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Hi John S It is great to read you are enjoying the ride. have you tried the following technical tip to gain more chain clearance. It is on the wiki at: ...
Brad
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Dec 1, 2005
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Hey all, Anyone thought of using a bike like this, ir trying to integrate the drive system shown here. A shaft drived FWD recumbent!!! Could be the ultimate...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 3, 2005
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OK, I am reading and falling in love with this idea already.... .... Take a look at this bike: http://www.dynamicbicycles.com/buy/Bikes.php?prodid=47 A full...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 3, 2005
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Hi Robert, I think like you do - this would make a startling good bike. No chain, no deraileurs and a black aluminium dual suspension frame. Note that it...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 3, 2005
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It is hard to tell from the pic, but I do wonder how the rear wheel mounts to the bike. Doesn't look like a typical attachment there.... The price on that bike...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 3, 2005
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Hi All, I am new here and new to recumbents. I just received my kit and already have the kit together. Took about 30 minutes. Now I have to begin work on the...
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Dec 5, 2005
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Hi, Can anyone help with this? I can find 68 BB's, which should be acceptable but is it 68 X 112, 68 X 118 or something else? I want to over nite with...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 5, 2005
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Hi John, I had a 118mm BB fitted when I was using the 170mm cranks. I have a 118+mm BB fitted to provide front derlaileur clearance with the 150mm cranks. I...
Brad
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Dec 5, 2005
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Say you would like a nice comfy chair with tons of luggage space on your bike. How about this idea at: http://www.minq.nl/paginas/pictures/minq2.html You go to...
Brad
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Dec 5, 2005
12:26 pm
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Maybe this has been answered before.... Has anyone built a Cruzbike out of a 20" frame bike? Seems like it could be fun - but not sure how strong/realistic it...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 5, 2005
3:49 pm
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Hey, nice find Brad. That removable seat and panniers really is a cute idea. The bike itself is a twisting chain style front wheel drive with the boom integral...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 6, 2005
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Hi Sumnereurovan, I came across this website that sells fenders. Give them a try for 24" fenders. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fenders.asp Cheers Brad ... ...
Brad
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Dec 6, 2005
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This is probably going to frustrate the hell out of you, but here's a link to a Taiwanese manufacturer who makes what you are looking for. In 24" red, no less:...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 6, 2005
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Hi all OK I'm hooked on the Cruzbike concept but not knowing a lot about bikes have a few questions. What is the 700c adator for? When looking at y frame bikes...
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Dec 6, 2005
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Hi Martin, The 700c adapter allows a racing bike 700c wheel to be mounted to 26" front forks. It also allows 26" wheels to be mounted to 24" front forks. ...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 7, 2005
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Hi Robert, Let me first say that from the photos on the Wiki, your Cruzbike looks absolutely awesome. I am super impressed with all the optional extra gear you...
Brad
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Dec 7, 2005
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Brad, Thanks for the comments! I have really enjoyed customizing the bike...to me the Cruzbike looks naturally like it is a cool blend of modern and retro...
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Dec 7, 2005
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Well, I went ahead and uploaded a few pics with the fenders on to the "Roberts" folder here - but I will take a better one outside like the other photos for...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 7, 2005
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the quick release on the front tube. The bolt should be vertical, not horozontal. If its vertical, your leg will be able to slide smoothly past. Please make...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 7, 2005
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Hi all, I was down at my local mall this weekend and looked at the Christmas present requests at the Salvation Army tree. There are lots of kids who want...
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Dec 7, 2005
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Hi all, I think I found a donor bike at Walmart. It's a dual suspension 18 speed 24" MTB. I think it's this one:...
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Dec 7, 2005
2:12 pm
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OK, I added nicer pics from outside showing the fenders. John, can I get one of those added to the wiki? I couldn't figure out if I could add it there myself...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 7, 2005
8:16 pm
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hi Christy, http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2513011 is a much better choice I think. I have one done on a very similar frame to that: ...
John Tolhurst
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Dec 7, 2005
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Today I was looking at some of the pics on the wiki and I noticed something that differs on my bike. I noticed that on some peoples bikes, the handlebars sit...
sumnereurovan
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Dec 8, 2005
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Hi Robert, The handlebar grips on my Trek Y-26 Cruzbike are about three centimetres in front of the stem. I used to have them in line but read the article...
Brad
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Dec 8, 2005
3:03 pm
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Hi John and Doug, Is it possible to have a hyperlink from the group to the Cruzbike wiki and also in the Cruzbike wiki to the group? This would make it easier...
Brad
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Dec 8, 2005
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Brad, Thanks for the link! I did make this adjustment and will say that at a standstill it feels more comfortable. I will get a chance to feel it on a ride...
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Dec 8, 2005
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Hi Brad, Sorry to be offline, been in Dallas on business for a few days. JR Ewing is still dead. (I'm dating myself here.) I'll drop a link in the group...
Doug Burton
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Dec 8, 2005
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Christy, I have to agree with John on the Tiara. I've looked at one up close at Walmart and it looks quite suitable. It has a nice, low crossbar, and an...
Doug Burton
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Dec 8, 2005
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Thanks Doug, I also went searching down to the bottom of the opening page and found the 'related link' to the wiki. (I'm dating myself here.) - does that mean...
Brad
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Dec 9, 2005
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