I found that the key to riding my Vangard "no hands" has a lot to do with the type of front tire and air pressures. I run an ACS RL Edge 20 x 1.75, 100psi...
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Paul Bruneau
ethical_paul
May 7, 2010 3:37 pm
Interesting. I can ride a 6 foot unicycle while juggling (really) and yet I can't ride my Vanguard no handed. I wonder if there is a difference in the rake (or...
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Mark
bentraveler
May 7, 2010 3:13 pm
I have 2 Ryan Vanguards; I have been riding bent since the mid 80's, started on a Tour Easy from Gardner at easy racers. I ride everywhere with my hands folded...
This was a neat bunch of questions. Here are the ones I can answer: -No hands? No way. Once I forgot I was riding a recumbent and took both hands off my...
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wolverbob
May 6, 2010 7:14 pm
On riding a Vanguard without hands, I have found you can only do it for a few seconds. On the front wheel "tucking" in, yes, I would say that the "tuck" may...
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Phil
philrider48
May 6, 2010 12:47 am
Hi, New member here although I have been "lurking" for almost 2 months. I am amazed there is a group for this. How many Vanguards were made? Plus Slipstreams? ...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
May 5, 2010 5:59 pm
GREAT advice !! To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com From: Karplus@... Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 07:54:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [ryanownersclub] Rear tire for...
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Kevin Karplus
Karplus@...
May 5, 2010 2:54 pm
More important than the brand of tires is making sure that your brakes are properly adjusted and don't touch the sidewalls---more blowouts from brake...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
May 5, 2010 12:16 pm
Have a look at two tires: 1) A Schwalbe "Marathon Supreme" or "Dureme" of the size you would think best. I'd suggest 26 inch by at least a 1.75. They have...
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TOM ARMSTRONG
bikeolounger
May 4, 2010 8:47 pm
I'm a fan of the Schwalbe Marathon series of tires (www.schwalbetires.com). Almost any of the Marathon series in 35+-559 would work, but if you look a bit,...
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Bruce Schuchert
blueheron315
May 4, 2010 8:44 pm
I've been using a 40 spoke Rhinolyte Rim and a Specialized Nimbus III 26x1.50 (38-559) at 80+ psi tire on the rear of my Ryan Duplex. This has performed well....
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Biker Ron
r.friedel...
May 4, 2010 7:44 pm
I'm new to the group here but am a long time owner of a Fleetwood tandem. I've only been riding it a few times each year lately but I've been getting it set up...
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Brian Wilson
brian_32768
May 3, 2010 5:57 pm
Personally I'd avoid mounting something heavy like a battery above the top tube using only the water bottle bosses because I'd be afraid the combined weight...
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jean duclos
jduclos2
May 3, 2010 4:36 pm
... From: Ashby Spratley <ashbyaws3@...> Re: [ryanownersclub] electrical assistance I have installed a Bionx on my Vanguard and it works quit...
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Ashby Spratley
ashbys3
May 3, 2010 1:14 pm
I have installed a Bionx on my Vanguard and it works quit well. What would you like to know. ... -- My Blog is here - http://turtleaws3.blogspot.com/...
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Michael Grant
mgrant0
May 2, 2010 10:46 pm
I have long wanted to mount one of these on my Ryan rear tire: http://www.velectris.com/moteur-phantom.html I have a friend who mounted one of these on his...
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tssipher@...
sipher_tnc
May 2, 2010 10:37 pm
I've mounted batteries between the tubes on my Vanguard and then again on my Slipstream. You probably will need bigger ones for a motor drive, but there's a...
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Robert Krzewinski
wolverbob
May 2, 2010 8:59 pm
Here is a message I received from Mike Eliasohn of the Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Association on the Tiara (Vanguard look-alike) recumbent....  Bob...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
May 2, 2010 8:48 pm
Not me, but when you do it, send out performance results and experience, and photos of the installation. I've heard the Bionx system is pretty good. Good...
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jean duclos
jduclos2
May 2, 2010 3:47 pm
I would like to install electrical assistance on my 1991 Vanguard. On a system such as the Bionx the battery possibly could be placed on the water-bottle rack,...
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jensk52
May 1, 2010 9:09 pm
They're dreaming about the price and the weight. It doesn't weigh 19 lbs and getting $1500 for that bike is unlikely. Kurt Jensen...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
May 1, 2010 4:22 pm
I doubt it... To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com From: Keith@... Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 09:32:53 -0600 Subject: Re: [ryanownersclub] Vanguard Clone...
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keith nichols
May 1, 2010 3:33 pm
That Tiara weighs 19#? That seems like a bit of a stretch. My Vanguard, albeit with rach & kickstand, is about 29#. This Tiara is #001. I wonder whether...
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Robert Krzewinski
wolverbob
May 1, 2010 2:53 pm
There currently is what looks like another Vanguard clone on Ebay right now. Has anyone else heard of the "Tiara"? The link is...
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Michael Harris
michaelharris46
Apr 15, 2010 9:38 am
I kept the horn. It has not really been a problem for me. As for replacing it is a pretty simple item. I would think you could make one out of some flat stock...
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Brian
brsgresham
Apr 15, 2010 3:31 am
4/14/10 The horn may not be a necessity. For me the horn was more a pain than a help. I removed my horn and pulled the rivets to remove the clip from the...
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keith nichols
Apr 14, 2010 4:44 am
Perhaps Dick has one lying around. I got a spare from him when I bought my Vanguard, but that was in '97. Keith...
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jeremyr123
Apr 14, 2010 1:23 am
Hello! I am new to the group; I just purchased a Vanguard a couple weeks ago. My bike (perhaps a '96?, based on the logo and seat adjustment) is missing the...
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m.kenady
Apr 9, 2010 4:11 am
Found on craigslist: Longbikes duplex. Posted Mar. 14 as recumbent tandem....
