We got in a Terratrike EVO for a customer last week. They (and we) took it down to the Clark Rd hill test track to see how it would do. The first 1000 yards of the hill is gradual, then ramps up to very steep which makes for a great test platform. You get enough Read More…
Author: Lee
Quick intro to alternate drivetrains for your recumbent
During the winter months we get a lot of calls seeking information about Schlumpf drives, Rohloff hubs, Patterson cranks, Nuvinci (Enviolo) hubs etc. We want to provide you with some of the things that need to be considered when dreaming about these exotic pieces of expensive, shiny metal. The Starting Point First thing you need Read More…
February Dreaming…
While polar vortexes freeze the mid-west, it seemed like a good time to think about Spring. Here are some cycling destinations to dream about (or events to sign up for!) to help get you through till April. I have a limited budget and usually focus on adventures that don’t require a lot of money. One Read More…
Overview of Bosch Electric Assist
I just finished the Certification process for Bosch e-assist maintenance and repair. While it’s still fresh in my head I thought I would share with you some of the details of the Bosch system. One of the big problems with the e-bike industry is that players come and go. It’s hard to know who will Read More…
Confused by bicycle gears?
Confused by bicycle gears? Here’s how to get your head wrapped around them. The single most intimidating thing for people new to recumbent trikes is how to use the gears. Most of us have never driven a standard car, let alone figured out why anyone would need 30 speeds on a trike. Hopefully the following Read More…
Test Riding an Ice Adventure with Shimano STEPS E-8000 electric assist
One of the best things about working at a recumbent specialty shop is getting to try all the new things that come out without having to buy them yourself. We had a customer this fall come in looking for an Ice Adventure with the Shimano E-8000 electric assist option. He decided to order one sight Read More…
What ever happened to Bike Touring?
In the 1970’s, touring bikes were cool. Touring organization Adventure Cycling got its start in 1976 as Bikecentennial which organized a 4250 mile ride across the country on the Bicentennial of the USA. Then came mountain bikes in 1981 with the introduction of the Stumpjumper by Specialized. The straight bars and more upright seating position Read More…
Fuji Roubaix
The Roubaix has been Fuji’s best selling and longest running road bike model. This is the perfect bike for a beginning racer or century rider who wants a nice bike without breaking the bank. Bicycling Magazine had this to say about the Roubaix 1.3,”The brand’s [Fuji’s] mission remains the same-to produce good bike’s at a fair price. That ideal is evident in the lower cost Roubaix 1.3. Read More…