Check out www.handcycling.com/indoor_trainer.htm for an indoor training setup. After seeing this website, I bought all the same equipment, and it works great. ...
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Golfer
lacrosse@...
Sep 6, 2000 2:13 am
Well, my red XLT showed up today in a HUGE box. We got it out and put on the wheels and I took her for a spin. Boy what a blast. My daughter and I took on...
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Loren Quinn
lorenq@...
Sep 6, 2000 2:26 pm
Hey Congratulations Bob. You'll be zooming up those hills in no time. Cooool to be cycling! Loren Quinn ... From: "Golfer" <lacrosse@...> To:...
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miles
phil_spill@...
Sep 6, 2000 5:33 pm
I have recently begun riding my trike consistently (3 times/week, avg. 15km) and have begun to get some nasty muscle pain in my lower back. I have an old...
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MARY LEE VANCE
mlvance@...
Sep 6, 2000 8:10 pm
Can you install a cushion with bubble padding? It sounds like you need some padding to reduce the harshness on your rear end. ... I have recently begun riding...
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Robert Whittaker
Rowdy45466@...
Sep 6, 2000 8:16 pm
I and others use lumbar supports made for wheelchairs and seating in general to get the right curve, support, and or padding, Maybe just try some soft foam...
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John Williamson
wmson@...
Sep 6, 2000 9:11 pm
You can see one handcycle rider's solution on handcycling.com at the following web address: http://www.handcycling.com/photo_album.htm It is a self inflating...
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Tom Habel
A1wheeler@...
Sep 7, 2000 11:56 am
Check out this site. The 3 chamber one http://www.varilite.com/modback.htm...
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Ron beach
rbbeach@...
Sep 7, 2000 8:57 pm
More on the lean vs. pivot steer question. I read Greg McMahons reply to this and it raised some questions. I am looking to acquire my first bike. I have...
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brent combs
brentcombs@...
Sep 9, 2000 6:51 am
Hello all, My mane is Brent Combs and I am new to the group as well as to riding and SCI. I am soon to take off with my bike, girlfriend, and trusty dog to do...
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John Williamson
wmson@...
Sep 9, 2000 11:56 am
Brent, Welcome to the sport. I'm the eastern part of Pennsylvania in Lancaster County (scenic Amish country - remember the Harrison Ford movie, Witness??)....
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Monroe Rowland
profsticks@...
Sep 9, 2000 2:53 pm
Brent, I live in Rhode Island (southeast corner). Great riding around here. Happy to ride with you. There is a fair sized group of handcyclers in RI and ...
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Golfer
lacrosse@...
Sep 11, 2000 12:00 am
Well my bike is here, a red Topend XLT and I love it. I've started riding a good bit. My bike needs some breaking in adjustments. It pulls left, changes gears...
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Hilary Lewis
hilaryl@...
Sep 11, 2000 7:45 am
Hi John, I have a Freedom Ryder Superbike and have just done a 36hour non-stop spinning record attempt here in South Africa - thats 36hours non-stop cycling....
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Jim and M.A. Ross
motor256@...
Sep 11, 2000 12:51 pm
... Hey Bob, I have gotten a lot of help from Larry Black of Mt. Airy Bicycle in Mt. Airy MD, right off of MD Rt... 27 on Rt.. 144 next to the Four Seasons...
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Geoff Hopkins
geoffh@...
Sep 11, 2000 4:09 pm
John, When is the next time you're coming down to the DC area? I'm always looking for other handcyclists to ride with. Geoff Hopkins...
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Geoff Hopkins
geoffh@...
Sep 11, 2000 4:09 pm
Hey Bob, I know what you mean about the hills in this area- I rode the BikeDC 35 mile ride yesterday and it was very, very challenging. We rode through part...
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Karen Smith
gottaski6@...
Sep 13, 2000 12:35 am
Hi, Brent, I, too, am a new handcyclist and loving every minute of it! I live right on Long Island Sound in Connecticut. There are some real nice rides along...
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TForan@...
Sep 13, 2000 12:22 pm
Brent and Karen, There are three of us in the Hartford area who get together to handcycle regularly. Drop me an e-mail and let me know when you'd like to get...
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ljwelty@...
Sep 13, 2000 8:06 pm
To all: I second the motion about Larry Black. He is a long-time contributer (years) to another cycling list I am on and very well respected. Larry's website...
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MARY LEE VANCE
mlvance@...
Sep 13, 2000 8:54 pm
All - Just wanted to thank everyone that responded to my pathetic appeal for help when my front tire blew a flat. I have finally ordered new tires for all...
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Golfer
lacrosse@...
Sep 15, 2000 1:05 am
I'm new at this but I'm learning. How do you guys carry stuff on your bikes, e.g, a phone or a snack? I've got a place for a waterbottle. but where do I attach...
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meh6@...
Sep 15, 2000 12:26 pm
If you have a freedom ryder, call Fred @ Wheel Aggressive. They sell a bag that works great. It fits in the triangular frame area behind the seat of your...
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lacrosse@...
Sep 15, 2000 1:57 pm
Thanks, I have a Topend XLT, but I'll bet I can rig up something now that you have give me a place to start. The XLT has a rectangular brace behind the...
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meh6@...
Sep 15, 2000 2:11 pm
I think you are correct. You still might want to give Fred a call. He may have a bag that will fit on a top end. good luck marc lacrosse@... on...
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Dale Horton
dale.horton@...
Sep 18, 2000 2:38 pm
I have a freedom rider hand cycle for sale. How do I advertise this? ... From: handcyclists@egroups.com [mailto:handcyclists@egroups.com] Sent: Saturday,...
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dwitaszek
dwitaszek@...
Sep 18, 2000 3:49 pm
I think you just did. Or go to Bike-on.com and Scott Pellett may be able to help you. ... From: Dale Horton <dale.horton@...> To:...
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cyclejen1@...
Sep 18, 2000 6:16 pm
you can advertise at <A HREF="http://www.bike-on.com/">Handcycle Store - bike-on Home Page</A> good luck...
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Greg McMahon
goneridn@...
Sep 20, 2000 1:45 am
The triangle bag is a great suggestion. I have wrestled with this packing stuff question almost as long as I have been riding. The handcycles that I build,...
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TForan@...
Sep 20, 2000 9:15 pm
FYI - Tom Katie Couric & Matt Lauer NBC Today Show September 20, 2000 Dear Katie & Matt: I listened with great interest to the NBC feature story on the unique ...