Mike

As soon as it warms up, should be 8 degrees in the morning, I'll get
back on the project.

I have found that with the lower gear I still cannot climb some of the
steepest hills that are hard dirt. The front wheel hops to the left.
So far I have made all of the paved hills that I used to ride on my
Linear. I think now I am geared a little lower, but I also have more
weight.

Thanks for the advise.

Dennis

On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 12:18 PM, MIKE LEWANDOWSKI
<mike_lewandowski_bcs@...> wrote:
> Dennis,
> Find out the capacity of the deraileur. It may not handle the smallest
> ring or the largest ring and nothing will make it work. Also, the rear
> deraileur may not be able to take up the slack. So even if the front
> deraieur can shift, the rear deraileur my not be able to take up the slack.
> I have this problem with my trike, except in reverse, I can't get the large
> ring in front and large in the rear. The deraileur cage is not long enough.
> Good luck. I live by the credo of if the gearing isn't enough, then I will
> strength train until I can pedal whatever hill I come across. So far it has
> worked for me.
>
> Mike
>
> --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Dennis W Wright <denniswwright@...> wrote:
>
> From: Dennis W Wright <denniswwright@...>
> Subject: Re: [ez3-usx] high speed handling
> To: ez3usx@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 1:07 PM
>
> Thanks for the info. I found a 11-34 freewheel and had it installed.
> I also installed a smaller chainring. 18 I think. I now have 4
> chainwheels, but I'm having trouble getting the front derailleur
> adjusted. After I get it all together I'll report back.
>
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 6:57 AM, john.orr51 <john@majickalunicor n.com>
> wrote:
>> Just found this group. Dont know if you solved your problem but yes I
>> have the megarange 11-34 and it helped. At least one is on ebay today.
>> I also changed my tires for a steeper gearing. I am running Kenda
>> Flame 3X20 on the rear and it has made a difference in speed a
>> comfort; With three herniated discs it has made the bumps much less
>> noticeable. Also gained speed and control.
>> --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, "Dennis W Wright" <denniswwright@ ...>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, "jasple" <jasple@> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > I've gotten mine up to the upper 30 range also and it is also quite
>>> > stable. My USX-3 has never scared me yet.
>>> >
>>> > --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups. com, "larry" <larrygeiger@ > wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > > i got mine up to 38 miles an hour going downhill and it seemed to
>>> > ride
>>> > > fine to me
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> Good to hear that I should have no trouble with downhill speed. I
>>> have a new USX to pick up this Sat. However I'm concerned that the
>>> gear range isn't low enough. I would like to lower to at least 11
>>> gear inches, which requires a new freewheel and at least a 20 tooth
>>> chainring.
>>>
>>> Has any one made these modifications?
>>>
>>> The dealer indicates a megarange freewheel (11-34) is not available
>>> nor has he been able to find a smaller chainring.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>
>>
>
>