I picked up an additional 2.5mph (on average) with a lot less drag and noise. More funner (yes, that's a word, I just made it up) to ride. I've had it up to 23 mph (about as fast as these 69 year old legs will go). The trike is capable of a lot more.
To be fair there is nothing in the assembly manual about the idler and chain routing and nothing online. This Vortritek 900R is basically a re-branded Performer brand from Taiwan. Their online presence leaves a lot to be desired. But you'd think a "professional" bike mechanic would have the sense to properly route a chain. Humph. Fortunately the hole in the seat isn't visible and doesn't deter from its functionality and the chain is none-the-worse for wear. Very nice machine for the price. I've put 848 miles on it since January.
2015: 2028 Miles ♂ Weekly Avg: 109
2013–2015: 6702 Miles – Wk Avg: 110
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08-18-15, 11:15 AM
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V1.5 Vendetta
My new-to-me bike.
Latest iteration:
-custom seat/neck rest;
-bull bars;
-new drivetrain;
-new pedals.
Still my favourite bicycle ever.[IMG]
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Latest iteration:
-custom seat/neck rest;
-bull bars;
-new drivetrain;
-new pedals.
Still my favourite bicycle ever.[IMG]
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09-16-15, 10:41 PM
#897
Raptobike Rider
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Woodinville, WA
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My new to me Vendetta TT the last yellow Vendetta.
Vendetta - The "Vixen" by Duncan Watson, on Flickr
Vendetta - The "Vixen" by Duncan Watson, on Flickr
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My stable:
2013 Redline Conquest CX
2010 EasyRacer GRR
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My stable:
2013 Redline Conquest CX
2010 EasyRacer GRR
2015 Cruzbike Vendetta
2009 Raptobike Lowracer #0067
My blog
My bike pictures
09-16-15, 11:41 PM
#898
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Mine got a few more upgrades... I added a light bar (a threadless stem and shortened straight bar) as well as fenders.
I have logged a lot of trouble free miles on the BikeE since I picked it up and it has seen all kinds of weather, it is really nice for urban riding because of the higher seat position which lets you see and be seen much more effectively.
09-17-15, 02:00 PM
#899
always rides with luggage
Actually, I didn't... home improvement intervened and there were a few changes on that bikeE that made me a little nervous. I have also had such bad luck with buying not-standard bikes (witness my mini-velo and folding bike forays) that I chickened out.
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
09-18-15, 12:04 PM
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Author Guy
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Here's an update on the Performer JC-70 (Vortritek 900R). Fantastic machine! I had to contact RBR Bike Shop in Pennsylvania (only "authorized" Performer dealer in US) to get the rack. Rob at RBR was very helpful. The Roswheel bags (China) are from ebay. The flag mount has since been moved to an angle from under the seat. 1312 miles on this since January. I highly recommend this line of trikes.
