A Quickie Sopur Spirit. It showed me how out of shape my upper body is, even with the time I spend in the gym. The shifting system took some time to get used...
CKAP.CA is the Canadian Kilometer Achiever Program and they want handcyclists of all abilities to join!!! Check out the site www.ckap.ca and let your...
I have a XLT 2000,I am considering changing the bottom bracket and crank. I would appreciate any feedback as to changes others have made. I am currently...
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TerB711@...
Sep 2, 2002 5:32 pm
I recently went to the XTR crank, 175, 46-34-24 with XTR 68/73 X 116 BB and like the gearing better than the stock XT. I changed to the XTR cassette as well. ...
I was wondering the same thing! The specs look real good, and you can get financing thru Spinlife. Also Bike-on has some spiffy souped up models, so the must...
The only hesitation in a Hall's bike is in the fact that the "tiller" is attached to the fork on the bike by a "tab" type setup. The old Top End XL's were...
I am not real crazy about the Halls Wheels. I am very happy with my Varna Speedbike and my Freedom Ryder, it is great riding a different bike every other ride...
Hello, folks. I'm looking at the options that I have for a new handcycle. I plan on racing. As much as I can and as hard as I can. Right now, I am just...
I would be more convinced in your statement if I saw wheelchair athletes with thicker muscles, but all I see of the best of them are long skinny arms and weird...
A Good Racing bike is the Varna Speedbike, does not have the greatest components, but thats something that can be changed easily. It is a very reasonable...
Hi, I'm in the same position u are to some degree. I too want to race- In Oklahoma there NO handcycler racers, so being the hyper motivated person I am, I'm...
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mkbond007@...
Sep 8, 2002 1:22 pm
Brock, Don't worry if there are no handcyclists in your area to train with. Get with the local bike club and go on some of the club rides. Even if it is just...
I would appreciate hearing from any owners of the XLT 2000/Pro, having you share the modifications you have made and the benefit you have obtained in making...
HI Michel! Thanks for that offer- I live in Oklahoma City! And thanks for the riding tips! I'm hoping that racing will give me that competitive fix that...
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mkbond007@...
Sep 9, 2002 3:47 pm
Brock, We are in the Tampa Bay area which isn't all that far from Gainseville. Let me know next time you come down for some crazy diving in those caves and ...
hi, what is a CAF grant? I'm also looking at getting a new bike. I ride a top end xlt and it is a blast. but this old bike is heavy. Tried a CB1 and a...
If you are a quad with no grip how is your balance? It takes a certain degree of lower abs to ride the Freedom Rider. I had one and loved it but after...
Hey CAF= Challenged Athletes Foundation. They have a website and right now, so I'm told , is a good time to apply for one. The deadline is Dec 15th with grants...
A suggestion from someone who knows almost nothing... Have you looked at the Pro-Activ from Germany? I don't know if it would be of any help but they have one...
A suggestion from someone who knows almost nothing... Have you looked at the Pro-Activ from Germany? I don't know if it would be of any help but they have one...
CKAP.CA can help you out. Join up and ride to your hearts content and earn some cool incentives for your participation. Check out the site at: www.ckap.ca...
