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Forum: Touring
11-14-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,362
Posted By lovemachine

This "Roswheel" bag is the same bag I see with...

This "Roswheel" bag is the same bag I see with different names or no name at all on it on ebay, alibaba and other sites. Mine has the huge logo running diagonally and wallet sized zippered pocket on...
Forum: Touring
11-13-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,362
Posted By lovemachine

Further update

So the zipper on top will fail if you attempt to use it with a tightly packed bag. Probably my fault for trying to force it so I wanted to warn people. Also the taillight tab is not up to the task...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,901
Posted By lovemachine

In my opinion it's the most fun you can have on a...

In my opinion it's the most fun you can have on a bicycle without jumping. Take it slow, be patient and understanding. It will be frustrating and awkward at first, you do so many things...
Forum: Touring
08-22-17, 09:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,362
Posted By lovemachine

Roswheel

I have had this bag for several months now and it does the job. Lots of reflective logo, love it or hate it. Fairly easy to attach, same as any other. Now it is not rock solid stable for rooty or...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-29-17, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,391
Posted By lovemachine

As for trunk stability this bike is easier to use...

As for trunk stability this bike is easier to use than a trike because you lean into a turn. The force generated by a turn never tries to push you off the bike, the bike is always under you since it...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-26-17, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,391
Posted By lovemachine

hmmm, crickets. I have never seen one? I...

hmmm, crickets.

I have never seen one?
I did not know they existed or was an option?
Not interesting to you guys?
No reason for it, why bother?

Would pictures help?

So here is the overall...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-25-17, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,391
Posted By lovemachine

Would or have you ridden a 2 wheeled handcycle?

Would or have you rode a 2 wheeled handcycle?
I have a buddy who rides or did ride a lean-steer Lightning and for him it’s still not close enough to that bicycle feeling he is missing. I must admit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,213
Posted By lovemachine

Spray the contact points of the bag with rubber...

Spray the contact points of the bag with rubber undercoating. This will minimize slipping of the bag around your frame. Then more importantly wrap your frame in clear tape just like you would...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
04-20-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,786
Posted By lovemachine

I rode that exact bike on Ragbrai last year with...

I rode that exact bike on Ragbrai last year with a granny gear while a teammate had one without. I was much fresher at the end of the day and was able to tackle the hills with effort but no...
Forum: Recumbent
02-09-15, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,451
Posted By lovemachine

If you're still shopping you might want to look...

If you're still shopping you might want to look at the Trident TWIG also. It's another option along the same lines but it will fold down fairly compact.
Forum: Recumbent
11-19-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,731
Posted By lovemachine

Sorry, I fed the trolls this time! My usual...

Sorry, I fed the trolls this time!

My usual response is silence, but cabin fever may be setting in. I thought it was funny myself but I don't want my crude humor to reflect poorly on this entire...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,357
Posted By lovemachine

I got stung more than two weeks ago on the...

I got stung more than two weeks ago on the tandem. We were probably going 20 mph or so on a sand covered blacktop when I felt a really sharp pain next to my navel. I swatted at the unknown beast...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 11,074
Posted By lovemachine

Most bikes seem like they would be better if they...

Most bikes seem like they would be better if they had some gears and at least one brake.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,459
Posted By lovemachine

havent broken 19avg yet

I have a hilly but, unfortunately not rolling hills, 22 mile commute and the best I was able to do was 18.8 avg. That took all I had, it was nice and cool in the morning and I arrived with a shirt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,115
Posted By lovemachine

We just got a specialized dealer so within a year...

We just got a specialized dealer so within a year I may agree with you. For now its trek, trek, trek and every once in a while a trek. I will not ride a trek for this reason, I am sure they're bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,968
Posted By lovemachine

Blow by them on the downhill. "On your left" is...

Blow by them on the downhill. "On your left" is all that's necessary, you earned your downhill speed as you grunt up the hills. Don't buzz people, don't sneak up on them, but don't ride your brakes...
Forum: Touring
07-03-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,645
Posted By lovemachine

UPDATE! Friday: Submerge seat in steaming...

UPDATE!

Friday: Submerge seat in steaming water until bubbles cease, put in oven at 200 for 20 min, check go to 210 for another 20. Fully dry, measured the same leather still feels soft and...
Forum: Touring
07-01-11, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,733
Posted By lovemachine

All I can say is do not buy the nashbar...

All I can say is do not buy the nashbar streetwise unless you enjoy changing worn out tires frequently.
Forum: Touring
06-28-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,645
Posted By lovemachine

The saddle in question is a murphy. It was...

The saddle in question is a murphy. It was bought before ragbrai last year so less than a year of actual use. It has been caught in a few downpours but has always been treated which may be the...
Forum: Touring
06-28-11, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,645
Posted By lovemachine

overtensioned leather saddle

I am the guy who did one or both of the following:

used too much conditioner on my saddle during break-in (it's broken)
used too much tension and stretched the leather

It's too late I am out...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-11, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By lovemachine

warming up the legs

I ride a tandem and like to come out of the gate like a rocket. My wife takes at least 5 miles before she hits her stride. Does anyone use the warm up type rubs, I think I want to give these a...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,420
Posted By lovemachine

That's a shame about his broken windows and four...

That's a shame about his broken windows and four flat tires, I hope he has the extra cash to replace them. Oh and make sure you break out the windows with the same brand of beer, wear gloves.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,405
Posted By lovemachine

Yes this does happen, I would say take the lane...

Yes this does happen, I would say take the lane but sometimes that is not the best policy. I would take the lane, check your mirror and decided "is he moving over", if not head for the ditch. I can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-18-11, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By lovemachine

arai brake working correctly

I have noticed that my drum brake when does not seem to slow our tandem very quickly. It feels like on flat ground I can overpower it with just my effort and accelerate. Is this working properly? ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By lovemachine

I use Princeton Tec lamps exclusively whenever I...

I use Princeton Tec lamps exclusively whenever I cut my own arm off!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-11, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,484
Posted By lovemachine

tapping rack mounts?

Are Cannondale rack mounts unthreaded? I had to tap both the m5's (didn't go well) in the rear and the front has the braze-ons for the lowrider racks but I see no threads. Is this how Cannondale...
Forum: Touring
04-27-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,853
Posted By lovemachine

waterproofing non-waterproof panniers

Has anyone ever waterproofed their cheap panniers (nashbar MTB) with a painted on coating? I ruined a cell phone on one of our 50 milers in the rain and was curious if anyone had attempted it. Auto...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
Posted By lovemachine

OK, I can't private message anyone since I don't...

OK, I can't private message anyone since I don't have the required post to do so. I would however be interested in talking price with anybody that had one to fit a cannondale. Anybody who may be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
Posted By lovemachine

child stoker kits

OK, I am in the market for a child stoker kit and would like somebody who has been down this road to enlighten me.

1. Is there anything I need to look out for as far as fit goes other than tube...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,531
Posted By lovemachine

I used a 1500watt oil filled electric radiator...

I used a 1500watt oil filled electric radiator and a small ceramic heater in a huge cardboard box. Cover with sleeping bags and let the frame cure. It seemed to work well. I was using a silver...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,289
Posted By lovemachine

Thats exactly what I need. Thanks, Craig

Thats exactly what I need.

Thanks,

Craig
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,289
Posted By lovemachine

The nashbar tires produced the ride I was after...

The nashbar tires produced the ride I was after and they went on the rim very easily. What did not go smoothly was the rear tire removal. The new cannondale does not have the quick release kit and...
Forum: Touring
03-09-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,348
Posted By lovemachine

Looking at your website I see you are undecided...

Looking at your website I see you are undecided on a bike. I have not ridden the Kona Sutra but I do think that bike will do everything you need. No matter what you do get a bike with multiple hand...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By lovemachine

Ive got plenty of headlights and rear leds, but...

Ive got plenty of headlights and rear leds, but they just don't seem to carry far enough when the fog is in the equation. I was thinking that the strobe's purpose would be from a half mile away let...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By lovemachine

bus strobe

Its been foggy here the last few morning and the xenon strobes that flash on the top of the school buses seems to carry forever. Even when the fog is super thick the surrounding area is lit up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,289
Posted By lovemachine

Well I ordered a pair of nashbar streetwise tires...

Well I ordered a pair of nashbar streetwise tires to try the 700x35 size. Yes I know these are probably not going to have much longevity but they were 10.00. I have to be cheap this month (like I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,289
Posted By lovemachine

Update. I have a cannondale tandem. The stoker...

Update. I have a cannondale tandem. The stoker and myself were both fairly comfortable, we do however miss the baloon tires ride quality. The new bike has 700x23 continental somethings and the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,289
Posted By lovemachine

Older Cannondale tandem purchase

I have a guy who has a Cannondale road tandem for sale. He wants $1000 for it, it's an older model since it has a drum brake. I told him that I had concerns about my wife fitting since we are a...
Forum: Touring
01-18-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,216
Posted By lovemachine

I see no stove. I am cheap so I know where you...

I see no stove. I am cheap so I know where you are coming from. Make all the gear that you can. Being cheap means hauling food and cooking it yourself. Start practicing now.

Cheap cooking...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-17-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By lovemachine

Katy trail

The Katy trail in Missouri is 225 miles of car free goodness. Its flat hard packed limestone. My wife and I did it twice this year once carrying all the gear on single bikes and a second time with...
Forum: Recumbent
12-03-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,415
Posted By lovemachine

SCH: I like how you call the person the...

SCH:

I like how you call the person the light is pointed at "the victim". These led lights are getting to be bright enough where that is accurate.
Forum: Recumbent
12-03-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,415
Posted By lovemachine

best light for the money

Serfas TL 200. These were side by side with the superflash and clearly brighter. In fact I only bought this to be brighter than my buddy who had a superflash and was really proud of it. The lights...
Forum: Recumbent
12-01-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By lovemachine

layout of bike preweld ...

layout of bike preweld
http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/yy118/RUMSPRINGAXXXVIII/RECUMBENT%20BUILD/
Forum: Recumbent
12-01-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By lovemachine

homebuilt pivoting boom advice

Ok, my avatar is a picture of the layout of the main frame before it got welded.

I am trying to duplicate the Silvio on a budget. So far $2.50 in scrap tubing (3x1.75x.125 wall aluminum), donated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,025
Posted By lovemachine

Ok, the only thing stopping me from having a...

Ok, the only thing stopping me from having a recumbent is cash and to a lesser extent space. This year was the wifes turn to buy whatever bike she wanted (Bianchi Volpe). My turn is coming and I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-30-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,853
Posted By lovemachine

Ok, first you can pull a paceline with a...

Ok, first you can pull a paceline with a recumbent, but it must be the correct one. Saw it done at RAGBRAI this year, got right behind him in a nice little pocket of dead air. The rider was on a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-11-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By lovemachine

It looks to me like the bolt is not broken. The...

It looks to me like the bolt is not broken. The pin or bolt that holds this bolt's eye in the frames pocket is broken. I can't remember if that was an allen head bolt or what was here. The...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By lovemachine

softride attachment bolt

I was wondering when it would happen, my attachment bolt broke for my softride beam on my burley rock n roll. The softride sight seems to be just an archive, a page for history so to speak. Where...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,165
Posted By lovemachine

helicoil

http://www.mcmaster.com/#helicoil-inserts/=9nox09
looks like they got 10 packs in metric
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By lovemachine

cheap intercom system

I was wanting to use a long range walkie talkie system as an intecom. Something similar to the one here http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cobra-22m-gmrs-frs-2-way-radio.aspx?a=735527&pn=1. I...
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