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  1. jond

    Upgrading v20 questions.

    Oh I’m a svelte 82 kg 280 watt FTP consistent going nowhere. No stiction on coil spring even the cheapie on the hurricane seems to do its job well. Plus it’s simple and reliable. Hey that’s half a description of south Australia The bronze bushings are also new at pivot point. My g3 power...
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    Upgrading v20 questions.

    Dear David I see you are in fine fine form lol. I lost my tea guffawing. Hurricane 500 klm in The hurricane is rear suspension only and above seat steering. Hamster style though prayer on the bike now seems even more natural.lol Had been looking for a Hp Velotechnik grasshopper or...
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    Upgrading v20 questions.

    Yes that’s what I will do we have one pretty decent bike shop in Newcastle two wheeled industries. the other thirty are not much chop... I have the IS 160 mounts front rear and from memory I think they do cover two sizes. Probably 180 mm. Lol Check when I get home thanks rojo.
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    Upgrading v20 questions.

    Yeah 28 mm tyres on my rims barely clear 6800 caliper. 32 spoke al rim 2015 vintage Equals a bulge in all the wrong places. So cunning plan for new training wheels developed. Of course my powertap hub on the training wheel goes to the catrike 700. New power meter dreams started. Thinking...
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    Upgrading v20 questions.

    Yes I will let you know. The ultegra calipers 6800 are perfectly fine on aluminium training wheels. But I wanted carbon rims to try as a training wheel set and also to fit 28 mm tyres for a bit more comfort. The ultegra calipers barely clear 28 mm tyres. So wide carbon here I come. Set of...
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    Upgrading v20 questions.

    Lol thanks ratz. Will do.
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    Upgrading v20 questions.

    2016 core edition v20 vendetta full ultegra mechanical groupset. Then came a cobb short crankset. Now it’s time for disc brakes and 50 mm yoleo carbon disc compatible rims no brake track lol. . Trp spyre sl calipers so I can keep my mech ultegra brifters. Question Will a 160 mm 6 bolt...
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    Next fun event - Michelin Proving Ground- Fondo - Century

    In deed cycling with your adult children is to be smiling with the world. Does not get much better. Just watch out Jim soon Will,s cornering will be grooved then it’s “ how you feeling Dad”.
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    Working back into it

    Ahhh he is back. We have missed you ratty.
  10. jond

    Disc brake options / using mountain bike disc brakes

    So will 160 mm rotor fit on rear of v20 black core edition. ? Just ordered some yoleo 50 mm carbon wheels disc. Trp spyre sl And 160 mm rotors six bolt.
  11. jond

    Tales of a recumbent newb

    Well you need to do more low speed drills. Your development of skills requires that you do ratz,s drills. Once you have the skills you will be sorted and have fewer moments but be capable of appropriate response. At speed. You fell because you like we all did had a woh Nellie moment and did...
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    Next fun event - Michelin Proving Ground- Fondo - Century

    Well done Larry Jim and Will. Extremely tough stuff. Smart riding.
  13. jond

    2018 - Hotter Than Hell 100

    Lol navigation errors nerves not sleeping sounds familiar as is the obvious enjoyment Thanks for sharing a great ride.
  14. jond

    Solo touring in Norway on a loaded Vendetta

    Great read. Thanks for sharing.
  15. jond

    Road bike vs. recumbent comparison

    Experiment heck I’ve got 40 000 klm plus on the vendetta. With a power meter I don’t need to experiment. I’ve already done it confirmed it and see it. To rest my legs I swing the boom . At a full tilt sprint we all pull push the boom. try it at modest power and heck it’s like you are...
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    Road bike vs. recumbent comparison

    I’m always in the kitchen at parties too. Hey you callin me a jonnie come lately. You don’t know my wife do you. Lol it’s an interesting argument but I’m convinced. Yes most cycling upper bodies of those committed are hardly powerful compared to their engine legs. So the addition is always...
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    Road bike vs. recumbent comparison

    Hmm you are not adding power to your legs you are adding power to the bar. I’m sitting on my vendetta right leg immobile pedal at 12 o’clock. I simultaneously pull on right bar and push on left. The pedal moves against my immobile leg or housebrick if you like. Now combine that with regular...
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    Hurricane Florence passing through

    Prayers from downunda. Stay safe .
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    Crash due to flat tire

    Despite being lower and having a sharper angle to view the road imperfections I find the vendetta better for avoiding tank trap potholes. My head is in a much better heads up position virtually vertical instead of df down. Df down over time is so taxing as to miss upcoming holes as you look...
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