John & Brad, are you saying opposite things? Brad says that increasing the head angle gives greater stability. John says that harder suspension (which i take...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
Nov 2, 2005 8:37 pm
There's a fellow in Minneapolis for whom I have a lot of respect, who's done a lot of research on these concepts for non-FWD, non-MBB recumbents. You can look...
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dennisvv4
Nov 2, 2005 10:50 pm
... Tom Traylor talked about this effect on his FAQ. The forward position of the bottom bracket tends to cause each pedal stroke to center the wheel. The...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 2, 2005 11:31 pm
You've asked a very interesting question, Dennis. I love it. In general, the dual suspension can affect steering head angle from either. There is also...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 2, 2005 11:37 pm
Hi Doug, Yes, you've got to have respect for someone who can proceduralise the design of a bent down to 12 steps. Yet ... the procedure assumes a RWD bent. I...
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swardle420
Nov 3, 2005 8:58 am
... time. ... the ... Have to agree with Doug about seat time. When i first had my Madonne 5.5 Trek, I couldn't kepp within 2 feet of the bike in front,...
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Brad
bradwoodbr
Nov 4, 2005 1:57 am
Hi Dennis, I think John's response is very accurate. By stability, I meant that the bike did not want to turn left or right as much with no steering input....
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Brad
bradwoodbr
Nov 5, 2005 6:07 am
Hi Everyone, When riding on an incline, at what point will a Cruzbike start losing traction? Incline angle, speed, pedal pressure/torque, other factors. I am...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
Nov 5, 2005 2:00 pm
Hi Brad, I've only lost traction one time, and it was starting off on a drive way in too high a gear. I had to stop and re-start. It was very early in my...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
Nov 5, 2005 2:22 pm
This problem has been vexing me since I first considered 700c wheels for the Cruzbike. I've been studying available literature on the operation of V- brakes,...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 5, 2005 2:35 pm
Hi Brad, Doug, One way to get wheelspin is to go up a grassy hill, and that's a good place to learn how the bike behaves. Smooth consistent pedalling to remove...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 5, 2005 2:46 pm
... Yes Doug, your parts list is impressing already. We will avidly watch for developments! :) Cheers, John...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 5, 2005 3:04 pm
Nice summary of brakes systems, Doug. Would these do the trick and are they availble on ebay? http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Brake_System/product_20540.shtml ...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
Nov 5, 2005 5:05 pm
Hi John, I'd not seen the Avid Tri-align before. I have seen the Paul's Motolite, http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=13104 which looks like it's built...
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Brad
bradwoodbr
Nov 7, 2005 4:08 am
Hi John and Doug, Thanks for the advice. I will give the grassy hill test a try and let you know what I find out. I will also try the leaning forward trick and...
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dennisvv4
Nov 7, 2005 9:09 pm
The bike has arrived (actually last week). It is quite heavy, about 37 pounds measured via the bathroom scale method. It is so shiny and new I feel a bit...
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dennisvv4
Nov 8, 2005 6:07 pm
This product eliminates the need for a front derailleur. It has a 3-speed hub and the right shifter controls both the hub internal gears and the rear...
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evsolutions@...
evsolutions
Nov 8, 2005 7:18 pm
I have this SRAM 9.0 DD and was hoping to use it with a CruzBike, but mine also has a Magura Julie hydraulic disc brake, anyone know if the disc brake can be...
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dennisvv4
Nov 8, 2005 10:26 pm
on the rear disk brakes should still be usable. in front, the disk brake tabs would no longer align with the rotor. ... but mine ... disc brake ... Behalf...
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evsolutions@...
evsolutions
Nov 8, 2005 11:53 pm
What about welding on a mount for the disc brake? I plan to power the rear wheel with a 1,500W e-motor and dual hydraulic disc brakes are a must. joshua...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 9, 2005 2:43 am
Hi Joshua, To fit a front disk you will need to lose the telescopic front forks. Its possible and will mean no suspension on the front. Regards, John...
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evsolutions@...
evsolutions
Nov 9, 2005 3:52 am
Oh---so back to Plan B of tossing the concrete cinder block on a rope over my shoulder to stop the bike and hope I am not being followed by a sports car with a...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 9, 2005 5:09 am
Yes, plan B sounds like it! :) ... see comments inserted ... ... Hmm, like this? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7184957758&category=36135 ...
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evsolutions@...
evsolutions
Nov 9, 2005 5:44 am
How about a Headshock from EVO-Taiwan, granted not a lot of travel. I like the AMP Research F3, but AMP went tits up a few years ago, but there is some German...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 9, 2005 7:29 am
Yes, good solution Joshua. make use the unit bolts to the fork leg, the chainstay on the kit is no engineered for that purpose. When modifying the fork legs...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 10, 2005 10:15 am
trying again - without the typos this time! Yes, good solution Joshua. Make sure the brake calliper bolts to the fork leg not the chainstay, because the...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
Nov 11, 2005 8:22 pm
I finally got a chance to weigh the hardtail on a proper scale. We have a platform scale at my workplace that's used to weight export shipments, and it's kept...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
Nov 12, 2005 1:50 pm
A curious thing Doug, if its climbing better yet weighs more and your legs are still the same legs as before, then you must be delivering power from your torso...
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Jim
superbepro
Nov 12, 2005 4:09 pm
Just an FYI to all. There is a Trek Y-26 on Ebay. Two days left with only 1 bid at $1.00 with no reserve. ...
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sumnereurovan
Nov 14, 2005 7:54 pm
Well, I went ahead and ordered - and subsequently received - the "strap-on" bottle holer that I posted earlier. It is a nice accessory, and mounts well tot he...
