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As promised: here is the link to the 2 hour 50 minute YouTube upload of my last ride this weekend: It wasn't "officially" a race because then they would have to charge more and have a ton more support. Instead: about 1100-1200 people come out for a local "fundraiser" ride. Multiple distances of...

That is in the plan - I just hope it doesn't take me too long to install it "in the field". I'll have to experiment some with it at home to hone the technique of taking it off and putting it on. Best idea would be to have it on I guess, and do the testing, then take it off for the next round.

Thanks - I have the VIRB editor crunching the file right now - It has been running all night, and is 81% done now. It should have only taken about an hour or 2 to create. I knew I should not have upgraded to the latest software.. Aurgh. Then of course I get to upload it to YouTube - but it...

Well said Mark! Congrats

I have heard this before.. How can you tell which one it is?

Me and about 1100 local riders took off on this event this morning at 8am. I was the only recumbent that I could see in the whole group. I also saw one trike. The Century had about 6,000 feet of climbing and one pretty steep accent. Anyway, a lot more hills that I'm used too seeing that I...

What a great idea! Ceramic bears for all the pulleys!! Of course it would be really cool to have the lift automated (PLC controlled or something!) - then just push a button and down comes the one you want!. Definitely something to dream about - but not in this lifetime! haha Too much other...

Finally getting my garage cleaned up after my move. I obviously will not be using that garage door! haha - I'd better screw it shut so I won't forget! 7 bikes hanging from the ceiling now - Vendetta is on the trainer though. Now I just have to build out the M5 TiCa and the M5 CHR to finish out...

I have not tested the inline bottle holder however I have tested carrying 5 extra pounds of fuel onboard. It takes about 3 extra watts to maintain 25mph with that extra weight. The stubby bars added about 0.5 mph at 25mph. The down side of the stubby bars is that you do not have any upper body...

Since I ride with a tiny little 12" wide handlebar, I am not able to push or pull very much at all. My solution to avoid much pedal steer is to have a higher cadence and also try and have fairly constant pressure around the whole pedal stroke. Also a higher cadence means less force on the pedals...

Nice Joe! - Wow - 3442 feet elevation in 161 miles - sweet!!!

Way to go Niko - You are looking great - keep up the good riding and be safe! p.s. Niko's old M5 TiCa is one of my "test bike subjects" now too! Man that was a BIG box from Finland! :eek::D;):)

Since I have Vector pedals and a 700 wheel with PT hub, I'll be able to collect data from both point simultaneously. Won't that be neat? Up to this point, in very limited testing, the low racer and the Vendetta were virtually the same. The Arrowhead (RWD #345-in pic) was about 1mph faster at...

True - You can make more power sitting up straigher, but everything is a trade off - I remember when I last road my Silvio before I traded it for the V2.2. I did a 361 watts- 5 minute segment and averaged 25.4! I was really disappointed that I could not even manage but 258watts on the Vendetta...

I can possibly provide some accommodation and transportation if someone wants to fly in. On a first come first serve basis of course.

I'm working on it - It might not be done for the June testing date - but hopefully for the fall! ;)

You've gotta have some base-line to go off of, right!

An invitation of sorts: I am finally taking a week off to do intensive testing of my collection of bikes (mostly recumbents) and their accompaniments. I will spend the better part of 7 straight days doing various testing. My testing will be conducted with power meters, and as similar components...

Now I'm just reminded of the large dog that starting chasing me at Calvins this last year. It was around mile 20-21. I doubt if there is any footage of the actual dog (but his teeth where within 6 inches of taking a bite out of my right arm. But you might hear me yelling at him, and I'll bet you...

.. Yeah - funny video - even though fake. but --- if it where real - the bear could have just eaten the last bike and was kinda full, so he couldn't really run that fast .. or .. He really prefers recumbent cyclists because we have larger thighs (well - at least Ratz does) and taste better than...