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10193
Recumbutt is often caused by the seat being too upright. The more you lay it back, the less weight is on your butt and more is spread over your entire back....
Jerry Lipsky
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Oct 1, 2007
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10194
I just purchased an Aerotrunk from Angel Tech, that's the really large, aerodynamic trunk that attaches to the back of the seat. However the sleeve won't quite...
Doug Brinson
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Oct 1, 2007
8:36 pm
10195
As you go lower, it seems there is more strain on the neck muscles. And at stop signs and signals the balance at stops is tough. I am working on it. Jerry...
Jon Baker
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Oct 1, 2007
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10196
I need to carry a dress shirt and slacks to work on a Giro 26. The Bacchetta brain box is too small. Any alternatives that folks have tested? I'd prefer to...
Tristan Fiedler
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Oct 1, 2007
8:41 pm
10197
I modified a small backpack to hang from the seat using the adapter for the Bacchetta One For All bag. Pictures can be seen here: ...
Dave Strauss
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Oct 1, 2007
8:48 pm
10198
I have a Giro 20 with the recurve seat for commuting. I've added a Fastback System over the back of the seat where I stuff tubes, tools, pump, and lock up into...
A. Christopher Hammon
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Oct 1, 2007
9:39 pm
10199
I use the terracycle midship rack http://www.terracycle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=T&Product_Code=BachRack&Category_Code=R and Arkel...
btrefzger@...
billt4912
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Oct 1, 2007
9:50 pm
10200
Great comments - keep 'em coming :) Will the Rans computer brief case work with a Giro 26 Euro Mesh seat?...
Tristan Fiedler
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Oct 3, 2007
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10201
I switched to a Rans seat(I know....gasp!!!!) for my basso aero so I could go the distance. Chere...
Chere
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Oct 11, 2007
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10202
I made the change to the EuroSeat this year with a new Giro 26. It took me some time and adjustment to get the seat comfortable. At first I was pretty...
Denny Voorhees
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Oct 11, 2007
10:18 am
10203
It sounds like you may have your seat too upright. The highracers are intended to have a lot more reclined seating than other bents with 'tractor seats'for...
John Groweg
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Oct 11, 2007
11:58 am
10204
i was a little leery of the 26's crank height and bought the 20 a couple of months ago. love it. wonder if you guys have any issues with the extra height?...
john
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Oct 22, 2007
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10205
Hello John. For me, there haven't been any issues with the height. I've had my Giro 26 (large frame) since the beginning of September and have ridden it 375...
etxrick
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Oct 23, 2007
10:03 am
10206
It took some getting used to, but now I like it because it's so comfortable. I don't get numb feet or a sore tailbone, as I did on my BikeE....
Archie Campbell
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Oct 23, 2007
10:03 am
10207
g'day all, how do you remove rust from the non-contact portion of disc brake rotors? cheers!...
Tristan Fiedler
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Oct 23, 2007
9:22 pm
10208
Not at all. Esp taller riders will have no problem with crank height IMHO. Aside - how does one attach the red blinky lights to the back of a bacchetta ...
Tristan Fiedler
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Oct 23, 2007
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10209
... I attached one to the back of my helmet. The light came with a clip and an elastic band. The band was designed to go around your arm but I sewed it onto...
Dave Strauss
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Oct 23, 2007
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10210
... Scotchbrite dish cleaning scrubbers or steel wool should do the trick. Zebee...
Zebee Johnstone
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Oct 23, 2007
11:13 pm
10211
Hello Tristan. I'm using TerraCycle accesory mounts on my rear seat stay and front derailer tube (http://www.terracycle.com/ <http://www.terracycle.com/> )...
etxrick
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Oct 24, 2007
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10212
Try the Planet Bike Super Flash. It has a high rating and comes with a "seatstay" mount. JohnS ... ...
John Sadowski
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Oct 24, 2007
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10213
I have mine attached to the back of my brain box bag. It's clipped through the strap/loop there. ... ...
Neil Cooper
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Oct 24, 2007
9:15 pm
10214
i love the teracycles accessory mount / Dinotte Light combination. Been using this combo for the headlight for a few weeks. I just received the Dinotte tail...
Mike
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Oct 24, 2007
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10215
... I don't have test figures for those modifications but it seems clear the deep section front wheel and rear disc wheel would provide the most benefit,...
Zach Kaplan
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Oct 25, 2007
7:23 pm
10216
Hope to see several or all of you this Saturday for The White Sands century. This is a rare chance to see the missile range as well as the X-prise cup...
Gary C
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Oct 26, 2007
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10217
Have a Giro 20 with Kenda 1.50 tires. Would like to reduce rolling resistance and pick up a little speed if possible, while still handling rough city streets....
john
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Oct 26, 2007
8:38 pm
10218
... I'm using Marathon 1.25s and they cope well with everything I throw at them. I have no idea if they are faster, but they most certainly aren't slower. I...
Zebee Johnstone
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Oct 26, 2007
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10219
AFAIK, the only other real option is the Schalbe Stelvio. My stelvio has been fine....
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Oct 26, 2007
8:53 pm
10220
Might I suggest going in the opposite direction? I've been riding Schwalbe Big Apples (2.0") on my Giro 20 for 2+ years and have been quite happy. They are ...
Ed Heller
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Oct 27, 2007
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10221
Does anyone know of websites for classified sales of recumbents & parts??? Doug...
Doug Brinson
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Oct 31, 2007
2:54 am
10222
... The most active one is the classified section of the forums on www.bentrideronline.com. Next most active is the hpv-forsale list at www.ihpva.org....
Zach Kaplan
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Oct 31, 2007
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