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Forum: Recumbent
04-05-13, 01:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Colorado/Denver it's kinda pick and choose - not...

Colorado/Denver it's kinda pick and choose - not sure what the actual law is. I don't really care, personally I view the streets as a dangerous place to be, so I'm not going to chance the roads in...
Forum: Recumbent
04-03-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

You don't slam into the curb at speed. You crawl...

You don't slam into the curb at speed. You crawl over it slowly.
Forum: Recumbent
04-02-13, 10:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

I was thinking IGH would help. I guess I'm...

I was thinking IGH would help.

I guess I'm not the only person who encounters curbs. ;)
Forum: Recumbent
04-01-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Thanks, I hadn't even considered the tires could...

Thanks, I hadn't even considered the tires could help with clearance.
Forum: Recumbent
04-01-13, 06:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

I don't use a computer, so I'm guessing around...

I don't use a computer, so I'm guessing around 10mph. I wouldn't say I "aggressively" change directions.
Forum: Recumbent
04-01-13, 01:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Specifically, upper back issues from years of...

Specifically, upper back issues from years of abuse. :(
Forum: Recumbent
03-31-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

In my case, I'll stay on the sidewalks as long as...

In my case, I'll stay on the sidewalks as long as possible even though I know there are curbs ahead that might make it inconvenient for me. The roads are dangerous place IMHO (see above). Probably...
Forum: Recumbent
03-31-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

We have those crazy roads where I live too. ...

We have those crazy roads where I live too. Unfortunately, they're full of these things called (bad) "drivers." These so-called "drivers" are often texting, making and taking phone calls, just...
Forum: Recumbent
03-30-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Same here...

Same here...
Forum: Recumbent
03-29-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

That's one way to get over a curb. Another is to...

That's one way to get over a curb. Another is to just ride over the curb slowly, no shifting your weight back and forth. You don't need to "jump" off a curb, you can just roll off it.

2:15 of...
Forum: Recumbent
03-29-13, 12:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Wow, this thread is making me feel like I live in...

Wow, this thread is making me feel like I live in an alternate reality. Am I the only person who encounters curbs during their pedal powered travels? Are curbs not common place in other parts of...
Forum: Recumbent
03-26-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Both.

Both.
Forum: Recumbent
03-25-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Thanks. I was looking at the Sportster for the...

Thanks. I was looking at the Sportster for the 26" rear wheel.
Forum: Recumbent
03-24-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

There are areas along my travels that don't have...

There are areas along my travels that don't have an inclined ramp. It's either hop the curb or take a different route. Obviously this hasn't been a problem on my DF, but my DF is starting to become...
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

You don't need to "lift a wheel" to climb a...

You don't need to "lift a wheel" to climb a curb.
Forum: Recumbent
03-22-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By Jimi77

Tadpoles and curbs

I'm strongly considering making the move to recumbent biking. Will Tadpoles clear a curb? In the pics it looks like the chain might scrape as you climb the curb, especially with Tadpoles with 20"...
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