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- 25 Nov 2020, 2:16pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: is there any such thing as tough DIY paint?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 3978
Re: is there any such thing as tough DIY paint?
The few times I spray painted bike frames in the fashion you are referring I applied a clear lacquer over the paint finish to provide a more durable finish.
- 3 Nov 2020, 7:51pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Grasshopper sturmey Archer hub gear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 337
Re: Grasshopper sturmey Archer hub gear
You could fit a Sturmey Archer Axle Fulcrum Lever with Washer - HSJ905
- 14 Aug 2020, 9:36pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hitch upgrade for cargo trailer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 158
Re: Hitch upgrade for cargo trailer
Weber make a more substancial trailer hitch but it isn't cheap.
- 12 Aug 2020, 12:35pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Bike/tarp combo?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 681
Re: Bike/tarp combo?
I too use a cheap cycle cover. I managed to pick up a double size cycle cover from a charity shop it fits over my recumbent trike a treat. As well as keeping the rain and dew at bay it also effectively disguises the trike from inquisitive eyes.
- 2 Aug 2020, 10:27pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wheel builders in Brizzle area
- Replies: 5
- Views: 254
Re: Wheel builders in Brizzle area
The other option would be the Bristol Bike project. They operate an evening session called the bike kitchen where experienced people can have access to the well stocked workshop and that includes at least 1 wheel building rig.
- 31 Jul 2020, 8:28pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Synthetic sleeping bag
- Replies: 11
- Views: 441
Re: Synthetic sleeping bag
If you are concerned with the packed size of the sleeping bag you could always look at a 2 season bag and a liner
- 17 Jul 2020, 6:34pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Pictures of your recumbent
- Replies: 565
- Views: 254993
Re: Pictures of your recumbent
Recently refurbished KMX X class trike with 20" front wheels.
- 17 Jul 2020, 6:07pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 455
Re: TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes
Bristol to Bath cycle path linked to the 2 tunnels route with a return leg on the Kennet and Avon canal towpath. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33406745 Can also be extended along the canal towpath to Bradford on Avon. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27393346 Yatton to WSM using the Strawberry line a...
- 9 Jul 2020, 9:54pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: carrying a water baldder on a recumbent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 293
Re: carrying a water baldder on a recumbent
I have successfully installed a bladder into the back of the mesh seat on my TriceTNT, but it wasn't a straight forward install. I now have two bottle cages fixed to the rear of the seat frame. The bottles are accessible on the move and easy to refill and clean. As these are in addition to the centr...
- 5 Jul 2020, 9:08pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Camino by Trike?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 695
Re: Camino by Trike?
Great feedback thanks all.
- 4 Jul 2020, 9:51pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Camino by Trike?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 695
Re: Camino by Trike?
I would agree I much prefer a circular route. Especially as transporting the trike on public transport is difficult.
- 4 Jul 2020, 8:05pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Camino by Trike?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 695
Re: Camino by Trike?
How do people organise the return leg? Especially interested as I too am a trike rider.
- 4 Jul 2020, 7:59pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Avon Gorge Cycle Path (Route 41)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 264
Re: Avon Gorge Cycle Path (Route 41)
The surface of the track is at best compacted gravel. Much of the surface passes through the edge of woodland and the surface has a lot of leaf debris. It is therefore a fairly dirty surface but no deep or impassable mud. I have ridden it on a Dawes galaxy with full touring kit, an MTB, and now a re...
- 29 Jun 2020, 8:12pm
- Forum: Electric bikes
- Topic: Advice on Trikes / Recumbant
- Replies: 6
- Views: 305
Re: Advice on Trikes / Recumbant
Contact Tom at freetrike rehab cycling UK. He can offer advice about trikes and set up a demonstration ride.
- 15 Jun 2020, 6:22pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Double brake lever , cable pull
- Replies: 15
- Views: 393
Re: Double brake lever , cable pull
I have 2 recumbent trikes both of which had a single lever operating the brakes on the 2 front wheels. The ice trike has SA drum brakes the KMX had mechanical disc brakes. Both trikes have a rear disc fitted but this is only a park brake. If a rear brake is used on a tadpole trike it will force the ...