At one time, I ran a recumbent trike with a 3 speed Shimano hub, an 8 speed cogset and a triple crank. I really have no idea any more what the number of gears...
Any BD owner experimented with this? It is a 12-36 tooth 9 speed cassette. The BD standard cassette, 11-34, seems like the 11 tooth sprocket is pretty...
Mark; These days easy to duplicate that with the SRAM DualDrive which can also be obtained with shifters compatible with a 9 speed cassette for 81 speeds and...
... only current hybrid drivetrain on a factory bike I am aware of. It uses a Shimano Alfine hub, Shimano dual idler chain tensioner and 34/48 chainrings with...
when I used to do a lot of whitewater paddling, I kept in the vast trunk of my '65 Catalina full sized cooler stocked with beers and sodas. After awhile...
I have not used the cassette, but I have read that Shimano is releasing revised hubs that are specifically designed to support the higher torque on the freehub...
Has anyone experimented with creating a tarp-tent using a parked Xtracyle as one of the supports? It would be nice to eliminate tent weight by using a tarp to...
Or try Fibre Flares. http://fibreflare.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4 http://fibreflare.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6 I have...
I haven't tried it, but I've wondered about it too. I'll try it if I ever get a lightweight tarp. Right now I'm using a GoLite Hex 3 which is already pretty...
Hey Kate, I've dreamed up some ideas of using an EcoDeck/FlightDeck as the platform to run tarp/tent poles from, but have yet to construct one... The other...
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Feb 1, 2010 4:39 pm
Hi Kate, I sewed a one pole tipi to park my bike & trailer in one side and myself on the other using -- This document is also available as an Adobe PDF file: ...
Kate, I use a hammock, I know it isn't a tarp but it is really light, comfortable and keeps you dry. Check out http://hennessyhammock.com/ I have had the...
My BD is built up with Velocity Cliffhangers (built by Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis). 32 spokes in the rear for the Rohloff and 36 in the front for the SON....
Mark, That's an excellent site with all those tarp-shelter plans. Which one exactly did you use? Ryan, the Hennessey Hammock is one of the options I'm...
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Feb 1, 2010 5:41 pm
Hi Ryan, For the lighter weight people these hammocks sound great. But doesn't your backside get cold? I lay on a insulated pad when camping. Do you? Thank...
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Feb 1, 2010 5:46 pm
I used the -- Pyramid Fly (Miner's tent, Square tent, Range tent, etc) although maybe for the longtail bicycles this would be better -- Rectangular Pyramid Fly...
Oskar Blues is in Wisconsin now so I suspect it is moving east. If you get a chance, visit their brewery. A great group of guys. I love surprising my...
Ryan, Thanks for bringing up hammock-tents. I was not aware of Hennessy Hammocks. I bought a military surplus hammock-tent many years ago. It did not need any...
I've never tried to put the Big Dummy inside the Hex 3, but I don't think it would fit. I can easily put my mountain bike in it, but I think an Xtracycle/Big...
Kate, I jave only used the hammock with my X twice and both times it was great weather. The rest of the time I was doing field work or backpacking. I pretty...
Mark, The hammocks are pretty amazing. I purchased one of those large reflective fold up winshield covers for a truck. I unfold it and lay on that. I am 6'...
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Feb 1, 2010 6:44 pm
With the Pyramid Fly (Miner's tent, Square tent, Range tent, etc) I can just tie it to a tree limb but I like the beaches too. Stakes can be fashioned using...
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Feb 1, 2010 6:47 pm
Hi Ryan, I've used mylar space blankets and they don't stay put like my sleeping bag I lay on if need be. Do you have any suggestions for making them stay...
Mark, I have not used a Hennessey Hammock, but as I explained in a reply post to Ryan, I have used another type of hammock tent. For warmer weather my hammock...
... In my mind, it's all about maintenance. With an internally geared hub, the chain isn't constantly jumping cogs, wearing it out; there is also no rear...
Mark, I would suggest the window shield like I use. I got it from walmart and it stays put pretty well and it is wide enough for it to fold around me like a...
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Feb 1, 2010 7:41 pm
That sounds like the www.redgreen.com show. Let use know how it works. :) -Mark Hoagy...
Mark and Tone, The not being able to sleep with something is kind of a bummer. My wife decided she didn't like the hammock because she thought it would not be...
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Ryan, can you link me to one of those? Its a snowy winter here and the city is 35 miles away by bicycle. Its 18 F. right now. Do you have the dimensions for...
