I have a friend who uses the BionX system on his diamond frame bike, and likes it. I'm pretty sure his is mounted on the front wheel but looks like they have a...
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REC
recobbhg
Apr 12, 2013 1:54 pm
Here's a Slipstream with rear wheel power. It's a gas engine, but probably you could do the same sort of thing with electric: ...
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danschauer
Apr 12, 2013 2:30 pm
Thanks for the responses. There are several conversions available.... E bike, Clean Republic, BionX. Just trying to learn from the experience of others,...
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Bob Krzewinski
wolverbob
Apr 13, 2013 11:45 am
I sent a message to RideKick (the electric pusher cart you hook up like a trailer) asking if they have had tandem riders use this. There reply was all the...
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danschauer
Apr 13, 2013 2:06 pm
Hey Bob - thank you for your efforts. Â I spoke with a large dealer here in Milwaukee and they basiclly said their info is that the ridekick is the best option...
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REC
recobbhg
Apr 13, 2013 2:26 pm
... If it's properly engineered, the trailer weight/traction/power are matched so that it will not slip putting out it's full rated power. If that is so, it...
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danschauer
Apr 14, 2013 11:08 am
hmmmmm, good thought. Especiallly since it will be engaged only while we are already in motion. From: REC <rec@...> To:...
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markservais...
Apr 23, 2013 1:04 pm
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jim v
maknbgr
May 2, 2013 3:31 am
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Michael Harris
michaelharris46
May 2, 2013 9:35 am
$100??? From: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jim v Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:32 PM To:...
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keithvb
keithvb89
May 15, 2013 1:28 pm
Hi, My new (old) Vanguard came without its chain idler. Is there a supplier that sells them or do I need to make one? thanks, Keith...
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Bob
rbrown3rd
May 15, 2013 1:39 pm
My Vanguard needs a new home. My last asking price was $400, Best offer? I'm in Florida. Will ship....
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mark servais
markservais...
May 15, 2013 2:03 pm
hi Keith, google the Hostel Shoppe Recumbents, Mark in Wisconsin ... From: keithvb <keith@...> Subject: [ryanownersclub] Missing chain idler To:...
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Keith vonBorstel
keithvb89
May 15, 2013 3:12 pm
Thanks, Mark. *SWIMBIKE RUN MOO* */Tomatoes are planted!/* Keith vonBorstel keith@... Websites & Videos...
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Brian Wilson
brian_32768
May 16, 2013 3:38 am
My Ryan did not come with any idler at all and I rode it from 1988 to 2012 without any ill effects....
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ryancycles
May 16, 2013 1:18 pm
The chain idler is not really necessary, the Avatar didn't have one. I put it on because I thought it looked neater. Dick Ryan ... From:...
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Bob Krzewinski
wolverbob
May 16, 2013 3:19 pm
Also consider Terra-Cycle's recumbent idlers. Not cheap but these are really high quality idlers that will last as long as your bike. The web link for the...
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REC
recobbhg
May 16, 2013 4:35 pm
... I almost bought those at one point, then came across this review: http://ebent.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/slipstream-idler-kit-part-2/#more-699 And I decided...
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sipher_tnc
May 16, 2013 5:22 pm
I have a TC idler mounted on a Slipstream. I have the lower cost version now that they've split the offering into two (received it as a gift or I might have...
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amberlefty
May 17, 2013 4:35 am
I have the TerraCycle Sport idler on my 95 Vanguard. It works well, and is quiet (looks more hi-tech than the stock wheel). I have the stock idler and it...
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Dwight Havens
dhavenshome
May 17, 2013 1:19 pm
As Dick Ryan said, the idler is not necessary. it is a nice to have, however. My Vanguard came without one, but the ability to add one, which Dick...
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keithvb
keithvb89
May 18, 2013 4:39 pm
Thanks for all the tips! Goiong to have my right shoulder joint replaced on Monday so I'll put this off for a bit... Probably will end up building one....
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REC
recobbhg
May 19, 2013 8:42 pm
One more thought on this - with the TC (toothed) idler on the drive side, the idler has to turn. Which is OK until the bearing goes bad. On the plastic idler,...
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Michael Harris
michaelharris46
May 19, 2013 11:28 pm
The idler is one of the original parts that did fail on my Ryan. As you mention the rubber wears out and that is exactly what happened to mine. At the time I...
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Danaher M.
dempsey_dan
Jun 5, 2013 8:28 am
Is your fairing still available? -- Dan Dempsey. in Olympia WA...
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reedchrisj
Jun 5, 2013 1:21 pm
Dan, The fairing was sold. Christopher Reed...
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joesmoe3us
Jun 5, 2013 3:43 pm
Dan, If you're interested, I'll sell you mine. Paul...
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Neal Stanton
nealstanton48
Jun 5, 2013 4:11 pm
Price and location my fairing is a little long on the tooth. Small cracks around bolts lots of scratches ad well. Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Wireless Phone...
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Dan Dempsey
dempsey_dan
Jun 5, 2013 5:15 pm
Thanks for your prompt response ________________________________ From: "Reedchrisj@..." <Reedchrisj@...> To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Dan Dempsey
dempsey_dan
Jun 5, 2013 5:39 pm
Paul, Tell me about it. Dan ________________________________ From: joesmoe3us <t1@...> To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 5,...
