Burley Hepcat Parts?

I just joined bent riders. I bought a Burley Hepcat from a neighbor that was moving. This bike maybe has 500 miles on it but sat in a crappy shed for at least the 10 years I've lived in the neighborhood. I filled the tires, got it lubed up in key areas and soaked the chain in PB to remove the rust. I took it out for a ride for the first time yesterday which was quite a Challenge at first but after some seat and handlebar adjustments I did 10 miles of gradually more comfortable riding. Especially enjoyable since I haven't been able to ride a regular bike since being hit by a car four years ago and shattering my wrists among many other broken bones.

I could tell pretty quickly this is going to get me cycling again. The bike still needs a lot of adjustment work, derailers especially, but I was also hoping to add seat struts. At 6'-3" and currently 210, there seemed to be some flex in the seat while climbing a couple modest hills. The seat rail is on solid and tensioners as tight as I feel comfortable tightening without spares. No cracks in seat frame or welds either, there just seems to be some flex.

Until a couple weeks ago I had no idea Burley didn't make or service their bikes anymore, they have trailers all over where I live. I'd like to find seat struts that might work even if I need to modify another brand. I could also use a new chain and maybe idler wheel. I can buy bulk chain and make my own if need be. Also, the seat clamps and tensioners look like the storage conditions might have deteriorated them. I'd love to get a manual for the bike as well. Everything else just needs a good cleaning and lube. Product tips on that would be appreciated.

Sorry for the long first subject matter post.

Thanks,
KP

 

I wonder how the improvements are going.

 

Excellent so far! Updated seat mount slide parts stabilized the base a lot. The rear seat strut addition definitely improved hill climbing. Added a rear pack I can mount my Sound Cylinder blue tooth speaker for music. I don't feel comfortable riding any bike with ear buds or headphones. Having derailleur problems but will try a little more tuning before I give up and take to shop.

Can't believe how many people comment on the bike.

Thanks for your curiosity!

 

A.D. Thanks for the resources. wow.

 

I think Willie G has an owners manual.

 

Derailleurs are derailleurs, no matter what kind of bike. When in doubt, refer to any of a zillion YouTube instructional videos. Good luck with getting it set up for yourself, and report back on your riding progress.