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10-28-08, 10:35 PM
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new to recumbents
recently acquired a thunderbolt (believe an A-10, but not sure) looking for a fairing any good suggestions for parts or riding. Have ridden 100 miles in two weeks plus more miles on my regular bike to exercise the 100+ pound dog. I love the recumbent it is a very nice bike.
10-28-08, 10:42 PM
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most bents take stand parts.
a couple of places to get fairings
https://www.calhouncycle.com/productc...=5&pageStyle=H
https://www.hostelshoppe.com/recumbent_catalog.php
a couple of places to get fairings
https://www.calhouncycle.com/productc...=5&pageStyle=H
https://www.hostelshoppe.com/recumbent_catalog.php
10-29-08, 06:24 AM
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bentrideronline.com is the motherlode of recumbent information and discussion. There are links to many manufacturers and retailers, including Lightning. They state they have Thunderbolt parts.
10-29-08, 06:54 AM
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Welcome to "bent-ness", continue to enjoy the comfort of your lounge chair on wheels.
10-29-08, 09:17 AM
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Hey, that's great. I always wanted to fly one of those.
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10-29-08, 03:58 PM
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Welcome, OrangeBeach.
I've never been on a Lightning Thunderbolt, but always liked the looks of them. Lightning claims they are great on hills, which is likely a good thing in dealing with a 100 pound dog.
I've never been on a Lightning Thunderbolt, but always liked the looks of them. Lightning claims they are great on hills, which is likely a good thing in dealing with a 100 pound dog.
10-29-08, 04:58 PM
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I have a LIghtning P-38 and it is good on hills...however this motor is not. It does climb well, so I would imagine the other Lightning bikes would do well also.
