> > > >           The embers glowed softly, and in
> their dim light,
> > > > >
> > > > >           I gazed round the room and I
> cherished the sight.
> > > > >
> > > > >           My wife was asleep, her head on my
> chest,
> > > > >
> > > > >           My daughter beside me, angelic in
> rest.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >           Outside the snow fell, a blanket
> of white,
> > > > >
> > > > >           Transforming the yard to a winter
> delight.
> > > > >
> > > > >           The sparkling lights in the tree I
> believe,
> > > > >
> > > > >           Completed the magic that was
> Christmas Eve.
> > > > >
> > > > >
>
>                           My eyelids were heavy, my
> breathing was
> deep,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Secure and surrounded by love
> I would sleep.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           In perfect contentment, or so
> it would seem,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           So I slumbered, perhaps I
> started to dream.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           The sound wasn't loud, and it
> wasn't too near,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           But I opened my eyes when it
> tickled my ear.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Perhaps just a cough, I didn't
> quite know,
>
>
>
>                          Then the sure sound of
> footsteps outside in
> the snow.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > >              My soul gave a tremble, I
> struggled to hear,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           And I crept to the door just
> to see who was
> near.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Standing out in the cold and
> the dark of the
> night,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           A lone figure stood, his face
> weary and tight.
>
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           A soldier, I puzzled, some
> twenty years old,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Perhaps a Marine, huddled here
> in the cold.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Alone in the dark, he looked
> up and smiled,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Standing watch over me, my
> wife and my child.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           "What are you doing?" I asked
> without fear,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           "Come in this moment, it's
> freezing out here!
>
>     > > > >            Put down your pack, brush the
> snow from your
> sleeve,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           You should be at home on a
> cold Christmas
> Eve!"
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           For barely a moment I saw his
> eyes shift,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Away from the cold and the
> snow blown in
> drifts..
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           To the window that danced with
> a warm fire's
> light
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Then he sighed and he said
> "It's really all
> right,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           I'm out here by choice. I'm
> here every night."
>
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           "It's my duty to stand at the
> front of the
> line,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           That separates you from the
> darkest of times.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           No one had to ask or beg or
> implore me,
>     > > > >
>     > > >              I'm proud to stand here like
> my fathers
> before me.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>
>                           My Gramps died at ' Pearl
> on a day in
> December,"
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Then he sighed, "That's a
> Christmas 'Gram
> always remembers."
>     > > > >
>     > >                 My dad stood his watch in
> the jungles of '
> Nam ',
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           And now it is my turn and so,
> here I am.
>
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>
>                           I've not seen my own son
> in more than a
> while,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           But my wife sends me pictures,
> he's sure got
> her smile.
>     > > > >
>     >                  Then he bent and he carefully
> pulled from his
> bag,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           The red, white, and blue... an
> American flag.
>
>     > > > >
>
>                          I can live through the cold
> and the being
> alone,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >          Away from my family, my house
> and my home.
>     > > > >
>     >                   I can stand at my post
> through the rain and
> the sleet,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           I can sleep in a foxhole with
> little to eat.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           I can carry the weight of
> killing another,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Or lay down my life with my
> sister and
> brother..
>     > > > >
>     > > >              Who stand at the front
> against any and all,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           To ensure for all time that
> this flag will not
> fall."
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>
>                          "So go back inside," he
> said, "harbor no
> fright,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Your family is waiting and
> I'll be all right."
>     > > > >
>     > > >             "But isn't there something I
> can do,at the
> least,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           "Give you money," I asked, "or
> prepare you a
> feast?
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           It seems all too little for
> all that you've
> done,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           For being away from your wife
> and your son."
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Then his eye welled a tear
> that held no
> regret,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           "Just tell us you love us, and
> never forget.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           To fight for our rights back
> at home while
> we're gone,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           To stand your own watch, no
> matter how long.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           For when we come home, either
> standing or
> dead,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           To know you remember we fought
> and we bled.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           Is payment enough, and with
> that we will
> trust,
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           That we mattered to you as you
> mattered to
> us."
>     > >
> Christmas will be coming
> soon and some credit is due to our U.S.service men
> and women for our
> being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try
> in this small way
> to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop
> and think of our
> heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves
> for us.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >           LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN
>     > > > >           30th Naval Construction
> Regiment
>     > > > >           OIC, Logistics Cell One
>     > > > >           Al Taqqadum , Iraq.
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >
>     > > > >                            GOD BLESS
> AMERICA

Greetings,
Thanks to this board, I am researching the 700 as a speedy and stable
replacement for my high-racer (Volae Club) during the "wet season".
Since getting my high-racer I have been addicted to speed and feel that
the 700 would be the logical choice for me.  Are there any 700 owners
out there that can comment on performance differences between the two?
I expect an overall speed penalty, but what about any other significant
differences.

Aspiring Cattrike owner
Daniel R

Good move Bob. I'm sure you'll enjoy the 700. Have a
good ride.

--- Bob Westgate <rwestgate@...> wrote:

> OK, I'm selling my Trice QNT and picking up a Candy
> Purple 700
> tomorrow. Just had to see why all the Catrike owners
> are so happy.
> Besides, I want  to be able to keep up with Steve on
> his Road.
>
> Bob Westgate
> Candy Purple 700
> Bacchetta Aero
> Bacchetta Giro
>
>



      
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OK, I'm selling my Trice QNT and picking up a Candy Purple 700
tomorrow. Just had to see why all the Catrike owners are so happy.
Besides, I want  to be able to keep up with Steve on his Road.

Bob Westgate
Candy Purple 700
Bacchetta Aero
Bacchetta Giro

I would like to thank everyone that took the time to reply to my
request for help.  Today I found a rear rack at one of the bike
shops, and now have it mounted on my trike.  I also found a Sigma
1600 computer that is wired, and has wired cadance also.  Everything
appears to be working ok, but I will have to wait until this d*mn
rain stops before I can actually find out.

Thanks again,
David

--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, Mike Rice <dolo724@...> wrote:
>
> um, about the wireless... I used to have a wireless with a sending
unit
> that took a funky miniature 12VDC battery. The seal on the battery
> compartment wasn't so good, so after one winter it filled with water
> which ruint the thing. Also, the receiver had to be within 20
inches,
> or no good signal.
>
> But it was a nice computer. It had an analog-looking speedo, like
in a
> car, one glance told me a relative velocity without reading numbers.
>
> I'm staying with wired now. Cateye has a decent one with extra
length
> for recumbent consideration and Cadence as well. Hostelshoppe.com
for
> that.
>
> Mike

um, about the wireless... I used to have a wireless with a sending unit
that took a funky miniature 12VDC battery. The seal on the battery
compartment wasn't so good, so after one winter it filled with water
which ruint the thing. Also, the receiver had to be within 20 inches,
or no good signal.

But it was a nice computer. It had an analog-looking speedo, like in a
car, one glance told me a relative velocity without reading numbers.

I'm staying with wired now. Cateye has a decent one with extra length
for recumbent consideration and Cadence as well. Hostelshoppe.com for
that.

Mike

--- David <david.vonStein@...> wrote:

> Hello again,
>
> Also, I was thinking that a wireless computer would be nice, but have

> heard there are problems using the wireless, what's the deal with
> that?
> Oh yeah, I have an 07 Road and it comes with the sensor mount on the
> front wheel.
>
> Thanks much,
> David
>
> P.S.  It's still raining here in North Florida and looks like it will
> for the next week.  I need a ride.

TANSTAAFL

try this
http://www.deltacycle.com/product.php?g=24
or this
http://www.deltacycle.com/product.php?g=23
  which is the one I have, very nice and very adjustable.
I got it at the LBS, but the price online isn't bad.
MIke

--- David <david.vonStein@...> wrote:

> Hello again,
>
> Here are a couple of questions from a new Cat:
>
> I am having a difficult time locating a rear rack for my Road.  I
> would like one that set level with the top of the seat, and all the
> ones I can find would sit about 4 inches too high.  Can anyone help
> with this?
>
> Also, I was thinking that a wireless computer would be nice, but have
>
> heard there are problems using the wireless, what's the deal with
> that?
> Oh yeah, I have an 07 Road and it comes with the sensor mount on the
> front wheel.
>
> Thanks much,
> David
>
> P.S.  It's still raining here in North Florida and looks like it will
>
> for the next week.  I need a ride.
>
>


TANSTAAFL

Gaerlan Custom Cycles (www.travelbybike.com) sells an
adjustable bike rack called DELTA. It is very light
and folds flat for storage if you don't need to use
it. It adjustable to be used for different size bikes.

RIck

--- David <david.vonStein@...> wrote:

> Hello again,
>
> Here are a couple of questions from a new Cat:
>
> I am having a difficult time locating a rear rack
> for my Road.  I
> would like one that set level with the top of the
> seat, and all the
> ones I can find would sit about 4 inches too high.
> Can anyone help
> with this?
>
> Also, I was thinking that a wireless computer would
> be nice, but have
> heard there are problems using the wireless, what's
> the deal with that?
> Oh yeah, I have an 07 Road and it comes with the
> sensor mount on the
> front wheel.
>
> Thanks much,
> David
>
> P.S.  It's still raining here in North Florida and
> looks like it will
> for the next week.  I need a ride.
>
>


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Hello again,

Here are a couple of questions from a new Cat:

I am having a difficult time locating a rear rack for my Road.  I
would like one that set level with the top of the seat, and all the
ones I can find would sit about 4 inches too high.  Can anyone help
with this?

Also, I was thinking that a wireless computer would be nice, but have
heard there are problems using the wireless, what's the deal with that?
Oh yeah, I have an 07 Road and it comes with the sensor mount on the
front wheel.

Thanks much,
David

P.S.  It's still raining here in North Florida and looks like it will
for the next week.  I need a ride.

Hi Dick,

I also have a speed and I bought a fairing from Oregon
that covers my feet all the way back to the rear
wheel. You can contact the electrathon people from
Oregon. If you can't find a contact email or phone,
let me know. I'll see if I can find a number. I'm
attaching a photo of my bike. You'll have to buy a
couple of sheets of corroplast to to cover the sides
and front.
Good luck.

Rick Valbuena
Vallejo, California

--- E R TAYLOR <cyclbum@...> wrote:

> hello all,
> i have had a speed  for several years, and now would
> like to ad a fairing for the winter.  i've seen the
> small ones that just cover the feet, and recently
> saw
> a larger one that came up close to the face.
>
> does anyone have experience with either to share,and
> pros and cons?
>
> thanks
> dick in northern va.
> --- mike scott <donksax@...> wrote:
>
> > 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 my second.  I can't tell you how much fun I
> > have had and how many people I have met while
> going
> > to tours.  I went to 4 tours this year......two 40
> > milers and two 60 milers.  And the best part of
> > all...I am getting exercise and enjoying getting
> > it...mike
> >
> > David <david.vonStein@...> wrote:
> > 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 my new silver Road. And
> since
> > I am in norhtern
> > Florida, all I need is this rain to stop so I can
> go
> > for a ride.
> >
> > Hope to have a good, and long relationship here.
> >
> > David Von Stein
> > Middleburg, Florida
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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hello all,
i have had a speed  for several years, and now would
like to ad a fairing for the winter.  i've seen the
small ones that just cover the feet, and recently saw
a larger one that came up close to the face.

does anyone have experience with either to share,and
pros and cons?

thanks
dick in northern va.
--- mike scott <donksax@...> wrote:

> 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 my second.  I can't tell you how much fun I
> have had and how many people I have met while going
> to tours.  I went to 4 tours this year......two 40
> milers and two 60 milers.  And the best part of
> all...I am getting exercise and enjoying getting
> it...mike
>
> David <david.vonStein@...> wrote:
> 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 my new silver Road. And since
> I am in norhtern
> Florida, all I need is this rain to stop so I can go
> for a ride.
>
> Hope to have a good, and long relationship here.
>
> David Von Stein
> Middleburg, Florida
>
>
>
>
>
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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 my new silver Road. And since I am in norhtern
Florida, all I need is this rain to stop so I can go for a ride.

Hope to have a good, and long relationship here.

David Von Stein
Middleburg, Florida

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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 my new silver Road.  And since I am in norhtern
Florida, all I need is this rain to stop so I can go for a ride.

Hope to have a good, and long relationship here.

David Von Stein
Middleburg, Florida

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 room in my car for my recumbent. It will not
be the trike but one of my SWB.

Rick

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 out but with a DF its the same since I was almost hit so its the drivers that dont pay attention so just ride safe

Diana

Russ Card <russcard@aol.com> wrote:

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 your trike. On my commute I have several sections with no shoulders
on the roads, so I'm riding in the driving lane. Unlike when I was on
a 2-wheeler, cars stay far away from me. They don't try to pass unless
there is plenty of room for them to go around me. Perhaps the trike is
an interesting and unique shape, so they notice it more, or pay more
attention not to crowd me than I experienced on a bike in years past.

I would strongly recommend flying a high visibility flag, streamers,
windsock or something of that sort to catch the attention of drivers
approaching you from behind.

Russ Card

--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "rick valbuena" <rickvalbuena@...>
wrote:
>
> 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 for visibility on the road. I don't feel safe riding
> solo since the trike sits very low and I'm afraid that the orange flag
> may not be sufficient. My wife (who rides another trike) and I only
> ride in the park where the roads are closed to vehicular traffic, but
> I want to venture out more.
>
> Rick
>

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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 your trike. On my commute I have several sections with no shoulders
on the roads, so I'm riding in the driving lane. Unlike when I was on
a 2-wheeler, cars stay far away from me. They don't try to pass unless
there is plenty of room for them to go around me. Perhaps the trike is
an interesting and unique shape, so they notice it more, or pay more
attention not to crowd me than I experienced on a bike in years past.

I would strongly recommend flying a high visibility flag, streamers,
windsock or something of that sort to catch the attention of drivers
approaching you from behind.

Russ Card

--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "rick valbuena" <rickvalbuena@...>
wrote:
>
> 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 for visibility on the road. I don't feel safe riding
> solo since the trike sits very low and I'm afraid that the orange flag
> may not be sufficient. My wife (who rides another trike) and I only
> ride in the park where the roads are closed to vehicular traffic, but
> I want to venture out more.
>
> Rick
>

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 your trike. On my commute I have several sections with no shoulders
on the roads, so I'm riding in the driving lane. Unlike when I was on
a 2-wheeler, cars stay far away from me. They don't try to pass unless
there is plenty of room for them to go around me. Perhaps the trike is
an interesting and unique shape, so they notice it more, or pay more
attention not to crowd me than I experienced on a bike in years past.

I would strongly recommend flying a high visibility flag, streamers,
windsock or something of that sort to catch the attention of drivers
approaching you from behind.

Russ Card

--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "rick valbuena" <rickvalbuena@...>
wrote:
>
> 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 for visibility on the road. I don't feel safe riding
> solo since the trike sits very low and I'm afraid that the orange flag
> may not be sufficient. My wife (who rides another trike) and I only
> ride in the park where the roads are closed to vehicular traffic, but
> I want to venture out more.
>
> Rick
>

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
--- Charles Rathbun <bicycle.minden@...> wrote:

> 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:  http://stores.ebay.com/Be-Seen-Wear
>
> I also use 2 Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Tail
> Lights mounted on a bar
> that's held in place behind my seat.
>
> --
> Charles Rathbun
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> "It's a beautiful day out there.
> What are you doing inside?
> Turn off the computer and
> GO RIDE YOUR BIKE!"
>




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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 your trike. On my commute I have several sections with no shoulders
on the roads, so I'm riding in the driving lane. Unlike when I was on
a 2-wheeler, cars stay far away from me. They don't try to pass unless
there is plenty of room for them to go around me. Perhaps the trike is
an interesting and unique shape, so they notice it more, or pay more
attention not to crowd me than I experienced on a bike in years past.

I would strongly recommend flying a high visibility flag, streamers,
windsock or something of that sort to catch the attention of drivers
approaching you from behind.

Russ Card


--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "rick valbuena" <rickvalbuena@...>
wrote:
>
> 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 for visibility on the road. I don't feel safe riding
> solo since the trike sits very low and I'm afraid that the orange flag
> may not be sufficient. My wife (who rides another trike) and I only
> ride in the park where the roads are closed to vehicular traffic, but
> I want to venture out more.
>
> Rick
>

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 for visibility on the road. I don't feel safe riding
solo since the trike sits very low and I'm afraid that the orange flag
may not be sufficient. My wife (who rides another trike) and I only
ride in the park where the roads are closed to vehicular traffic, but
I want to venture out more.

Rick

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 friction with road.  All of this is greater then the advantage
of less wind resistance. Total it all up, and there is more mass and
friction to propel forward, so more energy required.  I am not a scientist,
so this is a guess on my part.


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From: "nwla.nitpicker" <bicycle.minden@...>
To: <TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 2:19 PM
Subject: [TeamCatrike] do trike riders burn more calories


> 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 on a DF.
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----- Original Message -----

From: bluefirebanjo@...

To: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 3:35 PM

Subject: Re: [TeamCatrike] Rack for an Expedition

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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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 on a DF.

--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, Phillip Scearce <philscearce@...>
wrote:
>
> 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 my toe-in was adjusted properly and as I spent
more time on the bike, my speed increased to the upper teens.
>
>   It's amazing how well a Speed reacts to pedal imput and just a tad
more umph from your thigh and buttox muscles.  Once they (the muscles)
get accustomed and get stronger you should increase your speed.  With
all that said...it's still all about FUN!
>
>   Phillip
>
> Rick Hudina Wirth <pelican@...> wrote:
>             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 computer, and am aiming to increase my
cadence and my average speed.  the factors are also that I'm 55, and
just started biking 6 months ago.   The point for me is the fun, and I
really aren't worried about the speed or some such.  the truth is that
the speed allows more fun the higher it is, but whatever the limit for
me turns out to be, that is fine with me. More important is the fact
that folks like to bike with me, because company on the road is better
- more fun -  then 2 or so more MPH.
>     ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Phillip Scearce
>   To: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 6:20 PM
>   Subject: Re: [TeamCatrike] What is your average speed on a Speed?
>
>
>   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 your cassette...I have a very small
and tight cassette which is bad on my knees when I have the "hammer
down".  I like to spin in the middle chainring and average
15-16...fast as I need to go.  Have fun...no matter what speed you go
>
>   Phillip
>   Lakeland FL
>
> cannondale_trek <cannondale_trek@...> wrote:
>       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 someone that has this same model?
>

After getting my Speed back from the local bike shop they discovered
that the right front wheel was not properly aligned, which attributed
to the lack of proper speed. I also discovered, before I sent my bike
to the LBS, that the right disk brake was rubbing on the disk.

Hopefully, my Catrike Speed will live up to it's name when I test ride
it on Sunday. Fixed or not, it's going to be a 18 mile test.

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.

Mike in Florida

----- Original Message -----

From: bluefirebanjo@...

To: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:21 PM

Subject: Re: [TeamCatrike] Rack for an Expedition

hi I have a catrike pocket,and it takes a delta rack just fine.adaire

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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 lower solid aluminum mounting rod about 110 degrees around and drilled
a new hole in it to match my catrick holes, and it is just perfect.  The
front edge of the rack I zip tied to a bracket ( another stock LBS item)
meant to mount a air pump which I clamped on my upper seat piping.  It
worked out rock solid and cheap - I have maybe 30 bucks in it and about an
hour of time.  I must tell you however - I am good with the tools, and
willing to do the hillbilly engineering required.  Hope this is helpful.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David - Freeserve" <DRW@...>
To: <TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [TeamCatrike] Re: Rack for an Expedition


> Michael Scott wrote:
>>
>> -
>> Yes....topeak has a rack that will fit the Catrike for around $30-40.
>>
>> -- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com
>> <mailto:TeamCatrike%40yahoogroups.com>, "Mike Miller" <mikekmiller@...>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > 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 good luck with fitting another rack to the
>> Expedition? Thanks for any advice or comments.
>> >
>> > Mike in Florida
>> >
>>
>>
> 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 headrest
> fixings.
>
> I have uploaded photos to show what I mean.
>
> Dave
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