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by Barogerl2
5 Nov 2015, 3:06pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: double sprocket for sachs three speed
Replies: 4
Views: 694

double sprocket for sachs three speed

I have a sachs three speed hub, understand there is a converter socket of two cogs to double my gear range. Has anyone got one for sale.
by Barogerl2
28 Oct 2015, 8:36pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: recumbent riders where are we...
Replies: 176
Views: 156906

Re: recumbent riders where are we...

I ride a Flevotrike recumbent and live in Lowestoft, Suffolk
by Barogerl2
28 Oct 2015, 8:34pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Folding recumbent-Whats available?
Replies: 32
Views: 12011

Re: Folding recumbent-Whats available?

A foldingrecumbent, Why not use a Flevobike, they fold in the moddle and make a remarkably small package
by Barogerl2
28 Oct 2015, 8:33pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Trike on a ferry
Replies: 15
Views: 15129

Re: Trike on a ferry

Such a shame thatthe Ferry companiesmightputobstacles in the way of a foreign tour. When I went to Holland, via Harwich no problem at all.What alsomade it good was that on the "fast fery from Rotterdam to Dordrecht, bikes and trikes are permitted on board as these boats are used for commuting and at NO CHARGE EITHER
by Barogerl2
28 Oct 2015, 8:26pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Flags and visibility
Replies: 20
Views: 3305

Re: Flags and visibility

All his chat about flags and othervisibility aids reminds me that when I started ycle proficiency training I was given by a benevolent council; a bright yellow Motorway standard jacket. One clubmate on seeing me riding along remarked " I see you are wearing a petrol saver jacket,". On querying this he replied, That so the motorist can get you first time round, without having to go back and have another try!

Yes it does depend on your sense of humour.
by Barogerl2
28 Oct 2015, 8:13pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Flevobikes?
Replies: 9
Views: 3250

Re: Flevobikes?

Sometwenty years ago I went to Holland and purchased a Flevotrike from the makers.It was demonstrated to me by a ride around the desks and workbenches in the factory. |I then had a go - in fact I had about ten goes before I could ride a few yards. Not helped by the fact I was wearing a skirt. Wobbliomng allover the road I took an hour to ride the mile to my hotel.The beauty of Holland is its wide roads, cycle friendly motorists and the multitude of cycle paths. Over the next week I got more used to it, helped by traffic free conditions. After six months more riding in England (never more scared!) I got proficient and manged hands off and some 40 miles in a day on one ocasion topping 48mph downhill. I then used it to commute some 15 miles each way to schools in Richmond, Surrey,where I taught cycle proficiency to the children. They were intrigued by the machine, though I never rode hands off in the vicinity of the school.
Yes it does take a fair amount of patience to ride one of these unusua lmachines , but it is worth it in the end. If you want to try one out -I live in a cul de sac in the Lowestoft area now, just contact me andyiucan have a go AT YOUR OWN RISK!