Hi all,

   I have my lower disk fused in my back and was wondering how comfortable these
bikes are compared to other manufactures.  I'm also 6'1", long legs.  I've never
ridden a recumbent bike but they look really comfortable.  The only bike I've
ridden is mountain bikes and racing bikes but that was all prior to back surgery
10 years ago.  Now, it's only a Harley.  I do own a Recumbent Stationary Lemond
bike for the house.  So, I am use to the riding position!  Any suggestions are
truly appreciated.

Regards,

David

If the boom is the same as most of the other cats I would be looking into a
replacement boom already fitted with with the derailer mast.  Very simple
process if that fits I would think.  Good luck and gratz on your new cat.

Hi Gordon,
   I would suggest looking at the SRAM DualDrive option instead of changing the
boom. The DualDrive offers a 3-speed internal gearing with a ratio of 73%, 100%,
and 136% of original gearing. This would match a triple chainring and still have
your external gearing also. All shifting would be at the rear wheel for more
efficiency. It works really smooth and I had installed one on a '03 Catrike
Road. I was able to pull a 70# load behind without any trouble. The only time I
could sense the load was on downhills when it pushed me along. It would involve
having a wheel built with the new hub but it eliminates the hassles of front
deraillieurs. The system shifts smoothly under load or at a stop. It uses the
same idea as the Sturmey Archer internal 3-speed. Can be shifted while stopped
for a smooth start even from an incline. They offer a single control to operate
both the 3-speed internal and the 8-9 speed external gearing cluster. You can
see my trike at www.webshots.com. Under advanced search enter beagle77 for
member search and look in the Dale's Bike Shop folder. The first recumbent is
also mine and I tried the DualDrive system on it first. It worked fantastic too
bad Trek only produced this bike for 2 years. It is harder to start on an
incline which is why the DualDrive was a nice option for it. I didn't take any
close-ups of the install on the Catrike but at the end of this folder are pics
of a Trek SOHO that I have the drive on. This particular bike id not have front
shifting and I opted for this set-up as I have never been impressed with front
deraillieurs myself. I was working at Dale's when I decided to experiment with
SRAM's system. I was not disappointed with any bike I tried it on. Hope this
info helps give you some ideas. I guarantee you would not be disappointed either
with this option. Take care and good biking. Brian Eagleson.

Hello Catrike owners!

I just bought a Villager, and with the crazy hills around here, I won't get far
on the single chainring.  I want to fit a boom with a derailleur post and a
triple chainring, but I have no idea what components I need, or how to ensure
that all the bits are compatible.

Here what I do know:  I want a 24-tooth granny gear and a 48 tooth big ring.

Please advise.

With thanks,

Gordon
Alberta Canada

http://www.utahtrikes.com/RECENTTRIKE-Tims_Expedition_FL.html

Frame failure is not an issue with Catrikes.  The bends being on multi-
plains make it even stronger then most steel trikes and if your near
the ocean your frame will be standing long after the steel ones have
rotted.  Catrike frames are more ridged and most of your suspension
will be based on your tire selection.  I choose 1.75 Schwalbe Marathon
Plus Tires for a flat free and very well sprung ride.  Much to consider
for sure but the frame strength is a non issue to be sure.  Hope this
helps.  Trike on.  Included a link to a review of my setup for
reference. http://www.utahtrikes.com/RECENTTRIKE-Tims_Expedition_FL.html

Agreed!!!

Mike at Easy Street is awesome!  He is very patient, mechanically
competent, and a small business owner.

I went over there this weekend and got hooked up with a Catrike Road.
  Decent prices, small shop, but there are always other "bent" riders
showing up.

Highly Recommend+++++will use again!!!!

-wade-

Looks like this group may be a bit inactive...

I am an Expedition rider since last October ...added the Expedition to
my 2-wheel bent I have been riding since 1998. I have upgraded my
yellow Expedition with teflon headsset bearings, added "upper
handlebar" bar ends for mirror mounts, and added locking brake levers.
I travel full time in a motorhome and am always on the lookout for
paved bike trails where I travel. Can anyone steer me to some paved
trails in East Texas?

I have a Sun Trike, but it's in good use. Maybe try eBay or
Craigslist...Good luck!

On Thu, 2009-01-22 at 17:18 +0000, galindo1950 wrote:
> I'm looking for two sun trike, anyone know someone sell any.
>
>
>
>
>

I'm looking for two sun trike, anyone know someone sell any.

Hey Guys, I don't know if anyone has checked lately but the Recumbent
Riders Social Club is doing quit well. We have 63 members and almost
345 post. We have also logged over 2200 visitors since we came online.
Our Chatroom also seems to be catching on with members.

So if you haven't checked out our Forum Please take a look, you mite
find something or someone there you like.

I am shutting down the hotmail adddress I have been using for many
years because it has been hijacked by hackers. My current e-mail
address is: gnaramor@...
Thanks,

  Ed

BTW the Link is also at the bottom of the Team Catrike home Page
--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "Ric" <Bikerric@...> wrote:
>
> yes it's a legit link not a scam, I'm a member myself. It"s what it
> says it is.
>
> --- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, santell juan <jpsantell@> wrote:
> >
> > Is this legit or one of those scams to get you to click a link and
> give up personal info?
> >
>

yes it's a legit link not a scam, I'm a member myself. It"s what it
says it is.

--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, santell juan <jpsantell@...> wrote:
>
> Is this legit or one of those scams to get you to click a link and
give up personal info?
>

Is this legit or one of those scams to get you to click a link and give up
personal info?

We now have a New and Improved forum at
http://rrsc.forumotion.com/index.htm complete with a Chat Area, but be
advised in order to access the chat area you must register with the
forum before it appears at the bottom of the page. Hope to see you
there soon.

On Behalf Of sordiway@.../ Scott T. Ordiway is not a moderator of this
group and if he wishes to unsubscribe from the group all he has to do is
follow the guidelines like everyone else, it a simple process.



--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "Allen Freeman" <big-all@...> wrote:
>
> So what is the deal with whomever you are telling everyone who posts
to please unsubscribe?  Are you the moderator?  IF so, what have they
done, is there a list of evil “you must unsubscribe”
actions?
>
>
>
> Al
>
>
>
> From: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of sordiway@...
> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:27 AM
> To: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com; Larry Varney
> Subject: Re: [TeamCatrike] Assault of the Withlacoochee Trail.
>
>
>
> please unsubscribe
>
> On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:49:45 -0500
> Larry Varney lvarney@... <mailto:lvarney%40fuse.net> > wrote:
> > Ric wrote:
> >> Hey guys,
> >>
> >> Mark your calendars and either set these days aside
> >>(Friday April 17
> >> to Sunday April 19, 09) or CANCEL anything that you may
> >>have planned
> >> because the Recumbent Riders of the NORTH, CENTRAL &
> >>SOUTH FLORIDA,
> >> and maybe some equally crazy bent riders from Georgia
> >>and Ohio, will
> >> be conspiring to engage in a coordinated assault of the
> >>Withlacoochee
> >> Trail.
> >>
> > And the Florida Bicycle Safari is April 18 - 23 :(
> >
>
> Scott T. Ordiway
> Charlie's Cycle Center, Inc.
> Limestone, NY 14753
> 716.925.7023
>

please unsubscribe


On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:49:45 -0500
   Larry Varney <lvarney@...> wrote:
> Ric wrote:
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> Mark your calendars and either set these days aside
>>(Friday April 17
>> to Sunday April 19, 09) or CANCEL anything that you may
>>have planned
>> because the Recumbent Riders of the NORTH, CENTRAL &
>>SOUTH FLORIDA,
>> and maybe some equally crazy bent riders from Georgia
>>and Ohio, will
>> be conspiring to engage in a coordinated assault of the
>>Withlacoochee
>> Trail.
>>
> And the Florida Bicycle Safari is April 18 - 23 :(
>

Scott T. Ordiway
Charlie's Cycle Center, Inc.
Limestone, NY 14753
716.925.7023

Ric wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> Mark your calendars and either set these days aside (Friday April 17
> to Sunday April 19, 09) or CANCEL anything that you may have planned
> because the Recumbent Riders of the NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA,
> and maybe some equally crazy bent riders from Georgia and Ohio, will
> be conspiring to engage in a coordinated assault of the Withlacoochee
> Trail.
>
And the Florida Bicycle Safari is April 18 - 23 :(

Hey guys,

Mark your calendars and either set these days aside (Friday April 17
to Sunday April 19, 09) or CANCEL anything that you may have planned
because the Recumbent Riders of the NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA,
and maybe some equally crazy bent riders from Georgia and Ohio, will
be conspiring to engage in a coordinated assault of the Withlacoochee
Trail.

We will be launching this coordinated attack from the very popular
Central Motel in Inverness, Florida and, for now we have RESERVED a
block of 15 ROOMS at a GROUP RATE DISCOUNT. More details will follow.
For now, PLEASE make a reservation and send me an email so I can
start a head count. We need a head count before we can make dinner
plans!!!

Don't MISS this opportunity to have the most fun one can legally
have. PLEASE FEEL FREE to invite everybody. TELL YOUR FAVORITE BIKE
SHOP that WE WILL BE THERE. They may want to bring a few demos!!!
Please do NOT HESITATE to HELP US PROMOTE THIS EVENT. So FAR, we know
that Internationally known BOB, who is also known for his addictive
COOKIES and CRABIE Bent Riders in the Central Region is BUSY working
on this event.

To get your group rate you must call 1-800-554-7241 and say that
you are with the FLORIDA RECUMBENT RIDERS!!!!

PLEASE CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to MAKE SURE YOU GET A ROOM. THESE
ROOM WONT LAST!!!!

Room with SINGLE BED = $51 per night (plus tax)
Room with DOUBLE QUEEN = $63 per night (plus tax)

CENTRAL MOTEL, INVERNESS FLORIDA

http://www.centralmotel.com/location.html
721 U.S. 41 South, Inverness, FL 34450

You really need to check this out it even has a chat room that works.
http://sportsworld.forumotion.net/forum.htm

please unsubscribe


On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:43:18 -0000
   "Jeremy Bradshaw" <accip@...> wrote:
> Hi Everyone!  I am new to the group, and just about to
>purchase my
> first Catrike.  I am planning to take advantage of the
>Red White and
> Blue sale to buy an expedition, but thought I would
>check around first
> and see if anyone has one they would be willing to part
>with first.  I
> am ready to buy now, so let me know if you have one
>available.  Glad to
> find this group, and cannot wait to be a Catrike owner.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Jeremy
> accip@...
>

Scott T. Ordiway
Charlie's Cycle Center, Inc.
Limestone, NY 14753
716.925.7023

Michael,

   Thanks for the welcome.  I spent the last several weeks looking
into different trikes, and came solidly to the conclusion that
Catrike is right for me.  I cannot wait to get my expedition.  Thanks
for the assisitance offer, and I be in touch if I have any questions.

All the best,
Jeremy
--- In TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <michaelzee@...> wrote:
>
> Welcome to the group. You will love your new catrike, as several of
in the
> group do. I own an Expedition. If I can answer any questions,
please feel
> free to contact me.
>
>
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Michael Zonis
>
> 11849 Greenland Oaks Dr.
>
> Jacksonville, Fl 32258
>
> 904-233-5199
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Jeremy Bradshaw
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:43 PM
> To: TeamCatrike@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [TeamCatrike] Expedition Wanted
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone! I am new to the group, and just about to purchase my
> first Catrike. I am planning to take advantage of the Red White and
> Blue sale to buy an expedition, but thought I would check around
first
> and see if anyone has one they would be willing to part with first.
I
> am ready to buy now, so let me know if you have one available. Glad
to
> find this group, and cannot wait to be a Catrike owner.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeremy
> accip@hotmail. <mailto:accip%40hotmail.com> com
>