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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By VegasTriker

Check out the table in red and green for which...

Check out the table in red and green for which tire size (width) is safe to use. Note that there is a statement at the bottom of the chart that the recommendations are conservative when it comes to...
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 148
Posted By VegasTriker

It is pretty unlikely the frame is exactly the...

It is pretty unlikely the frame is exactly the same for different sized wheels even though the trike has the same model name. If you buy one with a 26" rear wheel and then substitute a 20" wheel you...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-06-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,157
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: Southeast
02-25-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
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...
Forum: Introductions
12-02-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
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...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 967
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-20-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
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...
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
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: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-05-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 564
Posted By VegasTriker

Never use cooking oil for lubricating. ...

Never use cooking oil for lubricating. Lubricating oils are formulated to be stable for years. Cooking oil eventually combines with O2 in the air and forms a gummy mess. Not good for the inside of...
Forum: Southwest
09-02-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By VegasTriker

Reservations are now requred October thru May

There is a new requirement to enter the park between October 1 and May 31. The park has become so overcrowded that you are now required to make advance reservations and it is on a timed entry basis....
Forum: Southwest
08-30-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By VegasTriker

The Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club has regular...

The Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club has regular group rides. Check out their website https://www.lasvegasbikeclub.org/. There was a lot of damage recently with 8+ inches of rain so both of the roads...
Forum: Southwest
08-22-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By VegasTriker

It's closed until further notice

Downhill bike park closed due to flooding on August 21, 2023.
Lee Canyon received at least 8 inches of rain from tropical storm Hilary. The entire Spring Mountain Recreational Area will remain...
Forum: Recumbent
08-20-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,020
Posted By VegasTriker

My experience has been that I can't keep up with...

My experience has been that I can't keep up with a group of fast riders like the kinds who I often see riding in my area in a pack. The Expedition weighs 34 pounds so is no match for someone riding a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-15-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,137
Posted By VegasTriker

You can ride the interstate in Nevada outside of...

You can ride the interstate in Nevada outside of populated areas where there is no alternative route. Were it not for that, you would have to equip your bike with wings and a propeller. When I-15...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By VegasTriker

No to fairy lights - way too dim to be useful during the day

Instead of using fairy lights that will hardly be seen during the day, just buy an inexpensive pair of USB rechargeable bike lights. I presume with the town name of Leicester, you are writing from...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-13-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By VegasTriker

Replace pads

You are not the only one with this issue about the brakes. From 2015 https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1032761 The recommendation seems to be not buying the OEM replacement but using Kool Stop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,969
Posted By VegasTriker

Whatever you do, before buying the parts figure...

Whatever you do, before buying the parts figure out just how it will affect the gear range. You can use the Sheldon Brown gear calculator https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gear-calc.html to see exactly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,888
Posted By VegasTriker

The answer can be yes and actually better than...

The answer can be yes and actually better than buying something from the manufacturer's website. Recumbent trikes sometimes use shock cord to lace the mesh seat on the seat frame. The size is 6mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,459
Posted By VegasTriker

You can get some information at Vintage Trek...

You can get some information at Vintage Trek where they list the years made and the color scheme for the frame Vintage Trek Bikes- Information on Steel Road Bicycles made by the Trek Bicycle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,504
Posted By VegasTriker

I will no comment on the honesty of your bike...

I will no comment on the honesty of your bike shop but I do read some things that would make me think twice. First, going into a bike shop and asking for a "tune up" is an invitation for them to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,024
Posted By VegasTriker

You might find some recommendations at this...

You might find some recommendations at this subforum https://www.bikeforums.net/recreational-family/. It's a common question there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,308
Posted By VegasTriker

No to BSOs

About a decade ago a fellow cyclist wanted to participate in RAGBRAI but he was unable to bring his Lightspeed road bike on the trip. He checked with one of the local bike shops asking if they had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,028
Posted By VegasTriker

Points, plugs, and have the timing checked? Hey...

Points, plugs, and have the timing checked? Hey Koyote you are revealing your age. Newer cars don't have points and the timing is controlled by the computer. The last one I had that had a distributor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,057
Posted By VegasTriker

Use date codes to get the year

A quicker way to get the year a bike was made if it has Shimano cranks is to look at the inside of the crank for the two letter date code and then go the a website that lists date codes.Date of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,321
Posted By VegasTriker

Finally looks like a person with a little...

Finally looks like a person with a little chemistry background. Indeed, any purely hydrocarbon solvent such as paint thinners, stove fuel, or naptha is a far better solvent for grease than alcohol....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,738
Posted By VegasTriker

+2 to No If you can't distinguish between a...

+2 to No
If you can't distinguish between a decent bike and a mediocre used bike, find someone who does. If you have a bike club in your area, ask them if they have a tourist rider who will help you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By VegasTriker

You might give us a brief description of the...

You might give us a brief description of the "issues" you are having with your bicycle. There are quite a few helpful people here who can make suggestions on what it might take to do the repair or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 986
Posted By VegasTriker

You might take a trip over to the park tool...

You might take a trip over to the park tool website where there are links to many tutorials on how to maintain your bike: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/
It sure beats trial and error. The list for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-06-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,686
Posted By VegasTriker

Maybe the message is because of this fire...

Maybe the message is because of this fire https://nypost.com/2023/03/05/e-bike-battery-sparks-another-huge-nyc-blaze-guts-grocery-store-and-injures-7/ yesterday. It was a scooter, not an e-bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By VegasTriker

No apology needed. Those are called drop bars....

No apology needed. Those are called drop bars. Several choices depending upon how old the road bike might be. I've had them on the downtube part of the frame below the headset. (downtube shifters),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,730
Posted By VegasTriker

Do any of these three bikes you list come in more...

Do any of these three bikes you list come in more than a single frame size? One size fits all is a sure way to know that a lot of buyers are never going to get a good fit. It's a sure sign of a cheap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,730
Posted By VegasTriker

If you know the year, make, and model you can...

If you know the year, make, and model you can nearly always find the MSRP for the bike at Bicycle blue book. I pay no attention to the values they list but it will help you to dismiss ads that are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By VegasTriker

As said previously, if one rear wheel is a...

As said previously, if one rear wheel is a freewheel and the other a freehub with cassette, you can't do what you want to do and simply change the two. If so, buying a set of tools is a waste of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,290
Posted By VegasTriker

Instead of messing with those small tubes of glue...

Instead of messing with those small tubes of glue at home, buy a 4 ounce bottle of Elmer's rubber cement. It's universally available at local stores for a couple of bucks. I just clean the area where...
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,375
Posted By VegasTriker

Buy a used one rather than a new entry level...

Buy a used one rather than a new entry level trike if that is what you end up doing. You will then get one with decent components, likely to weigh far less, and have a usable gear range compared to...
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By VegasTriker

There are lots of people who have added e-assist...

There are lots of people who have added e-assist to Catrikes. BTW, the "metal bar" is called an axle. Places you could ask are the Catrike forum https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/catrike/, at...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,957
Posted By VegasTriker

Buy yourself a bottle of Elmer's rubber cement at...

Buy yourself a bottle of Elmer's rubber cement at any of the office supply or mass merchandiser stores. It's a couple bucks for a 4 ounce bottle. Even has a brush inside the cap. Sure beats...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-10-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,205
Posted By VegasTriker

Interesting timing

Interesting timing as I replied here soon after my optometrist told me I would eventually need surgery (9/3/2019) but put it off until just this week. Wait until you get informed about the cost of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,481
Posted By VegasTriker

Without even being specific you have pointed out...

Without even being specific you have pointed out one of the problems with the standard granny trike. You aren't going to find a lightweight racing version of the regular adult trike because of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,411
Posted By VegasTriker

For all you doubters about inexpensive bike...

For all you doubters about inexpensive bike lights I have used a similar 100 lumen light for at least 4 years and have given away pairs of them as Christmas gifts. Mine are knockoffs of the Lezyne...
Forum: Southwest
08-19-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By VegasTriker

It's open. There is a picture of it on the front...

It's open. There is a picture of it on the front page of today's Review Journal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,146
Posted By VegasTriker

If you can mount it on the handlebars without...

If you can mount it on the handlebars without interfering with the folding option, there is a simple adapter that makes it possible. These used to be available from China for 2 bucks delivered. Now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 752
Posted By VegasTriker

Presta or Schrader valve? At least one reply here...

Presta or Schrader valve? At least one reply here only applies to presta valves and that is tightening the nut too much.
My experience is that you would break off the top of the valve if you...
Forum: Recumbent
08-03-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,326
Posted By VegasTriker

One of the problems of living in the Midwest is...

One of the problems of living in the Midwest is the lay over period in the winter. I lived in four different Midwestern states for about two decades so remember waiting forever for Spring to arrive...
Forum: Recumbent
08-02-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,326
Posted By VegasTriker

Ar you new to recumbents? Most long-time riders...

Ar you new to recumbents? Most long-time riders will tell you that switching from a conventional bike to a recumbent bike or trike was a surprise as to how much harder it was to climb hills. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,793
Posted By VegasTriker

Depends upon where you live and how you keep...

Depends upon where you live and how you keep cool. Before I retired and when I had to ride in the afternoon in summer, the only way I could ride any distance safely was to ride wet. Fortunately water...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By VegasTriker

When you put that much weight up high on a...

When you put that much weight up high on a bicycle it changes the handling characteristics and not for the better. That's why you see a 40 pound limit for most child seats. Most riders use a trailer...
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