The easy way is to take the wheels off FIRST and take them to the shop, that way you will save money and the LBS will have less hassle. Also ASK the LBS guy if...
Mine hasen't arrived yet. I took a chance on the short ride with BJ. The wheels made no noise on that day. What I can't figure out is why are (now both) the...
Actually, it was pretty simple. I had a couple of tire levers, and this made pretty quick work of getting the tires off the old rims. I found my own colorful...
the key is as mark says , keep the bead[s] down off the shoulder of the rim ; keep the beads down in the center valley ; i say bead[s] because some like to put...
Peter, Everytime you take off a back wheel, you're going to have to adjust the brakes. It's all about getting the pads parallel to each other. Those Adobe...
disc brakes can be tricky. But they are easy compared to calipers! mark ... -- "Life is short....Ride Naked!" Post message: IowaVelomobiles@yahoogroups.com ...
a bit of an addition here, MOST disc brakes, and I am not familiar with the ones on the Trikke, but most are similar, have adjustment for angle, and in/ out on...
Edg, Where do I access those instructions? A. Mark Garvey <lazybee45@...> wrote: disc brakes can be tricky. But they are easy compared to calipers! mark...
Hi, Edg, I've used the PDF instructions from the Web site. I still find it pretty tricky, and it seems to be a trade-off between having the discs rub, or...
life is short ; take some enjoyment every day ...laugh .. ... From: Mark Garvey To: kickbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 8:06 PM ...
Peter, Actually, that's my experience too, Peter, but when I fiddle long enough, suddenly, it hits it just right and I don't have to do a thing with it for...
Having trouble with my emails. Just a test. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice fall trikking weather. I'm off for a ride when I get this *##&*% computer...
Yup, I use the flashlight trick too. I managed to get them "pretty good" today. The right wheel is great ... no rubbing and it stops on a dime. The left one...
Here's a few shots from the Mexico ride of Gildo and I. Gildo on El Tigre.check out all the bicyclist walking. 42 mile mark 42 mile mark.8 to go Claudio T12...
This trail is the longest trail in Florida -- 48 miles long through woods and small towns. http://www.railstotrailsonline.com/ A first for me in several ways !...
Very cool BJ.Great going! Wow, on the T8C.extra special. Did any other Trikkers besides the ones you mentioned join for any part of the ride? Claudio T12 #12 ...
BJ - Congrats! That's a long haul on an T8C. Hope the roads were kind to you! Way ... I had a flat -- long story, but I had the T8C in the car, so it was...
BJ, Great ride. I think the Suncoast trail is longer, but I know it doesn't have the scenery. Got my new wheels today, big difference. Seems faster. I cut down...
Another first --- not one negative comment ! These were all bikers, some on some real unusal bikes I had never seen. "on your left" was all I heard from...
Another first --- not one negative comment ! These were all bikers, some on some real unusal bikes I had never seen. "on your left" was all I heard from...
Another first --- not one negative comment ! These were all bikers, some on some real unusal bikes I had never seen. "on your left" was all I heard from...
Claudio, Hopefully when you come to Florida I'll get my stamina back. The new 12 wheels look designed for rugged use. The older wheels had cracks in them,...