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I just recently purchase a good used 2005 Catrike Speed, with only 250 miles on it. This is my first trike and was wondering what is the average speed for...
cannondale_trek
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Sep 2, 2007
10:11 pm
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I have an 05 Speed as well, and I cruise at 15-16mph...when I jump up to the top chainring I can maintain 17-18 dependin on terrain/wind. It all depends on...
Phillip Scearce
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Sep 2, 2007
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... up to the top chainring I can maintain 17-18 dependin on terrain/wind. It all depends on your cassette...I have a very small and tight cassette which is...
cannondale_trek
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Sep 3, 2007
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I just bought a 07 pocket model catrick two weeks ago and my cruising speed averages 12, about 2-3 less then on my upright bike. I just bought a cadence...
Rick Hudina Wirth
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Sep 3, 2007
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I think its a combination of muscles getting used to the new bike and (possibly) toe-in settings. I was suprised at the speed (or lack of) at first, but once...
Phillip Scearce
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Sep 3, 2007
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Is there anyone out there who also has experienced a severe shimmy when they take their hands off of the steering grips? I've got a 2007 Trail and I've...
GEORGE HEACOCK
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Sep 4, 2007
9:31 am
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... Ian at www.Catrike.co.uk sorted out my Expedition by checking the toe-in, removing an internal spacer from the headset and adding an external spacer below...
David - Freeserve
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Sep 4, 2007
5:17 pm
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Hey George - check the Catrick.com web site Here is the link: http://p073.ezboard.com/bcatrike - the discussions have a lot to say about shimmy, and it's...
Rick Hudina Wirth
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Sep 5, 2007
4:53 pm
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Just bought my Expedition, and am looking for a rack. I really hate to spend $100.00 for the one that CATRIKE sells, but I will if necessary. Has anyone had...
Mike Miller
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Sep 5, 2007
4:54 pm
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- Yes....topeak has a rack that will fit the Catrike for around $30-40. -- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Miller" <mikekmiller@...> ... to spend $100.00...
Michael Scott
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Sep 5, 2007
5:55 pm
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... Do you have the headrest? If so, undo the bottom bolts, and replace with longer ones. Any standard rack will then fit with the arms attaching to the...
David - Freeserve
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Sep 5, 2007
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I went to my local bike store - which sells only upright bikes, and bought the cheapest rack -$20 - it was the lightest one as well. I bent the too long...
Rick Hudina Wirth
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Sep 6, 2007
10:46 am
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hi I have a catrike pocket,and it takes a delta rack just fine.adaire ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at ...
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Sep 6, 2007
10:32 pm
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hey blue fire banjo - any idea what you can do on your pocket average? I just got mine - doing about 10 1/2 mph. thanks! rick I love my pocket! ... From:...
Rick Hudina Wirth
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Sep 7, 2007
8:57 am
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Thanks for everyone's input!! The LBS just got a Delta Megarack Universal in and it fit perfect. Cost... $32.99 Glad to email pics if anyone wants to see. ...
denticulata
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Sep 8, 2007
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... and (possibly) toe-in settings. I was suprised at the speed (or lack of) at first, but once my toe-in was adjusted properly and as I spent more time on...
cannondale_trek
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Sep 9, 2007
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hey rick,right now there is no telling how fast I average.I dont have a odometeor on it yet.what kind do you have? adaire ...
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flunodg
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Sep 9, 2007
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I'm having a discussion with a fellow trike guy about if riding a trike makes you burn more calories than you'd expend doing the same course at the same speed...
nwla.nitpicker
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Sep 9, 2007
6:20 pm
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I have a cateye astrale 8 computer with cadence - I bought it on sale for $35 at performance bike - I love it! The cadence is a great idea, I discovered, it...
Rick Hudina Wirth
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Sep 10, 2007
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I would say yes: 1 more tire = more friction to overcome with road, more weight in bike, smaller diameter but bigger cross-section tires increases contact and...
Rick Hudina Wirth
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Sep 10, 2007
2:48 am
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Hello, I'm new to the group and I'm glad I found this site. Are there Catrike members out there who live in California? I would like to ride with other trikes...
rick valbuena
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Oct 8, 2007
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Welcome, Rick! I don't live in California, so I can't help you much on that score. However, I think you might be surprised at how you can ride in traffic on...
Russ Card
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Oct 10, 2007
3:24 am
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I, too, have been surprised at how cars seem to notice my trike where they ignored my DF bike. I found this great alternative to the standard orange flag:...
Charles Rathbun
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Oct 10, 2007
6:42 pm
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Thanks guys, maybe I should just buy me an orange flag and blinker and just venture out. I guess I'll never find out if I don't go out there. Rick ... ...
Rick Valbuena
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Oct 10, 2007
11:25 pm
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Hi Rick, I would have to 2nd what Russ has said here. I too commute some on my trike and have found that I mostly get a wide berth with cars. I would...
John
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Oct 11, 2007
12:07 am
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I am in NV and I ride with a orange flag and a american one that makes it stand out more but I am still not seen by all drivers you really just have to watch...
Diana duchovny
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Oct 11, 2007
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Rick, Its 13 miles one way you can only go in one direction and there are lots of places to stop and rest or check out the view I would take your wife and a...
Diana duchovny
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Oct 13, 2007
2:39 am
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Thanks for all your feedback. Now I feel so much better. I'll be in Las Vegas by first weekend of October and I'll try to ride Red Rock Park, that is if I have...
rick valbuena
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Oct 15, 2007
5:25 am
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Since there doesn't seem to be much going on right now, I thought I would jump in here and say hello. I am a new Cat owner as of last night when I picked up...
David
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Oct 24, 2007
10:35 pm
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David: Welcome to the group. I bought my 06 Road last year and I can't ride it enough. I was 4 years old when I got my first trike......and 61 when I bought...
mike scott
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Oct 24, 2007
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