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Forum: Recumbent
05-31-16, 06:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,719
Posted By zoxed

But bear in mind that the speed that matters is...

But bear in mind that the speed that matters is not the ground speed, but your speed relative to the air. So on a downhill you will always get an advantage, and in, say, a 5mph headwind (which you...
Forum: Recumbent
12-02-15, 06:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,180
Posted By zoxed

6' running 140mm cranks for several years

6' running 140mm cranks for several years
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,888
Posted By zoxed

Thanks Dan: this lead me to the answer: my grip...

Thanks Dan: this lead me to the answer: my grip is actually a little different to your photos (bought May 2013) and the panel is a different shape (more angular). It may be that you can just pop the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-13, 04:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,888
Posted By zoxed

Sturmey Archer X-RF8 'gripshift' cable replacement

Hi,

I am installing this hub gear on my recumbent, but the cable was too short. I removed the pre-fitted inner cable, but am now unable to fit the replacement :-(
The first part of the cable goes...
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-13, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By zoxed

I have not done the math, but do not forget the...

I have not done the math, but do not forget the the weight is less on each wheel for a trike, so tyre deflection is less, so RR is less *per wheel*. Depending on the tyres weight/RR linearity I guess...
Forum: Recumbent
03-21-13, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By zoxed

- Hard numbers are hard to come by !! - Fastest...

- Hard numbers are hard to come by !!
- Fastest production trikes: Windcheetah/Catrike 700/ICE Vortex (possible new contender: CarbonTrikes)
- Speed difference: for me I estimate that the ICE...
Forum: Recumbent
10-07-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By zoxed

I do it the other way round: I want to ride my...

I do it the other way round: I want to ride my recumbent, so I try to optimise my route to fit that method of transport (made easier by the fact that I always ride solo !!).
Forum: Recumbent
10-01-12, 04:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,231
Posted By zoxed

I always understood it starts to get significant...

I always understood it starts to get significant at 15mph.
But either way do not forget this is air speed, not ground speed: worst case you are on tour and spend the whole day heading into a 10mph...
Forum: Recumbent
07-16-12, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,509
Posted By zoxed

Hase also provide various solutions.

Hase also provide various solutions.
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