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19304
Wow! I might have just started having this problem. On my ride today, I noticed a clicking sound coming from the left crank arm w/ every stroke. Gonna go...
Jive-o-matic
leif_eric
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Aug 16, 2008
11:02 pm
19305
Just an idea: The Tango GT has disc brakes, but I think it still has a hole through the fork crown (like for mounting a caliper brake). Maybe you could run a...
recumbomatic
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Aug 16, 2008
11:44 pm
19306
nothing is more priceless that understanding and fixing for yourself. It is well worth the accomplishment. ... loose...
plawsonanoka
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Aug 17, 2008
6:55 am
19307
Shop? What is this Shop you speak of. Never go near em, except to buy parts, well sorta. I have wheels trued at a local shop. I used to build wheels(with a...
aportteus
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Aug 18, 2008
12:14 am
19308
Yep. Both hex bolts were loose. Tightened them up and went riding. No more clicking. I hope I didn't mess things up cause i didn't use a torque wrench....
leif
iedit4u
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Aug 18, 2008
12:15 am
19309
never used a torque wrentch on a bike in my 50 years of fixing them. As I stated before the only reason that the crank nuts come loose is that the square...
plawsonanoka
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Aug 18, 2008
2:48 am
19310
Thanks for the peace of mind. I'll see if this holds and if gets loose again, I'll do the alcohol treatment thingy. I must say that the T1X, once dialed in, is...
leif
iedit4u
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Aug 18, 2008
4:04 am
19311
... where about ten miles from home , and then the left crank, came out, with no tool to tighten it it was a major pain to have to push rather than riding it,...
carlosrbc1958
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Aug 18, 2008
4:20 am
19312
Do you carry any tools with you when riding? ... loose. ... today, I ... <chenevert@>...
leif
iedit4u
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Aug 18, 2008
4:28 am
19313
I would agree that this is probably the biggest fit modification and essential for many of us, but ride your trike first with the stock setup. You may get...
danebent
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Aug 18, 2008
3:08 pm
19314
I've been considering buying a pair of fenders for my Jetstream and was wondering what type to get. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Michael...
Michael King
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Aug 18, 2008
5:21 pm
19315
I almost let this go, but it might do someone some good in the discussion. I clean up the square spindles, and I always grease the mating surfaces of (steel)...
Bruce Lierman
newbecil
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Aug 18, 2008
6:42 pm
19316
YES, I always carry some tools when I ride. I am a leader for the local bike club, Ride Marshal for the MS rides, The ST. Paul Classic, and the Minneapolis...
plawsonanoka
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Aug 18, 2008
7:21 pm
19317
Hi Michael. Freddy Fenders from Hostel Shoppe work great, see pics of mine under "Gary's Mods". HTH, Gary...
wahoo_at_xahoo
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Aug 18, 2008
10:24 pm
19318
I'm not a Freddy Fan, they're OK, I guess. The Sun EZ Fenders are cheaper, but require some modification to fit the JS/TW series AB's. Too bad SKS doesn't make...
aportteus
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Aug 19, 2008
2:01 am
19319
I agree! It is about the money and the Hostel Shoppe get plenty for their items....
plawsonanoka
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Aug 19, 2008
6:52 am
19320
Calhoun Cycle is another shop listed in the "links" http://www.calhouncycle.com/ you can buy the front or rear fenders seperately front 14.95 and rear is...
plawsonanoka
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Aug 19, 2008
7:08 am
19321
Wait, I can do better! You can get a Freddy front fender from BikeSomeWhere for $10. http://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesomewhere.cfm/product/244/3973/18902...
recumbomatic
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Aug 19, 2008
1:27 pm
19322
Joel, Does the alarm have to be in the vertical format as shown to be effective? Or can you change the axis to have the key entering from the side or bottom?...
Jim Martin
karterjimm
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Aug 19, 2008
5:31 pm
19323
This weekend I got to ride on the Avenue of the Gods in Northern Cal. Met up with a couple of other folks, while unloading their bikes my midracer fell over...
Dave
dukezipperblue
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Aug 19, 2008
8:28 pm
19324
Days like that I would rather not remember. Is the frame aluminum or steel? Steel is easy to *fill in* and redrill the hole for the hanger. Aluminum won't be...
Tom
simple.nature
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Aug 19, 2008
8:48 pm
19325
I would contact AB & Performer asap and explain what happened. A minor fall while the unloaded bike was stationary should not break a frame....
recumbomatic
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12:50 am
19326
your midrace must still be in the warrenty. Randy will replace it....
plawsonanoka
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3:49 am
19327
Tom, I am surprised that you are suggesting a repair. Randy will replace it....
plawsonanoka
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3:51 am
19328
Or that! [:>] I guess I was in tinker mode after reading the epic adventure. Yes, see what Randy will do for you. ... it....
Tom
simple.nature
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4:04 am
19329
Hi I am the very happy owner of an Apoyo trike. I purchased it used on Craigslist, the guy I bought it from said the rear wheel was bent and the rear derailer...
Paul Smith
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11:04 am
19330
Hello Paul, and welcome to the forum.  It sounds to me as if either the axle on the rear wheel is shifted too much to the left (non-drive) side, or the frame...
Clifford Moore
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2:32 pm
19331
I agree with Clifford, I had that problem on my recumbent bike....
joelw135
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3:26 pm
19332
Paul, I'm also an Apoyo owner and I've had to fiddle quite a bit with derailer & drop out alignment issues. The truth is I finally gave up on the rear...
rickandersonaia
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3:32 pm
19333
Absolutely try Clifford's fix first. I was filtering your question through my own experience....
rickandersonaia
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