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Old 08-17-12 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bicyclebill1
Rydabent,

I just bought a Tailwind. Got it in today, but can not figure out the cables, gears, and brake setup. Do you think a bike shop can do it? I don't have a RANS dealer in my town. Will that matter? Would I be better off to take it to a RANS dealer 90 miles away? Any tips on riding the tailwind will be greatly appreciated. I am 62 and new to recumbents for safety and comfort.

P.S. I just found a Stratus LE about three years old I can get for $650. What's my tailwind worth? I paid $580, which was probably too much.
Thanks,
Bill
Any shop that handles tandems should have cables that will work on a bent. If not, they just have to order the longer ones. Everything else is the same as an upright bicycle.
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