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by Trikeyohreilly
9 Jun 2022, 6:01pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 16 inch OLD
Replies: 12
Views: 608

Re: 16 inch OLD

Thank you for your responses.

Upon collection today the wheels are 20 inch. The seller was an honest guy but had been using a tape measure rather than just reading the information on the tyre wall.

The wheels are heavily dished which I hadn't even considered as a possibility. But with smaller tyres I think I will have enough clearance with centrally dished standard front wheels.

Our solar charger cost £80. Is good but obviously very weather dependant. I can (hopefully) fit two dynamo hubs for £50. We are not that heavily reliant on tech but these days a smart phone with charge seems impossible to live without.

Thank you for your help
by Trikeyohreilly
8 Jun 2022, 9:16pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 16 inch OLD
Replies: 12
Views: 608

16 inch OLD

I'm trying to buy a trailer on ebay. To make it some what of a power station. Solar on top, dynamo hub wheels.

Both the seller and I assumed the wheels where 20 inch. They are in fact 16 inch.

It's easy and cheap to purchase 20inch dynamo hub wheels, but what of 16 inch? They will charge faster over any given mile but does 16 inch have a different OLD making dynamo hubs less available? £25 for 20 inch. I can't afford fashion statement Brompton types.
by Trikeyohreilly
8 Jun 2022, 9:09pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Tandem front wheel Dyno hub strength?
Replies: 7
Views: 530

Re: Tandem front wheel Dyno hub strength?

Great to hear. Thanks to all who shared.

Long live 26 inch!
by Trikeyohreilly
4 Jun 2022, 8:24am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Tandem front wheel Dyno hub strength?
Replies: 7
Views: 530

Tandem front wheel Dyno hub strength?

Hi. I have a dynamo hub front wheel that I have used on my solo. I wonder if I could move it over to my tandem? I wonder if it is strong enough? We will be running a front rack, riding, not off road to the true sense, but fire track and bridleways. So it will be put the test.

The dynamo hub wheel in question is 26 inch, made by the relatively new company spv? I think. Disc hub but with a Rigida Sputnik rim brake rim. 36 hole. So it's fairly chunky, but is it enough for a tandem? If not, which dynamo hub rim combination would be?

The tandem is rim brake only so I can go non disc hub and have the wider flanges.

Thank you
by Trikeyohreilly
23 May 2022, 12:03pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Anybody Slept on Their Bent Trike?
Replies: 7
Views: 1432

Re: Anybody Slept on Their Bent Trike?

Sorry, insulated mat applied to the gap under the seat mesh in between the frame posts.
by Trikeyohreilly
23 May 2022, 12:00pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Anybody Slept on Their Bent Trike?
Replies: 7
Views: 1432

Re: Anybody Slept on Their Bent Trike?

I have in the past given this a lot of thought specifically for this reason.

You surely can't be considered camping. I always thought that a " I just stopped for a rest and must of dosed off" laugh with them and ride off would cover most sinarios.

Wild camping seems to be becoming harder to get away with due to those who have large fires and leave a lot of rubbish types. Being able to sleep, for more than a nap, would surely open up so many options.

I like quite an upright seat angle but I purchased a headrest and parked on a slope with parking brakes applied, can get really quite a comfortable position. Even in bad weather, a poncho, insulated trousers and my wide brimed gortex hat work well. On my ICE trike there is even room to put a couple of layers of insulating camping roll mat.
by Trikeyohreilly
31 Aug 2021, 2:39pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: How bad? Running Presta in Shreda
Replies: 6
Views: 512

How bad? Running Presta in Shreda

Please pardon my spelling. Can't spell dyslexic either.

Can you perceive a problem running a Presta innertube in a rim designed for a shreda valve?

If it makes any difference, it in a 20 (406) rim.

I know you can get an adjuster to change the diameter or the valve hole but I dont have one available right now.

Sorry if this has been answered before (sure it has) but couldn't find it in the search.

Thank you
by Trikeyohreilly
23 May 2021, 2:58pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: How much play is too much? ICE rear swing arm?
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

Re: How much play is too much? ICE rear swing arm?

Interesting. Think I may be in the same/similar position, hopefully.

One of the "pivot pin clamp bolts" was obviously loose in comparison to the other. I have tightened it up but still have a little play. But down to 1mm max now.

I'm thinking that is under the stated "significant amount of play" so as long as it doesn't get worse and no one thinks I'll be damaging the pivot pin I'll continue to ride.

Great to know they are replaceable either way.

Thanks.
by Trikeyohreilly
23 May 2021, 11:20am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: (n-1)
Replies: 8
Views: 1238

Re: (n-1)

Last year we sold three and a half trikes.

This year, access to the New Forest became much easier, our favourite place to ride, so we are searching around for trikes again. With all the, is it a good one? If it's only done 1000 miles, why is all the running gear replaced? How far do we have to drive to collect? It's not quite the model we want but it's better than nothing dilemmas going on again. Add in a 25 week waiting list at ICE and the regrets of selling add up a lot.

Had we not had the change of circumstances though I'd be happy with the Grasshopper I brought to replace my trike. We just can't forsee the future and sometimes get it wrong.
by Trikeyohreilly
23 May 2021, 11:06am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: How much play is too much? ICE rear swing arm?
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

Re: How much play is too much? ICE rear swing arm?

That's great news. Thanks Bob. Really enjoying a bit of plushness at the rear.

Unfortunately it is at the pivot of the swing arm. I'm going to try and tighten the two pin clamp bolts today. Hopefully they are just a little loose and it solves it.
by Trikeyohreilly
22 May 2021, 10:11pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: How much play is too much? ICE rear swing arm?
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

How much play is too much? ICE rear swing arm?

Hi.

Just brought my first ICE trike that has rear suspension. Only had rigid rear ends before.

I really pleased with how it works but I'm fairly sure I have some play in it. The manual says if you notice any significant amount of play the bearings can be easily replaced.

I think it's moving 1 to 2mm if I move the rack side to side while feeling the pivot like you might to test a headset.

Is that too much? Does anyone know if ICE still do bearings for a 2007/8 trike? I'm hoping they are still using the same type. Has anyone any experience of play in the swing arm pivot or replacing the bearings? Hopefully it's normal.

Thank you.
by Trikeyohreilly
30 Apr 2021, 2:56pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Pump maintenance
Replies: 12
Views: 620

Re: Pump maintenance

OK.

I'm not near any bike shops... Do you know of anywhere more general I might be able to purchase silicone grease?

Thank you.
by Trikeyohreilly
30 Apr 2021, 2:18pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Pump maintenance
Replies: 12
Views: 620

Pump maintenance

Hi.

I have a Lezyne pump I carry on my tourer. I think it is best described as a mini track pump. I have carried it upside down on my down tube so rain doesn't enter it.

However it sounds awful when used. I didn't depend on it often but now I need it to get to relatively high pressures for a recently purchased tandem.

Should I oil it? Maybe with finish line wet (as that's what I have)? I can access the main chamber. The rubber seal seems fine and it does work but feel I'm missing something. Spit has got me by, but again feel I'm missing something.

Thanks in advance.
by Trikeyohreilly
6 Dec 2020, 12:18pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Pashley PDQ general enquiries..
Replies: 16
Views: 2170

Re: Pashley PDQ general enquiries..

Hi and thanks for the responses.

Might make a bid on the PDQ on eBay as those who have owned or riden a PDQ are basically saying what I hoped to hear. I just hope the seat issue passes me by some how.

I have a couple of Radical Banana pannier sets that I used to use on my trikes. I picked them up cheap on eBay over the years. I'm a little concerned about them fitting with panniers on the PDQ. But on the PDQ it looks like I have plenty of room behind the seat to add some custom bags, roll mat etc.

Hadn't thought about ortliebs touching the ground on hard leaning turns. Have used them extensively on a 20 inch rear but of course my trike didn't usually lean.

I have often wanted a Grasshopper, particularly the FX. I've had a number of Streetmachines in the past and belive in HPVelo and their engineering. I would like though to have a more simple bike i.e. without the suspension though I would prefer to run discs rather than rim brakes. They are also quite hard to come across second hand.

The ICE B1 looks to fit my bill also other than I can find no pictures of one carrying rear panniers or a rack. A shame as I'm a big ICE fan. It also has a front derailleur post like most grasshoppers.

I have read bad things about the three speed rear hub which is a worry. I have heard good things though about the Sturmey Archer one currently avaliable so I bear in mind the possible extra cost of a pair of wheels. Pair as I would want a dynamo hub front anyway.

Thanks again for your help.
by Trikeyohreilly
2 Dec 2020, 5:06pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Pashley PDQ general enquiries..
Replies: 16
Views: 2170

Pashley PDQ general enquiries..

Hi.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with the PDQ?

I'm looking for a 20/20 wheeled bike that can take at least 2 panniers. Preferably a couple of bags behind the seat as well for cycle camping. Looks like the PDQ might fit the bill.

If anyone has any experience to share or maybe even other bike ideas I would be interested to hear.

Thanks.