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#16888 From: Darby Hartman <leakyduck@...>
Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 10:48 pm
Subject: Re: Need Help
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Happy Day - it arrived, at long last. I will think twice or trice or more before I use Greyhound again.

Darby
Chin up,
 at least it hasn't been damaged!  It just may take a bit longer than expected to get there. It sounds as though they are trying to get it on a single bus all the way to Pueblo CO., if so, it may take longer to get it on a bus, but the chance of damage is much lower than if they change buses in Flagstaff and Albuquerque. It may even get there sooner as well.
...fingers crossed!
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#16887 From: "Tom" <shamansdream@...>
Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 5:21 am
Subject: Interbike '07 link courtesy MTBR
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This is worth checking out if you want some info about what's new from manufacturers:

Linked Here

 Just thought I'd share...  VIDEOS INCLUDED


#16886 From: Darby Hartman <leakyduck@...>
Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 4:57 am
Subject: Re: Re: selling unused bikes
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Don't know how much of a hurry you are in, but if you don't get any action from BROL or Hostel Shoppe there is always eBay. As for shipping I am sure you have read all the negative posts about Greyhound. If you can get it small enough
to ship by any other carrier, by all means do so.

André is quite right, offering to ship will always get you a better price than "Local Pick Up" You might want to try Craigslist if they have one in your area. Just watch out for the scammers that want to send you a cashiers check, etc .....

Darby


aportteus <aportteus@...> wrote:
In stock trim, maybe $400 or so. I sold a Chucks with a MEKS fork
for $650 last year. It was virtually new. The prior year I moved a
JS1, with an RST fork & a bunch of upgrades & around 1000 miles for
$575. Try posting on both BROL & HostleShoppe. You'le get more if you
will ship.

Andre`

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jimali47@...> wrote:
>
> hey group, time to depart with the unused bike.
> I only ride my ABTT now so I may as well sell my old JS1.
> What's the consensus for a decent price for a JS1 in good shape?
>


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#16885 From: "aportteus" <aportteus@...>
Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 1:17 am
Subject: Re: selling unused bikes
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In stock trim, maybe $400 or so. I sold a Chucks with a MEKS fork
for $650 last year. It was virtually new. The prior year I moved a
JS1, with an RST fork & a bunch of upgrades & around 1000 miles for
$575. Try posting on both BROL & HostleShoppe. You'le get more if you
will ship.

                                       Andre`


--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jimali47@...> wrote:
>
> hey group,  time to depart with the unused bike.
> I only ride my ABTT now so I may as well sell my old JS1.
> What's the consensus for a decent price for a JS1 in good shape?
>

#16884 From: "Jim" <jimali47@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:38 pm
Subject: selling unused bikes
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hey group,  time to depart with the unused bike.
I only ride my ABTT now so I may as well sell my old JS1.
What's the consensus for a decent price for a JS1 in good shape?

#16883 From: "plawsonanoka" <plawsonanoka@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:52 pm
Subject: Re: computers
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Garmin states that the AA batteries will give 22 hours of continuous
operation.  This seems to be a valid statement.  I recently road
across Switzerland in 7 days and I usually change the batteries every
3rd morning.  We were riding about 7 hours a day so this confirms
garmins data.  The batteries may even go futher in the multi day case
since there is some recovery time between days.

Phil

  --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Gabriel Sierra <g_moonrec@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi!,
>
> What about battery life of the Garmin? How far before
> needing a battery recharge/replace?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Gabriel
> --- plawsonanoka <plawsonanoka@...> wrote:
>
> > wireless computer have a very narrow cone of
> > reception.  On my Focus I
> > got an extender for the head tube and did get it
> > mount in reception
> > ranbe, gut It was difficult to get on or off the
> > bike over the
> > extender.  I have since bought a GARMIN Vista cx GPS
> > that requires
> > nothing more than a mount.  This device has large or
> > small numbers and
> > gives altitude tracking as well as max,min,ave speed
> > and much more.
> > This unit can be found on the internet for about
> > $200 dollars.
> >
> > Phil
> >
> > --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris
> > <froglegz57@> wrote:
> > >
> > > hey there all,
> > >     does anyone have any experience with wireless
> > computers on a
> > trike?  most of them specify a 27" range and that
> > would put them out of
> > range from my rear wheel to the crank.  i would also
> > like it to have
> > very big numbers so i can read it.  I have thought
> > of a flexible mount
> > that i use for my cameras but would really like to
> > mount up front and
> > use a hard point.  any suggestions or comments would
> > be appreciated.
> > >
> > >   jerry
> > >
> > >
> > >
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#16882 From: "jg4515" <jayg@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:43 pm
Subject: Re: high or mid racer
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--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "recumbomatic" <mountweazel@...>
wrote:
>
> At 25" the seat on the AB Highracer is rather high.  Kind of limits
> that bike to the tall and long-legged.  The Midracer's 18" seat will
> be more acceptable to shorter folks.
>

That is very true. I have to stand up out of the seat on the HighRacer,
just before coming to a full stop, to keep from falling over (I am 5'-
8" tall).

Jay G.

#16881 From: "jg4515" <jayg@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:29 pm
Subject: Re: high or mid racer
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--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "recumbomatic" <mountweazel@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "jg4515" <jayg@> wrote:
> > The brakes on the MidRacer are adequate, but do not have as much
> > stopping power as those on the HiRacer (The calipers are small, and
> > do not have as much mechanical advantage as those on the HiRacer).
> > Jay G.
> >
> >
>
> Dump the Tektro brake pads.  Replace with Koolstop salmon.  The Tektro
> pads produce black crud, pick up metal bits and will eat your rims.  I
> tried Jagwire red pads, and they're junk as well.
>

The Tektro pads were eating up the rims big time, so I replaced them
with Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7800 pads. These pads seem to have cured the
metal flaking problem, but brake effectiveness is still less than
optimum for a fast bike like the MidRacer.

Jay G.

#16880 From: Gabriel Sierra <g_moonrec@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:28 pm
Subject: Re: Re: computers
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Hi!,

What about battery life of the Garmin? How far before
needing a battery recharge/replace?

Thanks!

Gabriel
--- plawsonanoka <plawsonanoka@...> wrote:

> wireless computer have a very narrow cone of
> reception.  On my Focus I
> got an extender for the head tube and did get it
> mount in reception
> ranbe, gut It was difficult to get on or off the
> bike over the
> extender.  I have since bought a GARMIN Vista cx GPS
> that requires
> nothing more than a mount.  This device has large or
> small numbers and
> gives altitude tracking as well as max,min,ave speed
> and much more.
> This unit can be found on the internet for about
> $200 dollars.
>
> Phil
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris
> <froglegz57@...> wrote:
> >
> > hey there all,
> >     does anyone have any experience with wireless
> computers on a
> trike?  most of them specify a 27" range and that
> would put them out of
> range from my rear wheel to the crank.  i would also
> like it to have
> very big numbers so i can read it.  I have thought
> of a flexible mount
> that i use for my cameras but would really like to
> mount up front and
> use a hard point.  any suggestions or comments would
> be appreciated.
> >
> >   jerry
> >
> >
> >
> >
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#16879 From: "recumbomatic" <mountweazel@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:20 pm
Subject: Re: high or mid racer
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--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "jg4515" <jayg@...> wrote:
> The brakes on the MidRacer are adequate, but do not have as much
> stopping power as those on the HiRacer (The calipers are small, and
> do not have as much mechanical advantage as those on the HiRacer).
> Jay G.
>
>

Dump the Tektro brake pads.  Replace with Koolstop salmon.  The Tektro
pads produce black crud, pick up metal bits and will eat your rims.  I
tried Jagwire red pads, and they're junk as well.

#16878 From: "recumbomatic" <mountweazel@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:07 pm
Subject: Re: high or mid racer
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At 25" the seat on the AB Highracer is rather high.  Kind of limits
that bike to the tall and long-legged.  The Midracer's 18" seat will
be more acceptable to shorter folks.

#16877 From: "jg4515" <jayg@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:50 am
Subject: Re: high or mid racer
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I own both an AB HiRacer and the new AB MidRacer. Both are fast. The
MidRacer is a little faster than the HiRacer. My highest average
speed on the MidRacer in 20 miles on a fairly flat course has been a
little under 18 mph.

The brakes on the MidRacer are adequate, but do not have as much
stopping power as those on the HiRacer (The calipers are small, and
do not have as much mechanical advantage as those on the HiRacer). My
HiRacer has heel-strike issues on sharp turns (My X-seam is 42"),
whereas there are none on the MidRacer. The components on the
MidRacer are of higher quality than those on the HiRacer.

Overall, I prefer the MidRacer.


Jay G.


--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "Dave" <startle@...> wrote:
>
> Can't decide, though I am starting to lean.. anyone have any
experience
> on either they would like to share. I usually cruise at 18 mph on
my V-
> Rex (long rides) would like to go a little faster. thanks.
>

#16876 From: "phillyjoe924" <phillyjoe924@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:24 am
Subject: Re: high or mid racer
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--- i like the 46" wheelbase on the new midracer.the older highracer is
under 40" the new highracer i think is around 48"



In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "Dave" <startle@...> wrote:
>
> I just went through the search stuff and got lots of what I wanted to
> know...
>

#16875 From: "Dave" <startle@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:14 am
Subject: high or mid racer
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I just went through the search stuff and got lots of what I wanted to
know...

#16874 From: "Dave" <startle@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:53 am
Subject: high or mid racer
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Can't decide, though I am starting to lean.. anyone have any experience
on either they would like to share. I usually cruise at 18 mph on my V-
Rex (long rides) would like to go a little faster. thanks.

#16873 From: "phillyjoe924" <phillyjoe924@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:44 am
Subject: midracer-agenda
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so are these two the same look to be ,shure do like actionbents price
also these are prformer built right? can that mean that Randy is going
with performer not TW bents?

philip

#16872 From: "aportteus" <aportteus@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:47 am
Subject: Re:Best Way Ship Trike
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I was thinking the same thing.

                       Andre`

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Darby Hartman <leakyduck@...> wrote:
>
> One way around this might be to pay UPS to pack the box. You would
have to take it to a UPS Store all ready taken apart, but pay them to
put it in a box. We bought a generator on eBay and the seller paid UPS
to pack it for shipping. It arrived damaged and UPS paid for the
damage because they had packaged it.
> Darby
>
> aportteus <aportteus@...> wrote:                                 Me
too, but Bikes are not small,light items, packed in bubble wrap.
>  The boxes are very large by Package Shipper Standards. They are
>  relativly heavy & mostly empty. Add to that the fact than the parts
>  can & do damage each other when the box is compromised & we have
>  trouble. Some bikes are packed better than others, I agree, but the
>  fact are what they are. Bicycles shipped via UPS/FedEx are often
>  damaged, sometimes quite badly damaged & according to my friend, the
>  Shippers don't pay the claims.
>
>  Andre`
>
>
>
>
>
>
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#16871 From: Darby Hartman <leakyduck@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:23 pm
Subject: Re: Re:Best Way Ship Trike
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One way around this might be to pay UPS to pack the box. You would have to take it to a UPS Store all ready taken apart, but pay them to put it in a box. We bought a generator on eBay and the seller paid UPS to pack it for shipping. It arrived damaged and UPS paid for the damage because they had packaged it.
Darby

aportteus <aportteus@...> wrote:
Me too, but Bikes are not small,light items, packed in bubble wrap.
The boxes are very large by Package Shipper Standards. They are
relativly heavy & mostly empty. Add to that the fact than the parts
can & do damage each other when the box is compromised & we have
trouble. Some bikes are packed better than others, I agree, but the
fact are what they are. Bicycles shipped via UPS/FedEx are often
damaged, sometimes quite badly damaged & according to my friend, the
Shippers don't pay the claims.

Andre`


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#16870 From: "aportteus" <aportteus@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:37 pm
Subject: Re:Best Way Ship Trike
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Me too, but Bikes are not small,light items, packed in bubble wrap.
The boxes are very large by Package Shipper Standards. They are
relativly heavy & mostly empty. Add to that the fact than the parts
can & do damage each other when the box is compromised & we have
trouble. Some bikes are packed better than others, I agree, but the
fact are what they are. Bicycles shipped via UPS/FedEx are often
damaged, sometimes quite badly damaged & according to my friend, the
Shippers don't pay the claims.

                                             Andre`

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "plawsonanoka" <plawsonanoka@...>
wrote:
>
> I have shipped and received many boxes by UPS.  very seldom do I see
> much wear and tear on the cartons.  You can't blaime UPS if the
> shipper isn't using sterdy cartons.
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "aportteus" <aportteus@> wrote:
> >
> >   You arn't assured of anything. A friend, who owns a major Bent
> Only
> > bike shop reports that UPS has a poor record on insurance payments
> for
> > damaged bikes. So poor that both Bacchetta & Rans no longer pay for
> > insurance. Why waste the money, when they never pay, unless they
> loose
> > the package entirly, which never happens. He tells me that several
> > times a year bikes shipped to him are badly damaged, ie damaged
> > frames. UPS would pick up the bike & inspect the package, returning
> it
> > a few days later. After some time they would report that poor
> > packageing caused the problem, claim disallowed. FedEx is, by his
> > account, worse yet. He has shipped several bikes to me, most
> recently
> > a Surly Cross Check. That bike arrived in a badly damaged carton,
> with
> >  some minor scratches. The Driver & I inspected the bike, he
> (driver)
> > said I could file, but the box was at fault, in his opinion. I
> didn't
> > bother. It was the Surly box, with additional cardboard re-inforcing
> > in the sides. Another shop shipped a Rans to me vis FedEX in 05, it
> > was also damaged, something penatrated the box & tore the seat back.
> > It was a in a Burly Box, perhaps the most stout Bike Box I ever saw,
> > it looked like someone took sword to it. Filed a Claim, denied
> >   Minor damage is just a fact. Get used to it.
> >
> >                                            Andre`
> >
> > --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "plawsonanoka" <plawsonanoka@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > whats wrong with ups?  cost coast to coast is about $80, but you
> are
> > > assured that it will arive in decent condition.  Other wise if
> you are
> > > traveling by air they will usually ship it for about the same
> money
> > > round trip.
> > >
> > > --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Beth Spencer
> <maplehillhanddyed@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have a Catrike Pocket I'm trying to get from OH to
> > > > CA, for my own use. I am looking for best way shipping
> > > > for these trikes. I have seen pre made boxes, but,
> > > > they do not fit my configuration. I noticed the
> > > > Greyhound option, which sounds like the best I've
> > > > heard, only, involves delays...
> > > > Anyone have experience finding an affordable method
> > > > for shipment?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Beth
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

#16869 From: "Dennis Lepak" <svbackstreets@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:14 pm
Subject: Edge 305 Bike Computer
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I've been using the Edge 305 on my 29er DF singlespeed for about five
months now.  I really like transferring the data to my computer after
a ride.

I am now using it on my new Trike-X.  It comes with two mounts and the
capacity for two bike profiles.  I am going to transfer the cadence
sensor to the trike as it will be of more use on a geared bike.

Costco is selling this unit with pulse monitor online for $269 a good
price.

A wonderful accessory IMHO.

#16868 From: "Stuart Crabbe" <h20_392@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:05 pm
Subject: Re: computers
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I have a Garmin 305 which is wireless for sensors on my trike.  The
cadence sensor is close to the unit,but,  I have never had an issue
with the heart rate monitor.  I didn't mount the speed sensor, just use
the gps to measure speed.

Stuart

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris <froglegz57@...> wrote:
>
> hey there all,
>     does anyone have any experience with wireless computers on a
trike?  most of them specify a 27" range and that would put them out of
range from my rear wheel to the crank.  i would also like it to have
very big numbers so i can read it.  I have thought of a flexible mount
that i use for my cameras but would really like to mount up front and
use a hard point.  any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
>
>   jerry
>

#16867 From: Beth Spencer <maplehillhanddyed@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:19 am
Subject: Re: Re:Best Way Ship Trike
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Hank,
I appreciate you making that clear. My first thought,
was, I didn't buy my bike there, so, it won't work.
I'm headed to a local shop today, I think this is the
route I'll take. Thanks for the input.
Beth
--- hank_trisler <trisler@...> wrote:

> In my previous post I neglected to mention that it
> was UPS that I
> used to ship my trike from Boston to San Jose. REI
> took all the
> wheels and the handlebars and crank gear off and got
> it in one big
> box. I don't know the dimensions and I threw it
> away. My cost was
> $125 for 65 lbs. It took a week and arrived in
> excellent condition.
>
> Hank
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Beth Spencer
> <maplehillhanddyed@...> wrote:
> >
> > I had called UPS and was give a quote of 250. When
> I
> > took the bike in, I was told it would have to go
> as
> > frieght, and the quote went up over 500. I have
> seen
> > trike shipping boxes, the pocket will not fit in
> them.
> > My two tires are centered on the bike, not fore or
> > aft. I guess that makes all the difference....
> > Beth, who would love to ship UPS for under 100...
> >
> >
> > --- plawsonanoka <plawsonanoka@...> wrote:
> >
> > > whats wrong with ups?  cost coast to coast is
> about
> > > $80, but you are
> > > assured that it will arive in decent condition.
> > > Other wise if you are
> > > traveling by air they will usually ship it for
> about
> > > the same money
> > > round trip.
> > >
> > > --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Beth Spencer
> > > <maplehillhanddyed@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have a Catrike Pocket I'm trying to get from
> OH
> > > to
> > > > CA, for my own use. I am looking for best way
> > > shipping
> > > > for these trikes. I have seen pre made boxes,
> but,
> > > > they do not fit my configuration. I noticed
> the
> > > > Greyhound option, which sounds like the best
> I've
> > > > heard, only, involves delays...
> > > > Anyone have experience finding an affordable
> > > method
> > > > for shipment?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Beth
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
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#16866 From: "plawsonanoka" <plawsonanoka@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:29 am
Subject: Re: computers
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wireless computer have a very narrow cone of reception.  On my Focus I
got an extender for the head tube and did get it mount in reception
ranbe, gut It was difficult to get on or off the bike over the
extender.  I have since bought a GARMIN Vista cx GPS that requires
nothing more than a mount.  This device has large or small numbers and
gives altitude tracking as well as max,min,ave speed and much more.
This unit can be found on the internet for about $200 dollars.

Phil

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris <froglegz57@...> wrote:
>
> hey there all,
>     does anyone have any experience with wireless computers on a
trike?  most of them specify a 27" range and that would put them out of
range from my rear wheel to the crank.  i would also like it to have
very big numbers so i can read it.  I have thought of a flexible mount
that i use for my cameras but would really like to mount up front and
use a hard point.  any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
>
>   jerry
>
>
>
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#16865 From: "plawsonanoka" <plawsonanoka@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:20 am
Subject: Re:Best Way Ship Trike
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I have shipped and received many boxes by UPS.  very seldom do I see
much wear and tear on the cartons.  You can't blaime UPS if the
shipper isn't using sterdy cartons.

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "aportteus" <aportteus@...> wrote:
>
>   You arn't assured of anything. A friend, who owns a major Bent
Only
> bike shop reports that UPS has a poor record on insurance payments
for
> damaged bikes. So poor that both Bacchetta & Rans no longer pay for
> insurance. Why waste the money, when they never pay, unless they
loose
> the package entirly, which never happens. He tells me that several
> times a year bikes shipped to him are badly damaged, ie damaged
> frames. UPS would pick up the bike & inspect the package, returning
it
> a few days later. After some time they would report that poor
> packageing caused the problem, claim disallowed. FedEx is, by his
> account, worse yet. He has shipped several bikes to me, most
recently
> a Surly Cross Check. That bike arrived in a badly damaged carton,
with
>  some minor scratches. The Driver & I inspected the bike, he
(driver)
> said I could file, but the box was at fault, in his opinion. I
didn't
> bother. It was the Surly box, with additional cardboard re-inforcing
> in the sides. Another shop shipped a Rans to me vis FedEX in 05, it
> was also damaged, something penatrated the box & tore the seat back.
> It was a in a Burly Box, perhaps the most stout Bike Box I ever saw,
> it looked like someone took sword to it. Filed a Claim, denied
>   Minor damage is just a fact. Get used to it.
>
>                                            Andre`
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "plawsonanoka" <plawsonanoka@>
> wrote:
> >
> > whats wrong with ups?  cost coast to coast is about $80, but you
are
> > assured that it will arive in decent condition.  Other wise if
you are
> > traveling by air they will usually ship it for about the same
money
> > round trip.
> >
> > --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Beth Spencer
<maplehillhanddyed@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a Catrike Pocket I'm trying to get from OH to
> > > CA, for my own use. I am looking for best way shipping
> > > for these trikes. I have seen pre made boxes, but,
> > > they do not fit my configuration. I noticed the
> > > Greyhound option, which sounds like the best I've
> > > heard, only, involves delays...
> > > Anyone have experience finding an affordable method
> > > for shipment?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Beth
> > >
> >
>

#16864 From: "Tom" <shamansdream@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:13 am
Subject: Re: Mirrors (part II)
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I first tried the $1- Bell mirror that is extremely convex and it was really scary.

I used the mount from the Bell mirror and a Bic pen (and sharpy) to attach the mirror I found at REI from cheap:

THIS ONE 

And I have to tell you, I have not seen clearer behind me on anything I've ever owned (even better than my car!)

I don;t know if it is perfectly flat or ever so slightly convex but it is perfect to have a large field of view and see cars coming up from several hunder yards behind me.  It is also a good diameter and I suspect it is real glass to boot.  And the price is right!

 
--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" <k674412@...> wrote:
>
> what is the groups consensus on whether to use the flat mirror versus
> the convex mirror?
>
> I find it difficult to view the road where 'things are closer than they
> look' when observed through a mirror. I sort of think that I would
> like the flat (true reflection) better.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> thanks for the previous responses on my mirror question.
>
> Bob
>


#16863 From: "Bob" <k674412@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:27 am
Subject: Mirrors (part II)
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what is the groups consensus on whether to use the flat mirror versus
the convex mirror?

I find it difficult to view the road where 'things are closer than they
look' when observed through a mirror.  I sort of think that I would
like the flat (true reflection) better.

Any thoughts?

thanks for the previous responses on my mirror question.

Bob

#16862 From: "mikaelc" <mikaelc@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:08 am
Subject: RE: Re: computers
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            Hmmm ….. I just mounted my trusty old Garmin GPS-12 to the front post of my tadpole. It doesn’t do cadence (or heart rhythm), but it does give total distance, current speed, average speed, max speed, total trip time (only counts while moving, not sitting still), and keeps a record of my trip (waypoints), which, if I download it into Garmin’s mapping software, will show my exact route, as well as the speed I was traveling at each waypoint. Yeah, it’s kinda big and clunky, as far as bike computers go, but it works great, and I don’t have to worry about mounting sensors on the wheel.

 

 

            Miker

 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: actionbent@yahoogroups.com [mailto:actionbent@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bikingarcola
Sent:
Monday, October 29, 2007 7:40 PM
To: actionbent@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [actionbent] Re: computers

 

Ditto stick with the wired speedo.

Rusty

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "hank_trisler" <trisler@...> wrote:
>
> I put a wireless computer on my wedgie and it got completely
baffled
> by my flashing headlight.
>
> I mounted an old wired Cateye on the back wheel and spliced in wire
> to provide a 60" run to the front. I mounted the display on a
Minoura
> Space Bar and it's just great. Got all the ideas from this group.
>
> Stick with the wired. You'll have a lot less hassle.
>
> Hank
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris <froglegz57@>
> wrote:
> >
> > hey there all,
> > does anyone have any experience with wireless computers on a
> trike? most of them specify a 27" range and that would put them
out
> of range from my rear wheel to the crank. i would also like it to
> have very big numbers so i can read it. I have thought of a
flexible
> mount that i use for my cameras but would really like to mount up
> front and use a hard point. any suggestions or comments would be
> appreciated.
> >
> > jerry
> >
> >
> >
> > __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> > http://mail.yahoo.com
> >
>


#16861 From: "bikingarcola" <bikingarcola@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:40 am
Subject: Re: computers
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Ditto stick with the wired speedo.

Rusty

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "hank_trisler" <trisler@...> wrote:
>
> I put a wireless computer on my wedgie and it got completely
baffled
> by my flashing headlight.
>
> I mounted an old wired Cateye on the back wheel and spliced in wire
> to provide a 60" run to the front. I mounted the display on a
Minoura
> Space Bar and it's just great. Got all the ideas from this group.
>
> Stick with the wired. You'll have a lot less hassle.
>
> Hank
>
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris <froglegz57@>
> wrote:
> >
> > hey there all,
> >     does anyone have any experience with wireless computers on a
> trike?  most of them specify a 27" range and that would put them
out
> of range from my rear wheel to the crank.  i would also like it to
> have very big numbers so i can read it.  I have thought of a
flexible
> mount that i use for my cameras but would really like to mount up
> front and use a hard point.  any suggestions or comments would be
> appreciated.
> >
> >   jerry
> >
> >
> >
> >  __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> > http://mail.yahoo.com
> >
>

#16860 From: "hank_trisler" <trisler@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:29 am
Subject: Re: computers
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I put a wireless computer on my wedgie and it got completely baffled
by my flashing headlight.

I mounted an old wired Cateye on the back wheel and spliced in wire
to provide a 60" run to the front. I mounted the display on a Minoura
Space Bar and it's just great. Got all the ideas from this group.

Stick with the wired. You'll have a lot less hassle.

Hank

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Morris <froglegz57@...>
wrote:
>
> hey there all,
>     does anyone have any experience with wireless computers on a
trike?  most of them specify a 27" range and that would put them out
of range from my rear wheel to the crank.  i would also like it to
have very big numbers so i can read it.  I have thought of a flexible
mount that i use for my cameras but would really like to mount up
front and use a hard point.  any suggestions or comments would be
appreciated.
>
>   jerry
>
>
>
>  __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> http://mail.yahoo.com
>

#16859 From: "hank_trisler" <trisler@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:24 am
Subject: Re:Best Way Ship Trike
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In my previous post I neglected to mention that it was UPS that I
used to ship my trike from Boston to San Jose. REI took all the
wheels and the handlebars and crank gear off and got it in one big
box. I don't know the dimensions and I threw it away. My cost was
$125 for 65 lbs. It took a week and arrived in excellent condition.

Hank

--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Beth Spencer
<maplehillhanddyed@...> wrote:
>
> I had called UPS and was give a quote of 250. When I
> took the bike in, I was told it would have to go as
> frieght, and the quote went up over 500. I have seen
> trike shipping boxes, the pocket will not fit in them.
> My two tires are centered on the bike, not fore or
> aft. I guess that makes all the difference....
> Beth, who would love to ship UPS for under 100...
>
>
> --- plawsonanoka <plawsonanoka@...> wrote:
>
> > whats wrong with ups?  cost coast to coast is about
> > $80, but you are
> > assured that it will arive in decent condition.
> > Other wise if you are
> > traveling by air they will usually ship it for about
> > the same money
> > round trip.
> >
> > --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Beth Spencer
> > <maplehillhanddyed@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a Catrike Pocket I'm trying to get from OH
> > to
> > > CA, for my own use. I am looking for best way
> > shipping
> > > for these trikes. I have seen pre made boxes, but,
> > > they do not fit my configuration. I noticed the
> > > Greyhound option, which sounds like the best I've
> > > heard, only, involves delays...
> > > Anyone have experience finding an affordable
> > method
> > > for shipment?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Beth
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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