Posted on March 31, 2008 by Roland
TerraCycle offers a Longbikes Slipstream Idler Kit that looks very nicely made. It replaces the rubber idlers seen on most recumbents with coged idlers that have high quality bearings. TerraCycle claims that the better idlers provide improved efficiency and quieter operation. This improvement is not inexpensive, $154 for the kit.
I agree with TerraCycle’s explanation of why [...]
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Posted on March 30, 2008 by Roland
Great Bicyling awareness video from the UK. I would love to see something like this appearing in the US
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Posted on March 27, 2008 by Roland
The Patagonia Web sales are not as good as the Outlet Sales but they are alot easier to get to. You can check out the lates sale at Patagonia Web Specials. Check out the Rain Shadow Jacket at 50% off ($74.50), this is a nice cycling and off-bike rain jacket.
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Posted on March 25, 2008 by Roland
I have my new shorter cranks but so far haven’t been able to get the Shimano HollowTech II cranks that I am replacing off. Every time I start this job I find that I am missing another tool. Here’s a nice set of instructions with a tool list so you won’t have the same problem.
INSTRUCTIONS [...]
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Posted on March 24, 2008 by Roland
Check out what Protland has done for bicyclists … bike boxes in the road. This is amazing and innovative. Cheers to Portland!!!
You have just sealed that ranking as number 1 bicycling city in North America for me.
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Posted on March 24, 2008 by Roland
I met Randy and Nancy in front of our local supper market about dusk. They were looking for a place to stay and spent the night with us.
Here’s the latest update from the amazing Randy and Nancy:
Hello to all from the Hobobikers!
We’re about halfway on our trip now! We’ve cycled almost 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) now [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roland
In light rain and often in the morning, I like to wear breathable tights not rain pants. Campmor is having a nice sale on Hind DryLite Tights, $29.96 ($50 List).
I have several pairs of Hind Tights and think they are very nice and a great buy. These tights are a little tighter than my favorites [...]
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Posted on March 20, 2008 by Roland
In 2008, I am trying to do everything I can to eliminate the hip problem that kept me off of the bike for most of 2007. Here’s my plan:
1. Go back to Power Gripsno more clipless pedals that are more efficient but also seem to put more stress on my hips and knees.
2. Shorter Cranks [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2008 by Roland
Update 4/9/08 see SlipStream Kick Stand Fix Installed
Greg Peek has a fix for the Longbikes Slipstream Kick Stand problem discussed in Slipstream Kick Stand Update.
There may be more but this is what I’ve found on the Longbikes web site:
Product upgrade announcement: Slipstream owners, if you have had problems with your ESGE 2 leg kickstand not staying [...]
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Posted on March 8, 2008 by Roland
If you are replacing your crank arms with shorter cranks this video shows you how. Don’t forget you will need a crank puller, the standard tool is a Park Crank Puller.
You can also find this great video at How to Replace Crank Arms at BikeTutor.com.
If you also have to replace the bottom bracket, here’s a great video on [...]
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