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My Most Recent Ride 2010 (Part III of the series)

Discussion in 'Ride Reports' started by Rocketmantn, Jan 5, 2010.  |  Print Topic

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  1. aenlaasu

    aenlaasu

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    Sweden
    City:
    Uppsala
    Ride:
    ICE Sprint 26
    Name:
    Terii
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Unfortunately, my knees react badly both to amount of force AND speed, so my cadence is restricted as well.

    That said, my knee problems flare up on their own with no relation to cycling or my weight. Some of the worst episodes happened I weighed 120 pounds and hadn't touched a bike in over a year. I couldn't managed stairs and sitting down was more of a matter of falling back and trying to keep my legs straight. At least I'm not THAT bad again :tongue9: . I can still managed the stairs to get in and out of the building right now.

    So, for now, I pedal slowly and lightly. Better than nothing. :smile9:

    Terii
     
    aenlaasu, Jun 2, 2010
    #211
  2. BlazingPedals

    BlazingPedals

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Haslett
    Ride:
    M5CHR
    Name:
    John
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    I'm not a trike guy, but wouldn't it be easier to turn it backwards and pull it by holding the rear wheel or rack?
     
    BlazingPedals, Jun 2, 2010
    #212
  3. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    No. then it behaves like a young puppy on his first leash.Goes everywhere but straight ahead.
    :jiggy9:
     
    calboy147, Jun 2, 2010
    #213
  4. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Buddy brought his Catrike Pocket to my house yesterday. At 29 pounds total, picking it up by the bar behind the seat was not only convenient, but surprisingly lightweight. And it pulled behind as I walked just like a wagon. Maybe the exception rather than the rule.

    Dave
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jun 3, 2010
    #214
  5. aenlaasu

    aenlaasu

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    Sweden
    City:
    Uppsala
    Ride:
    ICE Sprint 26
    Name:
    Terii
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Actually, I think I've come up with a solution to the 'moving the trike when I'm not on it' problem. A piece of PVC piping about 1' long that can fit over the grip of one of my steering arms. I already try to use my rear view mirror to do it, but it's about 6" too low, but it showed me that I can guide the trike just fine if I had something with a little more height. :biggrin9: It will fit just fine in my pannier bags that go with me on every little ride.

    Speaking of rides! I rode today. A bit of a new route pieced together from a few of my more established ones. Some of the ground is newer to my trike and it totalled 17 miles. Took it nice and slow. No pictures this time.

    Terii
     
    aenlaasu, Jun 4, 2010
    #215
  6. BlazingPedals

    BlazingPedals

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Haslett
    Ride:
    M5CHR
    Name:
    John
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    It doesn't have to go straight ahead if you PULL it behind you?
     
    BlazingPedals, Jun 5, 2010
    #216
  7. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Often see small elastic cords or rubber bands squeezing the levers closed, then slip them down the grips out of the way to go again. Important to keep the trike stationary when getting in or out.
    Dave
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jun 6, 2010
    #217
  8. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    No it don't not as long as you don't mind the front end banging into stuff or jumping off the road, or going in circles. lol:jiggy9:
     
    calboy147, Jun 6, 2010
    #218
  9. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Could be I have a different type of steering? I donnot recal what type either of our bikes have but maybe the Greenspeed being the gold standard has a better set up. :jiggy9:
     
    calboy147, Jun 6, 2010
    #219
  10. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Buddy can elaborate, but apparently the Ackerman steering has a lot to do with it.

    D.
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jun 6, 2010
    #220
  11. Buddy Bishop

    Buddy Bishop Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Greeneville
    Ride:
    Elect. Goldrush
    Name:
    Buddy
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Never had a problem pushing or pulling. Normally lift rear by the rack and it
    follows right along. Haven't had to, but can pick the Pocket up and carry it.
    It's a full 12 pounds lighter than the GT3. That's what makes it nice for us little people to load it in a van or car.

    Ackerman or direct steering can be pulled about the same. May need to
    tighten the steering a bit, or carry a stabalizing strap. This would be a good time to make sure a brake is not dragging.
     
    Buddy Bishop, Jun 6, 2010
    #221
  12. calboy147

    calboy147 Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Newberry Springs
    Ride:
    noname trike
    Name:
    gene
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Of course i only get off it to move it anywhere when the sand ,dirt ,or gravel is to deep, or the mountain is to steep,and that only happens when i am pulling my loaded trailer. Which is about 98% of the time to date......:jiggy9:
     
    calboy147, Jun 6, 2010
    #222
  13. dragnfly

    dragnfly

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    OH
    City:
    Springfield
    Ride:
    Path Infiniti
    Name:
    Shawn
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    My recent ride is kinda poor for me only to and from church now. Trying to get up the gumption to do a young's, yellow springs and Xenia run. Know I must get off my arse and train.
    :embarrassed9:
     
    dragnfly, Jun 8, 2010
    #223
  14. BlazingPedals

    BlazingPedals

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Haslett
    Ride:
    M5CHR
    Name:
    John
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    Our club's annual 100,000 Meter T-Shirt Ride will be this Saturday. In a novelty move for this year, the weatherman has predicted this weekend will be dry. I'll try to take pics. I've done it a couple dozen times, but never wrote up a ride report on it; this year should be the year!
     
    BlazingPedals, Jun 8, 2010
    #224
  15. yakmurph

    yakmurph

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Hixson
    Ride:
    Cruzbike
    Name:
    Steve
    Re: My Most Recent Ride - 2010

    This morning, I beat the rain.
    Almost.
    The skies opened up on me for the last mile...
    once again reminding me why this sort of wet weather
    is called a, "shower".

    The wind that preceded the shower was a lot of fun!
    With the wind at my back, I flew uphill at an average speed
    of 18MPH.
    This on a hill where I usually cannot maintain 15MPH.

    Fun!
    :smile9:

    -Steve
     
    yakmurph, Jun 9, 2010
    #225
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