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Old 01-23-15 | 01:43 PM
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shoalster321
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Washers to raise nose angle

Originally Posted by leverleg
I hope this thread generates some replies. There are afew comments over on Yahoo Groups. I have somehow ended up with four Revives, all the lighter weight base 8 speed model. To me, it's a pedal-powered Segway. I have maintained the speeds you cite, however the Revive's "natural" pace seems to be about 12mph. I swapped out the pedals to wider platform metal Azonics with the little gripper studs. Also mounted the Tioga Comp Pools rated at 65 psi and 1.75 width. Needed to undo the seat bolts and add washers under the front stud to raise the nose angle. These changes make a big improvement. The thing is delightful and altho I ride a regular bent now, I get on the Revive once a week to experience the supple ride and the freedom from recumbutt the posture neutral design allows. I can't believe it appears to be discontinued, the remaining ones may rise in value.
How many washers did you install to raise the nose of your seat? I just acquired a 2005-6 Giant Revive Spirit and the first thingI noticed was that the seat angle seemed to be tilted downward slightly which makes me feel like I'm sliding down off the seat . I'm glad I read your post because I hadn't thought about installing the washers. Thanks!
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