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03-18-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By VegasTriker

You can see the mounting part in the pictures at...

You can see the mounting part in the pictures at the Amazon site but that is not the place to buy one if you just want the rear camera, B&H Camera sells it for $100, far below the $170 on Amazon (not...
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By VegasTriker

pants clips solution

Simplest solution is to buy a pair of "bicycle trouser clips" aka "bicycle pants clips" That will hold your sweatpants close to your leg so it never brushes up against the chain or chainring. Lots of...
Forum: Recumbent
03-07-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 631
Posted By VegasTriker

What model Catrike? They don't make a budget...

What model Catrike? They don't make a budget model so the components and weight are good. I've owned a Catrike 700 for a decade. They differ from model to model as to seat height, suspension, and...
03-06-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 492
Posted By VegasTriker

Yes, I have used it but always hated the noxious...

Yes, I have used it but always hated the noxious smell of the Voltaren brand. That was enough to make it a last resort, It was prescription-only until recently and very expensive. The copay was about...
03-06-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 760
Posted By VegasTriker

I think you are making the right choice not...

I think you are making the right choice not having to use prescription glasses at all in the future. I got to the point I was worried about passing the eye test at the DMV which is required every...
Forum: Recumbent
03-03-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 631
Posted By VegasTriker

The Organic Engines brand was a legitimate brand...

The Organic Engines brand was a legitimate brand of recumbent trike. The only things I know about it is that it is 10 feet long but can be disassembled for shipping so it may have S&S couplers in the...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 631
Posted By VegasTriker

Perhaps a decade or more ago I rode alongside a...

Perhaps a decade or more ago I rode alongside a husband and wife who owned a pair of Hase Kettwiesel delta trikes joined to form a tandem. That may have been the one cited by Blazing Pedals. It only...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 631
Posted By VegasTriker

160 pounds is a lot of weight to pedal

The Workman is not a recumbent trike but a variation on the regular "adult trike". You might get more responses at the subforum...
Forum: Southeast
02-25-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By VegasTriker

Rails to Trails a source

Rails To Trails is always a good source for information on where to ride. I've been a contributing member for a long time and often suggest it for information.
Top 10 trails in Arkansas...
02-07-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,105
Posted By VegasTriker

You would be better off working on your mountain...

You would be better off working on your mountain bike than spending time and money on a bike that is probably too big and has been badly neglected. Sometimes it does a world of difference to go...
02-06-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,105
Posted By VegasTriker

Just to add a little more confusion, you need a...

Just to add a little more confusion, you need a compatible freewheel removal tool to get the old one off. This Maillard French threaded FW looks similar to what I remember as being the Shimano type...
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By VegasTriker

I obviously don't have the original packaging...

I obviously don't have the original packaging because it has been installed for several years. I have no doubt it will hold 100 pounds or more. It is made out of steel plate and uses 1/4" polyester...
Forum: Recumbent
02-04-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By VegasTriker

That's the exact same one sold by Harbor Freight...

That's the exact same one sold by Harbor Freight for $8 if there is one near you. You still need a way to lift the 2 back wheels simultaneously. That's where the gambrel hoist converts one of the two...
Forum: Recumbent
02-03-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By VegasTriker

What brand/model trike? Is it an adult...

What brand/model trike? Is it an adult non-recumbent (granny) trike or a recumbent trike? Decent quality recumbent trikes are not heavier than a regular cheap bike purchased at some place like...
02-01-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By VegasTriker

Schwinn Orange Krate

The Sting ray (20" wheels) is red. What you saw is the Orange Krate (16" front, 20" rear). It is priced at $417 on Amazon . It has a drum brake in front and a Bendix type brake in the rear. You can...
01-28-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By VegasTriker

All it takes is a single "L" shaped corner...

All it takes is a single "L" shaped corner bracket and some small bolts and washers to adapt a standard bike rack to accept many of the rear lights. I'll send you a private message later today with...
Forum: Recumbent
01-09-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By VegasTriker

Trike weight examples

The weights are not hard to find as the better manufacturers list them on their websites. Catrike makes pretty good trikes. I've owned a Catrike 700 for a decade now and would replace it with another...
Forum: Recumbent
01-07-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By VegasTriker

After reading the article by Bicycleman in Alfred...

After reading the article by Bicycleman in Alfred NY (owns a shop there and manufactures the modern version of the Linear) I would say no, it is not a good deal. The MSRP was $799 brand new so it...
01-05-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 507
Posted By VegasTriker

Read the battery voltages with a multi-meter

If you have a multi-meter, the best way to verify if the battery is good or bad is to measure the voltage on the batteries. The one in the sending unit should be at least 12V. If it is much below 12V...
12-27-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,528
Posted By VegasTriker

stem raiser

Look up the "Delta Stem Raiser" as a possible solution. There are several versions priced around $35 from bike shops. Since it is sold by Universal Cycles it is available at any LBS that orders from...
12-02-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,700
Posted By VegasTriker

It is funny reading ScottCommutes comment. I...

It is funny reading ScottCommutes comment. I received a call from my brother two days ago letting me know that he had a house fire but both he and his wife were OK. His wife owns a Jeep with starting...
Forum: Introductions
12-02-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By VegasTriker

If you need a replacement saddle for your Sun...

If you need a replacement saddle for your Sun trike, there are many sources for a new one. Most local bike shops can order Sun parts. Just about everyone seems to want $75 for the saddle only with...
11-21-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,360
Posted By VegasTriker

I admit to loving chocolate more than I probably...

I admit to loving chocolate more than I probably should. Nobody will ever convince me that it could be considered a "health food" though. I especially like the high % cocoa chocolate. One look at the...
11-21-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By VegasTriker

I never looked at the current drawn by my...

I never looked at the current drawn by my flashlight or by the bike headlight I used to test a whole bunch of different 18650 batteries. The flashlight has a Cree XML-T6 LED and the headlight seems...
11-21-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By VegasTriker

11-20-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By VegasTriker

If you visit flashlight sites such as Budget...

If you visit flashlight sites such as Budget Light Forum you will find recommendations on which batteries get the most positive reviews. Those are all well known brands such as NCR/Panasonic and...
11-10-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 855
Posted By VegasTriker

That pretty much identifies it as a Chinese made...

That pretty much identifies it as a Chinese made bike imported by Pacific Cycle. Pacific uses identification starting with SN. Unlike older Schwinns there do not seem to be any serial number lookups...
11-09-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 855
Posted By VegasTriker

Lots of confusion on how to date older Schwinn...

Lots of confusion on how to date older Schwinn bikes. Are you sure you identified the first letter in the sequence? From the picture, it looks as though there is a mark before the letter "T". If you...
11-09-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By VegasTriker

I would not dismiss a steel frame bike right off...

I would not dismiss a steel frame bike right off the bat. A fat aluminum frame might be pretty close to the weight of an older diamond frame, non-suspended fork bike. If you look up the specs for...
11-02-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By VegasTriker

OOPS! That should have been 21" frame for my old...

OOPS! That should have been 21" frame for my old Motobecane Le Champion. My mountain bikes are 19" measured the same way from the center of the crank to the top of the seat tube. Modern frames are...
11-02-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By VegasTriker

There are "road bikes" and bikes to ride on the...

There are "road bikes" and bikes to ride on the road. The "road bikes" generally have a more aggressive stance so you can go faster but if you are older you might consider a different design that...
10-30-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By VegasTriker

I've used a Bell Stowaway 300 handlebar bag to...

I've used a Bell Stowaway 300 handlebar bag to hold my coil lock and multitool. I ride a recumbent trike so there is no conventional handlebar to hang it from. Instead it is hung on the frame behind...
10-27-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,570
Posted By VegasTriker

Why not just replace the derailleur. It is not an...

Why not just replace the derailleur. It is not an expensive one. You can get a 10 speed Microshift XLE on Amazon for $31. Even cheaper on Ebay $27 with free shipping.
If the chain has a master link,...
10-25-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By VegasTriker

Bend or lose the shifter pin on an SRAM...

Bend or lose the shifter pin on an SRAM dual-drive and throw it away? Not likely since you can still find brand new ones. It took about 3 minutes to locate this one for $20 SRAM Dual Drive Shifting...
Forum: Recumbent
10-25-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By VegasTriker

The TT model I owned a long time ago came with...

The TT model I owned a long time ago came with Shimano bar end shifters. I haven't owned a trike with anything but bar end shifters. The Shimano bar ends are over $100 for the 9 speed version. You...
10-25-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,012
Posted By VegasTriker

If you are not fussy and want to use one of the...

If you are not fussy and want to use one of the more expensive housing brands like Jagwire or Shimano, standard cable housing is pretty inexpensive bought online. I'm still working with a 25 foot...
10-25-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By VegasTriker

Check out the sub-forum...

Check out the sub-forum https://www.bikeforums.net/electronics-lighting-gadgets/. You might see other answers to your question there.
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By VegasTriker

There is a handy site that allows you to...

There is a handy site that allows you to determine the year it was made by the serial number and has catalogs for the vintage you are looking at. The color doesn't match the 1987 SM 600 which is...
10-20-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By VegasTriker

You can probably date the bike by looking at the...

You can probably date the bike by looking at the frame colors shown here Schwinn World Tourist (http://bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/MODELS/World%20Tourist.html). The fact that it says Schwinn Approved...
Forum: Recumbent
10-12-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,066
Posted By VegasTriker

If you live in a large town with many choices of...

If you live in a large town with many choices of where to ride it may depend on which part of town you ride in. Up until yesterday I would have said no encounters in the past two or three years but...
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By VegasTriker

In the many years I have been reading about...

In the many years I have been reading about trikes here and on Bentrideronline, your post is the very first time I have read about this being a problem with Catrikes. They are very popular and all of...
Forum: Recumbent
10-10-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By VegasTriker

I think your terminology is a bit off. This is...

I think your terminology is a bit off. This is the actual spindle on a 20" wheel Catrike. There is no way to lose the spindle as it is attached at the upper end to the handlebars. I think what you...
10-05-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By VegasTriker

I've tried the bike lights like the one shown by...

I've tried the bike lights like the one shown by the designer and soon realized that having to mount a separate battery pack connected by a wire to be a PIA. The result is they haven't left the...
09-25-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 900
Posted By VegasTriker

If you like the Kenda brand, go with it but check...

If you like the Kenda brand, go with it but check out their website to see what other models they have available in the rim size and width you need. It's not a crap brand. They are made in Taiwan,...
09-23-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By VegasTriker

Are you into a little DIY? Someone asked me this...

Are you into a little DIY? Someone asked me this question a couple of years ago and I have pictures of a very easy DIY that uses three parts, a bolt, an L shaped corner bracket and a short piece of...
09-23-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 769
Posted By VegasTriker

Haven't been to one in more than a decade and now...

Haven't been to one in more than a decade and now many jurisdictions have gone on to selling items online rather than at a physical auction where you bid against a bunch of other people. I saw a lot...
09-20-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,971
Posted By VegasTriker

The 17 year old driver is being charged as an...

The 17 year old driver is being charged as an adult with murder and the person who filmed it will be as well. Both were bound over in juvenile court but the DA will move it to adult court. Don't...
09-18-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
Posted By VegasTriker

I also live in Clark County Nevada and read about...

I also live in Clark County Nevada and read about it online the day after it happened. The circumstances of a direct attempt to kill a cyclist is truly horrible but with the number of pedestrians...
09-17-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By VegasTriker

Since I don't own anything with a carbon frame,...

Since I don't own anything with a carbon frame, the chain suck plate was a mystery to me. It seems to be on carbon frame bikes to keep the chain from chewing up the frame. There are lots of posts...
Forum: Recumbent
09-16-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,153
Posted By VegasTriker

The lower the center of gravity on a trike, the...

The lower the center of gravity on a trike, the more stable it will be going into a turn at higher speeds. Some owners have switched from 20 to 24" tires but I'll bet it changed the handling...
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