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Forum: Recumbent
01-13-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,568
Posted By dgholmes59

How about a 100 or 200 miles? There are so many...

How about a 100 or 200 miles? There are so many differences in bents that I would suggest finding a large bike shop that carries a fair selection of bents. I had to drive over 100 miles and glad I...
Forum: Recumbent
12-03-07, 05:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,679
Posted By dgholmes59

BentriderMtl...

BentriderMtl (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=14505), I will try to get some pictures. I have been meaning to do this anyway and post them on the bacchetta forum.

I was considering the 1UP...
Forum: Recumbent
12-02-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,679
Posted By dgholmes59

I have the Astrale mounted on a 2007 Bacchetta...

I have the Astrale mounted on a 2007 Bacchetta Giro large frame. The rear sensor barely reaches. I guess if I wanted to use more spacers, I could move the rear sensor forward and have more slack...
Forum: Recumbent
12-02-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,679
Posted By dgholmes59

I just bought the Kinetic Road Machine based much...

I just bought the Kinetic Road Machine based much reading. I have used mine three times this week and love it. I see now why everyone rated its so high. The resistance curve matches outside riding...
Forum: Recumbent
11-24-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
Posted By dgholmes59

I rode an EZ Sport CX from Sept. 2006 to June...

I rode an EZ Sport CX from Sept. 2006 to June 2007 and slowly got faster on the EZ sport than the aluminum frame mountain bike I was riding. I had smooth tires on the MTB for riding on the road. ...
Forum: Recumbent
10-16-07, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,213
Posted By dgholmes59

Here you go. Click on video on the side bar ...

Here you go. Click on video on the side bar

http://www.h-zontal.com/pagesgb/presentation.html


Click on one of the buttons for more video
http://www.h-zontal.com/pages/video.html
...
Forum: Recumbent
09-21-07, 06:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,293
Posted By dgholmes59

I ride a SWB now and I love it, but I don't think...

I ride a SWB now and I love it, but I don't think I could have started on one. I started on an EZ Sport CX LWB. Very little learning curve. It still takes time before you are completely comforable...
Forum: Recumbent
09-16-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 856
Posted By dgholmes59

Great Bike!! I bought mine in June and have over...

Great Bike!! I bought mine in June and have over 1100 miles on it and am absolutely in love with it. Since buying the bike, I have ridden my first metric century and doing my first century in two...
Forum: Recumbent
08-12-07, 08:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,619
Posted By dgholmes59

The RANS Stratus XP is already running mountain...

The RANS Stratus XP is already running mountain bike components. That is what most of the recumbent bicycles use. I really do not think you will get that much for your money. You could gain a little...
Forum: Recumbent
07-27-07, 06:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,707
Posted By dgholmes59

I had a Sun EZ Sport CX that made a click click...

I had a Sun EZ Sport CX that made a click click sound when I put power into the pedals. It sounded like a BB problem so I tightened it. That did not help, so I removed it, greased it and reinstalled...
Forum: Recumbent
06-19-07, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By dgholmes59

I ride a Sun EZ Sport and a Bacchetta 20. I too...

I ride a Sun EZ Sport and a Bacchetta 20. I too suffer hot foot which is really bad on the EZ Sport. Very mild on the Bacchetta. Be sure to have the straps of your shoes very loose. To describe...
Forum: Recumbent
06-15-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,125
Posted By dgholmes59

I would suggest that anyone starting out on an EZ...

I would suggest that anyone starting out on an EZ Sport begin riding with the seat more upright. It is much easier to ride that way because it gives the person a bit more balance control. After one...
Forum: Recumbent
06-13-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,125
Posted By dgholmes59

Mine was turned toward the front when I purchased...

Mine was turned toward the front when I purchased it like the bottom picture. I am 6' with a 46.5" x-seam so I have the seat as far back as possible. So that I could reach the handlebars better, I...
Forum: Recumbent
06-02-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,409
Posted By dgholmes59

bobkat, Which LWB are your riding?

bobkat,
Which LWB are your riding?
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-07, 07:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,132
Posted By dgholmes59

My MTB wedgie caused too much pain. Sold it...

My MTB wedgie caused too much pain. Sold it right after buying my bent so I could buy more accessories for it.
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,697
Posted By dgholmes59

DF or bents, starter bikes do not cost $5000....

DF or bents, starter bikes do not cost $5000. There are many other very nice recumbents in the $1000 to $2000 range.

I bought a very nice new SUN EZ Sport CX for $950 at the Bike Rack in...
Forum: Recumbent
03-07-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,410
Posted By dgholmes59

pepmaxine, Did you have to make any...

pepmaxine,
Did you have to make any modification to the EZ sport or the RANS seat to use it on the bike? I notice after about 30 or 40 miles I get recumbutt a little. Does the RANS seat help with...
Forum: Recumbent
03-06-07, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,410
Posted By dgholmes59

pepmaxine, I also have the EZ-sport CX with a...

pepmaxine,
I also have the EZ-sport CX with a Mueller Windwrap full fairing. I bought it in August 2006 and have almost 2400 miles on it. As comfortable as the Sun seat is, I was surprised you put...
Forum: Recumbent
02-02-07, 08:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,894
Posted By dgholmes59

I started riding a Sun EZ Sport CX with a Mueller...

I started riding a Sun EZ Sport CX with a Mueller fairing in Sept. 1, 2006. I typically rode 11-12 mph on my mountain bike. I started at 11 mph in September on the EZ Sport and now ride 13-15 mph and...
Forum: Recumbent
01-29-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,436
Posted By dgholmes59

I ran across this the other day when searching...

I ran across this the other day when searching the web for stuff. You might be able to mount it on your seat frame.

http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1168552459
...
Forum: Recumbent
01-28-07, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,436
Posted By dgholmes59

I did not have to cut the seat back material. ...

I did not have to cut the seat back material. The seat mesh on the EZ Sport back is stretched over the seat back frame and uses straps behind the frame that pull from one side to the other. The...
Forum: Recumbent
01-16-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,289
Posted By dgholmes59

Same here. I kept having back pain on my mountain...

Same here. I kept having back pain on my mountain bike. I went for a 60 minute ride on my mountain bike August 29th 2006 and came home after 20 min. because of back pain. I decided if a recumbent did...
Forum: Recumbent
01-10-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,303
Posted By dgholmes59

I bought my first recumbent 8/30/06. Because I...

I bought my first recumbent 8/30/06. Because I did not know much about recumbents and did not want to spend two to three thousand dollars, I bought the Sun EZ Sport for $950. I currrently have 1780...
Forum: Recumbent
01-05-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By dgholmes59

Dr. isn't that a baby seat on the back of the...

Dr. isn't that a baby seat on the back of the tandem? I love it! Looks like it is reclined also.
01-05-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,543
Posted By dgholmes59

A 35 Watt bulb is going to eat up those small...

A 35 Watt bulb is going to eat up those small batteries pretty quick. If you are going to run that large of a bulb, I would advise a SLA battery of 7AH or use a smaller wattage bulb of less than 20...
01-02-07, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,543
Posted By dgholmes59

Link will now work for you guys running firefox. ...

Link will now work for you guys running firefox. I just tested it with my Unix machine running Mozilla and it worked. I had to save the Word file as html filtered. Enjoy.
01-02-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,543
Posted By dgholmes59

As far as the code, it was made using Microsoft...

As far as the code, it was made using Microsoft Word so I guess they made it only work with IE. I wonder how I would save it so it would work with other browsers. I know nothing about making this...
Forum: Recumbent
01-01-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,001
Posted By dgholmes59

32 miles in 40 to 45 deg sunny weather with 12...

32 miles in 40 to 45 deg sunny weather with 12 mph North wind. Very nice ride with the warm clothes I got for Christmas.
Forum: Recumbent
12-29-06, 07:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,576
Posted By dgholmes59

Sun EZ Sport CX for me too. I love mine as well....

Sun EZ Sport CX for me too. I love mine as well. I bought it on August 30, 2006 and have over 1600 miles on it as of today. Couldn't ever say that with my mountain bike. Will be going out for a...
12-29-06, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,543
Posted By dgholmes59

I finally wrote the instructions...

I finally wrote the instructions (http://home.earthlink.net/~dgholmes59/Light/Homemade%20Bike%20Light.htm) for my homemade light using the Optronics fog lights. I thought I would post the link here...
Forum: Recumbent
12-29-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By dgholmes59

I started using clipless pedals on my mountain...

I started using clipless pedals on my mountain bike several years ago. Personally, I love them and do not like riding without them. It was the first item I installed on my EZ Sport. I run the...
Forum: Recumbent
12-28-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,999
Posted By dgholmes59

I am new to the recumbent scene and bought an EZ...

I am new to the recumbent scene and bought an EZ Sport in August. It came with the Kenda Kwests tires also. I had a flat 10 miles from the house and installed tire liners when I got home. I have...
Forum: Recumbent
12-26-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 495,284
Posted By dgholmes59

http://home.earthlink.net/~dgholmes59/images/Sun%2...

http://home.earthlink.net/~dgholmes59/images/Sun%20EZ%20Sport/ezsport.right.side.web.JPGSun EZ Sport with Mueller Windwrap


http://home.earthlink.net/~dgholmes59/images/ezsport.back.JPG
Forum: Recumbent
12-26-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,436
Posted By dgholmes59

I rode today for the first time since I put the...

I rode today for the first time since I put the Hi-Vis vest over my seat back and bag. During the 30 mile ride, I rode on basically three types of roadway.

2 lane with large shoulders
2 lane...
Forum: Recumbent
12-25-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,436
Posted By dgholmes59

I had the same question when my wife drove up...

I had the same question when my wife drove up behind me at a stop sign and said she did not see me until she was very close. She said that I blended into the road with the black seat and black bag on...
12-19-06, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,543
Posted By dgholmes59

You can also buy the Optronics fog lights from...

You can also buy the Optronics fog lights from JCWhitney. Buy the round ones and ignore that it says it uses an H-3 bulb. I personally bought this light from them and put a Phillips energy saver 20W...
11-09-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,543
Posted By dgholmes59

Wow! Beautiful light. JB, would you mind...

Wow! Beautiful light. JB, would you mind posting your bill of materials for the light. I really like the mount!
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