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Forum: Recumbent
10-15-15, 06:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,890
Posted By vic303

You might call John Schlitter of Vite...

You might call John Schlitter of Vite Bikes/Schlitter.bike and see whether he can set you up in an Encore (full carbon swb bent semi custom ). Be honest about your weight and measurements and he...
09-19-15, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,922
Posted By vic303

I wear contact lenses while riding and have a...

I wear contact lenses while riding and have a pair of stickon cheaters that I can use on my Oakleys. However, the more reclined I am, the less satisfactory this is, as it puts the magnification in...
09-18-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,616
Posted By vic303

It is said, that wherever the Captain and...

It is said, that wherever the Captain and Stoker's personal relationship is going, a tandem will get them there faster! For better or worse...
Forum: Recumbent
09-18-15, 07:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,979
Posted By vic303

Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Recumbent
09-16-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,089
Posted By vic303

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/tires-and-tubes-ca...

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/tires-and-tubes-category

They tend to sell everything, size-wise.
Forum: Texas
09-16-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,897
Posted By vic303

Had a great HHH! Did the full century, and...

Had a great HHH! Did the full century, and crushed my goal time of sub-7hrs with a gps time of 5h 56m. 17.0 avg, and I was the yellow helmet on the Schlitter Encore black recumbent.
09-15-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,616
Posted By vic303

Comfort for your stoker? Rans Seavo. She will...

Comfort for your stoker? Rans Seavo. She will love it, and you will learn to enjoy the more relaxed recumbent life. DH still calls out the bumps to me (stoker) but on our Seavo I rarely even...
09-15-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,348
Posted By vic303

Actually the Seavo is a blast to ride. ...

Actually the Seavo is a blast to ride. Comfortable and very stable. And that pic really was 4 days post op, and we rode for about 17mi that morning. It was the only way for me to ride other than a...
09-15-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,348
Posted By vic303

Eh who needs an arm rest? ;) 477331 Pic...

Eh who needs an arm rest? ;)
477331

Pic taken 4 days post op for my left shoulder rebuild.
09-15-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,721
Posted By vic303

Intervals work...my speed went up some too, with...

Intervals work...my speed went up some too, with quality weight training, and some interval work.
09-15-15, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,496
Posted By vic303

For those so inclined to donate, consider...

For those so inclined to donate, consider 3000Miles to a Cure, which is a charity raising money to fight all brain cancers, and was started by Maria Parker, ultra cyclist and RAAM finisher.
...
Forum: Recumbent
09-11-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,987
Posted By vic303

Yeah, that's a more concise wording of what I...

Yeah, that's a more concise wording of what I said. I agree.
Forum: Recumbent
09-10-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,987
Posted By vic303

Huh? I would say the vast majority of cyclists...

Huh? I would say the vast majority of cyclists have NEVER even tried to ride a recumbent, so you cannot say they failed to learn. They never tried to learn. I would guess that of those who tried to...
Replies: 79
Views: 7,457
Posted By vic303

While I was completely serious about the HAMR, I...

While I was completely serious about the HAMR, I understand your points and why you rule it out. What about 24hrs at Sebring? The Texas Time Trials? 24hrs in the Canyon (also in TX)? Assault on...
Replies: 79
Views: 7,457
Posted By vic303

Why not take your doc's suggestion, and really go...

Why not take your doc's suggestion, and really go for it? I'm talking the HAMR record (either the Godwin one, or the new one if it gets set by Searvogel). Highest Annual Mileage Record. Right now...
Forum: Recumbent
09-09-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,124
Posted By vic303

I ride a fiberglass hardshell seat with a...

I ride a fiberglass hardshell seat with a ventisit pad (comfort version). It is the least sweaty seat I have used, and it is far more comfortable than I expected.
Forum: Recumbent
09-09-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,195
Posted By vic303

ADEM Recumbent Headrests (http://www.ademhr.com/)...

ADEM Recumbent Headrests (http://www.ademhr.com/)

these are great headrests and can be fitted to most seats (some by specific model).
Forum: Recumbent
05-07-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,727
Posted By vic303

If you end up with a hardshell seat, you can...

If you end up with a hardshell seat, you can bridge with your low back and shoulders which will improve your climbing.
Forum: Recumbent
04-14-15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By vic303

Laying your seat back more will help a lot with...

Laying your seat back more will help a lot with toe numbness.
01-18-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,121
Posted By vic303

HHH, Trick It Up Ride, Ride Ataxia Dallas,...

HHH, Trick It Up Ride, Ride Ataxia Dallas, Octoginta.
01-17-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,566
Posted By vic303

I run both Arm Sleeves and Leg Sleeves to keep...

I run both Arm Sleeves and Leg Sleeves to keep the sun off, and to move sweat away faster for evaporative cooling. Plus you can wet them down with water and increase the cooling factor as you ride. ...
01-17-15, 07:29 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 91,944
Posted By vic303

Yep! Naviguesser, and water bottle handler, and...

Yep! Naviguesser, and water bottle handler, and food passer upper too.
Forum: Recumbent
01-16-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,865
Posted By vic303

I'm currently running a homebrew headrest on my...

I'm currently running a homebrew headrest on my Encore. Since I think I will eventually replace it with an ADEM once budget permits, I have not drilled the Encore seat==Instead I used Gorilla Tape...
01-16-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 91,944
Posted By vic303

428740

428740
Forum: Texas
01-03-15, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,799
Posted By vic303

Another +1 for Charlie and Pat Jenkins at Texoma,...

Another +1 for Charlie and Pat Jenkins at Texoma, Texoma Bicycle Works (http://texomabicycleworks.com/) . Their wheels are rock solid and stay true.
12-29-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,272
Posted By vic303

I had a similar issue on the right side a year or...

I had a similar issue on the right side a year or so ago. I found relief with a foam roller for the IT band, and using a right side pedal extender and a wider BB. You might benefit from getting a...
12-26-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,302
Posted By vic303

Everyone says this but I think it is a false...

Everyone says this but I think it is a false concept. For if they are actually faster than you, then you will NOT be riding with them. Once they drop you like a bad habit, you will suffer the...
Forum: Recumbent
12-24-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,801
Posted By vic303

My Encore arrived a week ago! It is a sweet ride...

My Encore arrived a week ago! It is a sweet ride too! Well worth it.

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Forum: Recumbent
12-22-14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By vic303

Couple suggestions. One, move the cleats as far...

Couple suggestions. One, move the cleats as far back toward your heel as you can on the shoes.
Two, try reclining a bit more as that will change your pressure points.
Forum: Recumbent
12-04-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,801
Posted By vic303

The Encore should be equally fast as a CA2 with...

The Encore should be equally fast as a CA2 with the same rider. The advantage on the Encore, besides a lower cost, is the adaptability of the design to different wheel sizes and tire widths.

I...
11-11-14, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,354
Posted By vic303

I like leg/knee warmers for chilly rides that...

I like leg/knee warmers for chilly rides that will likely warm up. For cold rides that will stay cold, heavy tights (with or without chamois depending on the bike I ride) work better. Best is heavy...
11-07-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,366
Posted By vic303

I've been doing some lite yoga for core...

I've been doing some lite yoga for core strengthening. Looks easy. It isn't if you do it right.
Forum: Recumbent
09-29-14, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,339
Posted By vic303

There's at least one I can think of. Andrew,...

There's at least one I can think of. Andrew, iirc. He may be here on the forum too.
09-29-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,311
Posted By vic303

I've had two saddles I have found completely...

I've had two saddles I have found completely comfortable on a non-recumbent road bike.
One was the Selle San Marco Pirelli, which I ended up selling with my old Masi.
The other is a Brooks...
09-29-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,161
Posted By vic303

Check out this blog: Uneasy-Rider | Cyclist and...

Check out this blog: Uneasy-Rider | Cyclist and lung cancer survivor Bud Baker's blog (http://uneasy-rider.com/)

Bud is a long term lung cancer survivor and cyclist.
09-26-14, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,813
Posted By vic303

A free Garmin 200 sounds like a great idea!

A free Garmin 200 sounds like a great idea!
09-26-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By vic303

I just swapped out my too short stem on the 2007...

I just swapped out my too short stem on the 2007 Roubaix for a longer one. Made a huge difference to my arthritic hands. Much less pain during and after the ride today.

Glad your LBS was...
08-31-14, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,587
Posted By vic303

Still riding my original Hoo'k. The RS Q21R...

Still riding my original Hoo'k. The RS Q21R shock is still working ok. Mine is a 1995, in the flat olive green...still love that color! It is mostly relegated to the local MUP though as a dog...
08-27-14, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By vic303

https://www.thetileapp.com/ For all you iOS...

https://www.thetileapp.com/

For all you iOS users, there is Tile. The more people use it, the better it can work.

There's also the 529 Garage project.
https://project529.com/garage/
Social...
08-26-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,765
Posted By vic303

Add some resistance (weight) workouts. Adding...

Add some resistance (weight) workouts. Adding muscle will increase your metabolic burn.
Forum: Recumbent
08-26-14, 11:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,787
Posted By vic303

+1 to what dual650c said. Try to garner a test...

+1 to what dual650c said. Try to garner a test ride on as many different recumbent bikes and trikes as you can. If you go to the HOT rally in February in Austin at Easy Street Recumbents, you will...
08-23-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,377
Posted By vic303

My problem is while I have endurance to do a...

My problem is while I have endurance to do a century and a metric century, I am not fast, even after being back into cycling for 4years. My avg is generally 12.5, which is ok if you're only going...
08-20-14, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By vic303

Wow...thank you for posting this.

Wow...thank you for posting this.
08-20-14, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Posted By vic303

Planning on being in the area for Octoginta this...

Planning on being in the area for Octoginta this year. Grew up in Larrytown, and sure do miss riding around there...

Gates BBQ Rules!
08-12-14, 07:13 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,231
Posted By vic303

John Morciglio. I know there is a B2B carbon...

John Morciglio. I know there is a B2B carbon Morciglio tandem for sale in Texas...
Thundervolt Mfg (http://thundervoltman.com/Home_Page.html).
08-11-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By vic303

Not so far today--waiting on Santa Claus in Brown...

Not so far today--waiting on Santa Claus in Brown to bring the new bike!
08-10-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,559
Posted By vic303

You might call Charlie and Pat Jenkins of Texoma...

You might call Charlie and Pat Jenkins of Texoma Bike Works (http://texomabicycleworks.com/). They own the bike shop and almost exclusively ride tandems (carbon Calfee and a Bamboo tandem, both belt...
Forum: Recumbent
08-05-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,801
Posted By vic303

Disc brake wheels in 700c (Velocity deep v rims).

Disc brake wheels in 700c (Velocity deep v rims).
Forum: Recumbent
08-05-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,801
Posted By vic303

Going carbon!

Just got done ordering a Schlitter Encore, and picking up a lightly used CA2. Can't wait to ride the 700c CA2, but the Encore will be sized for DH who has a 4" larger x-seam than I do, so no Encore...
Forum: Recumbent
08-05-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,802
Posted By vic303

Streamline on our Seavo leaves a lot of room...

Streamline on our Seavo leaves a lot of room behind. You should not have an issue with a rear rack then. The XL is bigger than your kitchen sink--really.
The Streamline is not small, but not...
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