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Forum: Recumbent
11-19-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,313
Posted By Cornfield

We get a lot of questions from adults when we...

We get a lot of questions from adults when we ride but I love the smiles on faces of children when they see that we are riding what looks like Big Wheels or Green Machines.
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,313
Posted By Cornfield

I had to look up MUP = Multiple Use Trails

I had to look up MUP = Multiple Use Trails
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,998
Posted By Cornfield

I don't use the straps

I don't use the straps
Forum: Recumbent
10-03-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,313
Posted By Cornfield

My wife and I each have a Terra Trike EVO. I...

My wife and I each have a Terra Trike EVO. I encounter her everyday.
Forum: Recumbent
10-03-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,998
Posted By Cornfield

I installed clipless pedals and put on my old...

I installed clipless pedals and put on my old Sidi shoes. I could easily latch into the fight pedal but have difficulties with the left. I’ve walked like a duck all my life and my ankles and feet...
Forum: Recumbent
08-28-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,998
Posted By Cornfield

My wife and I ride Terra Trikes. Both have the...

My wife and I ride Terra Trikes. Both have the Bosch EVO system. We mostly ride on rail to trail rural paths. There are two significantly tall Highway overpasses and the e-assist comes in handy....
Forum: Recumbent
03-21-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,389
Posted By Cornfield

Wife and I each have Terra Trike EVO which comes...

Wife and I each have Terra Trike EVO which comes with Bosch motor. If we have to start on an incline, we put them in “turbo” mode briefly to get rolling. We love them.
Forum: Recumbent
03-21-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,722
Posted By Cornfield

No. In fact, I bought myself a Terra Trike EVO as...

No. In fact, I bought myself a Terra Trike EVO as well. Now we ride the local trails on matching bikes.
Forum: Recumbent
11-07-21, 06:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,286
Posted By Cornfield

The weather here has turned colder but we’ve...

The weather here has turned colder but we’ve ridden a bit anyway. I’ve equipped it with a Bluetooth speaker so that I can listen to so,e of my favorite music. During years of riding two wheel bikes...
Forum: Recumbent
10-28-21, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,286
Posted By Cornfield

The trike was delivered yesterday. The mirror is...

The trike was delivered yesterday. The mirror is mounted on the bar end and it works for me. My first ride was short, exhilarating. I find it awkward getting my ankles in the straps but think that...
Forum: Recumbent
10-26-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,286
Posted By Cornfield

It looks like bar end is the only option for...

It looks like bar end is the only option for mounting a mirror on this bike. A photo of how you mounted yours would help me visualize your solution.
Forum: Recumbent
10-26-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,286
Posted By Cornfield

Terra Trike EVO - New version

My wife has had the Rambler based EVO for about three years. Hers has the Bosch motor and she has been pleased with it. I pulled the trigger on a new one for myself yesterday. I see that the new...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By Cornfield

Yes, I've been leaning the bike over to get on...

Yes, I've been leaning the bike over to get on and off but I learned the hard way that can be problematic in a quick stop situation. I visited the Trek shop, traded in the Verve for a Terra Trike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By Cornfield

Thats what I’m afraid of. I’m so used to the...

Thats what I’m afraid of. I’m so used to the smoothness of the Bosch unit. I visited a friend that used to work at a bike shop. He thinks my 2001 Trek Police Bike would not be a good bike to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By Cornfield

Do you need to have disc brakes?

Do you need to have disc brakes?
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By Cornfield

Bafang question

My wife and I both have pedal assist bikes. Hers is a TerraTrike and I have a Trek Verve +3. Both of them have the Bosch mid drive power unit. I would like to convert an older Trek mountain style...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,044
Posted By Cornfield

Yes, I put my R/C airplane and car batteries at...

Yes, I put my R/C airplane and car batteries at “Storage level” if I won’t be using them for a few weeks. My lipos last a long time that way. I wish chargers for electric devices like bikes and snow...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,044
Posted By Cornfield

Freezing garage. Batteries OK?

Winter is coming to Illinois soon. Some folks ride their bikes year round but not us. Our E-Bikes will sit in the garage all Winter. It’s not a heated garage so it’s been known to spend 1-2 months in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,890
Posted By Cornfield

I told you on September 20. “The Excorcist”.....

I told you on September 20. “The Excorcist”.. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-exorcist-stairs-washington-dc
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By Cornfield

I don’t care for the seat/seat post. It has a...

I don’t care for the seat/seat post. It has a suspension seat post that just feels wobbly. I have a Brooks saddle on my other bike and am so side ring making a switch.
The other thing I miss is a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-20, 04:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,890
Posted By Cornfield

so do I win a new electric bike?

so do I win a new electric bike?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-20, 05:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,890
Posted By Cornfield

The Excorcist 1973

The Excorcist 1973
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-06-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By Cornfield

Having an autoimuune disease, if my pulse rate...

Having an autoimuune disease, if my pulse rate gets in the 90+ bpm the following day I get very sick. Witht he electric assist, I can keep my pulse below 75 and avoid that.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By Cornfield

I have had it out once and really enjoyed it. The...

I have had it out once and really enjoyed it. The riding position of this bike is more upright. That may take a while to get used to. I may end up sticking a well worn Brooks saddle on it.
Peddling...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By Cornfield

New (Used) Bike Day Trek Verve+3

I’m 70 years old and I have noticed that my a Surly Crosscheck has been getting slower every year. Last Summer we bought a Terra Trike EVO for my wife. Trend setter that she is, now everybody wants...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,330
Posted By Cornfield

Long time since I’ve been on here. She loves her...

Long time since I’ve been on here. She loves her EVO. We go out on a nature trail and ride about 10 miles a day. We don’t go out at night so we got a generic battery powered light that has never been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,849
Posted By Cornfield

Get a Brooks saddle and wear any pair of pants...

Get a Brooks saddle and wear any pair of pants you want. Maybe even a kilt.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

Class III e-bikes are legal on Illinois bike...

Class III e-bikes are legal on Illinois bike paths. Please note: I really doubt that I'll be going much faster than 12 MPH on a regular basis. The power assist will be mostly for highway overpasses...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

We are discussing Police bikes, which includes...

We are discussing Police bikes, which includes both Electric and non-electric types. If there isn't a specific forum for "Police Bikes", I think that "General Cycling" is appropriate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

Good guys wear white hats

Good guys wear white hats
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

The 2001 was an American, hand built, bike that...

The 2001 was an American, hand built, bike that was built to much better standards than the regular mountain bikes. It had a number of unique features including a silent hub. I believe that the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

I'm here and in Ebike. It seems I have gotten...

I'm here and in Ebike. It seems I have gotten more responses and input here. At $4000 plus it's worth cross posting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-...

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/police/police-electric/p/22241/

Now I can post links. Here are the specs on the new Police Electric Bike
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

I haven't posted enough here to put up a link to...

I haven't posted enough here to put up a link to the specs of the Trek Police Electric model. Please look at the Trek specs page and let me know what you think of the current model. I have been very...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-05-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,655
Posted By Cornfield

Trek Police Electric

Anybody got one? Quality? Review? Value?
i bought a 2001 Trek Police bike new, for personal use. At 69, my legs are having a hard time getting up steep hills. I’m giving consideration to a new Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,641
Posted By Cornfield

Old old thread to resurrect. 12 years have passed...

Old old thread to resurrect. 12 years have passed since the last entry. I have been riding a 2001 Trek Police bike that I purchased new for personal use. I’ve got 2000 miles on it and have had it...
Forum: Recumbent
07-31-19, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,722
Posted By Cornfield

We picked up her new trike today. She loves it...

We picked up her new trike today. She loves it already. The Bosch assist helped her to keep up with me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,330
Posted By Cornfield

Lupine told me that the headlights are available...

Lupine told me that the headlights are available but that the tail lights that are compatible wouldn't be available for a year. I hate getting things half right. I told the bike dealer to forget...
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,722
Posted By Cornfield

Lupine told me that the headlights are available...

Lupine told me that the headlights are available but that the tail lights that are compatible wouldn't be available for a year. I hate getting things half right. I told the bike dealer to forget...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,722
Posted By Cornfield

The TerraTrike web site says the Purion console...

The TerraTrike web site says the Purion console is head and tail light expandable. The lights that work with it are Lupine. They are over $300, which would be ok if they provide exceptionally better...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,330
Posted By Cornfield

Bosch Prurion compatible light

My wife has ordered a TerraTrike Bosch EVO tadpole bike. The TerraTrike web site says that the bike is head and tail light expandable With the Purion console. I contacted the dealer and manufacturer...
Forum: Recumbent
07-28-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,722
Posted By Cornfield

TerraTrike EVO

My wife hasn’t ridden her recumbent EZ1 for a couple of years. She had gotten a fear of falling and at 76, was cycling pretty slow. I bought her an electric assist Trek but she was still afraid of...
Forum: Introductions
07-27-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By Cornfield

Returning member

I haven’t posted on these forums for several years. Work, family, illness have kept me off the bike. I lost my original password along with my old email so this is a new “handle”.
I’m 69 years old...
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