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Forum: Recumbent

02-20-14, 08:27 PM

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One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

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Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

I'm sure, but I can't do any of it myself....

I'm sure, but I can't do any of it myself. Personally know Cam & have seen his work with Titanium. Totally first class. Felt it was my best option.

Forum: Recumbent

02-19-14, 10:39 PM

Replies: 10

One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

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Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

[QUOTE=JanMM;16510750]Couldn't have been cheap...

[QUOTE=JanMM;16510750]Couldn't have been cheap but you seem well-satisfied.[/QUOTE
Nothing is cheap, I figure once you have over $7000 vested.........what's a few more clams. LOL

Forum: Recumbent

02-19-14, 10:37 PM

Replies: 10

One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

Views: 2,691

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

Well the carbon ones would still be two separate...

Well the carbon ones would still be two separate rods...........my main objective was to have a single piece brace...........most stable platform. It does look nice.........I still have to properly...

Forum: Recumbent

02-19-14, 07:54 AM

Replies: 10

One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

Views: 2,691

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

The lack of stability didn't come from the...

The lack of stability didn't come from the telescopic effect that the clamps secured. It came primarily from the separate individual little brackets that attached the seat stays to the seat which had...

Forum: Recumbent

02-18-14, 11:15 PM

Replies: 10

One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

Views: 2,691

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

No, it's fixed. It's 13 inches, we changed the...

No, it's fixed. It's 13 inches, we changed the factory angle as well for a better angle of support. I've experimented with different angles thoroughly and found my "sweet spot". The more rigid &...

Forum: Recumbent

02-18-14, 06:38 PM

Replies: 10

One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

Views: 2,691

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

One piece Titanium Seat Stay for Bents

Cam at Bauhaus WheelSports out of Brooksville, Florida, fabricated a one piece titanium seat stay for my BacchettaCA2.0 to replace the jittery telescopic one that come with the bike. Sweet ! Holds...

Forum: Recumbent

02-12-14, 09:24 AM

Replies: 11

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Views: 1,722

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

You're right. Double nut, also made double sure,...

You're right. Double nut, also made double sure, went ahead and tapped in a bottom stop bolt. Appreciate everyone's input.

Forum: Recumbent

02-10-14, 12:04 PM

Replies: 11

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Views: 1,722

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

They sent the nyloc, I installed it. As long as I...

They sent the nyloc, I installed it. As long as I don't swing the mast straight up in a 90 degree position, it holds great. But as soon as I stand it upright to get off the bike it loosens. Have...

Forum: Recumbent

02-07-14, 02:16 PM

Replies: 11

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Views: 1,722

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

Well about the first 300 miles it held by itself...

Well about the first 300 miles it held by itself just fine. I wasn't pulling down on the handlebar but I wasn't having to hold it up either. If the nyloc nut doesn't hold up I'm definitely going with...

Forum: Recumbent

02-06-14, 11:42 AM

Replies: 11

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Views: 1,722

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

Great idea & pic to illustrate. Truly appreciate...

Great idea & pic to illustrate. Truly appreciate your effort & solution. Reason for the thread title is that I was told by TerraCycle that it would hold up installed in reverse fashion.

Thanks...

Forum: Recumbent

02-06-14, 07:50 AM

Replies: 11

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Views: 1,722

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

Thanks for the reply. I did tell them exactly how...

Thanks for the reply. I did tell them exactly how I was to use it & was told there was enough tension to hold on its own. Also they're sending the nyloc as well. Glad to hear that solved it for you. ...

Forum: Recumbent

02-05-14, 02:51 PM

Replies: 11

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Views: 1,722

Posted By BacchettaCA2.0

Poor Product GlideFlex Issue

Got a TerraCycle GlideFlex, installed it reversed so I could ride at my usual 12 degree seat angle, tightened it enough to hold my handlebar steady in place while riding. It stripped out at about 300...

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