Recent content by GetBent

Neither sexy nor elegant, but functional. Good for light bulky items. Currently have a bladder in it. I use a long tube that goes to the right front of the underside of the seat, where the valve is held by a key retractor.

The wheel covers on the trike are still holding up. I am surprised that I have only had to replace the window film on one wheel once. The window film is only on the inside of the front wheels, everywhere else is Monokote. I suppose it is more protected there. It just is not practical to...

Well, it has been a while... Last ride on the "V" was the middle of summer ('23). I still did not have full range of motion on my ankle, so when I had trouble unclipping, I would kick to the inside, which "always" worked. Until it didn't. I really did not want to go over, so I kicked hard to...

Finally! No rain, so I got the "V" on the road for the first time in about 2.5 years. The first ride was about ten miles, using block pedals. The second ride was about 20 miles clipped in. They went really well. In fact, I think my starts and stops were better than before. The only real...

So it is getting to be about that time. I am a little nervous, mostly it is just a mind thing. After 2 years, it is time to take the "V" off of the trainer and hit the road. (Not literally, I hope!) It was just a freak accident, and was the first time I had ever had more than a little road...

Just thought I should clarify. When I talk about "pushing" and "pulling", I am talking about legs only.

Interesting. I just started "pulling" a few weeks ago. My "V" is still on a smart trainer, so I can see my power out put. After about a week, I was able to generate the same amount of power pulling as pushing. "Pulling" just not feel natural for me. I am going to continue trying this until...

A little farther north, in SW WA, about 45 miles north of Portland, OR.

Weird. The headrest did not feel as comfortable as normal on my last (indoor) ride. Now I know why. The backing plate fractured where it mounts to the head rest bracket. Replaced with 1/8 inch plywood, with reinforcement where it attaches to the mount. I had previously modified the...

Just a quick note. I have been on the "V" (on a smart trainer) for the past 6 weeks, because I have an "allergic" reaction to rain and snow. The trike has been parked since then. The wheel covers, both the window film and the Monokote are still holding up, and I plan on using them next season.

Thanks for the tip on Dyma. Also consider this, less expensive, but probably less durable. https://wheelbuilder.com/aerojacket-disc-cover/ My criteria were: simple, light and cheap. I have looked into commercial shrink wrap used in the packaging industry, for shipping equipment, and covering...

I did not stick the Monokote to the spokes, just the hub and the rim. I used my old Monokote iron (from high school-ish model airplane days) for sticking to the rim and hub, and for repairs. I use a heat gun for larger areas. If I used a clothes iron, that would be de facto evidence that I...

Interesting. I am using Super Monokote by Top Flite. Maybe we just have more rocks in the PNW?

Completed a century yesterday. In the process, picked up 4 more holes in the Monokote (for a total of 9), one in the window film, and another rock trapped in between the covers. Fortunately, the Monokote is easily repaired. I have about 300 miles on the wheel covers. Monokote vs window...

50 mile hill ride today. Both the window film and the Monokote held up. Steering at speeds in the high 30's got interesting when being passed by large trucks.