I’ve been riding my Rans Stratus, a long wheelbase recumbent with a custom gear setup, for several years now, and I love it, I have seen no reason to look for a faster, tougher, or more reliable bike. I don’t think one exists, and if it does, it is probably too expensive for me.
But recently [...]
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Aah, Nerhtz ride
This was to be any easy rode trip, about 25 miles, out Kerr Creek to Gettys Creek and Mt. Gilead. We doglegged over to Robinson Rd, and took Nerhtz. We climbed the little hill, and then my chain broke (again). The guys at Bike Garage had fixed the chain and ordered a new one, so [...]
Amazing bikes on YouTube
I found a few bike videos on YouTube that stretch the imagination:
Here is water filter on wheels, a really good idea:
Check out this home made kid’s tandem.
Here is something I had not seen before, a back to back tandem:
Ok, how about a back to back recumbent tandem?
Here’s a new brand, look ma, no hands!
How about [...]
Last ride for Longreen bike-March 9
As we were expecting rain on Sat, Jojo and I took off about 4pm Friday afternoon and went east to 446. We planned on a short ride, as we had little time and my Rans recumbent is on its last legs (wheels). When I had Fred put a new brake on the rear wheel, he [...]
My Rans renewed
Dec 15, 2006
I just got my 10 year old Rans recumbent back from Bike Garage, they did a good job replacing the totally trashed bottom bracket, and installed new clipped pedals, and a speedometer, Jojo and I will now know how far and fast we are really going! Sunday I hope to get with Kevin [...]