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What's going on with the new hardshell seat ? Have there been complaints about the M5 ? See the news link at http://www.volaerecumbents.com Greg...
Gregory Raven
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Jun 1, 2004
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doesn't sound like they had trouble, just looking for different sizes etc., plus, probably cheaper for them than the m5 ... [Non-text portions of this message...
Jim Hall
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Jun 2, 2004
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of riding my brother's new Volae Club. He is a trusting soul. But, (there always is one) I am curious about a couple of things. I...
Jim
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Jun 2, 2004
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Limited riding on DF Schwinn Le Tour. Got bent on a BikeE CT, I have been on a Tour Easy EX for three years but I wished I had a Volae Club....
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Jun 2, 2004
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... He is a trusting soul. But, (there always is one) I am curious about a couple of things. ... good bit. The Volae M5 seat was back a little more and in a 20...
Gregory Raven
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Jun 2, 2004
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I just found out this morning that the seat tubes on my Sport are effective water collectors. It seems that water can get into the tubes, probably by running...
Gregory Raven
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Jun 8, 2004
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Does anyone ride their Volae in the city and use it to get groceries and general errands? I am looking to get rid of my car but my concern is that my Volae is...
Michael Murillo
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Jun 18, 2004
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Sorry that a spam message slipped by me yesterday. The group is set up to pre-screen that stuff, by a junk message got by. Dorkus...
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Jun 18, 2004
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financial difficulty forces me to sell this new bike, less 100 miles on it: details are- Century level componentry with 26/20 tharacian wheels, frame is custom...
Jim Hall
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Jun 18, 2004
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Saw this pic from the McLean County Wheeler's (Bloomington, IL) of a Bacchetta and a Volae side by side. http://www.mcleancountywheelers.com/IMGP0088.JPG See,...
Dennis Tresenriter
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Jun 25, 2004
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Since we don't have a photo section for this group, I thought I'd post a link to a pic someone took of me and my Volae Team, today, about a third of the way...
Dennis Tresenriter
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Jun 27, 2004
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Thanks for the photo Dennis. You sure don't look handicapped - perhaps the local police dept missed a ticketing opportunity... :-) Say, what wheels are you...
jon lane
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Jun 27, 2004
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Those are Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels. I wanted to have a spare set of wheels around and I happened to see a set that my LBS ordered for a tri-athlete. They...
Dennis Tresenriter
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Jun 28, 2004
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... http://www.chucksbikes.com/store/indexwh010.htm Above looks like a good deal on a 650 wheelset. I bought a pair of rims from Chuck's. I also have some...
Gregory Raven
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Jun 28, 2004
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I test drove a Volae the other day and was concerned about the harsh ride. I am used to a Tour easy EX that is a pretty smooth ride. What kind of comfort...
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Jun 30, 2004
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A mesh seat on a Club would be like using a lawn chair inside a Porsche. :-) I'm not familiar with a Tour Easy, but I will say that the Volae Hi-Racers are...
jon lane
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I put a mesh seat on my Aero today, and noticed a significant comfort increase. I will keep both the hardshell M5 and mesh seats, and use them accordingly when...
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Jun 30, 2004
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... What kind of tires were on the Tour Easy ? My Sport has 650x23 tires pumped up to 110 psi. That makes for some pretty harsh riding, especially when the...
Gregory Raven
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Is anyone going to the Midwest Rally at Stevens Point Wi.? I'm planning to attend and would like to meet those from this forum who do attend. Thanx Mack Volae...
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Jul 2, 2004
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Hi, I think I've finally got on here. I got a new Volae Club about a month ago and have gotten about 550 miles on it. I have a M5 seat on it. I was...
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Jul 2, 2004
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Take a look at fastback systems http://www.fastbacksystem.com/entrypage.html for #1 and #2 and #4. Very happy with it. I also use the Topeak road pump. Won't...
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Jul 2, 2004
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1. I'm also using the Hostel Shoppe's small Euro bag. 2. I carry a small CO2 pump that doubles as an emergency hand pump. It fits in the bag easily along...
Dennis Tresenriter
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Jul 2, 2004
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What are your thoughts on a tire that offers the best combination of comfort and performance? Having ridden stelvios on a 26x20 set up I thought they might be...
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Jul 3, 2004
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Does the noise from the rear idler quieten down with time or have you found a solution to making it quieter? [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Jim
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Jul 6, 2004
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... you found a solution to making it quieter? ... A good chain lube makes a big difference. I was using "Pedros" which is a wax-based lubricant. I went back...
Gregory Raven
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Jul 6, 2004
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I've been looking at these 3 Volae bikes, as well as Bacchetta Corsa and Aero. Certainly the price tag on the Volae is much more attractive than the...
Jon Hawks
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Jul 16, 2004
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I actually have a Century, and have tried all the others you mentioned. I'm a huge fan of Volae, and the hostelshoppe will bend over backwards, far more than...
Jim Hall
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Jul 17, 2004
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My 2¢, Buy a Club and upgrade the wheels to the Rolf Primas or get a set of Nimble Spiders (www.nimble.net) I'm finding in group rides with roadies that my...
jon lane
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Jul 17, 2004
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I have a club. Yes I considered the Bachetta. Due to the shipping at Hostel and no near Bachetta Dealer, I leaned to the Volae. While in DC on business I...
Mack Bray
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Jul 17, 2004
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... That's one of the myths of cycling that will never go away. The weight on the wheels and the weight on the frame is for all practical purposes equivalent....
Gregory Raven
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